Ben wanted to go to college, but did not know at first how he would pay for it. Cue scholarships! $90,000 in scholarships later, he paid for his Harvard education, and now wants to help tell others how they can do the same! We discuss…

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Part 2 - Ben Kaplan ($90,000 Scholarship Winner & Harvard Grad) Shares How Applying for Scholarships Helps You Find Your Purpose!

Part 3 - Top 3 Sites to Help You Find Scholarships Specific to You! (Feat. Ben Kaplan)

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About Ben Kaplan:

Benjamin Kaplan is among the nation’s leading experts on college admissions, scholarships and financial aid, student personal finance, and higher education policy. He is the author of 12 bestselling books and courses, including Scholars & Dollars (sometimes called Scholars and Dollars or Dollars for Scholars), which have sold more than 2 million copies worldwide. Kaplan also wrote How to Go to College Almost for Free, a classic resource for students searching for scholarships and ways to pay for college.

Kaplan became a leading voice in higher education in part from personal experience: in high school, he won 24 college scholarships—enough to pay for his entire Harvard degree. A Harvard grad and Harvard economist, he went on to found the popular Scholaroo education portal as well as initiatives like Scholarship Scouts, all designed to connect students with funding opportunities. His strategies emphasize saving money, avoiding heavy student loans, and exploring cost-effective alternatives such as community college, trade school, and online college courses or a college degree online.

He has advised leading institutions including UCLA, Texas A&M, NYC Public Schools, New Mexico’s 529 College Savings Plan, and the National PTA. He has also been featured on more than 5,000 TV and radio programs—including Oprah, NBC, CBS, ABC, CNN, NPR, and the BBC. Kaplan is the recipient of the Morris Kronfeld Prize in Economics and was recognized as the “Top Student Leader in America” by the National Association of Secondary School Principals.

Today, his message resonates with students and families at every stage of the academic journey. Whether preparing for college readiness, choosing between college majors, or aiming for a Bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or even Ivy League schools, Kaplan encourages students to prioritize scholarships, grants, bursaries, and creative funding over debt. His work provides guidance not just for undergraduate and graduate students but also for those navigating federal student loans, considering student loan forgiveness, or exploring new educational paths.