College Scholarships; For Students of All Ages
March 30, 2009 by Brian Foxx
Filed under Financial Aid
You cannot earn a scholarship if you don’t apply for one. That may seem like a silly thing to mention, but every year, millions of dollars worth of scholarships never get awarded to a student, because no one applies. Whether you are about to finish high school or have decided to return to college after a stint in the “real world”, all types of financial aid are available. With all of the options that are available, everyone should be able to afford an advanced degree. Without one, finding that dream job will be difficult, if not impossible. Here are some suggestions that you might not have thought of.
If you are currently employed, talk to your boss. Lots of big companies like Costco, Walmart and Intel offer scholarships. These may not finance your complete education, but they can certainly help. Many employers offer tuition reimbursement, as well, if you are continuing your education in a way that will benefit the business. Check with your company’s human resource department for this kind of information.
The dollar value of a scholarship may be as little as $100 or it could be worth tens of thousands of dollars. There is no limit to the number of scholarships that you can apply for and receive, without affecting your eligibility for Federal financial aid. Adult students may find that they are ineligible for many grants, but the federal government puts no age limit on who can apply. They will only award funds to students that are within the income limits that they have set for the year. Check with your college counselor to find out what the limits are for this year.
Unlike Federal aid programs, private scholarships are not necessarily based on your neediness. You may only need to demonstrate your science or math abilities. You might only need to write an essay. You might just need to choose an “unpopular” career.
Right now, you can get a full scholarship if you plan to teach. The program is called the Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grant Program or TEACH. This grant was made available during the 2008-2009 school year. The country needs more teachers. There are also scholarships and grants available for nurses and other healthcare professionals. Even when the job market is tight, nurses are always in high demand.
So, apply for financial aid and every scholarship that you can find. If all else fails, apply for a student loan or stretch out your education over a number of years, to make financing more affordable. Just don’t give up on your dreams and your future.
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“every year, millions of dollars worth of scholarships never get awarded to a student, because no one applies”
- That’s one interesting fact. It seems that students are so eager to just resort to student loans straight away.
Also, go to fastweb.com and register. It will ask for all your information so it can search through thousands of scholarships and find ones that suit your profile. It’s a great way to discover scholarships…