Help Finding Colleges With Easily Attainable Scholarships?

Hey everyone, I'm working on my college applications and I'm really stressing about the finances. Are there any colleges you know of where it's a bit easier to get scholarships?

Absolutely, many colleges offer scholarships that are either merit- or need-based, and you should be able to find several opportunities if you look in the right places.

1. In the public university sphere, consider looking at Universities that are less known and less competitive but still provide a strong education. For instance, the University of Alabama has automatic scholarships based on GPA and standardized test scores. Similarly, Arizona State University offers the 'Obama Scholars Program' to Arizona residents, which covers most of the direct costs.

2. Private colleges also often offer significant merit scholarships. For instance, Tulane University is known to be very generous with merit-based aid, often offering scholarships that cover half to full tuition.

3. Smaller liberal arts colleges, like Centre College or Lawrence University, also have a reputation for offering notable scholarship opportunities.

4. Don't overlook schools just because they might be smaller or less well-known. There are many extraordinary opportunities at these institutions, and they often have funding available to attract talented students.

Remember that each scholarship has its own criteria, so make sure you meet the qualifications before applying. Also, keep in mind that the scholarships at these schools can be quite competitive, even if the admission statistics suggest otherwise. There's no such thing as an 'easy' scholarship, per se, but there are certainly schools where generous aid is more attainable. Lastly, most of these scholarships require an additional application or essay, so make sure you meet all the deadlines and application requirements.

In addition, look out for local community scholarships, and consider using a scholarship database (online tools) to find more opportunities outside of specific colleges. Your high school counselor might also have more information about local or regional scholarships for which you might be eligible.