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Finding Funds
A Guide to College Scholarships By Gwen Morrison
Let's face it: College is expensive. Before you plunge into financial depression, rest assured that there is money free money out there, waiting for your teen. Now, all you've got to do is find it.
Some great scholarship resources online are:
- 2002 Colleges, College Scholarships and Financial Aid page
- Scholarships.com
- FastWeb.com
- FinAid page
- College Connection Scholarships
- College View
"Some states like Iowa, offer two free college classes a semester to high school students," says Hilary Evan of Fort Dodge, Iowa. "That is a very easy way to save money, and it gives you a leg up when it comes to applying for scholarships."
Students in Georgia have another opportunity. HOPE Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally is a unique scholarship program that offers financial assistance in degree, diploma and certificate programs at any of Georgia's eligible public and private colleges and universities. This scholarship rewards students who meet the eligibility requirements. A graduate is eligible for the HOPE scholarship once they have completed the necessary hours of study with a final 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
Students who have recently obtained their GED in the state of Georgia and meet the grade point average requirements will receive a $500 HOPE GED Grant to be used toward their first year of college. It is also possible for GED students to qualify for the HOPE Grant for Certificate and Diploma Programs, which covers tuition, fees and a $300 book allowance.
