1. Scholarships & more free money!
Tips and Tricks

2. Types of Free financial aid!
Grants
Work study
Scholarships
Types of Free financial aid!

3. Scholarships are free! Beware of Scams!
If a “scholarship” website is a scam they will ask you for personal information like your credit card number, bank account info, and your social security. If the website you are on asks for any of these delete your account immediately.

4. Who can apply to scholarships?
Everyone!!!
Scholarships may be given for:
GPA/Grades
Sports
Community Service
Musical or other talents
Intended Major
High test scores and more!

5. Things to Remember! Keep track of deadlines! Follow Directions!
Apply to as many as you can!
Use your strengths!
Organize scholarships by their due dates, and then by the amount of time they’ll take to finish.
Complete all scholarships you apply for completely and correctly. Follow the rules and turn in all the required parts.
Apply for many scholarships, even if the amount of money seems low they will add up. The more you scholarships you apply to the more you have a chance of getting.
Apply for scholarships that cater to your needs and talents! This will increase your chances in receiving the award.

6. How do I apply? AB540 Students: www.fastweb.com www.ab540.com
colascholarsfoundation.org
And many more on the Higher ed web page!

7. What happens after I apply?
Check your regularly!
If the scholarship specified a date of notification for winners, make a note of it.
Some scholarships will send the money directly to your school, others will send the money to you in the form of a check or direct deposit.
What happens after I apply?

8. Now it’s your turn!