101 Scholarship Applications: What It Takes to Obtain a Debt-Free College Education was written specifically to address the issue of college loan debt, and help students and their parents identify scholarship opportunities, as well as develop strategies for submitting applications and winning awards. This book's author, Gwen Richardson, is a parent who spent several years researching scholarship sources for her daughter, who attended an out-of-state college at the cost of $30,000 per year. Her daughter will graduate in May 2018 with all costs financed entirely with scholarships and grants. The highlight of this book is a comprehensive listing of more than 250 scholarship sources, including award amounts, eligibility requirements and direct web site links. All sources have been vetted and researched for accuracy.