Scholarship and College Planning

Did you know that CSCPA offers scholarships to accounting students at accredited Connecticut schools through the Educational Trust Fund? Find out more!

Useful Links:

• CSCPA Educational Trust Fund Scholarships and Awards 
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants: This link contains a list of potential sources of financial assistance from the AICPA and other organizations for students.
• Startheregoplaces:  This link provides information of college preparation, available scholarships, and additional links to financial assistance resources.  
• U.S. Department of Labor: This link gives an overview of accounting position descriptions, educational requirements, job outlook, salaries, and much more.
• Fastweb: Search for your ideal college and over 600,000 scholarships as well as financial aid and career decision help. 
• BrokeScholar: BrokeScholar is a free scholarship search engine connecting students and parents with financial aid and college scholarships. 
• The Princeton Review: This website offers free advice and strategies for college admissions, researching schools and preparing for exams. 
• College is Possible: Site includes tips and links for preparing for college, choosing the right college, and paying for college.
• Quintessential Careers: Site includes college planning resources, scholarship and financial aid information, college application essay resources, and much more.

How to Become a Scholarship Pro

1. Apply, Apply, Apply.
   One thing is for sure: If you don’t apply, you won’t get a scholarship. So go for it now!
2. Start Early.
   Now is a great time to start your college scholarship search – whether you are a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior.
3. Be persistent.
   It takes a lot of time to pursue scholarship money.  But your stick-to-it attitude could pay off – so keep those phone calls, letters, and applications to scholarship sources going.  
4. Let the dollars add up.
   Apply for any scholarship that you think you may qualify for, even if it seems like a small amount.  Three or four small scholarships could make a good-sized dent in your overall college costs.
5. Stay ahead of deadlines.
   Keep a log of all scholarship deadlines, and allow plenty of time for the more lengthy applications.
6. Be ready to go.
   Keep references, essays, and copies of previous applications at your fingertips.  This way you’ll be ready to apply for the next scholarship that comes along.

Source: Career World