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Author :: ady006  |
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| Article Title :: Paying for it on Your Own |
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So your sister was awarded a full ride to her first choice
school with the intent to double major in bio-molecular
chemistry and electro-physics and your brother (who was actually
getting paid to go to school) just finished his last football
season. Cursing your parents for giving away all the really good
genes before you had a chance to nab your fair share isn't going
to help but with a little creativity, you too can find a way to
put yourself through college. Aside from the traditional
scholarships offered to those who are blessed with the diligence
to live life with their faces in books, or the grace and
athleticism of a gazelle, there is also a plethora of
scholarships for those of us who are darn proud of what we do
but don't quite make it too the coveted over-achiever status.
Many of us have heard the stories of the friend of a friend who
didn't have to pay a dime for their education simply because
they were left handed or happened to measure in over 6' 2". And
though these tales seem too good to be true, rest assured there
is nothing fabricated about it (honestly, who could make this
stuff up?) and these types of financial backing may be more
available than you realize. Whether you pride yourself on your
duck call or you think your um, unique fashion sense combined
with your passion for duck tape merits a little assistance from
a third party, look around and it's likely to be out there. Some
of the more strange scholarships we found include everything
from an apple pie baking contest (first prize gets $25,000 to
the Culinary Institute of America's) to one that encourages
young minds to study the Klingon language; naturally this one is
given by the Klingon Language Institute. Certain celebrities can
also at times be counted on to share their own wealth such as
the interest David Letterman is known for displaying through his
scholarship fund awarded for outstanding creativity. Search far
and wide and you're sure to find a group that wants to support
you just for being you, or maybe even just because they had
supported your grandmother through school! But a word to the
wise, before counting all your eggs or putting all your chickens
in one basket take the time to make sure your beloved benefactor
is legitimate. Be aware of groups who request to remain
anonymous (even from you) or are making outlandish requests from
you in return for their so-called generosity. And finally, when
it comes to applying to scholarships don't be afraid to be
greedy. Apply for as many as you are interested in and you may
be surprised as to how much money your future is worth to other
people. If the scholarship route isn't for you there are other
ways of paying for school on your own (and I don't mean that in
a creepy
meet-me-behind-the-student-union-next-Thursday-at-3-a.m. kind of
way). There are plenty of financial institutions out there that
are more than happy to help the struggling fledglings out there
with enticingly low interest rates, long repayment terms, and
flexible application deadlines. Student loans can be taken out
for as little as $1,000 or as much as $50.000 per year with the
option to defer payments on the principal for up to six months
after graduation. And better yet they can usually be obtained
from any banking establishment where you are a current account
holder as well as any number of organizations which exist
specifically for the purpose of helping you get through this
(expensive) phase of life. Some of the top name student loan
companies include Sallie Mae, Nellie Mae, and Educaid each
having several different payment plans for both graduate and
undergrad students. The morale of the story kids, being asked
to pay for your own education is a huge obstacle but it doesn't
have to be an insurmountable one. Just remember: ask and ye
shall receive; help can come in the most unlikely forms, just
ask. For more information pertaining to student financial advice
please visit http://www.studentfinancialguide.com.
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