Q: My wife and I are very interested in helping our son choose the right school and find scholarships he can apply for. Unfortunately, we feel like we're not getting the help we need from my son's guidance counselor—especially when it comes to getting information about Christian colleges. What should we do? How can we find the resources we need?
A: You're holding one resource that will provide information about Christian colleges your son can choose from—this magazine! Look through the college advertisements and information. Use the website addresses on each ad—and the printed cards in the middle of the magazine—to get information about schools that might interest your son.
One site that may be particularly helpful is christiancollegesearch.com, which allows you to search for schools that are members of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities. Some schools' web sites provide links to other schools within their denomination or affiliate campuses. Also, listen carefully when other parents and/or their children extol the virtues of a particular Christian college. There's nothing quite like hearing from satisfied customers! Also, the individual schools your son becomes interested in will be a great source of information about financial aid and scholarships.
Many local organizations in your area, such as Rotary clubs or the American Legion, offer wonderful scholarship awards to local students. Some churches provide financial support for students who attend Christian colleges, particularly if the college and the church are affiliated. And be sure to check the Internet. Although there are some scholarship scams to avoid, there are many good possibilities highlighted online. It is usually worth your son's time to apply for any available scholarships he qualifies for. He is very likely to yield some financial support from his efforts.
Written by Judy Moseman
