I'm considering Cedar Crest College and am curious about the types of scholarships offered there. Are they mainly merit-based, or do they offer need-based options as well?
Cedar Crest College offers both merit and need-based scholarships. The college uses the results of your FASFA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to assess both need-based scholarships and other types of financial aid.
In terms of merit-based scholarships, Cedar Crest offers academic scholarships that range from $5,000 to $25,000 per year based on your academic performance. These are available to first-year and transfer students. Your eligibility would typically be determined by your high school GPA and any other demonstrable academic achievements. You can see a full list of Cedar Crest scholarships here: https://www.cedarcrest.edu/admissions-and-aid/scholarships/.
As with other schools, be sure to apply for financial aid and scholarships early in the application process. The school's financial aid office would usually be the best source of up-to-date, comprehensive information on available scholarships and their criteria. And of course, it's always a good idea to look for other non-institutional scholarships that you may qualify for. You can start your search by looking up scholarships in CollegeVine's blog articles. This one lists general "best" scholarships: https://blog.collegevine.com/best-scholarships-for-high-school-seniors/, but there are many more specific categories you can search, from scholarships that reward STEM focuses, to leadership, to engagement with the outdoors.
I hope this helps you prepare for your college journey!
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