I have a social security card and a worker’s permit. I have never been arrested for anything. No misdemeanors or felonies what so ever. I am single, 23, Hispanic from Central America and live in south Florida. I love school, I need to go back to school, any school, I don’t care if it’s the cheapest community college. Do I qualify for any financial aid or any type of assistance?

colleges.mywebcommunity.org – it has detailed info how to apply for financial aid and scholarships to get more cash.

Hi, I’m a sophomore in high school right now and I was wondering if there were any college scholarships I could apply for NOW. Thanks for helping me out

If it matters, I am planning to major in pre-dental.

First, you are so smart for starting to think about scholarships now, while you are still early in your high school years!!

Second, yes, there are scholarships out there for sophomores. I advise you to check out the big scholarship listing books from your local library. In them, you will find scholarships organized by your interests, race, intended college major, club affiliations, etc… They also clearly state which students may apply for each scholarship. There are not as many for sophomores, but there are quite a few.

Good luck!!

I need scholarships for college and really would like to know what’s a good site if anyone has suggestions I’d greatly appreciate it!

thank you!

One of the best sources of info is your high school guidance counselor. Most likely they will have good information about different kinds of scholarships.

Talk to your counselor about where you are applying and what course of study you want to take then ask them what your options for scholarships are.

Also, you may be able to find scholarships by contacting the college you want to attend. Most likely they will have a list of places that they work with which offer some type of scholarship. Just apply for the scholarships on the list; the more you apply to the better your chances of getting a free scholarship!

Finally, you can find a lot online about scholarships being offered. One popular resource you can check I have listed below in the source area. You can even enter to win a scholarship as well as find more helpful tips and resources for locating good scholarships.

Good luck and happy hunting!

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did you win any? what kinds? did you come across any that you thought were really nifty?

You can get info about such college scholarships and grants online here – colleges.mywebcommunity.org

I have tried Fastweb and scholarships.com… but I haven’t found many legit others… I plan to attend college in Texas.
Any suggestions?
Thanks!
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Hi, I know of two legit sites:

http://www.studentscholarshipsearch.com

and

http://www.scholarshippoints.com

(this one actually gives scholarships away based on monthly drawings…the more points you enter, the more chances you have of winning each month, totally legit, and you don’t have to have good grades or write any essays etc.)

im in a family of 5 with 2 adults (one working parent) and 3 children. My dad makes about 20,000 a year. how much wud be my expected family contribution from Smith?

Probably about nothing. Smith has over a billion dollar endowment; I went there for my 4-year degree and ended up with only 15k in loans (it’s more than 40k a year) and my parents make more than yours with fewer kids.

I only applied 1 or 2 scholarships right now and I want to apply for more. I want to apply for music scholarships…anyone know any sites? But not just music scholarships, I want to apply others too. Know any sites that I can apply for scholarships??
Thanks!

Note: I already know about fastweb.com

Hello how are you? What I suggest that you do is use a scholarship search. A scholarship search allows you to create a profile and receive information for all the scholarships that you are eligible to apply for based on your profile description. Scholarshipsupport.com actually has 2 free scholarship searches available right now. I hope this helps. Good Luck!

cause most scholarships are for juniors and seniors to apply for, and even college students. i really want to get started right now.

It is a bit too early to actually apply, but NOT too early to start searching for scholarships tailored for you. Start a notebook or something to keep track of the scholarships/ grants you may be interested in, what are the requirements, can you get a copy of this year’s application( it will probably be very similar to next year’s application).
Get your credentials in order… are you doing your best to get high grades? Are you preparing for your college entrance exams? Are you involved in a variety of activities so that you will look balanced to the scholarship committee? ( usually at least one school, one community activity, leadership roles look good too 4-H, Scouts, church groups, community service groups etc.) Do you have a clue about what you want to do for a career? If so, there are often scholarships for specific careers. In the summer can you get a job or internship in your career area? If you are not sure, there are programs at your high school or local community college which will help you evaluate your strengths, weaknesses, and interests to help you determine possible career areas.

Also, rarely does someone get a free ride scholarship. You may want to have a some money in savings to help with the first year. I would say a minimum of $3000 for an average college, more if you are headed to a big name school. Start saving now.

Also, take advantage of those college nights or college fairs, where you can get information about several colleges in a few hours… it saves gas and time. When you have narrowed your choices to say 3 to 5, see if you can make campus visits, take a tour etc. You might have a community college on one end of your choices( they are usually fairly easy to get into) and a dream college on the other end of your list. ( Don’t let the price scare you off, the base amount that you are expected to pay may be the same for either end college, you just need more scholarships, grants, loans, work study programs etc, to make up the difference.)
There are usually books about scholarships and programs at your local library, counselor’s office etc. Check the bulletin boards outside the counselor’s offices. Also, I am including a link which worked well for my family. It will take your information and help screen for the most appropriate scholarships for you. It will also keep sending you e mails about new scholarships that meet your criteria.

Have you thought about references yet? many scholarships ask for one to three references from adults, not family members. Who knows you well enough to give you a good reference? Are they willing to do that? Ask them. Never put down a reference without permission. At this point you are just asking permission, they don’t even have to do anything yet. Most people will say yes. Then next year, with the reference form in hand, you can remind them, " Remember when I asked if you would be willing to be a reference, well….)

Where are your parents in all of this? Even if they are not rich, you will need their cooperation for tax forms, permission forms etc. Are they okay with you going to college? If not, things are harder, but not impossible.

Finally, many scholarships and grants ask for an "Essay." Use the practice applications from this year to get an idea of what the sponsors want. Start working on the essays now… just think, in a year they will be polished , edited, brief and to the point. Sometimes you will be interviewed. Practice essays help you clarify your thoughts so you are less likely to go braindead during an actual interview.

Get going, you will have an advantage over all those kids who wait until junior or senior year to even think about these things.

If so am i able to receive a EITC for it?

EITC stands for EARNED Income Tax Credit. You don’t earn grants and loans. That’s why they aren’t considered income. You don’t pay income tax on them and you can’t use them to qualify for the EITC.

If you are a full-time student or under the age of 24, you are not eligible for the EITC.

The IRS has a calculator you use: http://apps.irs.gov/app/eitc2008/Return_To_Start.do

I hope this helps.
Gary