5 Ways to Get ‘Free’ Endowment College Money

Colleges control over 95% of the money that students receive every year. With this in mind, here are 5 strategies to increase your student’s likelihood of receiving college grants and endowments which do not have to be repaid.

1. Apply to at least 10 schools: We have students apply to 10, get into 6 then leverage one school versus another.
2. Go back and visit your top 2–3 schools after acceptance: More often than not you will receive a letter offering more $$ after your second visit.
3. Don’t accept their first offer: Just like buying a pre-own car don’t pay “sticker” price.  Schools have billions in their endowment funds just waiting for you to extract it.
4. Apply to the competitors of your top choices: Admissions officers know where you are applying.  They will give more $$ just to not let their competition win.
5. Do volunteering and community service: This is one of the most important tips!  Schools give money to those students who are most likely to give $$ back after graduating.  They call it “the give back gene”.

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