College scholarships could be an important factor in financing college expenses. A scholarship is essentially “free money” for college that doesn’t have to be paid back. Scholarships can be awarded for academic or sporting excellence, given out to those who are members of clubs or groups, or may be based on financial need. Follow these tips when investigating potential scholarships:
Check with your Guidance Counselor – Your guidance counselor will have a list of scholarships and deadlines.
Start Early – Begin your search for scholarships early and pay special attention to deadlines.
Search Locally – Consider the businesses and organizations in your community for scholarships. There may be fewer applicants than a national scholarship. Consider looking at the state level as well.
Read the Requirements – Make sure that you meet the qualifications of the scholarship from the beginning. Also, be wary of scholarship scams that require money to apply.
Check School Specific Scholarships – When researching different colleges, investigate whether there are school-specific scholarships available to you.
Contact Lighthouse College Planning- We may be able to lead you to scholarships that aren’t listed on the web. 630-907-9830
Go to www.fastweb.com for a list of scholarships.