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If youre looking to boost your income this month, weve got just the thing for you.
Scholarships and Grants From Your School
Already have a college in mind?
Then the first place to start looking for scholarship money is the schools financial aid office.
If youre still in high school, ask your guidance counselor for their help reaching out to the college.
Transferring from another college?
The maximum Federal Pell Grant award is $7,395 for the 202425 award year.
The cost of attendance at your school and your specific program.
Whether youre a full-time or part-time student.
If you plan to attend school for a full academic year or less.
If your parents wont provide tax details, there are a few options you could explore.
But some states require additional documentation, and their deadlines are not always the same as the federal ones.
Note that most state grants are only applicable for in-state schools.
However, there are some state grants and scholarships it’s possible for you to use for out-of-state tuition.
Check out yourstates FAFSA requirementsfor rules and deadlines.
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Work-Study Program
Federal aid doesnt stop with scholarships and grants.
It is essentially federal aid you earn for working.
But dont expect a work-study program to cover all your costs.
Under the FWS program, students typically work no more than 20 hours a week during a semester.
Start with your intended career.
Corporations and professional associations often offer grants and scholarships for students pursuing degrees in related fields.
Additionally, you’re free to potentially turn a part-time gig into a job upon graduation.
you’ve got the option to start your internship search at your own college.
Check out thisguide to landing an internship.
Military Tuition Assistance
Served in the military?
Instead of asking your parents to pay for college, let Uncle Sam.
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Tiffany Wendeln Connors is a former staff writer at The Penny Hoarder.
Data Journalist Alex Mahadevan contributed to this article.
