Finding Scholarships The 3 Best Tips to Find College Scholarships Written by Shannon Vasconceloson August 19th, 2021 I came to College Coach with close to 10 years of experience in college financial aid offices. I began my career at Boston University, where I counseled students and their parents on the financial aid process and reviewed undergraduate financial aid applications. At Tufts University, where I served as assistant director of financial aid, I developed expertise in the field of health professions financial aid. I was responsible for financial aid application review, grant awarding and loan processing, and college financing and debt management counseling for both pre- and post-doctoral dental students. I have also served as an active member of the Massachusetts Association of Student Financial Aid Administrator’s Early Awareness and Outreach Committee, coordinating early college awareness activities for middle school students; as a trainer for the Department of Education’s National Training for Counselors and Mentors, educating high school guidance counselors on the financial aid process; and as a volunteer for FAFSA Day Massachusetts, aiding students and parents with the completion of online financial aid applications. Learn More About Shannon scholarship search, scholarships, Do you plan on spending some time this summer searching for private scholarships? In this video, we’ll provide you with tips to help you maximize the amount of scholarships you receive. Don’t know where to start? Our experts can help support the private scholarship search, provide guidance on financial aid and scholarship negotiations, and much more. Visit our website to learn more. Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel to keep up to date on all the latest college planning tips from our college admissions and finance experts. Related Resources Read | Posted on November 12th, 2025 Scholarships for Native American and Indigenous Students Read | Posted on November 3rd, 2025 Faith-Based Scholarships Read | Posted on September 11th, 2025 Identity-Based Scholarship Series: Scholarships for Hispanic Students
