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CHAPTER 1
COMPUTER SERVICES
Computer services have become more and more popular lately as the
cost of college rises. More people want to save money on college
expenses, no matter what their income level is. Most government and
college sponsored forms of aid are based on your family's income
level. If you're not in a low income bracket, you won't get much help
from the government. Computerized services, on the other hand,
usually rely on private sources of aid and are much less concerned
with family income level. They can be a great help to the student of
a middle income or upper income family.
If the idea of getting a scholarship without spending weeks
researching it yourself appeals to you, get information from one or
more companies. Look it over carefully. Some services have programs
just for high school juniors and seniors, some for college
undergraduates, some for college graduates, some for athletes, and
some can help just about anyone. Find out if a particular company can
assist you before sending a check.
If you think a computer service can help, fill out the
questionnaire they send you. The more completely you let the company
know about your personal history, interests and goals, the more
accurately they'll be able to find scholarships and loans that meet
your specific needs. When you send back your finished questionnaire
and a processing fee your answers are programmed into a computer,
which analyzes them and compares them to several thousand sources of
aid.
The processing fee charged by computerized services varies
considerably. Depending on your area and the thoroughness of the
search, it can cost from about $35 to $100, or more. Frequently you
have to pay the fee before you see any results of the computerized
search. But there's usually a money-back guarantee. Most companies
promise to find at least five sources of aid, or they'll refund your
money.
You'll be sent a computerized report describing the people,
organizations, or institutions which sponsor a form of aid which
matches your needs or interests. Then it's up to you to get in touch
with whoever's listed in the report to get more information about
specific scholarships.
There are computer services throughout the country. You'll
probably be able to find one or more listed in the Yellow Pages of
your local telephone book, or in a classified ad in your local college
newspaper. My own company has a reasonable processing fee and a
money-back guarantee if we don't find you at least six financial aid
sources. You can write or call me, A. J. Schmidt, for free
information from anywhere in the U.S.
Scholarship Resource Services
2005 Palo Verde Avenue, Suite 183-S
Long Beach, California 90808
(213) 429-5033