When it comes to taxes, it seems like the story is never simple. Add a scholarship to it and you get a situation which really needs to be looked into a little bit closer. The question of are scholarships taxable income or not gets quite a complex answer. Generally speaking, a scholarship isn’t regarded as income so it isn’t taxable. However,…
Think of a scholarship as a free gift or prize. Another party gives you this money and you never have to pay them back. High schools, colleges, individuals, employers, private companies, non-profits, religious groups, towns, and social organizations award scholarships for college students. Earning scholarships is the easiest way to graduate college with less debt. Read on to…
While education for girls around the world may still be lacking, higher education rates for women in the United States, Canada, and other developed nations have never been better. In 2016, the Boston Globe reported that women accounted for 55% of undergraduate enrollment at four-year colleges in the United States, creating an enrollment gender gap that is only…
We are currently working on our 2018 Scholarship. Please visit us again again soon, we appreciate your patience. Student Debt Relief 2016-2017 Scholarship Introduction Student Debt Relief is committed to helping students receive a higher education while keeping their student debt as low as possible. Students often have debt that accumulates due to many aspects of college and is…
There are many students returning to school at a later age. The reasons vary from pursuing a degree for a promotion to “empty nesters” chasing a new dream now that their children are in college themselves. Many people who begin to seek help to pay for school are pleased to learn that many scholarships have no age limit…
Students from the LGBT Community can face a number of hardships simply because of discrimination. The businesses and organizations listed below have stepped in to make sure that every opportunity is available to deserving students. Asian Pacific Islander Queer Women & Transgender Community APIQWTC provides opportunities for Asian & Pacific Islander queer women and transgender people to socialize, network,…
Hispanic and Latino Americans have made great strides into all walks of life in the last two decades. As a percentage of students on college campuses, they are still vastly underrepresented though. The foundations and businesses listed below are just some of those dedicated to providing a way for deserving students and their families to pay for college.…
Despite significant improvements, African-Americans are still very underrepresented on college and university campuses. The agencies and private organizations below are among those dedicated to providing deserving students and their families with financial support to take the next step in their education. ABA Diversity Scholarship This fund was created to increase the number of traditionally under-represented minority groups in the…
Currently, Native Americans are one of the most underrepresented groups in college and can face limited resources and access to quality education on reservations. Fortunately, there are many Grants, Internships, and Scholarships available to Native Americans to help build a stronger and highly educated Native American community. Below is a list of some funds available to Native Americans.…
Given the steep cost of college, you might be surprised to learn that several colleges and universities in the United States offer students free tuition, making a debt-free education a real possibility. Some tuition-free colleges give every student free tuition while others award free tuition based on financial need. For students willing to put in the work, a…
