Helpful Tips
It helps to view your scholarship search like a treasure hunt – there is money at the end, but you have to dig around for it. Here are some helpful tips to help you with your search:
- Begin your search in your junior year
- Set up an appointment with your guidance counselor
- Take SAT and ACT tests early
- Focus on colleges or universities that meet your personal, educational goals
- Seek out departmental or athletic scholarships available through the colleges
- Ask if your parent’s employers provide scholarship assistance
- Inquire about student loans or work-study programs