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Mar82021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Scholarship tips for Hispanic students

Career

In the United States today, the number of Hispanic students seeking scholarships and grants has risen astronomically. Years ago, this type of funding would have been hard to come by; however, in recent years private organizations and even Fortune 500 companies have generously given to young Latinos. Parents and students should take on the task of finding money for college as early as possible. Parents can start by searching for funding in their own places of work, inquiring within human resources about any money set aside specifically for children of employees. In addition, parents and students should set aside time together to search online. On their own, students can check their school's website or ask their guidance counselor for a list of private grants available for Latinos. ...

Feb222021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

How to get Benjy Grinberg and other scholarships

Career

High school students and their parents are always looking for ways to cut the cost of college tuition. One of the easiest ways to receive free money is to obtain a scholarship such as a Benjy Grinberg scholarship; however, students must do the necessary research and planning to apply for a scholarship. Types of Scholarships Generally, there are two types of scholarships: need-based and talent or merit-based. The first, need-based, are scholarships that are provided to students who demonstrate financial need to attend college. Most colleges have a set amount of scholarship money reserved for students in need. Distribution of this money is dependent on the Estimated Family Contribution established by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. Talent or merit-based s...

Jan22021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Tips to finding help for college financial aid

Career, Finance

Accessing financial assistance for college can be trying and even so for families going through the process for the first time. A national program was created first by the Indiana Student Financial Aid Association to assist students and families with financial aid assistance. As time passed more and more state associations have joined the movement to provide on-site, professional guidance through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). How College Goal Sunday Works College Goal Sunday program varies state to state. Every state has an association for financial aid counselors, usually called association for financial aid administrators. The associations set up an on-site workshop for families for free. At the workshop families access the FAFSA form and learn how to co...

Apr162017 by Paul LinusNo Comments

How To Avoid Getting Cheated By Scholarship Scams

Finance

Scholarship is a very beautiful arrangement to support merit students, but over the past many years scammers have tapped the system to cheap innocent people. Below are some of the ways how you can avoid getting cheated: Fees If the scholarship application asks you for a fee, take note that it is a scam. The scammers may also claim the fee will be refunded, but later does not return the paid money saying you are not qualified for the scholarship. Scholarship searching services There are several agents, consultancy firms and even websites that claim to search appropriate scholarships for you and some of them even require an upfront payment as service charge for the searching on your behalf. They may seem safe but most of them are scammers. They try to steal your identity by a...