Scholarships for Living Expenses

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: