If you want to pursue your study in college, but have no enough funds to support your study, then you may be thinking of getting a grant or scholarship to help you fund your studies. Here are some valuable tips and information that can help you with college application process. Grants & Scholarships are FREE financial aid Both college grants and scholarships are the kinds of financial aid that you are not required to payback. But since they are free, they typically have requirements that students need to achieve. Qualifying Students need to complete the FAFSA every year. Grants are…

Scholarships are often intimidating at times. It can be competitive, but even so, most students are unaware they qualify for all types of scholarships. Here are some of the more common myths: The scholarship application process is a one-time thing. Most scholarships are awarded on an annual basis. Even after receiving an award, to retain a scholarship, you will more than likely be required to re-apply each year. Begin looking for scholarships during the summer and fall months. Scholarships are only for top scholars and athletes. This is not true. Numerous scholarships are available for students excelling in art, music, theater,…

Studying means spending a lot of money. If you feel like you can’t support your study, financial aid is available to lessen the burden. There are numerous grants and scholarships that you can qualify for, but you must spend some time learning about possible opportunities. Before filling out any grant or scholarship applications, check the application deadlines. Applications submitted after deadlines are usually not considered. Likewise, submit applications before deadlines, so you can still have the chance to correct any mistakes. However, if you do not have a lot of time, make sure all applications arrive on deadline dates. If…

Do the students really need to spend longer hours in school? Although extending the school day could benefit the country by increasing better trained and more competitive workers, a lot of parents are not happy with this. Extending the school day might deny older students a chance to earn money working at part-time jobs, but working parents who cannot be home during the after school hours to care for children could save on child care expenses. With longer school days, teachers may feel less rushed to complete all state and federal teaching standards and have more time for creative projects….

There are different kinds of scholarship. If you are getting a scholarship, what is the difference between partial and fulltime scholarship? Full scholarships also called as “full ride scholarships” pay for a student’s entire education. This includes tuition, room and board, books, and sometimes more. These are typically awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding academic or athletic achievement. The most competitive college and university athletic teams become competitive by offering excellent full scholarships to the most talented athletes, thereby attracting the best team of players. These scholarships, athletic, academic, or otherwise, may even include a semesterly reward in addition to college expenses….