2008 Woodie Awards
Free Money
Financial Relief For Broke Students
Alma Paredes
Issue date: 10/1/04 Section: Campus Life
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Like many college students nationwide, there are plenty at Yuba College in need of some extra money. Whether one needs the money for transportation to travel to and from class, or to help pay the bills, books or food, the money is readily available provided that the student takes the time and effort to look for it.
Unlike loans, scholarship and grant money does not have to be paid back and is available to anyone that meets the criteria.
The college's financial aid office should be the first stop in the search for free money. In addition to having staff that can be of assistance to students, the office provides a financial aid program that includes scholarships, grants, and other forms of aid that help students achieve their educational goals.
The financial aid office can provide students with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, which is better known as the FAFSA. Based on income, assets, size of family, and other criteria, the FAFSA can help eligible students to overcome financial barriers that stand in the way of their educational goals. For more information, the financial aid office can be reached at (530) 741-6781.
All eligible students are also encouraged to apply for scholarships through the Yuba College Scholarship Program. This program consists of foundation scholarships, general scholarships, scholarships for Lake Campus students only and scholarships for the Woodland Campus students only.
The funding for these scholarships becomes available to the Yuba College Foundation through private donors and from other community organizations and corporations. Periodic changes in the stock market affect the level of funding for each scholarship; therefore, each year, the amount of the scholarships offered can vary. The Yuba College Scholarship Program can be reached at (530)749-7978.
Yuba College student Sao Vang was a recipient of a $1,000 Shirley J. Kimerer Hayter Memorial Scholarship. "I used the money for books, housing, and supplies," she said. The scholarship is one of many that are offered through the Yuba College Scholarship Foundation at Yuba College.
Unlike loans, scholarship and grant money does not have to be paid back and is available to anyone that meets the criteria.
The college's financial aid office should be the first stop in the search for free money. In addition to having staff that can be of assistance to students, the office provides a financial aid program that includes scholarships, grants, and other forms of aid that help students achieve their educational goals.
The financial aid office can provide students with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, which is better known as the FAFSA. Based on income, assets, size of family, and other criteria, the FAFSA can help eligible students to overcome financial barriers that stand in the way of their educational goals. For more information, the financial aid office can be reached at (530) 741-6781.
All eligible students are also encouraged to apply for scholarships through the Yuba College Scholarship Program. This program consists of foundation scholarships, general scholarships, scholarships for Lake Campus students only and scholarships for the Woodland Campus students only.
The funding for these scholarships becomes available to the Yuba College Foundation through private donors and from other community organizations and corporations. Periodic changes in the stock market affect the level of funding for each scholarship; therefore, each year, the amount of the scholarships offered can vary. The Yuba College Scholarship Program can be reached at (530)749-7978.
Yuba College student Sao Vang was a recipient of a $1,000 Shirley J. Kimerer Hayter Memorial Scholarship. "I used the money for books, housing, and supplies," she said. The scholarship is one of many that are offered through the Yuba College Scholarship Foundation at Yuba College.
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