Attention College-Going Families: Put College Scholarships on Your Black Friday Must-Haves Lists
This National Scholarship Month, Visit Sallie Mae’s Scholarship Search, The One-Stop Shop for Free Money for College; Search More Than 5 Million Scholarships and Be Entered to Win
Get Tips on Crafting an Effective Personal Statement for Scholarship Applications During a Facebook Live Event on
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Sallie Mae’s Scholarship Search is free and home to 5 million scholarships collectively worth more than
Get an early start. Apply for scholarships in your junior year of high school and every year in college. Approximately 50 percent of available scholarships are for students already enrolled in college. There are also many scholarships available for graduate school. To help connect grad students with available scholarships,
Don’t miss out. To qualify for
Remember not everything is really a deal. Never pay for scholarships and be wary of “guaranteed” money. Don’t be lured in by sites or organizations that charge a fee to access scholarship applications. School counselors and school financial aid offices can recommend reputable options.
Even small savings count. Many scholarships may just be for a few hundred dollars, but they can add up, and can be used for a variety of college expenses. Apply for as many as possible, and you’ll be surprised by how much you can earn.
Take advantage of the doorbusters. Some scholarships awards are as easy as showing up and registering.
Keep an eye out for unique gifts. Scholarships are not limited to athletics and academics. There is free money for college for just about any interest, including awards for left-handed students, skateboarders, and bakers.
To help students craft an effective personal statement for scholarship applications,
“Scholarships are one of the most prevalent funding sources families use to help pay for college, but the key is knowing where to find them, and how to apply,” said
For additional tips on how to find and apply for scholarships, check out Sallie Mae’s scholarship visual. Register for Sallie Mae’s Scholarship Search or Graduate School Scholarship Search at SallieMae.com.
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