Other Ways to get money for College

Find a job this summer and earn money. :-)
Sounds simple, right? Sometimes it is and sometimes it isn't.

Learn more from this article at Adventures in Education.

Focused on the Future Scholarship Program

Christian Community Credit Union is awarding $30,000 in scholarships this year.

Eligibility:
- member of the credit union (www.myCCCU.com)
- enrolled in at least 12 credits in undergraduate college work or 8 for graduate work
- ages 17-24

Deadline:
April 30, 2012

Tylenol Future Care Scholarship

The makers of TYLENOL® are pleased to announce the 22nd annual Future Care Scholarship program. With a total of $250,000 to award to forty exceptional students, we are proud to be a part of caring for those who have committed to caring for others.

If you or someone you know is a student pursuing a degree in healthcare with a history of academic excellence and community service, we would love to hear from you.

Learn more and apply.
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CBCF Environmental Studies Scholarship

Deadline: March 29, 2012

The Environmental Studies Scholarship seeks to provide financial awards to minority and women college students pursuing a degree in environmental science or other related fields of study. Applicants should have a junior class standing in college with a declared major in environmental science or a related field, and understanding and acceptance of ServiceMaster's core values. This scholarship offers $5,000 per semester to two students.

Eligibility
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal U.S. residents who have a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must also be currently enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited four-year college or university. The anticipated degree must be in a subject that will lead to an environmental career. The ideal candidate is a student at an accredited institution who plans to complete a four-year degree and seek work in an under served community. Additionally, the candidate will demonstrate understanding and acceptance of Service Master’s core values. Employees or immediate family members of Service Master’s and its brands, CBC Members, staff of CBC Members, the CBC Foundation staff, the CBC Foundation Board of Directors or the CBC Foundation Corporate Advisory Council are not eligible.

CBCF Louis Stokes Health Scholars Program

CBCF Louis Stokes Health Scholars Program

Deadline: March 29, 2012
The Louis Stokes Health Scholars program, sponsored by the United Health Foundation, seeks to increase the number of qualified, yet underrepresented, college students entering the health workforce. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate an interest to work in underserved communities. Students currently attending two-year institutions are strongly encouraged to apply.

Eligibility:
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal U.S. residents who have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must also be currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or technical school. The anticipated degree must be in a subject that will lead to a career in a health field. The ideal candidate is a student at a two-year institution who plans to complete a four-year degree and seek work in an underserved community. Additionally, the candidate will demonstrate financial need. Employees or immediate family members of UnitedHealth Group and its affiliates, CBC Members, the CBC Foundation staff, the CBC Foundation Board of Directors or the CBC Foundation Corporate Advisory Council are not eligible.

Mary G. Webster Scholarship Fund

Find out more about the Mary G. Webster Scholarship Fund of the Palmetto Land Title Association.

The deadline was March 15 but has been extended to March 23!!

It is only if you are going to college in South Carolina.

$500 Scholarship - due March, 2012

TG's Milton G. Wright Scholarship Drawing

$500 monthly scholarship!!

What!!!! One in Four student loans are delinquent?

Watch this video to learn more about student loans and burden debt brings.

http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/1496069662001/one-in-4-student-loans-delinquent/

FAFSA

Now is the time to work on your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for the 12-13 Academic Year. Not only do you see what types of federal aid is available, most colleges use the information from the FAFSA to award institutional grant monies to students. So the earlier you submit it, the better!

Also, some private grants/scholarships like the Charley Wootan Grant Program need you to have the FAFSA complete.

Fox Business has a short article on Tips for Finding Scholarships. Quick read with a lot of common sense pertinent information.

Make sure to check it out, take notes, and keep applying!

DNSF Deadline

Today is the last day you can submit paperwork for the Demonstrative Needs Scholarship Fund.

www.dnsfund.org

Everything has to be in - application, testimony, references, and FAFSA data