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How to ask a college for a greater scholarship?

Hello! Rising junior here, I recently applied to attend multiple virtual pre-college courses for a university. I was accepted, and I applied for a scholarship from the university to help with tuition …

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International finances

How do most international students pay their education when they can not sign up for loans ?

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How to get a Scholarship

HI!, I'm 16 and soon will be going to the 12th grade and I was wondering if there are any merrit based scholarships that are easy to apply to because I have a 16 Act score and a 3.6 GPA, I also have …

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Does SAT scores have an impact on fees in Houston community college?

Hey! I re-took my SATs on June 3, 2023, and only got 990 as my final score. Since my family and I are migrating to the U.S. this August, I don't know about the fee structure of HCC.

Can someone please …

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2 years ago
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College Suggestion as an international student requiring 100% attendance cost met

I was considering applying to the University of Miami as a Pakistani Student ( 1430 SAT, 4.0 Unweighted GPA). I need the full 100% attendance cost met. Is Umiami a good ED school for me?

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how to write a "Why do you deserve this scholarship" essay

Hi! I'm a rising senior and will be attending CC summer semester. I am applying for a grant to cover the costs. They require a 250 word essay on why I deserve this scholarship. I have never written on …

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Financial Aid for International Students

While CollegeVine has a very useful list of colleges that promise 100% scholarship coverage for students in need, do those same rules apply to international applicants? If not, then what are the colle …

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Will winning an art scholarship prohibit my chances in a science school?

I’m a junior going into my senior year and I am pretty good at drawing, it’s what I love to do. But, I’m a bit nervous on applications when I say I win an art scholarship. I love art but i know it’s n …

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Do I Need to pay upfront for Community College?

Hello guys

just I Have a question related to tuition, is there any community college that does not require any upfront payments?

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Scholarship Displacement

My son worked REALLY hard on dozens of outside scholarship applications and was fortunate to receive over $15,000 from a variety of sources. Only THEN did he learn about his college's practice of sch …

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Independent scholarships

when should i start applying for independent scholarships for Fall 2024 entry?

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Independent scholarships

when should i start applying for independent scholarships for Fall 2024 entry?

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I know about scholarship websites like Niche, Bold, Going Merry, etc., but are there any lesser known websites?

I'm in 12th grade and I'll be graduating in June of this year. I'm also looking for scholarships websites that can help me during my college years.

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What Scholarships Should I Be Applying For?

I'm looking for scholarships I can apply to. They can be big or small, I just am looking to raise money for college, and every time I try to apply for a scholarship it's either already expired or ther …

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What are some good financial aid sources

I'm looking for resources to help me pay my way through college. I don't want to take student loans (I don't want to be in debt). I'm relying on grants and scholarships, but can't ever find ones that …

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How to Start Preparing for my Senior Year in High School and for College.

I'm soon finishing my sophomore year of high school and I'm going to be going into my junior year soon after I want to know early on before I start what I should do my junior year to prepare for my se …

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2 years ago
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Should I put 2 years or 4 years in my scholarship applications?

I am currently applying for scholarships. I will attend community college for two years, and then another college for two more years in order to get a Bachelor's degree. When applying for scholarships …

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2 years ago
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Doubt on applying via common app to CU denver

Hi there, I'm an international student applying to fall term at CU Denver. Via common app. There's a question asking on how do I expect to pay my college expenses with only two options - (1) govt or s …

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Scholarships @ Northeastern University?

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My name is Barrett Feagin. I attend The Marist high school in Atlanta Georgia. I was recently accepted into Northeastern University and it is my top choice. Unfortunately, my family has no means …

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How do I get a Full ride or at east a part way scholarship from schools near me.

I have a 3.9 GPA, President of FBLA, Varsity Football, Varsity Tennis, Officer for FFA, Worked at two of my parent's family owned businesses since I was a kid, took 4 dual enrollment classes, Member o …

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