Jeannette Rankin Foundation Blog

Since 1978, the Jeannette Rankin Foundation has been awarding scholarships to low-income women, ages 35 and older, who are earning a college education. This blog is intended to share resources and news with college students, scholarship applicants, and JRF scholars and supporters.

Saturday, February 23, 2008

Paying for college

If you're a prospective collegiate student, you've got a load of things on your mind. Once you've finished filling out and submitting college applications (and receiving acceptance letters!), the next thing to work on is a daunting task for the typical student. The high cost of college tuition and fees amount to a huge problem for many families, and paying for education expenses can become a disheartening experience. But, take heart - solutions can range from scholarships to state and federal grants and student loans.

In today's technologically advanced world, the process of searching for financial aid has become easier. The web's resources are unending: simply searching Google's search engine with the words "Paying for College" turns up 1,800,000 results!

Some of the more prominent websites to try are:

1. www.collegeboard.com/student/pay/index.html
2. www.fastweb.com
3. www.scholarships.com
4. www.wiredscholar.com

Most importantly, don't give up looking! The stakes are worth thousands of dollars.

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