Ask your college admissions and financial aid offices about their scholarships. Complete the application before the deadline using your activities resume. Apply for Admission Most colleges offer scholarships and federal financial aid after you're accepted for admission. Contact the college admissions office for an application, and apply well before the deadline. The processor will send the results to the colleges listed on your application.
Colleges use a standard formula to award financial aid.
The example below shows how financial need changes according to the cost of education, while the expected family contribution stays the same. Your college financial aid package will come as close to meeting your financial need as possible. Your award letter will indicate which loans you may borrow. Your college will send you a financial aid award letter detailing the assistance they're offering. Sign and return the award letter to the college by the deadline.