Scholarship Bundles are only found on Going Merry and allow you to apply to many different scholarships through one application. Each Scholarship Bundle relates to a different topic, e.g. Career Plans. All you need to do is answer one essay question on that topic and upload your transcript and FAFSA form. We then apply for you to all of the scholarships that are part of that Scholarship Bundle.

Do note that we have reached out to all the scholarship providers that are part of Going Merry Scholarship Bundles to state that they are part of a combined application with other scholarships. They have received hundreds of applications from us and are aware of the slightly adjusted essay prompts and word limits we are using.

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.