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Most student aid comes in the form of federal student loans, according to CollegeBoard.com. Scholarships, which don't need to be repaid, may be available to help you with college costs.
Local Scholarships
Your child should start searching for scholarships by talking to his high school counselor, according to CollegeBoard.com. The counselor will know about local scholarships, which are generally easier to win than national scholarships.
Organizations
Research possible scholarships through any organization to which you belong, whether it be work, military, fraternal, union or community service. One of these organizations may offer scholarships to the children of its members.
Free Scholarship Searches
Scholarship search organizations can be found online, and compile lists of available scholarships. This should always be a free service, according to CollegeBoard.com.
Department of Higher Education
Almost every state has some kind of scholarship program for residents, according to CollegeBoard. These scholarships are generally only offered to students going to school in-state.
Institutional Scholarships
Your child's favorite schools may have scholarship programs. These scholarships may be based on ethnicity, intended major or merit.
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