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Return To Scholarships Article Archive   Search the Article Archives Scholarships are Simple, Pay For College the Easy Way By Jason Luke Some sources say that there is more than 50 billion dollars in scholarship money available to future college students. Sometimes it seems that getting just one scholarship can be impossible, but the next five steps will make the process much more easier. 1. Be positive The biggest mistake many students make is believing they cant afford college. Students should never assume that there isnt enough money out there or that they will not qualify for college scholarships or grants. College admission counselors know that practically anyone can find money for college and university studies if they are willing to search for the right combination of their abilities, what the school offers, and their financial needs. 2. Dont Delay High schoolers should start looking for college scholarships by the time they reach their sophomore year in high school. By the sophomore year, students together with their mom or dad should have completed a thorough investigation of each financial aid program of any institutions that they desire to attend. Students should never forget that is it vital to write a school asking for special information on admissions and scholarships. This lets the college know that they are serious about finding money for college. Students should remember that getting a scholarship can be even more simple when they dont look to far for one. Often times, the best scholarships are within your own city limit and not on a national level. There is always less competition making the chances of finding a scholarship much easier. One of the best places to seek out local scholarship committees are fraternities. 3. Include All Family In The Process Its no surprise that Mom and Dad want to get their finances in order long before their son or daughter leaves home. Whether they like it or not, parents do have the responsibility of helping their child in the long process of college admissions and scholarships. Whether it is direct financial help or direct help with all the admissions and scholarship applications, parents need to feel the pressure of helping their child get a jumpstart on life. Parents should look at it this way: 'If I dont help my child find money for college, the money might just be coming out of my pocket.' 4. Get a head start Just like the 8 lap, 2 mile race, there is alot of benefit to getting a large lead on your competitors. First, students can become eligible for federal grants and work-study money by applying for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is a funding requirement for many universities. Second, students who take the PSAT earlier in their high school career are more likely to become eligible for scholarships than those who wait till their senior year. The trick is to do things early and to do them well. 5. Serve Others Luckily, the focus is shifting from grades to personality a little ever year for college scholarship committees. Before, they would only look at grades, but now are looking more towards the overall attributes of the student. Students who have spent all of their high school career doing nothing but studying and concentrating on getting straight As may not be as likely to get a scholarship then those who have actively participated in community service groups, extra curricular activities and other things such as these. Most college admissions officers weigh extracurricular activities combined with grades much more than grades alone. Grades only tell them if the student has put some effort into their high school work. If you were a college admissions or college scholarship committee, you wouldnt select students who have no community involvement and proved that they have spent all of their time studying over students who were able to distribute their time well enough that they could participate in many extra curricular activities and still find enough time to work on their school work. Therefore, there is still hope for those who didnt spend all of their time studying in high school. As long as you spent your time actively involved in the community or in extra curricular activities, you should have no problem finding a nice scholarship. About the Author: Jason Luke is a writer for ioVentures, Inc. Better your chances of getting top college scholarships by creating a Z-folio at Zinch.com. Join the Zinch movement today and make the college admissions process easy. Apply For A Free Grant Online

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