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Scholarships can be used for a variety of things, but mostly are used for tuition. Different organizations will tell you exactly how their scholarships should be used, although sometimes there is leeway. If an organization is adamant that you use your scholarship fund only for school tuition, they will give it directly to your school.

Directly to Your School

Scholarships can be given directly to your school’s financial aid department to fund your place at the school. This will cover the cost of your tuition only. Scholarship funds are usually very specific about how funds should be used, and they will tell you upfront whether or not they will give the scholarship to you or directly to your school. If they give the scholarship to your school, you will need to talk to the school about outstanding costs you may owe. Click here to find a way to finance your education.

Directly to You

Some funders will give the money they are fronting for your education directly to you. If this is the case, they may ask that you tell them how you are going to spend the money, which can be used for books, lab fees, school housing costs, meal plans or other school related expenses. Some scholarships, however, can be used to fund your living cost off-campus, help you buy groceries while you study and even go toward childcare for your children while you are studying or in class. Click here to start your future today!

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