As the next high school graduating class gets ready for college, tuition has never been a more important issue because of today’s tough economy. If you’re looking for ways to offset tuition for your kids, private scholarships are still available that don’t require perfect grades, a musical genius, or a great 3-point shot.

For example, www.FastWeb.com lists more than 1.5 million scholarships worth more than $3.4 billion, matching opportunities to your child’s unique profile. It’s important to note that you should never pay any application fees for scholarships.

Begin your search with your child’s guidance counselor. The financial-aid representative at the schools you’re applying to can also lead to you to other legitimate scholarship opportunities. And for a list of schools and universities in L.A. county with tips about student housing then click here.

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