College Cash

College Cash

Updated: November 17, 2011

By Stephanie Smith

Forget interviews and ACT scores-- we asked you the scariest part about applying for college and 52 percent of you said "finding the money to pay for it."

Never fear-- there are tons of scholarships and grants out there. And they're not all for perfect students either! David Letterman founded a scholarship at his alma mater, Ball State University, for students with a C average and no clue what they wanted to do with their life. (Just like him at that age-- no joke!)

There is money out there that will go unclaimed unless you go get it. So what are you waiting for? Find out how.

Image: Step-by-Step Guide: College Cash
Step-by-Step Guide: College Cash

Who doesn't like free money?

 
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Slideshow: College Savings Explainer

Find out the difference between a 529 and savings bond.

 
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Video: College Costs Quiz

How will you score??

 
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Video: The Cost of College

We all know the price of tuition is on the rise, but why?

 
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Video: Arkadelphia Scholarships

Why this community gave scholarships to all of its graduates.

 
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Video: College Costs on the Rise

The price of tuition is still going up, even at public schools.

 
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Video: College Debt

New reports are showing that college students today will graduate with more debt than ever before.

 
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