Scholarship Announcement- Need a Quick Coin? "No Essay" Scholarship Sponsored by CollegeProwler.com

Photo Courtesy of http://cdn.pearltrees.comCollegeProwler.com sponsors a  $2,000 scholarship every month.   All you have to do is register for a free CollegeProwler.com account.  Yep, DASSIT! This scholarship is open to high school and college students of every level.  Any person planning to enroll in college within the next 12 months is eligible as well. The money can be used for any and all education related expenses, including tuition, housing, meal plans, books, computers, etc.  The deadline to apply is August 31^st.  The Winner will be announced on the CollegeProwler.com Facebook Page on September 15th.   This is a quick and easy way to get some legit cash for college. If you don’t win this month, you can reapply in September. Don't miss the bus children! 

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Just a Friendly FAFSA Reminder...

Just stopped by on this super cold Saturday to remind you that today would be a PERFECT day to file your Free Applicaiton for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), if you haven't already done so. This is especially true for my high school seniors.  The Federal Government advises all potential Freshmen to file their FAFSA forms no later than January 15th.  In case you hadn't realized, that would be tomorrow!  Head over www.fafsa.gov and fill out the online form today.  

A few tips for first time FAFSA filers (and all filers for that matter).  

If you parents have yet to file their 2012 taxes you can make estimations based on last year's taxes.  Also be sure to  indicate that you are interested all types of federal aid ( including federally subsidized student loans and federal work study).  Make sure you include yoursef when answering questions about the number of people in your family presently enrolled in college/graduate school.  And again, submit your FAFSA as soon as you can.  Colleges and universities receive federal aid monies in one lump sum and students receive financial assistance on a first come, first serve basis. If you wait until the last minute, you run the risk of the well running dry.  The FAFSA is used to determine your financial need and many college consider financial need when making admissions decisions and allocating institutional/merit scholarships. Don't let any opportunity for free money to pass you by.  It behooves you to boogie on over to www.FAFSA.gov and handle your business, today! 

Happy Saturday Folks!

Dear High School Seniors, File Your FAFSAS ASAPTUALLY!

Hey Hey.. I know it's been a while and things are looking different.  I've been making some changes and gearing up to relaunch the site and things are not quite ready but I had to break my silence for this very important announcement. * Clears throat*  File your Free Application for Federal Student Aid as soon as you can. Federal monies are distributed on a first come, first serve basis.  In putting off the FAFSA you could literally be putting your grants/scholarships and subsidized loans into someone else's pocket.  Please.. Don't miss this bus children. Although deadlines are much much later, remember that financial aid is usually given on a first come first serve basis.  Freshmen are already at the bottom of the barrel.  It is suggested that most students file their FAFSA by January 15th.  

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DOODLE ON! Google Announces $15,000 Scholarship!

*clears throat*  For your information, Google is throwing coins at all the artistically inclined chirren.. so tell Bobby & "nem to get they crayons and COME on!

All Jokes aside for the 4th time,  the super popular search engine has announced plans to award college scholarships to students (Grades K-12) that can create the best Google Doodle.  ” A Google doodle is the how the company refers to the (often) themed designs and variations of the word Google on their homepage.  

Students can use a variety of platforms to present their designs. Crayons, colored pencils, markers, paint, and even graphic designs are welcome.  The theme of the competition is  “What I’d like to do someday.”  A panel of celebrity judges will determine who the winner and the three runner ups are.  The winner, will receive a $15,000 college scholarship, $25,000 technology grant for their school, and to have their design appear on the Google home page for a day. Google will award  college scholarships worth $5,000 each to the three runner ups. Also,trips to New York to the runners up and other finalists in the competition will be provided .  Registration is open through March 2^nd, and more information can be found on Google’s website.  

You got to be in it to win it guys..

Ya'll know what I'ma say....

Gather you pencils and things and act like you want this money..

Rerun- Financial Aid- Have you filed your FAFSA?

Umm, so I know some of you are like me and you struggle with the demon of tardy. I’m in no position to judge you but I'm here to serve as another reminder to handle you business.  If you still have yet to file your FAFSA and you’re planning to attend /return to school in the Fall 2010 you’re well on you’re way to missing the boat on some very useful funding. I’ma be needing you to gather yourself, and your(and your parents)tax returns and get to getting....

Check out the blog already posted on the FAFSA 

Money Talk- All About The FAFSA