San José State University : Educational Opportunity Program : To Get Money, You Have to Ask for It!

To Get Money, You Have to Ask for It!

The more time you can put into your scholarship search, the more options you have. You need time to research scholarships, request information and application materials, and complete your application. You should never have to pay for scholarship information.

Scholarship Application Tips

		Start Early
		Read Eligibility Requirements Carefully
		Organize All Scholarship Materials
		Create a separate file for each scholarship and file by application date. Keep a calendar of application deadlines and follow-up appointments. Many scholarships require you to provide some combination of the following:
		Transcript Standardized test scores Financial aid forms, such as the FAFSA Parents' financial information One or more essays Letters of recommendation - give your references a minimum of 2 or more weeks to complete Proof of eligibility (e.g., membership credentials)
		You may also need to prepare for a personal interview
		Proofread Your applications carefully
		Don't leave items blank and follow instructions to the letter
		Make sure your application is legible and double check your application
		Make copies of everything you send
		Get your application in early

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For assistance in locating possible scholarships try the FastWeb (Financial Aid Search Through the WEB) scholarship search service. Remember, when searching for financial assistance such as scholarships you should not pay any money.

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