Majority of the seniors are finally done applying for FAFSA and colleges. Every senior knows how stressful it is to figure out post secondary plans whether that is joining the military, attending college, or going to trade school. Seniors are now shifting from receiving acceptance letters, to applying for scholarships. Applying for college and getting accepted was one of the easier steps, now we have to plan on how to pay for college. Scholarships can be a lengthy process, but we should take our chances in being selected for one.

The counselors kindly forward many emails of scholarship opportunities. We also have something called CPS Academic Works. This is the district’s web-based scholarship management system that is used by students, staff, and scholarship partners to provide a common platform for scholarship completion and reporting.

Mrs. Fairchild, Ms. Bosques, and the whole postsecondary team are gladly to help with any scholarships. Receiving scholarships are one of the many ways you can achieve free money for expensive college tuition. Here are the 3 best sites for searching for scholarship cash — along with one scholarship from each to get you started!

• Zinch.com

• Fastweb.com

• Cappex.com

There are numerous of scholarships out there, you just need to find the one that is right for you. Make sure to ask for help you need it.