Latinos In College Phorum :: How to get scholarships

Amber George Wrote:
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> Hi Isa,
> 
> While most scholarships will require a higher GPA,
> not all do. Many need based scholarships focus
> more on need than on your GPA, if that would apply
> to you. Also, if need based scholarships would
> apply to you, make sure you file your FAFSA to be
> eligible for grants such as the Pell Grant. Your
> school may also have grants available that do not
> focus as much on GPA as on financial need.
> 
> Another way to go would be to apply to a community
> college for your first year or two and work on
> getting your GPA up. Then, apply to transfer to a
> four year school and look for scholarships then
> when your GPA is higher. 
> 
> Also take a look at state and local scholarship
> organizations. These programs often have lower GPA
> requirements than many other scholarships. The
> requirements for scholarships will be listed on
> the applications so take note of their
> requirements and you will likely find some that
> you can apply for.
> 
> Make sure you check out our "Paying for School"
> link on the right hand side of our homepage for
> links to other great resources and ideas on how to
> pay for the cost of school
> 
> Best,
> Amber George