Free Money For College? Are you kidding?
Yes there are ways to get free money for college. There are actually quite a few more than I could tell you about here, but I will review a few. If a person uses the excuse that they can not have a college education because they do not have the money, than they are just too lazy to find a way!
The FAFSA – I am from the government and I am here to help you!
This is the “Free Application For Federal Student Aid”. This should be the very first step of anyone who is looking for college money. If you are in a lower income bracket you may qualify for a Pell Grant. This is money given to a student THAT DOES NOT HAVE TO BE PAID BACK! The government has reduced the number of grants that are given out each year, but they are still there. If for some reason you do not get this money, you may be offered an unsubsidized or subsidized student loan. While not free, they do have very reasonable interest rates.
Full Tuition Scholarship.
These can be given for scholastic or athletic ability. These are harder to get, but they are out there. And with the help of the internet they are easier to find than they used to be! But it will take some leg work. And your grades will have to have been better than average. You probably will not get a call asking you if you want a scholarship!
Specialty Scholarships.
There are all sorts of groups that give scholarships. And they may be small, but sometimes you can get more than one. And free money is free money, right? There are scholarships for people of certain ethnic or race backgrounds, people who are going into certain fields, people who have overcome some type of adversity such as living in foster care, and many more. I have even heard of a scholarship for left handed people!
Free Money For College From Contests.
There are many contests available for students to enter. This could include such contests as essay writing. And the prizes could range from a few dollars to a full tuition scholarship!
The Bottom Line.
I have shown a few ways to get free money for college. Obviously there is no such thing as a complete list, as there are so many and they are constantly changing. For an even larger list check out our eBook “Free College Money“.
And there is normally not an age limit on the methods to get the money. You can get a college education and have a better life. The lack of money is no excuse.