Some students say that with high tuition and not enough aid provided by the university, they have gone through other venues to get help to pay for college.
"In high school, I entered an essay contest from this private donor from my high school and won a small scholarship to help fund my education," said Gina Garcia, a University of Maryland student from Miami. "I get $1,000 a year from that which isn't too much but it at least pays for books."
According to financialaid.org, a website with information to help students fund their college educations, there are many unusual types of scholarships which students can apply for. At Juniata College, in Pennsylvania, students can receive a $1,000 scholarship just for being left-handed.
For students who want to be creative with their prom dresses and suits, there is the Duck Brand Duct Tape Stuck on Prom Contest. Entrants must enter as a couple (two individuals) and attend a high school prom wearing complete attire or accessories made entire from duct tape. First prize will win each student a $2,500 scholarship.
"In high school, I entered an essay contest from this private donor from my high school and won a small scholarship to help fund my education," said Gina Garcia, a University of Maryland student from Miami. "I get $1,000 a year from that which isn't too much but it at least pays for books."
According to financialaid.org, a website with information to help students fund their college educations, there are many unusual types of scholarships which students can apply for. At Juniata College, in Pennsylvania, students can receive a $1,000 scholarship just for being left-handed.
For students who want to be creative with their prom dresses and suits, there is the Duck Brand Duct Tape Stuck on Prom Contest. Entrants must enter as a couple (two individuals) and attend a high school prom wearing complete attire or accessories made entire from duct tape. First prize will win each student a $2,500 scholarship.
