Are there college scholarships for families affected by cancer?

My family has been dealing with cancer, and college expenses are pretty overwhelming right now. Are there specific scholarships available for families like mine who have been affected by cancer?

Absolutely, there are scholarships out there designed to specifically help students and families who have been affected by cancer.

For example, the Cancer for College Scholarship is open to students who have battled cancer and are currently in remission, or are being treated for cancer during their college years. There's also the Ulman Foundation, which provides scholarships for young adults impacted by cancer, whether it be in active treatment or remission, or you have a parent or sibling who is a cancer patient or survivor.

Another one is The American Cancer Society's Dr. S. Joanne Dannon Memorial Scholarship Fund. This scholarship is specifically for cancer survivors and students who have lost a parent to cancer.

These are only a few examples. It would be worth reaching out to your high school counselor, who may be able to guide you toward additional resources.

Also, make sure to talk to the financial aid offices at the colleges you're interested in. They can be another great resource in finding scholarships and other types of financial assistance. Since each college has different financial aid policies and opportunities, you might find some surprise aid that you wouldn't have known about otherwise.

Please note, each of these scholarships has its own set of eligibility criteria and application requirements which need to be carefully reviewed before applying.