Archive for the 'scholarship' Category

Does 529 College fund affect the chance of getting scholarship?

I’m thinking of starting a 529 college plan for my daughter, but people keep saying that I shouldn’t do it because it will affect her chance of getting scholarship. Is that true? All savings accounts are reported on FAFSA, which is the form you fill out to qualify for federal aid. Each college has it’s [...]

Does having a bank account hurt my chances of getting college financial aid?

im 17 and i want to get a checking account because my pockets are not the safest way to carry money. id rather have an account. plastic works better. but im not sure if having one will hurt my chances in the future of getting financial aid. is this true? No, just your parents tax [...]

How do I earn money for my mission trip? Any fund-raising or scholarship ideas?

I have to earn $2600 in order to go on a mission trip and was wondering if anyone knows any good scholarships I could apply for or any Fundraising ideas. Thank you. Tab=> Car washes, candle sales, sucker sales… ask for donations from businesses, churches, etc. We always did well w/ a car wash/bake sale [...]

What can I spend my college financial aid money on?

I’ve heard you can spend it on anything related to education such as a car for transportation or a computer for classes, is this true?? Also does financial aid cover books?? Thanks!! education.mypressonline.com – it has detailed info how to apply for financial aid and scholarships to get more cash.

Starting a Scholarship Fund?

I am a college student, and I am interested in starting a scholarship fund for underpriveledged students in Jacksonville, FL after I graduate. I wanted to know if anyone knew the neccessary steps to take when starting a fund? I think you would have to get in contact with the Financial Aid office on campus. [...]

What is the CUNY Queens College financial aid deadline?

I am applying as a freshman for the 2009- 2010 school year. When is the deadline for the financial aid applications? i work for cuny in financial aid but not for queens. go to their website, it should show the deadline. most schools set 15 april as the deadline since it is the last date [...]

are hispanic scholarship fund and hispanic college fund safe sites?

please and thank you! Yes, absolutely. The HCF was founded 15 years ago, by the editor of Hispanic Business Magazine. In its relatively short history, the HCF has awarded more than $10 million in scholarships. The HSF is an older, and better known organization, based on the other US coast. The HSF has major corporate [...]

Do college financial aid offices have access to my financial aid history?

OK I did not list my past college on my community college application. I was accepted to the school and now I’m applying for financial aid. The financial aid office wants me to list all previous schools that I have received financial aid from. I may have messed up and I’m not sure what to [...]

Where and how can I get free scholarship or fund for my Masers degree?

I have obtained admission letters to some universities in Europe I am from Ethiopia www.scholarships.com www.scholarshipexperts.com

College Financial Aid Information PLEASE HELP?

My friend is currently enrolled in a community college in our area. Her parents are divorced so therefore she currently recieves a full ride to our school. She will be transferring to a better(more expensive)school in the fall. Does anyone know what the chances will be of her recieving good financial aid again? Anyone with [...]