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Seeking scholarships for fall 2024

With college starting for me in fall 2024, I'm eager to find scholarships that can help ease the financial burden of tuition. I've been searching online, but it feels overwhelming with so many options …

a year ago

Has anyone used FAFSA for summer classes?

I'm planning on taking some summer classes in 2025 to get ahead on my college credits. I've heard mixed things about using FAFSA to cover the cost of summer classes. Has anyone had experience with thi …

a year ago

What are essay-based scholarships and how do I find them?

I've noticed a lot of scholarships require essays as part of the application process. I'm pretty comfortable writing essays, so I'm interested in targeting essay-based scholarships. What are some stra …

a year ago

Who is Responsible for Completing the FAFSA?

I'm planning for college and I've come across the FAFSA form. I'm not entirely sure who is supposed to fill it out. Is it solely the responsibility of the student, or do parents have a significant rol …

a year ago

What are Financial Aid Awards and How Do They Work?

As a junior in high school, I've heard a lot about financial aid awards but I'm still a bit confused about what exactly they include. Could someone explain what these awards entail? I'm particularly i …

a year ago

Tips for applying to environmental science scholarships?

As someone who's passionate about environmental science, I'm interested in pursuing this field in college. I've heard there are scholarships specifically for environmental science students. Does anyon …

a year ago

Crafting a Personal Statement for College Applications

As I'm preparing my college applications, I know the personal statement is a key part of the process. However, writing it is proving to be more challenging than I expected. How can I write a personal …

a year ago

How to Write a Scholarship Essay That Stands Out?

I'm in the process of crafting my scholarship essays, and honestly, I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. Everyone keeps saying that the essay can really make or break an application, so I want to ensure min …

a year ago

What should I expect for the end of the spring semester in high school?

I'm a bit anxious thinking about the end of this spring semester. As a junior, it's really important for my college applications, and I want to make sure I'm prepared for any finals or major projects. …

a year ago

Are there scholarships available for eSports players?

I've been pretty into eSports during my high school years, and I'm wondering if there are scholarship opportunities for eSports players similar to those for traditional athletes. As I start looking at …

a year ago

Why do you think you are a good candidate for this scholarship?

I'm filling out multiple scholarship applications and most of them ask why I'm a good fit. I'm trying to write responses that really stand out and reflect who I am. How do I convince the committee tha …

a year ago

Who fills out the FAFSA in a family situation?

I'm about to start the FAFSA for financial aid and got a bit confused about who exactly should be filling it out. Should it always be one of my parents, or do I need to do it myself? My parents are di …

a year ago

Can student loans contribute to building my credit?

I'm starting to think about how to finance my college education and have heard that student loans can impact your credit. I'm trying to understand if taking out a student loan could actually help buil …

a year ago

Are scholarships something you have to pay back later?

I'm applying for several scholarships to help with college expenses, but I'm a bit confused about the repayment aspect. Do you have to pay scholarships back at any point, or are they a form of financi …

a year ago

When's the right time for a student to take the SAT?

I'm a high school junior trying to figure out the best timing for taking the SAT. Some of my friends have already taken it, but I'm still planning when would be the best time to schedule mine. Is ther …

a year ago

Are Scholarships Considered Taxable Income?

I'm trying to figure out if the scholarships I received are going to affect my taxes. I'm a high school junior, and I'm already looking into different types of scholarships for college. The more I rea …

a year ago

What is a D2 scholarship and how does it work?

I'm considering playing sports at the Division II level in college, and I keep hearing about 'D2 scholarships.' I know Division I gets a lot of attention, but I'm curious about how the scholarship sys …

a year ago

Where can I apply for cybersecurity scholarships in 2024?

I'm planning to major in cybersecurity and want to apply for scholarships for the 2024 academic year. Given the field's growing importance, I'm hoping there's a good number of opportunities out there. …

a year ago

How can I find criminology scholarships for future studies?

I've recently become really interested in pursuing criminology at college and am eager to find some scholarships that can help fund my education. Does anyone know of specific scholarships that cater t …

a year ago

What are some ways to implement community-centered fundraising in high school projects?

I’m part of a club at my high school that’s planning to raise funds for local charities and I’ve been put in charge of brainstorming ideas for community-centered fundraising. I've heard the term used …

a year ago
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