• KHEAA: Paying for College

    The Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority is prepared to support students in accessing and paying for a college education. Great tips here!

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National Scholarship Search Engines

  • Cappex Scholarships

    Cappex allows students to search both schools and scholarships, with a database of more than $11 billion in scholarships. A proprietary calculator also allows students to gauge their chances of getting into prospective schools with user-generated data.

    And while the site doesn't break down students' chances of getting a scholarship, Stezala says she likes it because it provides a "reality check" on whether they may get admitted to schools that give out a lot of scholarship money.

    from: Ten Sites to Kick Off Your College Search

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  • Community Foundation of Louisville

    Like your high school website, families should check local community foundations' websites, which may also host a list of area scholarships.

    from: Ten Sites to Kick Off Your College Search

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  • Scholarships.com

    The free scholarship search is one of the most established and robust, tracking a reported $19 billion in scholarships. “It’s basically like an eHarmony site for money,” says Elizabeth Hartley, an independent education consultant and owner of Scholarship Gold Consulting.

    After you fill out a profile, the site will use your criteria to filter through all scholarships to generate a short list.

    “Based on your answers, it’ll try to match the student to scholarships that may be a fit,” Hartley says.

    from: Ten Sites to Kick Off Your College Search

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  • The College Board

    The College Board’s comprehensive BigFuture site helps students look up information about colleges and how to pay for school. Its scholarships search engine provides information on more than $6 billion in scholarships, financial aid and internships.

    from: Ten Sites to Kick Off Your College Search

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    Financial Aid Frequently Asked Questions:

    What is FAFSA? FAFSA stands for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Seniors complete the application in order to eligible for federal and state grants, loans and work study.

    When can I apply for FAFSA? Seniors can apply for FAFSA after October 1st of their senior year. You want to complete the FAFSA during the month of October since state funds typically run out within the month.

    What factors contribute to scholarship decisions? For most scholarships awarded by colleges and universities, schools will first look at student's GPA and ACT score to see if the student qualifies for scholarships. Then they will look at extracurricular activities, volunteer work and leadership roles.

     
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