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Is RaiseMe legit?

I've found this platform where you can earn scholarships from colleges for achievements in high school, it's called RaiseMe. It sounds too good to be true. Has anyone used RaiseMe and can confirm it's a legitimate platform?

a year ago

Absolutely, RaiseMe is a legitimate platform. It offers a unique form of "micro-scholarships" where students can earn scholarships from participating colleges for meeting certain achievements in high school. These achievements can be anything from good grades, to leadership roles, being part of a club, or doing community service. The scholarships are then applied to your financial aid package if you're accepted and choose to attend that particular school.

Over 250 colleges and universities partner with RaiseMe, providing ample scholarship opportunities. It's also helpful to note that the funds students accumulate on RaiseMe represent the minimum amount of scholarship aid a student will be granted by an institution if they apply, are admitted, and choose to enroll there.

That being said, each participating college on the RaiseMe platform has its own specific criteria and instructions for earning these fundings. Individual amounts can vary widely depending on the activity and the college giving the aid. For example, for certain colleges, earning an A in a class could earn a student between $100 to $1,000 in scholarship money.

The platform has been praised for providing a way for high school students to understand the earning potential of their achievements, which can serve as a motivating factor in their educational journey.

However, it's important to note that RaiseMe scholarships are not stackable with other scholarships a institution may offer so be sure to check on that while you're researching.

Lastly, remember that RaiseMe is best used as one tool among many in your toolbox for planning financial aid and college expenses. Be sure to explore other scholarship opportunities and financial resources as well.

a year ago

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