As senior year draws to a close, there are many things to keep upcoming college freshmen occupied. There are standardized tests to take, prom, finals, college applications and much more. Many students are so excited about going to college that there isn’t time to think about how to pay for it. Most students plan to lean on federal student loans, but loans come with a hefty price tag even if a degree isn’t obtained. Granted, students don’t have to pay back the money until they’ve been out of school six months or more, but the interest continues stacking up throughout the entire education gaining process. Scholarships are free money that can be used as the primary if not sole means of paying for a college education. And typically their only cost is keeping your grades up.