Forty million Americans collectively owe $ 1.2 trillion student loan debt 1 . WOW! When you take a moment to think about it, it is not surprising with the rising cost of tuition, supplies, textbooks and living expenses.
One of the biggest regrets you might have after finishing college is that you have not asked enough (or any) scholarships. Unfortunately, you may be one of many students realizing how much free money is there now it's too late.
You can do a quick search on Google and find many websites list of scholarships available for virtually every course of study and for everyone to single mothers grandchildren of Vietnam veterans. A great start is to Scholarships.com. The great thing about scholarships is that you do not have to repay - no monthly payments, no fee, no interest. It is the "free" money!
If you have not installed on a college major, see the blog post "An industry full of opportunity." There is a growing need for a wide variety of skills within this diverse industry and you might be surprised to learn that there are many more that "number crunching."
Not only is a career award from the insurance industry, there are also many scholarship opportunities available if you're looking to jump into this course of study! Here are some sites to check:
Griffith Insurance Education Foundation
Foundation of America Insurance Exchange
INVEST
You can also check with your section local insurance agent or carrier that can offer scholarships in your area.
Scholarship Application takes time and effort, but it finally pays off in the end. Thank you to several insurance exchanges, I has been able to significantly reduce the cost of my college, concentrate on my university, and gain valuable experience.
Have you ever been the recipient of a scholarship? Please share how it has benefited you!
1 Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
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