Financing a college education generally includes a combination of financial aid and scholarships. College Parents of America provides resources to more than 6,000 scholarships. In addition, the organization provides guidance on writing a personal statement when applying for a scholarship that will help increase the student's chances of being selected.
Other information that is important to students planning for college includes tips on where to look for scholarships, how scholarship money impacts the overall financial aid package, and when is the best time to look and apply for scholarships.
The online service is free to both students and their parents.
For more details, visit www.collegeparents.org/financial-aid-scholarships
