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You don’t have to be a star quarterback or a genius to access funding for a college education. Nearly $100 million in scholarships goes unclaimed each year. When annual tuition can range from $500 at a community college to more than $30,000 for a private institution, every little bit helps. Some scholarships are designed for certain types of students with specific talents. The Patrick Kerr Skateboard Scholarship, for instance, provides a $5,000 scholarship to a qualifying student who writes a winning essay on how skateboarding has been a positive influence in his or her life. Visit unclaimedscholarships.us for more information. State and federal governments, colleges and many private organizations also fund various kinds of financial aid. For more information, visit icanaffordcollege.com.
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Local writer Lynn O’Shaughnessy, who authored The College Solution: A Guide for Everyone Looking for the Right School at the Right Price, says few California families realize that schools elsewhere in the country, both private and public, are willing to give merit and financial aid awards to entice teenagers away from the West Coast. Web site: TheCollegeSolution.com.
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