7 Major Facts about College Scholarships!

Understand what college scholarships actually cover and how it affects your true college affordability.

 
 
  1. Nearly all “3rd party” scholarships cover a portion of indirect college costs.

  2. It’s extremely rare that outside scholarship(s) cover a substantial portion of DIRECT COLLEGE COST.

  3. Many who claim that they are getting funded by a lot of 3rd party scholarships, are really getting a large merit scholarship from the school and/or a lot of NEED-BASED funds from the school.

  4. People often use the terms scholarship and financial aid interchangeably.

  5. Due to the above; Watch for Scams – Companies who claim that if you pay them, they can guarantee scholarships and/or “financial aid”.

  6. NEVER PAY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

  7. The BEST WAY to afford college is to pick one that is affordable and cost sustainable, not to depend on or “bank” on a large 3rd Party scholarships that will not happen!!!


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