The first step is create an account on Going Merry. Click here to create your account. If you've already done that, sign in!

You'll then want to fill out your profile, as this is how you'll get matched to scholarships that you're eligible for. Try to fill it out as completely as possible – the more information you provide, the more awards you'll be matched to!

(Click here to jump to your profile.)

Once you have filled in your profile information, click the Browse Scholarships tab in your lefthand menu to view the scholarships that you're eligible for. You can sort and filter to focus on the applications that take the least time to fill out, that are local to your school, or that could earn you the most money.

If you already know of a scholarship you want to apply to, use our search bar to find it.

Click on any scholarship to view additional information about it, and then click "Start Application" when you're ready to begin applying!

Many scholarships on our platform have direct applications where you complete everything online. Other scholarships may redirect you to the original scholarship provider's website to complete their application separately.

You can see the scholarship applications you've started, submitted, and applied to externally on your "My Scholarship Applications" page. Make sure you're logged in, then:

If your financial aid offer wasn't enough to cover your bill, we recommend you submit an appeal. Learn more about financial aid appeals here.

If you'll need a student loan to cover the rest, begin by researching the lender that will give you the best rate. Most private lenders allow you to answer a few questions risk-free and then get your estimated interest rate. You’re under no obligation to actually get the loan. We recommend checking with Earnest first. Get your rate estimate from Earnest here.