WHAT IF YOU’RE A GOOD ATHLETE AND WANT TO PLAY SPORTS IN COLLEGE? Some students do get athletic scholarships, but keep in mind that
only 2% are offered an athletic scholarship.
only 6% of high school athletes go on to compete in college.
Some colleges don’t offer athletic scholarships at all.
Source: NCAA
TAKING CHALLENGING COURSES + EARNING GOOD GRADES + GETTING INVOLVED = SCHOLARSHIPS
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DISCOVER OTHER WAYS TO PAY FOR COLLEGE. • Start at a less expensive community college. If you’re striving for a bachelor’s degree, you can transfer to a four-year college to finish your degree program.
• Live at home. Living on campus during college can cost as much as $11,000 per year or more!
• Join the military. All branches of the military offer educational benefits for college.
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