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5 Places to Look for College Scholarships

Scholarships are like free money for college.  They often take some time and effort but they can help you pay for college.  Here are 5 places to look:

First, check out scholarships that can be found in your high school college counseling office.

Then, contact each college to which you have applied and ask about any scholarships they may offer.

Next, sign up for some scholarship searches such as scholarships360, fast web, and broke scholar.

Then, check with local and national businesses and organizations like Rotary, parent's employer, religious affiliations, etc.

Finally, consider special circumstances such as your prospective major, being a minority, or community service.

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Susie Watts is an independent college counselor and the founder of College Direction in Denver, Colorado. She has been assisting students with college planning and test prep for more than twenty years. Susie helps students with their college search, reviews all applications and essays, and...

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