National Student loan debt is a huge issue for many Americans today. If I’ve learned anything in the past four years, it’s to start early. Starting early can mean many things and in many ways can help you be ready for the cost of a college degree. First and foremost, when I say start early I mean in terms of education; setting yourself up to receive grants and scholarships because over time it all adds up. It wasn’t until my senior year of High that I truly understood how important it was to work towards a high GPA and really get yourself involved in the community. The more you’re involved in the more opportunities you’re going to have to receive some money. So early on, don’t be afraid to get out there, it benefits you not only as a person but financially as well.
One thing that does go along with being involved is making connections. By putting yourself out into the community, you’re making those connections with people who can either talk highly of you by writing letters and recommendations or introduce you to some scholarships and grants by themselves. Being connected in this day and age always comes with benefits. …show more content…
It’s the difference in thousands of dollars, and it starts your freshman year of High School. Another thing that I wish I knew right off the bat is to apply for anything and everything early on. There are scholarships already for kids in 8th grade all the way up. Your chances of receiving scholarships greatly improve if you put the time and effort in early on. I had a college advisor tell me, “scholarship searching is your new part-time job.” I now realize that cannot be truer. The more money that you can get through grants and scholarships, the less money you’ll have to pay back down the road, and all it takes is a little of your time and
One thing that does go along with being involved is making connections. By putting yourself out into the community, you’re making those connections with people who can either talk highly of you by writing letters and recommendations or introduce you to some scholarships and grants by themselves. Being connected in this day and age always comes with benefits. …show more content…
It’s the difference in thousands of dollars, and it starts your freshman year of High School. Another thing that I wish I knew right off the bat is to apply for anything and everything early on. There are scholarships already for kids in 8th grade all the way up. Your chances of receiving scholarships greatly improve if you put the time and effort in early on. I had a college advisor tell me, “scholarship searching is your new part-time job.” I now realize that cannot be truer. The more money that you can get through grants and scholarships, the less money you’ll have to pay back down the road, and all it takes is a little of your time and