Help with scholarships?

Question:

I cant seem to find any scholarships that I am qualified for... it seems like they are all for people who have had a parent die or were born deaf or want to study turfgrass in spain... you know what i mean? I need help finding a scholarship for me! Im a white, female senior... im going to a 2 year college in the fall... I get decent grades (As and Bs)... im not in any sports or school groups or teams... I work and live in a middle class family... and none of my parents or family are blind or deaf or hispanic or a fireman or gay or anything.are there any scholarships out there for just a regular person?

Answer:
We are going through the SAME thing right now with our daughter. She wants to be a professional actor and is also into photography. You may have to force yourself to do some essays I'm afraid. Did you file your FAFSA yet? That is your 1st step to college aid-go to the FAFSA website (and soon). Fastweb is also good but thats where a lot of the essays come into play as would the larger corporations I'm sure. You sound a lot like my daughter but if you really want to find the money you have to put some effort into it. No one is going to give you free money for nothing. If you're going to a Community College they are usually REALLY reasonable (price wise). If it's a 2 yr arts school etc. check with them as to what's available. Check their website under financial aid or call them. Again the FAFSA is where everyone has to start though but at least you'll know what else is available (talent wise,etc). It is a very stressful job (finding $$$$ for college). GOOD LUCK THOUGH!!!!

1. Try contacting your financial aid office. They should be able to help you with those programs they facilitate.

2. Look at big companies (Disney, M&M, WalMart) or foundations. There are loads of scholarship programs out there. Just be creative. Thing big. Look everywhere. Look at Eastman Kodak...look at companies that fit your area of interest!!

You will need to go to college the first term with a school loan, then work VERY hard to get good grades. Apply for grants for the next term, but be prepared to get another school loan. Keep this process up. Apply for a work-study program to help earn a small income for "mad money". When you finally decide what it is you want to be when you graduate, go to the schools' financial counselor and apply for specific grants and scholarships. Be prepared for more loans. Otherwise, move to England and establish citizenship and then you pay $3000/yr for college.

If you are still in Hs go talk to your school consulers, they are the best place to go for scholarship advice and referals

1. Finanacial aid office the best place for grants and aid
2. Big enterprises like WALMART
3. FASTWEB.COM
4. EXTRA JOBS

Here are a couple websites that are really great with helping you find scholarships, universities, and maybe even some jobs.
1. Fastweb.com
2.Princtonreview.com
3. Collegeboard.com
Those are the top three scholarships websites that most universities will recommend.
Good Luck!

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