Scholarships available

Even with the poor economy, scholarship funds are still available. The IU South Bend and IU Foundation scholarships have not been diminished by current economic troubles.

According to Cynthia Lang, associate director of financial aid, the university is currently seeking a new scholarship director. The vacant position was recently posted and she hopes it will be filled soon.

In the meantime, students should apply for scholarships as normal and trust that questions will be answered in a timely manner by the financial aid department.

Applying for many scholarships at IU South Bend is simple. Students can apply for more than 30 IUSB and 200 IU Foundation scholarships by simply filling out an online application through their OneStart account under services and information and then click on the financial subheading.

It is still possible to complete a paper application, these will require students to print the application, fill it out, and return it to the correct office by the deadline to be considered for a scholarship.

Lang reminds students that it is important to remember to check the deadline for each scholarship.

“And be sure to fill the application out thoroughly. If it isn’t filled out entirely, an application cannot be considered.”

Students should also file a FAFSA before the March 1 scholarship deadline as well.

All applications that are properly filled out are reviewed by a committee and applicants are notified of their status by email as soon as decisions are made.

Students are encouraged to search out additional scholarship opportunities through reputable sources such as FastWeb.com. It is important to remember that scholarships are gifts that students should never have to pay a fee to receive. A good rule of thumb is, if it sounds too good to be true, be sure to proceed with caution.

According to FastWeb.com, students should research scholarships early and often. New scholarships are posted often and searching frequently will help them find new opportunities.

For additional information regarding the IUSB and IU Foundation scholarships, please e-mail finaid@iusb.edu, or call (574) 520-4357.

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