Scholarship Support FAQs: Get Answers

Yes — both.

Securing Degrees helps students access a wide range of scholarships, including both need-based and merit-based awards. Whether you’re from a low-income household, have a high GPA, strong leadership, or a unique talent, the platform matches you to scholarships that align with your strengths and circumstances.

How it works: Our customized tracker evaluates your academic background, extracurriculars, financial need, and demographics — then filters opportunities that best fit your profile. This maximizes your chance of success without wasting time on irrelevant applications.

No — Securing Degrees supports all students.

While many scholarships do target students with financial need, our system also includes thousands of merit-based and niche awards for students from middle- and high-income families, including scholarships based on:

• Academic excellence
• Leadership & community service
• Field of study (e.g., STEM, Arts, Business)
• Athletic or creative talent
• Identity (e.g., first-generation, women in tech, veterans)

Anyone committed to graduating without debt will benefit from the system — regardless of income level.

Yes — with limitations.
International students can still access scholarships listed on Securing Degrees, although the majority of U.S.-based funding is directed at citizens and residents. That said, we filter and tag international-friendly opportunities and also offer strategies like:

• Applying to U.S. colleges that offer merit-based aid to international students
• Leveraging institutional scholarships and third-party foundations
• Accessing country-specific awards and fellowships

Plus, international users can benefit from our essay coaching, progress tracking, and accountability systems to win the awards that are open to them.

Absolutely. Securing Degrees is purpose-built to support non-traditional students navigating complex responsibilities while pursuing higher education. Whether you're returning to school after time away or balancing work, parenting, or military service, we’ve designed our platform to meet your needs.

We provide tailored support for:

Adult learners returning to school

Many of our users are pursuing degrees after a long academic break. Our guide to graduating college debt-free outlines scholarship strategies specifically suited for working adults and career changers.

Single parents managing family and education

We understand the unpredictable nature of raising children while studying. Our platform includes scholarship options marked for parents, automatic deadline reminders, and flexible essay review workflows so nothing falls through the cracks.

Veterans and active-duty military

Our system helps identify scholarships specifically for service members. We also support the organization of benefit-related documentation and help create strong application narratives that reflect your unique experience.

Part-time students and online learners

Whether you're studying remotely or on a reduced course load, our system is structured to align with your pace. With asynchronous support tools and remote essay feedback, everything is built to work around your life—not against it.

If you're navigating a complex educational journey and want expert support, book a free 1-on-1 consultation. We’ll walk you through how our tools fit your goals and how to begin applying with clarity and consistency.

Yes — we cover all majors and fields.

Whether you're studying engineering, nursing, creative writing, aviation, education, or even trade programs, Securing Degrees includes scholarships tailored to your academic path.

Each user’s dashboard surfaces awards based on their declared or intended major, career interests, and extracurriculars. Plus, our platform includes essay templates that can be adapted for specific career-based prompts, helping you stand out in competitive pools.