Quite often when students wish to apply to a college or university, they may be required to submit an essay. The strength of this essay, along with grades and extracurricular activities can help students win a scholarship. Scholarships usually entitle students to some...
Scholarships, grants, bursaries, fellowships, financial awards, loans… there are many financial support options for the students who wish to higher education. Your education is an important investment in time and money – so it’s essential to make...
Some private need-based awards are confusingly called scholarships, and require the results of an FAFSA (the family’s EFC). However, scholarships are often merit-based, while grants tend to be need-based. All Need-based scholarships are awarded for one...
There are many companies and organizations that donate scholarships each year to college students. To apply for this money for school, an application letter needs to be sent. The purpose of this letter is to convince the powers that be who they should award...
Student financial aid in the United States is funding available to individual students attending a post-secondary educational institution to cover costs associated with attending. These costs include, but are not limited to, tuition, fees, room and board,...
College grants are primarily awards of free money that do not require any repayment on the part of the recipient. They can be directed toward specific educational expenses, specific types of students, or general purpose. Unlike scholarships, which are typically...
