Robbinsdale Schools Spotlight
10 Tips to Find Free Money for College
Don't let the scholarship process overwhelm you. Many resources are right here in Golden Valley.
Gas this week is at $3.60 a gallon, tax day is looming, and my car’s check engine light is on... again. Now that my daughter is headed to college next year, the thought of finding a way to afford it is downright overwhelming. But then I consider this - spending a little time finding just one scholarship now could mean saving her thousands of dollars in loans after graduation. If you're like my daughter and me, and you're willing to put in the time, the obvious question is, "Where do I start?" To answer that and a myriad of other questions, I looked no further than the guidance offices at Robbinsdale Cooper and Robbinsale Armstrong high schools to come up with a list of ten tips. 1) Turn in Your FAFSA ASAP. Before you do anything, make …
Mary Costello
4:17 pm on Thursday, March 17, 2011
Great information, Gail! You're right, there's a LOT of local money available... you just have to look. I visited the Twin West Chamber of Commerce gala on Friday night, and after talking with the president, I learned that they make $25,000 available every year for college students, and thousands for adults going back to school. Check out their website: http://www.twinwest.com/index.php?option=… more ›