With soaring tuition costs, figuring out how to pay for college is more important than ever for most students. Loans require repayment with interest, and working your way through college takes time away from academics. Scholarships, however, basically represent free money for college.

While few students receive the most prestigious full tuition, room, and board scholarships, there are thousands of smaller scholarships that may be easier to earn. Those $500 or $3,000 scholarships can add up!

The Internet is a great tool for finding out about these less publicized scholarships that can help you pay for your college education.

Start Close to Home – The first place to look is your own college’s website. The financial aid office will usually have a list of scholarships offered by the college, as well as resources for finding more information. If you’ve declared a major, your department may also have scholarships or funds for research, projects, and conferences.

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