When and where to begin a scholarship search

When to begin a scholarship search

Start January of your senior year or before. If you are an adult learner start now.

Don't stop searching if you haven't found a suitable scholarship by the time you go to college. New opportunities are available every year.

Continue searching during your college career using an online service

Where to begin a scholarship search

Start off by obtaining a list of local community sources. Examples include.

• Your parents and their employers
• Your employers if you happen to be working
• Unions and local organizations
• Local library

If you want to expand the grant and scholarship search beyond your local community and you have decided not to attend a local college, then begin to consider colleges you may want to attend. Contact their finance departments and request scholarship and grant information.

If you want to expand your grant and scholarship search even further then consider using an online scholarship and grant search service like ScholarshipExperts.com or The Scholarship & Grant Guide.