Check with local colleges and universities about scholarship opportunities. Many colleges and universities offer scholarships to GED recipients. Inquire with the institution’s financial aid department for information. The financial aid department can provide information on GED scholarships offered at their institution. For example: College of DuPage offers a $500 GED scholarship and a $600 Danny Young Memorial GED Scholarship. Some schools also offer scholarships based on SAT or ACT scores only. Ask about any scholarships that do not utilize a student’s grade point average.
Sign up for an account at FastWeb Scholarship Search, Scholarships.com or other scholarship search sites. These sites match students' profiles with scholarships.
Fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). All federally funded grants require a FASFA application for a student be eligible. Most federal grants are need-based and not based on academic credentials.
Perform an online search for outside scholarships. Open a search engine and type the keywords ‘Scholarships for GED graduates’ or some variation of that phrase. The search should display various websites that provide scholarships information for GED graduates. For example: Texas Association for Literacy and Adult Education (TALAE) provides $800 per semester to applicant members with an average GED score of 450 or greater. There are many scholarships not listed on scholarship search sites that are left unawarded every year.
Check with your employer or parent’s employer. Many large corporations provide automatic scholarships for employees and children of employees.