The approach of spring marks many events, but one event that seldom comes to mind is SADS - Scholarship Application Deadline Season. Okay, there is no such date on the calendar, but the truth is most scholarship application deadlines occur between March and June. This means that if you or a loved one are considering going to school in September, you better get off the stick and start applying for some of the $300 million in "free money."
That's right there is more than $300 million of military — and veteran — related scholarships and many of these scholarships go unclaimed each year. They go unclaimed because students don't know where to look or find them too late to apply. Fortunately, there is a great online resource to help servicemembers find scholarships and learn how, where, and most importantly, when to apply. Visit the Military.com's Scholarship Finder today and get started on your way to finding free money for school.
Here are some quick tips to help your search:
- Do your homework. Take advantage of the free online scholarship search at Military.com's Scholarship Finder. The Scholarship Finder lists over 1,000 scholarships from a variety of sources.
- Don't limit yourself. You qualify for non-military related scholarships too. Visit your local library to find scholarship directories that list awards based on age, state of residence, cultural background, and field of study.
- Search in your military community. Many service aid organizations and associations, like the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society, offer scholarships, grants, and low interest loans to help cover education expenses. Click here to find out more about your Service Aid Organization's education assistance programs.
- It's never too soon to start your scholarship search. Many scholarship application deadlines are as early as a year in advance.
Remember: Not applying for scholarships is like turning down free money, missing the application deadline is like buying a lottery ticket after the winning number has been announced. Get started on your search for scholarships today and apply as soon as possible - visit the Military.com Scholarship Finder.
