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7 Scholarship Mistakes and How to Avoid Making Them

With the cost of college tuition rising astronomically each year, everyone wants to compete for the chance to obtain as much funding as possible. There are many scholarship opportunities available, but the competition for the vast majority of these is fierce. As such, you want to ensure that each scholarship application you send out represents you to the best of your ability. You’re competing with countless students who want this award just as much as you do!

Because of that, the following guide aims to show you 7 mistakes you should avoid making at all costs when it comes to applying for scholarships. Avoiding these mistakes just might mean the difference between an “ok” application and one that shows you are truly deserving of a college scholarship.

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5 Financial Aid Mistakes to Avoid

Each year thousands of college students attempt to get financial aid to help them through school. Especially for first year students, navigating the financial aid landscape can be at least a little confusing. Some students my accidentally make these blunders that will surely effect the amount of money that they are able to get for school. Get to know what these mistakes are so you can avoid them!

1. Missing Application -
The absolute biggest mistake is failing to fill out the application. If you don’t fill out the FAFSA (free application for student aid) you will not be eligible for government grants or even government backed student loans.

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