Use scholarships to pay for your education at MIT.
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, commonly referred to as MIT, is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and was founded in 1861. Students who wish to attend MIT can get scholarships to cover tuition and housing costs. Scholarships are like grants, in that they don't have to be paid back. MIT students should be aware that if a good grade-point average is not maintained, they could lose their scholarship.
Instructions
1. Fill out and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The form can be completed online or by mail; just make sure you list MIT in the school section. You will then receive an student aid report that lists your family's expected financial contribution.
2. Wait to receive a financial aid award letter from MIT. There is no need to apply for a scholarship directly from MIT, as MIT uses the information you submitted on your FAFSA to determine if you have a financial need. An award letter that lists any grants, scholarships or loans you are eligible for is issued by MIT and sent to the address you listed on the FAFSA form. Reply, accepting any of the awards you want applied to your MIT account.
3. Search for other grants and scholarships that are available through your state of residence, and apply for them. This can be done online, or you can get this information from your local librarian. State scholarships can be used in conjunction with federal and MIT scholarships.
4. Obtain private scholarships based on your heritage or field of study. For example, African American students can apply for a scholarship to MIT from the United Negro College Fund. Individuals who are majoring in environmental studies can apply for a scholarship through the Udall Foundation. Online searches, high school guidance councilors, librarians and employees in MIT's financial aid department can help you locate these specific scholarships.
5. Serve with the military to receive scholarship funds through the G.I. Bill. This may not be a desirable option for all students, but it is a way to help pay for MIT if no other scholarships are available.
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