There’s money out there.
Educate yourself about the student aid programs offered by your state, intended college and the federal government. These programs include savings programs, grants, scholarships, work-study opportunities and student loans.
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Explore scholarships your high school offers. In addition to sports and academic awards, there may be others you are not aware of. “Best Essay Written by a Flute Player,” or “Most Talented Photographer” may win you hundreds of dollars toward your college costs.
 
Explore scholarships offered through your city or town, house of worship, and community organizations like Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions Club, etc.
 
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Once you’re a high school junior, this important application form will determine your eligibility for the Federal Pell Grant, Academic Competitiveness Grant, National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant, Federal Stafford Loan, Federal PLUS Loan, Campus-Based Programs, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Federal Work-Study,
and Federal Perkins Loan.