Dollars For Scholars Offers Timely College Scholarship Tips

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Money is often the basis which determines what college or university a student will attend. And, in these days of pressing financial needs, many students are likely to find the going rough as the Fall semester approaches. Indeed, the battle for college aid money is heating up even as the amount of money available decreases.

Tips To Help Students Obtain College Scholarships

college studentFor the savvy student, finding other ways to pay for their education can spell the difference between obtaining a degree or foregoing their college education. College scholarship money is also available, but often overlooked or missed by prospective students. One organization is offering up solid tips for students in a bid to get the funding needed to pay for school, thanks to Dr. Clifford Stanley, President and CEO of Scholarship America and Dollars For Scholars:

It’s never too early: Dr. Stanley encourages parents and students to start searching for scholarship opportunities before high school. Starting early will help you understand the application process and learn what it takes to win a scholarship. Some scholarship programs set aside tracking programs and make awards to students even in their pre-high school years.

Scan potential scholarship opportunities regularly: Every year of high school, parents and students should “scan” for potential scholarship opportunities as new sources of financial aid are constantly being developed. You can search on the internet as well as consult with your school counselor/career center.

Consult with institutions: Consult with postsecondary institutions you are considering attending. The financial aid office might be able to suggest local and institutional scholarship sources.

Make sure you meet the criteria: Once you identify a scholarship opportunity make sure you really understand the application criteria.

Be thorough and careful: Applicants frequently make BIG mistakes and don’t answer the application questions thoroughly. Make sure you send in all of the necessary and requested documentation.

Be aware of deadlines: Make sure you send the applications in ON TIME. Deadlines can vary between late spring and late summer. If you are applying online, don’t wait until the last minute as computer system can get clogged. Computer systems can get clogged with the large volume of applicants submitting materials at the same time.

Avoid careless errors: Take time to spell check. Take time to try to write a cogent sentence. Extremely talented students can be overlooked because they don’t use basic syntax anymore after years of Tweeting and texting.

Talk to political officials: Students who hope to attend military academies should get to know their congressional representatives early so they can seek appointments later on.

9/11 Scholarships: Stanley also reminds Americans that scholarship help is available for family members of 9/11 victims through the Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund.

Dr. Stanley concluded, “Finding a scholarship takes a lot of work — and lots of diligence, but don’t be deterred. Following this advice and asking the right questions will ensure that your child is on the right path toward a brighter future.”

Source: Scholarship America

Adv. — As recommended, collect all the information you can about college scholarships well before application deadline. SayCampusLife offers helpful tips and information about scholarship essay writing to help you make your college dreams come true.

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