Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you wanted to know about FindTuition.com

 

 

What is FindTuition.com?

FindTuition is a free scholarship search service that allows users to search and manage scholarship opportunities. FindTuition employs an innovative new scholarship search. You only need to fill out one page of information using drop down menus and you can always go back and update your profile.

FindTuition contains one of the largest scholarship databases in the world. Our database currently contains $7 Billion in scholarships and grants in the following categories:

National Awards $1.6 Billion
State Awards $2.8 Billion
College Awards $3.4 Billion
Total Awards $7.8 Billion

The FindTuition databases are updated daily, with new awards being added everyday. FindTuition's huge databases have grown by more than $500 Million per year for the last five years. FindTuition researchers have more than 45 years experience locating and updating financial aid information.

FindTuition also contains all of the athletic awards available for student athletes along with step by step instructions to help them complete NCAA requirements. FindTuition will give you detailed advice on how to locate and apply for athletic scholarships.

FindTuition also contains college information and all Federal and State financial aid programs along with several student loan alternatives.

In addition to college and scholarship information, FindTuition will guide you step by step through the complicated process of filing federal forms along with scholarship and admission applications. Using sophisticated tracking technology, FindTuition will help you manage the application process so you don't miss any critical deadlines.

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Can I trust the information I find on FindTuition.com?

The information contained in the FindTuition databases has been collected and verified by researchers with over 45 years experience in locating and verifying scholarships and other forms of financial aid.

FindTuition has been developed to be the "one", trusted scholarship service where students, parents and counselors can find, manage, and track the scholarship process.

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How do I search for scholarships?

Finding scholarships with FindTuition.com is easy. All you have to do is create a profile and we find the scholarships for you! FindTuition uses a new innovative search engine to find all the scholarships that best fit you. Once you have created an online profile you can continue to search for scholarships with our new one page questionnaire that will locate even more scholarships. You only need to create a profile one time. FindTuition will remember your profile each time you login. In addition, our search engines will constantly search our databases for new scholarships that match your saved profile. Since we add over $500 Million in new scholarships to our databases each year, you will constantly be given new scholarship opportunities.

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What do I do when I find a scholarship?

During the scholarship search you will be presented with long lists of scholarships. Click on the scholarship name to view more detailed information. When you find a scholarship that appeals to you select the "Save" link. This will automatically transfer the scholarship to your own personal list and allow you to continue searching for more scholarships.

After you have completed searching you can return to your own list to review the scholarships again and automatically write letters to scholarship sponsors. FindTuition will help you keep track of the scholarship application process so you don't miss any critical deadlines. Using your own personal scholarship checklist, you will be able to easily see the current status of each scholarship you have chosen. FindTuition will automatically remember your scholarship list each time you login. You can easily remove and add scholarships to your MyTuition personal list.

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Do I need to be admitted to a college before I can apply for a scholarship offered by the school?

No. You can apply for scholarships offered by several different schools before you have applied for admission to any school. However, before you can accept an award you will have to be admitted to the school. You can evaluate the awards offered from several schools and then apply to the school that gives you the best mix of educational opportunities and financial awards.

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How do I search for a college or university?

The FindTuition database contains detailed college profiles on over 2,000 colleges and universities in the United States. You can search for specific colleges and universities by many characteristics including: majors offered, location, size, athletic division, sports offered, religious affiliation, among other options. The individual college and university profiles include contact information, academic requirements, programs offered, and vital admissions information. Use our profiles to compare colleges and discover which college best fits you.

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How do I apply for federal and state financial aid?

As a general rule, each state administers their own financial aid programs. All of the programs vary greatly from state to state. Students should definitely apply for state sponsored awards if they qualify, because statistically they have a greater chance of obtaining financial assistance. FindTuition contains over $2.8 Billion in specific state sponsored financial aid programs and will provide you with detailed instructions on how and where to apply for awards.

The federal government offers financial aid for students in the form of grants, student loans and work-study programs. FindTuition will provide you with detailed instructions on how to apply for all of the Federal Programs. The federal government is the largest supplier of financial aid in the United States.

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Is Federal Financial Aid available at every school?

No. Federal Financial aid is only available to students who attend schools that have been accredited by an agency recognized by the Department of Education. All of the schools in the FindTuition database qualify for federal financial aid programs.

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How many students find scholarships and financial aid?

Approximately 65% of all students that attend college receive some form of financial aid. If you are paying for your college education completely out of pocket, you are in the minority.

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Do I need to apply for financial aid every year?

Yes. Most financial aid programs are not automatically renewed, meaning you will need to locate and apply for new financial aid opportunities every year. A subscription to FindTuition will enable you to stay ahead of the game.

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Does FindTuition guarantee I will be awarded a scholarship?

No. Scholarships are awarded by scholarship sponsors based on their own specific requirements and not by FindTuition.

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Does a subscription to FindTuition eliminate the need to meet with my counselor?

No. Your high school guidance counselor, college admissions counselor and financial aid officer are invaluable resources. They are professionals that have been trained to help you. FindTuition will make your interaction with counselors more meaningful and helpful by giving you a head start. Even with the help of good counselors, you still have to do all the work. FindTuition will make the process easier and less time consuming.

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How does FindTuition compare with other scholarship search services?

FindTuition contains one of the largest scholarship databases in the world. Our database contains more than $7 Billion in available financial aid, meaning that FindTuition can offer to you many potential awards. And, because we add on average $500 Million in new scholarships and grants each year, a subscription to FindTuition will ensure that as new scholarships are created, you will most likely see them first on our website.

In addition to providing more information than anyone else, FindTuition also offers several services that other scholarship search websites don't. FindTuition provides free scholarship and admissions application tracking and management services for all subscribers and helps student athletes searching for athletic awards comply with NCAA requirements.

Every FindTuition subscriber is assigned their own MyTuition account where they can easily see the current status of every admission and scholarship application. With a MyTuition account, subscribers will constantly be reminded of critical due dates, given step by step guidance on how to select the college of their choice and detailed instructions on how to best win a scholarship.

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How do I become a subscriber to FindTuition?

Click hereor on the "Sign up" link on the FindTuition home page. In order to subscribe all you need is an e-mail address. FindTuition is a free service available to any US resident. As a subscriber to FindTuition, you will have access to one the largest database of scholarships and financial aid programs in the world, greatly increasing your chances to find a way to help pay for your college education.

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