Resources for low income students
Cost should not be a reason for you to be hesitant to pursue an education. I offer limited sessions pro bono to those who quality (continue reading for more info) and have linked scholarships that support low income students. I will work to keep this list updated.
Descriptions are taken from each organization's website or Wikipedia.
Scholarships
QuestBridge is a national nonprofit based in Palo Alto, California that connects the nation's most exceptional students from low-income backgrounds with leading institutions of higher education and further life opportunities.
Gates Millenium Scholarship Program is an academic scholarship award and program for higher education, available to high-achieving ethnic minority students in the United States. It is funded by Microsoft founder Bill Gates through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation exists to bring better to the world through investment in exceptional students who are dedicated to leadership, service, and action that positively affects others.
The Pell Grant is a subsidy the U.S. federal government provides for students who need it to pay for college.
The Cooke College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation's best four-year colleges and universities.
Colleges may offer financial aid. I recommend applying to schools that are need-blind and offer financial aid on a need-based basis. This is a great list to get you started.
Find additional scholarships through these search platforms: Cappex, FastWeb, Naviance.
College prep guidance
The College Lead YouTube channel offers free how-to guides and interviews with colleges students across the US.
I write more in-depth guides in the College Lead newsletter and blog.
College-focused forums often have useful (though sometimes unverified) information. Reddit and College Confidential are good examples.
Your school's college counselor will also have great resources to point you to and will be able to answer your questions.
I also accept a limited number of low-income students who receive 1:1 guidance from me. In order to apply for this opportunity, complete my coaching interest form here.
Cheers,
Kristen