College Scholarships

Scholarships are a fantastic way to pay for some or all of college, and so many families in need don't even consider them. 

There are so many generous people who have started a scholarship fund for different reasons, such as to honor a deceased family member, to bring attention to a cause or career, and so many more!

My kids know how to apply for their own scholarships and have done so. I think it's good for them to know what's involved in the process. Obviously, if a scholarship requires an essay or extra information needs to be gathered, they'll be doing that. I do, however, fill out the FAFSA every year for each of my kids.

Check out this article on looking out for scholarship scams.

Check out this article on employers who pay for college!

Check out 25 places to start applying for college scholarships below!

47 College, Junior College, University, and Other Career Options in the KC Area

Updated 7/22/24

Hello, lovely friends who love all things education! Welcome to my post of college, university, junior college, tech/beauty school, and other career options in the Greater Kansas City area (and a little beyond because I can't help myself and I get a little "Kerried" away).

For those of you who don't know me, I am the homeschooling mom of 5 pretty great kids.

My oldest turned 23 recently and knew for a long time that he wanted to be a police officer. He took one dual-credit Psychology course during his senior year of homeschooling through Longview Community College and wasn't a fan. Part of the problem was that I signed him up too late, which meant he could only get the online option, and he could only get the double-time option. Ugh. So much reading in a short amount of time each week did not put a thirst for college into him. So ... he got his Personal Trainer Certification, worked at his lawncare job, and worked out many hours a week. He went into Police Academy at age 21 and now has a job as a police officer.