Be prepared to answer questions about your family's financial situation such as total family income, number of children in your household, and number of children in college. Round dollar amounts to whole number values. Always have your social security number handy if you do not know it by heart. Check with your church, community organizations, local police and fire stations to see if they offer scholarships. Get involved in community and extracurricular activities.
Many scholarships look for students who excel both inside and outside of the classroom.
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