College is costly: 7 innovative ideas for funding
For some, the hardest part about going to college is not deciding whether college is right for you, the admissions process, or the workload you have once you get there. For many the hardest part about going to college is paying for it. Regardless of where you go to school, College costs a lot of money.
For students who choose to go to college, here are some ideas for great places to turn for funding.
1. Your Community
Your community undoubtedly has at least a few civic and booster groups that offer scholarships. These scholarships might only be for modest amounts but every little bit helps, right? Beyond this, there are private organizations and businesses that also have scholarships to give out. Spend some time calling around to local businesses and asking about opportunities for scholarships or school sponsorships.
CAVEAT: most local scholarships require that the recipient attend a local or in-state school. This is probably not the best option if you want to go to school out of state or abroad.
2. The School Itself
The school you want to attend has a financial aid department. Contact them and ask them for scholarship and