Money, money, money!

As you all know university is one expensive ride, and for most of us we just don't have that amount of money magically come to us. For most people, their parents have been saving up for their education, BUT mine weren't that smart. I don't blame them, really I don't! They were foreigners who came to a new country and didn't know what was going on. Also at that time there was a very high uncertainty that I would even end up going to university, so they didn't open up a savings account for me. So I have to rely on government financial aid.

So basically the government judges the amount of money they think you'll need and loan it to you at a lower intrest rate than those of the banks. I'm suppose to take my contract that they sent me to my university's financial office by mid july. Now although I think it's great to take money from the government (it is our tax dollars by the way!), do you want to know what I think is even better it is taking money and NOT having to pay it back. Yup that's right, there are actually people out there who will give you money for your education! AND I'm pretty sure you know what I'm talking about... that's right! SCHOLARSHIPS!!!!

yeah... you've probably heard this a million times now from most of the websites you've been on, but it's true. My advice though is too keep your marks up in your last year becausse that will make your application more likely to win and also opens up a lot more scholarship choices. In fact most schools give you money in the form of entrance scholarships if you have a high enough average. So go out there my fellow students and get that money, because after all you deserve it! Here are two really good websites that will find you scholarships (and they're totally free!!!): www.scholarshipscanada.com & www.studentawards.com .

Ta ta for Now, Thi