Scholarships for Living Expenses

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Hello, I’m about to start my sophomore year of college in two weeks, and I’m searching for credible scholarships to help cover my living expenses. This year, I expect to receive a refund check, but my calculations suggest it will only be around $430, compared to the $1.9k I received last year. I applied to over 30 jobs this summer, but they all wanted long-term workers, and I’m heading back to school soon. Despite applying for many scholarships within my school, I didn’t win any because I am considered “overfunded.” I also didn’t qualify for work-study for the same reason. I’ve applied for several external scholarships and campus jobs, but I haven’t had any luck.

If anyone knows of any external scholarships or grants I can apply for, please, please, please refer me to them! :frowning:

Thank you!

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The following are some external scholarships and grants that will help you cover your living expenses:

  • Federal Pell Grant: This grant is need-based and can provide up to $6,195 per year.
  • Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG): This grant is for students with exceptional financial need and can provide up to $4,000 per year.
  • City College of New York Scholarships: These scholarships can help cover various college expenses, including living costs.
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Scholarships typically cover housing, books, and tuition, so yes it should be able to covering housing on campus :slight_smile: