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Question

Do you apply for scholarships before or after being accepted

So let's say you wanna apply for a school-specific scholarship(merit-based) should you apply before getting accepted or do you have to wait until you gain admission?

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Discussion

Collegevine Price Calculator Down?

Hi everyone. For me it seems that whenever I try to use the collegevine financial aid estimator tool it just takes me to the dashboard. Just me? On safari on ipados 14 for reference. Here is the link …

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4 years ago
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Let's support each other on our scholarship journey!

Many of us have gotten into college, however, we are unsure of how to afford the huge price tag that college boasts. Some have turned towards external scholarships, however, the process is extremely d …

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4 years ago
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Scholarships for International Students

Does anyone knows if Team College Vine Scholarships are eligible for International Students? Also, anyone knows platforms like Going Merry and College Vine for scholarships for international students …

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4 years ago
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Fastweb, blog.com etc Scholarships

Hi, I want to know if it is possible to apply to scholarships as an international student in platforms such as fastweb, blog etc... Can anyone recommend scholarship websites available for internationa …

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4 years ago
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Do UC schools give financial aid to out of state middle class students?

I've heard that the UC schools don't really give money,, in scholarships or financial aid, to out of state students. Should I still try and apply to see what kind of financial package I get? I am look …

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4 years ago
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Im unsure if I’ll actually be able to go to college bc I dont have the money to go

What are ways to help me because of this? Do I apply for like financial support or something? I don’t really have anyone to help me on this.

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4 years ago
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Is bold.org a trustable site to apply for scholarships?

Looking for trustable places to apply for scholarships

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4 years ago
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are College Financial aid packages sent out before or after you accept?

I am currently a senior in Highschool and I am trying to decide between two colleges. One of the things I looking at is who will give me the most financial aid. One school has already sent me a Financ …

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4 years ago
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What are some not financial based scholarships?

I am too rich for financial aid but too poor for college...

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4 years ago
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When should i fill out the FAFSA?

I am currently a Junior in High School and i was wondering do i need to wait to fill out the FAFSA? Or would it be good to get started on it now?

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4 years ago
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Real Scholarships

Whenever I look up scholarships I wonder if some of these are actually valid and not fake, how can you tell if they're real scholarships? And, are there any specific scholarships I should look for?

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4 years ago
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How does Fafsa work for colleges out of state?

senior in hs

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4 years ago
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Minimum gpa for need based financial aid?

Please let me know, If a student can get admitted to a college in USA with low GPA with need based financial aid.

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4 years ago
Poll

After someone wins a CV Scholarship, how long should it be until they are eligible again?

Hey, all 👋 This is Tim, Product Manager for Scholarships at CollegeVine. I'm hoping to gauge how users feel about previous winners winning again.

Our team is mostly concerned that other users will feel …

 
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26%
 
After 2 weeks
31%
 
After 2 months
24%
 
Never
17%
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4 years ago
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CollegeVine Scholarships - Are people allowed to re-enter a scholarship even if they already won?

CollegeVine Scholarships - Are people allowed to re-enter a scholarship even if they already won? Just was curious about the process!

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4 years ago
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International Student applying, are loans an option

I am an international student and I have decided not to apply for financial aid as many colleges and universities are not need-blind. Are loans a viable option for a university if they ask for proof o …

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4 years ago
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What should I do? I want to get the college experience too.

I am currently in my second year of college and would like to eventually go to Rutgers University- Newark but my parents have many issues with it.

Money: I do school all year round, so getting and find …

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4 years ago
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What would students in high school do to get money to pay for college(scholarships?), like how much money needed?

What would student in high school do to get money to pay for college(scholarships?), like how much money needed generally? Like the grades, gpa, and other factors play in, but considering a good, well …

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4 years ago
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Money and College

I'm 15 (about to turn 16 in October) my mom won't let me get a job during the school year, but possibly during the summer. She makes statements like "You better get a scholarship", which I interpret a …

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