EARN SCHOLARSHIPS
They're out there. A simple Google search will bring up a ton of sites like:
Also, your high school guidance counselor's office is a likely resource.
According to fast web!, over $2.9 billion in essentially free scholarship money actually goes unclaimed each year.
Sure, writing a great essay and applying might take a few hours (days or weeks, if you're a slow writer like myself), but the significant savings and debt-free proposition down the road could find you thanking yourself considerably later.
According to fast web!, over $2.9 billion in essentially free scholarship money actually goes unclaimed each year.
Sure, writing a great essay and applying might take a few hours (days or weeks, if you're a slow writer like myself), but the significant savings and debt-free proposition down the road could find you thanking yourself considerably later.
NATIONAL SERVICE
Another great way to earn money for college (and great experiences) is through national service, whether it be AmeriCorps, the Peace Corps, or even more traditionally, through the military.
For me, AmeriCorps NCCC was an experience that I genuinely believe every young person would only be so lucky to be part of.
For me, AmeriCorps NCCC was an experience that I genuinely believe every young person would only be so lucky to be part of.
STUDY UP
I wish the Khan Academy existed when I was in school. Take advantage before those SATs!
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