What is the primary method for getting scholarships/financial aid?

MrDefinitive
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:56:48 +0000

Thank you so much for the reply aunt bea. I had indeed, before the end of the month of January, filled out all of the information required in the FAFSA and have successfully received a substantial amount from the Pell Grant associated.

Yes, I have been told, similar to your response, that my school has already provided their own scholarships since their deadline has since past. However, I have been very fortunate to have become involved with local, external scholarship committees and have received annual scholarships for my previous work.

I am sorry that I did not previously state the actions that I had taken prior to making this post, but I wanted to hear a step by step account by which I had never received from my high school. It is indeed unfortunate by which my high school would not provide students like me with such information, but they did prove more helpful in matters that required more immediate attention, and for that I am thankful.

I would speak to anyone reading this post for answers to their own questions that may mimic my own that I have found great assistance in private scholarships, but have only, thus far, received such aid through localized foundations. I encourage all to take full advantage of their community and seek out local scholarships AFTER applying for federal grants and certain state scholarships through the FAFSA and applying to your college’s offered scholarships. While it is best, as aunt bea stated, to fill out the FAFSA as soon as possible after its initial introduction, I also agree that any who have neglected to fill it out do so NOW. It will hurt you if you’ve waited until June, or even April or May, to do so, but less money is ultimately better than no money.

Unfortunately, I entered the game not knowing how and when to apply for scholarships and ultimately missed out on at least a $2,000 scholarship provided my school. I have learned from this experience and will be applying earlier next year. Also, I will be continuing to seek out and apply to new scholarships, such as several I am filling out the applications for this week.

I do feel inclined to continue requesting any further insight that any one who crosses this forum can offer, whether it be on their own experiences or on tips for coming out on top. It is frustrating to enter in a play not knowing what to expect or what, really, to do, but know that you can still have your turn at getting a heads up on the competition no matter what your situation may be. It is a big world after all.