Should i do a few scholarships or no?

Paying for College
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<p>After reading some threads about scholarships on CC, I don't know if I should do these 3 scholarships i found (2 local and one not). I have critical financial need(total parent income of less than or around 10k a year) and I don't know if I will get merit-based aid. In addition, my dream school has not decided on my admission. </p>

<p>At the moment, I am willing to write 3 essays for these scholarships-- 2 have around 1000$ reward and 1 varies-- but I don't know whether I should wait until I see the financial-aid package from the colleges or I should start writing essays. (I heard that scholarships can even reduce my financial aid)</p>

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<p>Check the policy of each college. Scholarships can reduce the financial aid package, but some schools reduce loans before they reduce grants. Scholarships will not affect any federal grants. </p>

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<p>Every penny counts. Do the essays.</p>

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<p>Go for it. I can’t see applying for scholarships as a bad thing. Do the essays. And good luck!</p>