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Meeting scholarship requirements: 4 things to consider before you accept

Scholarships

Meeting scholarship requirements: 4 things to consider before you accept

Scholarships may have requirements you need to meet to receive them. Discover Student Loans discusses common scholarship requirements and how they may impact you.

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How to get scholarships

Scholarships

Dec 04, 2023

How to get scholarships

How to get scholarships

Scholarships

3 min. Read

Find out how to get a scholarship for college. Discover Student Loans shares when to start applying for scholarships, how to find them, and tips for applying.

Facts about college grants vs. scholarships

Scholarships

May 16, 2023

Facts about college grants vs. scholarships

Facts about college grants vs. scholarships

Scholarships

5 min. Read

Learning the facts about grants vs. scholarships can be overwhelming. Discover Student Loans covers how to find and apply to these popular types of financial aid.

It's never too late to apply for college scholarships

Scholarships

May 04, 2023

It's never too late to apply for college scholarships

It's never too late to apply for college scholarships

Scholarships

4 min. Read

Get expert advice on how to find last minute college scholarships from Discover Student Loans, including where to look, when to apply, & ways to increase your chances of award.

3 signs a scholarship opportunity may be a scam

Scholarships

Apr 10, 2023

3 signs a scholarship opportunity may be a scam

3 signs a scholarship opportunity may be a scam

Scholarships

3 min. Read

The best way to avoid scholarship scams is to learn how to identify them quickly. Here are 3 warning signs to look for when applying for scholarships.

6 tips to win graduate scholarships

Scholarships

Jan 30, 2023

6 tips to win graduate scholarships

6 tips to win graduate scholarships

Scholarships

3 min. Read

Competition for graduate level scholarships can be fierce. Learn some key tips for getting scholarships for graduate school with help from Discover Student Loans

Can you apply for scholarships while in college?

Scholarships

Nov 22, 2022

Can you apply for scholarships while in college?

Can you apply for scholarships while in college?

Scholarships

4 min. Read

Scholarships are open to students already enrolled in college. Discover Student Loans covers how you can get scholarships in college to help cover tuition.

Top Ten Tips For Getting A Scholarship

Scholarships

Apr 19, 2022

Top Ten Tips For Getting A College Scholarship

Top Ten Tips For Getting A Scholarship

Scholarships

2 min. Read

Scholarships are a great source of free money to help pay for college. Get ten tips to help maximize your scholarship opportunities from Discover Student Loans.

5 Tips for Scoring Athletic Scholarships

Scholarships

Apr 19, 2022

5 Tips for Scoring Athletic Scholarships

5 Tips for Scoring Athletic Scholarships

Scholarships

3 min. Read

Learn about these 5 key tips for landing that athletic scholarship and paving the way to your college education. Get the edge.

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Grant

A form of financial aid, similar to a scholarship, that does not have to be repaid.



College Scholarship Service (CSS) Profile®

An online application administered by the College Board® and used by scholarship programs and colleges to award non-federal institutional aid to students.