Applying Your Skills
USING YOUR FINANCIAL RESOURCES
As you just read, many types of scholarships are available to help you pay for college. Take the following steps to learn about your scholarship options.
Choose two of the following sources of information to search for scholarships you could apply for if you meet the qualifications.
Meet with a financial aid adviser or career counselor at your college.
Search your college’s financial aid Web site.
Use the U.S. Department of Labor’s free online scholarship search tool at http://www.careerinfonet.org/scholarshipsearch.
Contact your employer to see if they offer any financial assistance.
Go to the library and search for books on college scholarships.
Identify state-specific scholarships. Go to your state’s Web site (for example, www.texas.gov) and search for “college scholarships.”
Inquire about scholarships through your membership in local religious, cultural, or community organizations.
Contact professional associations related to your field of interest and investigate any scholarship opportunities.
Learn more about Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) scholarships through the Army, Air Force, Navy, or Marines (www.rotc.com).
Review the scholarship opportunities that you found. Choose one scholarship that you’d like to apply for.
Then apply!
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