I’m sorry, this isn’t actually a top ten list. I promise I’ll write one for you after this contest is over.

Scholarship Experts is offering another scholarship contest this month. To apply, you simply need to register and submit a list of 10 reasons why you need money for college! Entries will be judged on overall quality, so whether you decide to go with something funny or something serious, make sure it stands out and leaves an impression. Creativity is going to be key in a contest like this, because if you think about the first things that come to mind you’ll end up with a list that looks like everyone elses’!

What are you waiting for? While you’re there, complete a profile and browse scholarship results, or get other financial aid help in the expert articles section. They have information online that will help you file a FAFSA, find scholarships, and write a winning essay.

If you’re looking for examples of popular top ten lists, try Digg.com, Listverse.com, and Reddit.com. There are lots of lists on the web, and they’re popular for a lot of reasons. A list of brief ideas is easy to read, avoids unnecessary words, and offers a sense of progression. You could start off with something serious, and work toward something downright silly. Or, you might think up something completely different.

Whatever it is, I’m sure we could all use some money for school. Share your top reasons and share your top wishes and have a chance to have your financial dreams come true!