Students - Getting Started

Learn more about getting started, building your profile and other account basics.

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Written by Mary, Mary, Allyson Edwards and 1 other

[Student] Is there an age requirement to join Going Merry?

What is the age requirement for Going Merry? You must be at least 13 and based in the U.S. to create an account.

Written by Meg
Updated over a week ago

[Students] How does Going Merry work?

Complete these 3 easy steps to begin your application now!

Written by Mary
Updated over a week ago

[Students] What makes Going Merry different from scholarship search engines?

We're a one-stop shop for all local, state, and national scholarships.

Written by Mary
Updated over a week ago

[Student] I am a US resident temporarily out of the country, am I able to use Going Merry?

How do I access the site from outside the U.S.? You can do this by enabling up a V.P.N.

Written by Meg
Updated over a week ago

[Students] How do I get started on Going Merry?

Simply follow a few simple steps and you're ready to go!

Written by Mary
Updated over a week ago

[Students] What counts as a referral? How can I see how many successful referrals I've made?

Learn how to make referrals and view all the successful referrals you have made.

Written by Mary
Updated over a week ago

[Students] How do I know the scholarships aren’t scams?

We double check all of the scholarships on our platform.

Written by Mary
Updated over a week ago

[Students] Can I share a Going Merry account with my friends or family?

No, you can't as it is your personal account.

Written by Mary
Updated over a week ago

[Students] Does Going Merry have scholarships for graduate students?

Yes, we have plenty of scholarships for graduate students.

Written by Mary
Updated over a week ago

[Students] Can international students use Going Merry?

Yes, but most scholarships are for students planning to attend or currently attending college in the US.

Written by Mary
Updated over a week ago

Profile Information

[Students] Are homeschooled students eligible for scholarships on Going Merry?

Yes, homeschooled students are absolutely eligible scholarships, find out how to add "homeschooled" to your education profile.

Written by Meg
Updated over a week ago

[Students] How to edit your profile

You can add your school, change your profile name, and make other edits to your profile.

Written by Mary
Updated over a week ago

[Students] How do I report that I completed the FAFSA®, even if I didn't use Going Merry?

You can easily report that you completed FAFSA® on your Going Merry profile, even if you didn't use Going Merry's FAFSA® Made Easier tool.

Written by Allyson Edwards
Updated over a week ago

[Students] What if I attended multiple schools?

Make sure to add all of the schools that you've attended to your student profile.

Written by Mary
Updated over a week ago

[Students] What profile information should I fill out?

Fill out your student profile to the best of your ability to be matched with the maximum number of scholarships.

Written by Mary
Updated over a week ago

[Students] I can't find my major in your lists. Can you add it?

Please select the major most similar to what you are studying so we can match you to relevant scholarships.

Written by Mary
Updated over a week ago

Account Settings

[Students] How can I change my account email address?

You can change your email from within your account settings!

Written by Mary
Updated over a week ago

[Students] Why do I have to enter personal information to build my profile on Going Merry?

Your personal information is required for scholarship matching purposes.

Written by Mary
Updated over a week ago