DEADLINE: 7/14/2023

AWARD DETAILS: 1 winner, $500

There are a lot of ways to pay for college, and we want to help you figure it out!

As a part of this scholarship, we’re offering you both monetary awards and financial coaching sessions with a Going Merry specialist.

10 semifinalists will receive a FREE one-on-one coaching session from a Going Merry Paying-for-College specialist, and 1 winner will receive a FREE coaching session AND a $500 scholarship!

There are a lot of ways to pay for college, and we want to help you figure it out!

As a part of this scholarship, we’re offering you both monetary awards and financial coaching sessions with a Going Merry specialist.

10 semifinalists will receive a FREE one-on-one coaching session from a Going Merry Paying-for-College Specialist, and 1 winner will receive a FREE coaching session AND a $500 scholarship!

Depending on where you are in the “paying for college” process, the coaching session can focus on any of these 6 key elements of college finances:

1. The FAFSA®: Learn how to apply for financial aid and get as much free money as possible.
   
   
2. State grants: Get state-specific financial aid. State governments often provide money for college separately from the FAFSA®, especially for students intending to study in-state.
   
   
3. Scholarships: Get tips on how to leverage Going Merry to find scholarships, and spend time on the scholarships you’re more likely to win!
   
   
4. Financial aid award letter analysis: We’ll explain what your award letters mean, and show you how to make the best financial decision when choosing which college to attend.
   
   
5. Appealing for more aid: Think of your financial aid package as an initial offer – there’s always room to appeal for more aid! We provide letter templates and appeal reasons to help you get more financial aid when possible.
   
   
6. Student loans: Learn how they fit into the picture, and how to prioritize low-interest, flexible repayment options with the intent of keeping student loan debt to a minimum.

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:

• Be an incoming college freshmen (college class of 2027 / HS class of 2023)
• Be a resident of any of the United States except Nevada
• Be pursuing a full- or half-time Bachelor’s degree

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Going Merry is an affiliate of Earnest. Going Merry will exclusively offer the Earnest Private Student Loan Program for you to consider to help you cover the unmet costs associated with your higher education. Earnest Private Student Loans are made by One American Bank, Member FDIC.

Program eligibility is at the discretion of Going Merry and based on but not limited to the following factors: FICO score, income, citizenship, state of residence, student class year, student intended degree, student’s intended enrollment status (full- or half-time), interest in private loan, and parent willingness of cosign.