by ‘Hood Staff
Offsetting the Cost of College If you are a teenager’s parent, college planning has likely changed since you were a high school student. Long gone are the days of paper forms and requesting things to be mailed to you. Now, with a bit of help from search engines, social media, and your high school counselor or prospective college’s admissions office, applying for scholarships might be just a few clicks away! The college path looks a little different for everyone; some go to a technical school, some go in-state, and some travel far away. Finding the right opportunities may differ for each student but knowing the many options available is important. Do you have an account with your bank? They may have a scholarship. If you attend a church or service club, check with them as well. Two great local resources to check out include Build Dakota Scholarship and South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship. If you are looking at ways to offset higher education costs, many high school students are utilizing dual
credits. Katie Murdy, a local counselor, shared, “taking college credit classes in high school is the other way for students to save money. We have many students graduating in three years because of the number of college credits earned in high school for $40-$48/college credit.” Graduating from high school and moving onto the next phase of adulthood is an exciting time for teens. If college is in their future, know that there are ways to minimize the expense and reduce the burden of student loans.
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April 2022 | thehoodmagazine.com
