Not just for admissions
Your SAT score can qualify you for scholarships, get you financial aid offers, and even exempt you from certain classes.
How does your SAT score affect your college finances?
Merit-Based Scholarships
Depending on your scores on the Math and Reading & Writing sections of the SAT, you may be able to skip certain core classes. Obviously this depends on state degree requirements,
Privately Offered Scholarships
These scholarships come from a variety of sources such as individuals, non-profits, foundations, community groups, and more. While not the only factor, a good SAT score goes a long way in getting these scholarships
Get Credit for Certain Classes
Depending on your scores on the Math and Reading & Writing sections of the SAT, you may be able to skip certain core classes. This will depend on state degree requirements, and will change on a college by college basis. Combined with AP tests, and dual credit classes, this is a great way to save money in college.
Scholarship Search Tools
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Scholarships.com
This site is a great resource if you don’t know where to start. It automatically searches for scholarships you qualify for based on many factors including your SAT scores for the Math and Reading/Writing sections.
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CareerOneStop Scholarship Finder
CareerOneStop provides many resources for not just college students, but for those in the workforce as well. With over nearly 10,000 scholarships to search through, this is a great resource for finding financial aid.
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ScholarshipOwl
Get matched to scholarships that are most relevant to you. View scholarship credibility scores to know where to focus your time and energy.