What are merit scholarships?
Colleges and universities often provide scholarships to students who are identified in their applicant pools as academically talented. These scholarships may cover partial tuition or they may provide the total cost of attending the institutions — tuition, fees, room and board, books, and even a stipend. Most of these scholarships are extremely competitive, requiring personal interviews, essays, and other selection criteria. Are there other forms of financial aid that are not need-based? Although we often hear that there is tons of money for college going unclaimed, this is a myth, since guidelines for obtaining such funding exclude most would-be applicants from consideration. There are, however, creative ways to fund a college education. Exploring the possibilities with your family, community or religious organizations, etc., can reveal hidden resources that may be just what is needed to fit your circumstances. You can also locate financial aid resources by visiting our scholarship se
