Graduation
Free scholarships are available to all students, including online students. Scholarships can be found for all majors; the requirements vary for each. Free scholarships for online students are based on academics, community service, work experience and essay skills.
Instructions
1. Fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid form, required by many colleges. The sites in the resources section offer information about filling out and submitting this form for free.
2. Determine your possible majors and colleges. Research the college's financial aid section and apply for any scholarships available. Look specifically at the college's distance-learning section.
3. Set up an account at FastWeb.com. This site provides access to hundreds of scholarships tailored to your needs. Scholarships are available year-round and range in cost from a few hundred dollars to several thousand.
4. Talk to your employer as many offer scholarships to those wishing to further their education. Scholarships are offered to both traditional and online students.
5. Apply for internships. Many internships provide scholarships during and after your employment. Internships also look great on scholarship applications.
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