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With FIU Online you can earn an FIU degree that will change your future from anywhere in the world. Taught by the same award-winning instructors that teach on-campus, our fully online courses are convenient, flexible, and practical. Explore over 130 degrees, program tracks and certificates - anything is possible with FIU Online.

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Statement of Free Expression

FIU endorses the Florida Board of Governors' Statement of Free Expression to support and encourage full and open discourse and the robust exchange of ideas and perspectives on our campuses. In addition to supporting this legal right, we view this as an integral part of our ability to deliver a high-quality academic experience for our students, engage in meaningful and productive research, and provide valuable public service. This includes fostering civil and open dialogue in support of critical thinking in and out of the classroom, including events hosted by the university.

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Baylor University is a private Christian University and a nationally ranked Research 1 institution. The University provides a vibrant campus community for more than 20,000 students by blending interdisciplinary research with an international reputation for educational excellence and a faculty commitment to teaching and scholarship. Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas through the efforts of Baptist pioneers, Baylor is the oldest continually operating University in Texas. Located in Waco, Baylor welcomes students from all 50 states and more than 90 countries to study a broad range of degrees among its 12 nationally recognized academic divisions.
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A top Texas Christian University, As one of the top Texas colleges & Universities, Baylor offers a variety of undergraduate & graduate programs.

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Maybe you just know what you're good at and interested in. Maybe you have no idea at all and are kind of feeling adrift (We can relate). Or maybe you see college as a wide-open opportunity to explore everything and see what jumps out and inspires you (We can relate to that, too).

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Tulane University is a comprehensive research university in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tulanians see challenges as opportunities, and strive to improve the lives of others in our own community and around the globe.

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List of Louisiana Scholarships - CollegeScholarships.com

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The state offers a plethora of scholarship options for students studying or living in Louisiana. One program is the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS). The TOPS program offers substantial funds for students who meet a minimum set of academic criteria and are planning on attending school in state.

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Peterson's is a one-stop scholarship resource - not that we recommend this strategy - with a number of great (and free!) resources. The site boasts $10 billion in scholarship awards and has an impressive collection of articles, test prep resources and more.

But it's not just a stockpile of scholarships. It also has the tools and tips you need to start your search - and its search filters make navigation simple. Filling out a very short survey allows you to adjust the filters as you go, which gives you more control than sites that require extensive profiles to get started.

Like Peterson's, Unigo has plenty to offer beyond just scholarships, including jobs, internships, college profiles and rankings, articles and a textbook store. When it comes to scholarships, the site offers both profile-based matching as well as easy-to-browse categories.

Perhaps best of all is its user-friendly interface, which is somewhat reminiscent of a photo-sharing site. It makes finding scholarships simple. What's more, the site values security and privacy of personal information - so, in other words, no spam!

Fastweb, a subsidiary of Monster, hosts more than 1.5 million scholarships that amount to more than $3.4 billion dollars. And it's all so well organized! The search platform's filters make it hard not to find exactly what you're looking for.

One minor drawback: You have to fill out a profile to get started. But the profile helps match you with scholarships most likely to suit your needs, and the sign-up process is relatively painless.

Cappex has a large scholarship database and they're not afraid to brag a bit: "We've Got More Than $11 Billion in Scholarships." Registering can be annoying, but you'll be glad you took the time to get personalized results.

Cappex sets itself apart with its "What Are My Chances" tool, which attempts to calculate the odds that you'll get into a certain college before you apply.

Over the years, Chegg has expanded from its humble beginnings as an online textbook store to become a well-rounded education resource. It acquired scholarship match service Zinch in 2011 and now hosts scholarships totaling over $1 billion.

Its interface is simple and the mandatory sign-up process is well worth the time. What's more, it has a "top scholarship picks this week" category, which highlights opportunities you may have otherwise missed. And on top of the scholarships, Chegg offers homework help, tutoring, test prep, internships and (of course) textbooks.

As with all of the best resources, The College Board offers much more than an extensive list of scholarships. It also has test prep, articles and college search tools, among others. And its "scholarships, other financial aid and internships from more than 2,200 programs" totals nearly $6 billion. Added bonus: While you're perusing the site you can prepare for the SAT!

Formerly known as College Prowler, Niche is one of the easiest sites to navigate. It's neatly organized into categories that make it simple to start finding and applying for scholarships.

You can browse by categories - including, but not limited to, sports, interest area, career and major - but it can be tricky to filter outside of these preset groupings. Still, with no required sign-up and a user-friendly design, Niche is a simple and powerful resource.

Scholarships.com's tagline says it all: "With more than 2.7 million scholarship and grant opportunities worth more than $19 billion, just about everyone is bound to find something."

It's one of the largest databases and is updated daily. You can browse by category, but if you really want to navigate the extensive list of opportunities, you'll need to make a profile. It's one flaw: The site has ample information about alternate forms of financial aid, but it lacks some of resources other sites offer.

Despite its somewhat unusual interface, Collegenet has an impressive number of scholarships. You can search by keyword or create a personalized profile to get filtered results. From there, you can create, manage and save lists that you can return to later.

Scholarships are listed by their award amounts, with the highest payout listed first. While the site's search results are often extensive, it could benefit from some more filtering or organizational tools..

Scholarship Monkey offers three search options: personalized search, search by keyword and lists of scholarships. Results from any of these searches can then be further filtered by college, but unfortunately not by any other criteria.

Despite its huge index of scholarships, the site is not as easily navigable compared to some others, making it more difficult to take full advantage of its opportunities. Another reason it ranks lower on the list: spam. I've received numerous emails from the site, even after unsubscribing.

Nonetheless, it's a great tool with a huge database of scholarships - even if it is trickier to use than others on the list.

Sean Speers is a member of the USA TODAY College contributor network.

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The 10 best sites to search for scholarships

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Peterson's is a one-stop scholarship resource - not that we recommend this strategy - with a number of great (and free!) resources. The site boasts $10 billion in scholarship awards and has an impressive collection of articles, test prep resources and more. But it's not just a stockpile of scholarships.

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If you're hoping to fund some, or all, of your college career with scholarships, you're in luck: There are billions of dollars in scholarship and grant money awarded each year.

You don't need to be a valedictorian or football star to win scholarship money - there are scholarships for all types of students. But you do need to put some effort into your search.

"What I find is that the students who are most successful - they treat this almost like a mini job," says Kim Stezala, author of "Scholarships 101: The Real-World Guide to Getting Cash for College."

"They are looking at multiple sites. They are entering profiles on different sites. They're assessing, 'Is this a good match? Is there too much competition? Do I have a good chance of winning?'"

Stezala recommends picking just two sites to start, then expanding your search if you don't find what you're looking for. Here are 10 sites to choose from to get started.

After you fill out a profile, the site will use your criteria to filter through all scholarships to generate a short list.

"Based on your answers, it'll try to match the student to scholarships that may be a fit," Hartley says.

"I like it because it's got such a huge database," says Monica Matthews, who helped her son win more than $100,000 in college scholarships and is author of "How to Win College Scholarships."

Expect a flood of emails as you begin your scholarship search, Matthews says. She also recommends creating an email address specifically to field scholarship searches.

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"They're definitely trying to stay on top of what's new on the market in terms of scholarships," Hartley says.

And while the site doesn't break down students' chances of getting a scholarship, Stezala says she likes it because it provides a "reality check" on whether they may get admitted to schools that give out a lot of scholarship money.

8. Your high school website: Don't overlook your own high school's website, which may have a list of local scholarships. These scholarships can have less competition than those posted to national databases, Matthews says.

Stezala adds that if your high school doesn't have a list, you should check websites of other area high schools. "Some will post it publicly, and some won't," she says.

9. Community foundation website: Like your high school website, families should check local community foundations' websites, which may also host a list of area scholarships.

"You have to look at what is available in your local community, which may not show up on these large national websites," Stezala says, adding that there are lots of local scholarships from social organizations, like the Elks Lodge, or veterans groups such as the American Legion.

10. College websites where you're applying: Although not all schools award merit-based scholarships, those that do are very valuable because they'll likely renew all four years.

But the process for giving out scholarship money varies from school to school. You should also check the department of the major you're considering, which may have its own scholarships and process for awarding them.

"Go to the college's website, type in the word 'scholarships' and see what process the college will be using to give out their scholarship opportunities," Hartley says.
Trying to fund your education? Get tips and more in the U.S. News Paying for College center.

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10 Sites to Kick Off Your Scholarship Search

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If you're hoping to fund some, or all, of your college career with scholarships, you're in luck: There are billions of dollars in scholarship and grant money awarded each year. You don't need to be a valedictorian or football star to win scholarship money - there are scholarships for all types of students.

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The following are scholarship eligibility requirements for incoming freshmen from Louisiana (effective Fall 2018):

In order to be considered for an academic scholarship to UL Lafayette, students must meet all of the following requirements by January 31, 2018.

1. ACT composite of 24 (SAT composite of 1160 (new) or SAT composite of 1090 (old) cr+m)

2. Cumulative high school GPA of 3.0+ on a non-weighted 4.0 scale

3. English ACT of 18 (SAT 25 (new) writing & language subscore or SAT 450 (old) verbal)

4. Math ACT of 19 (SAT 500 (new) Math or SAT 460 (old) Math)

5. Must be admitted to the University

How to apply for a scholarship

Deadlines

Test scores and grades earned after January 31 will not be considered.

What Scholarships are Available?

There are variety of scholarships opportunities based upon academic merit.

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The following are scholarship eligibility requirements for incoming freshmen from Louisiana (effective Fall 2018): In order to be considered for an academic scholarship to UL Lafayette, students must meet all of the following requirements by January 31, 2018.

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The Least Valuable College Majors - pg.1

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Based on high initial unemployment rates and low initial earnings, the following represent the least valuable college majors for your time and financial investment. The data was provided by Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW), from the 2009 and 2010 American Community Survey, with median earnings based on full-time, full-year workers.