After the excitement of getting your acceptance letter wears off, every college applicant is faced with the same dilemma: how to pay for everything. It’s no secret that student loans, the most widely available and easily accessible way to finance your education, are fraught with danger. Grants and scholarships are hands-down the best forms of […]
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Tips for Adults Applying for a Scholarship
Adults returning to college often find the experience a little surprising. This is especially true when you see what your tuition will be. The cost of attending college has increased eight times faster than wages, which means that over the last thirty years, college tuition has increased by 1,120 percent! What this means for adults […]
Are There Any Scholarships for Adults Returning to School?
Many people are already in massive debt, between mortgages, credit cards, and student loans. It’s easy to think you’ll never get out of the cycle of owing money to somebody, especially if your current career doesn’t pay as much as you’d like. If you’re looking for a career change or just want to move up […]
What Types of Scholarships Are Available?
A college education is one of the best ways to enhance your earning potential. But if you’re like most college students, you’re too busy trying to figure out how to pay for that degree that you can’t think about the financial rewards. Thankfully, you can do pay for part of your education with scholarships. Scholarships […]
How to Know if You’ve Won a Scholarship?
“Congratulations! We are happy to inform you that you’ve been awarded a $5,000 renewable college scholarship!” What if you received this news from the scholarship provider? That you, out of countless applicants, received their award? It not only validates that you’re on the right path, but shows that your hard work finally paid off. If […]
How Do I Apply for a 2020 Scholarship?
Written by Melissa L. … So, you’ve made it through the year. You’ve applied for tons of scholarships or maybe just a few. Either way, you are gearing up for success with your scholarship pursuits as you enter the new year. Here are a few strategies on how to apply for scholarships in 2020. Start […]