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For the 2006-2007 school year, the average tuition at four-year public colleges and universities was $5,836. For private colleges, the average tuition cost was $30,367. It is no wonder that many parents lose sleep at night, worrying about how they will foot their child's college bill. Fortunately, many financial aid options exist to make it easier on families, and on their wallets. Use a Scholarship Search engine to help you find the way. 

Private Scholarships

Private scholarships are just that - college scholarships funded by private sources, such as civic organizations, corporations, and trusts. See if you qualify for any of the following scholarships: minority, merit, need-based, alumni, or many others.

Institutional Scholarships

Every college and university has its own scholarship program. And, at many colleges, each department has scholarships available to students in that particular major. So, how do you take advantage of these college scholarships? Here is how.

Government Grants

Unlike student loans or other forms of financial aid, college scholarship grants do not have to be repaid. These awards are based on financial need, and they include Federal Pell Grants, the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), and state government grants. Where do you begin? Start with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

How to Apply for Scholarships

Just as when you applied for college admission, your essay can either make or break your chances of receiving scholarship money. First, you need to know where to look for scholarships. Next, focus on completing the scholarship applications. And, last, but not least, pay special attention to the essay. You will find more tips here.

Scholarship Search Engine

There are so many scholarships, and so little time to apply. There are millions of scholarships out there, but finding them can be a daunting task. With the NextStudentAdvisor Scholarship Search Engine, you can search our database of more than 69,000 sources for college funding, totaling more than $16 billion in scholarship money. Sign up is free. You can find out more here.