subject: Do You Have Plans On Going To College? [print this page] The recent economic trends, which have made everything more expensive and harder to obtain, have also hit the college circuit. As with everything, college costs are rising. Therefore, if you've been hesitating about making that final decision about going back to college now or later, the answer should be now, because as expensive as it may be now, it will be even worse if you wait another year.
Scholarships and grants are monies that are given to you for your education, and you never have to pay them back. Most college loans (which do have to be repaid) are best obtained through the government, which provides low-interest (and sometimes no-interest) loans for the purpose of students going to college. You can also search online for different scholarship programs and apply via the internet.
Finding a scholarship or grant can be a tedious process, but well worth it in the long run. You might actually apply for a hundred programs and only receive ten. But those ten might pay for all of your expenses, so that would be well worth it in the long run. There are many scholarships and grants that can help you get the money that you need for your tuition costs and many are specific to your situation.
The main thing to focus on when looking for a grant or scholarship is whether you qualify for it. There is no sense in applying for money that you'll never be able to get; sometimes the application papers are quite long and detailed. You don't want to waste both your time and theirs by applying for something you aren't qualified for. Your GPA can also be a big help if you have maintained over a 3.0 for significant amount of time.
Searching the web for "money for college" or "college grants scholarships" will produce pages and pages of results for you to look at and begin applying for. There are many programs that only take a few minutes to apply for. These programs can range in awards from $1000-$20,000 or more per scholarship.
