College students receive billions of dollars in scholarship money every year. How can you get some of this money to fund your college education?
Start looking early Start looking for scholarships at least by your sophomore or junior year in high school. Some scholarships are even awarded as early as junior high. Where to look? Your first stop should be your high school counseling office, followed by your college financial aid office. Other places to look include
-Civic and community organizations -Cultural institutions -Your parents’ place of employment -Your state Department of Education -The internet