Different Ways to Earn Your College Degree

Right after high school you will be spending the next few years of your life in college. But, not all students are fortunate enough to continue their studies until college without anything to worry about, especially with regards to their finances. These lucky students have their parents to support them all the way. Others do not have any choice but to find means for them to work their way through. 

Here are different Ways to Make Your Dream College Diploma a Reality:

SCHOLARSHIPS and GRANTS

 

Most colleges and universities award scholarships to students who want to pursue their college education. There are different types of scholarships and grants being offered by various universities:

1.  Academic scholarship – Qualified students are usually those who belong to the honor class of the batch and must maintain an average grade.

2. Athletic scholarship – These are given to students who excel in various sports activities. They are the ones who compete and represent the school in various sport events. They are also required to maintain an average grade to keep their scholarship grant.

3. Working scholarship - Work scholarships are given to students who does not qualify for the first two scholarship grants but equally deserving as well. They are required to work on a part time basis in the different departments inside the university as clerical staff and their salaries will be used to pay for their tuition and other miscellaneous expenses.

Scholarships are given or awarded to the most deserving students and most of the time students are required to apply and will have to go to a selection process.

PART TIME JOBS

Another good opportunity that you can take advantage if you really want to go to college is to work outside school, also on a part time basis so that you can still have time to attend classes and fulfill other responsibilities related to school.

Here are some of the most common part time jobs that you may find interesting and somehow suits your capabilities.

·         Office Staff

·         Fast Food Crew

·         Promotional Assistant

·         Pre-school Teacher / Tutor

·         Online Jobs

Just think of the many benefits these programs can give you. For scholarship grants, you will learn to value the importance of education. You have to study hard to maintain a good grade or else you might lose your scholarship and won’t be able to continue your studies anymore. For part-time jobs, you’ll get to prepare yourself with the ins and outs of having a career. Aside from that you’ll get to meet a lot of people, from your co worker to your customer/client. You should bear in mind that these people can be your potential contacts when you enter the real world after college.

Working your way through college by means of a scholarship or a part time job is not easy. It is quite stressful and gives a lot of pressure actually. By now, you probably have already realized what your priorities are. And to achieve these, dedication, a positive outlook in lifeand proper time management is the key to succeed. 


by: Irene Nepomuceno