Students could miss out on thousands by not applying for college scholarships

Right now, many students are preparing to head off to college.

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Every year, the U.S. Department of Education awards an estimated $46 billion in student scholarships. That’s according to the Education Data Initiative.

>> In the video at the top of the page, consumer expert Clark Howard says students who do not apply for scholarships could be leaving thousands in savings on the table.

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