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Scholarships 101

Scholarships v. Grants

• A SCHOLARSHIP is an award of financial aid for a student to further education

• GRANTS are funds disbursed by one party. Usually by government departments, corporations, foundations or trusts.

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All of the following are costs of going to college EXCEPT...

• Tuition and fees

• Room and board

• Textbooks

• Scholarships and grants

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Money you receive for school that does not have to be paid back. Select all that apply.

• Federal Student Loans

• Grants

• Private Student Loans

• Scholarships

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Money from nonprofit and private organizations that do not need to be repaid.

• Grants

• Scholarships

• Financial Bonus

• Beneficiary

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The type of financial aid provided by the government of corporations that does not need to be repaid.

• Scholarships

• Checks

• Grants

• Finances

COMMON TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIPS

• First Gen Scholarships

• Artist/Writers Scholarships

• Volunteer Scholarships

• Scholarships for Women

• STEM Scholarship

• Scholarships for those with learning disabilities

• FULL RIDE SCHOLARSHIPS

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Where can I apply?

• College Board

• Scholarships.com

• fastweb

• myscholly

• niche

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The general term used to describe money received for college/higher education

• Financial AED

• Finances

• Financed Education

• Financial Aid

LOANS

• Subsidized Loans

• Unsubsidized Loans

• Repayment?

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Money borrowed from the government or private organizations that must be paid back

• Internship

• Financial Borrowing

• Loans

• Interest

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You or your parents borrowed money through a federal program to pay for your education this year.

• A scholarship

• A grant

• Work Study

• Loan

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Which type of student loan builds interest from the start?

6 TIPS and TRICKS to WINNING SCHOLARSHIP MONEY

• Do your research ahead of time

• Avoid scams

• Get organized (transcripts, GPA, letters of recommendation, essays, resume of activities/clubs/extracurriculars)

• Track your applications (due dates and deadlines, winner announcement dates, website, contact info, scholarship amounts)

• Be prepared for interviews