Getting into college is one thing and paying the fees is another. Everyone knows college is expensive, and many students are willing to go into debt to pay for an education. Scholarships seem to be one of the common ways to pay for school but many have overlooked it. Scholarshipsare just one of the ways that you can get your education paid for, and it helps to know where to look for them. We have listed sources where you can find scholarships even if you’re enrolled in college.

There are plenty of scholarships specifically for you that you can apply for. It may seem overwhelming to find out where to look and who to ask, but this list will narrow things down for you.

University Websites – Check your potential universities for a scholarship page. There should be a list of all the scholarships your university offers. You’ll be able to see what requirements you must meet to apply as well as deadlines. While you are there, search the contact information for your academic adviser or someone from either the scholarship management office or financial aid office about scholarships offered to fresh students.

Online – There are so many websites such as |Africademia, AfterSchool, StudyScholar| and so on that would help you search for scholarships you may qualify for, based on school and interests. Check in regularly to see what scholarships are available for you. Once you find one that interest you, make sure to keep up with the deadlines so you don’t fall behind. Always update your information in your scholarship profile so that you can be better matched for scholarships.

Social Media – Many scholarship providers and companies are posting their programs online through social media as well. Searching websites such as Pinterest, Twitter and Googleplus using hashtag #scholarship will give a lot of results.

The Financial Aid Office – Talk with an experienced financial aid counselor to ask about any scholarships that may be available to you during the semester. Now that you are a current student, there will be more scholarships open to you based on your school standing or course that they may be able to point out to you. If the financial aid office cannot help, see if your school has a scholarship manager. There might be one or two open scholarships for you.

Local businesses – Many local businesses and organizations offer scholarships for local high school and college students. Just a Google search or visit the local offices for some scholarships.

I believe these few sources listed can be helpful during your scholarship search.