2012-2013 Scholarship Workshop California State University, San Bernardino

1. 2012-2013 Scholarship WorkshopCalifornia State University, San Bernardino Presented by: CSUSB Financial Aid Office

2. Topics Covered • Application requirements • Helpful tips • FAFSA information • Search features

3. Application Process The 2012-2013 scholarship process is completely paperless!!  • NO paper autobiographical statements.  • NO paper letters of recommendation.  • NO paper transcripts.  All scholarship requirements will be included electronically as part of your on line application. 

4. On campus scholarships are administered by the Financial Aid Office, academic colleges, various campus departments and associations. Types of Requirements: • Grade level • Financial need • Merit/GPA • Leadership • Talent and community service

5. A “Complete” application would include: • Autobiographical statement • 1 letter of recommendation from a teacher or professor • Application information & Consent • Incoming students (High School students and Transfer Students ONLY) need to have a final transcript on file with the Office of Admissions. Optional Items: • A 2012-13 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) submitted by February 3, 2012 (For “need-based” scholarships.)

6. Optional but recommended Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) www.fafsa.gov

7. Requirement #1 Apply on-line via MyCoyote* NO new log in NO account set up * Must be a CSUSB “Applicant” with a Coyote ID and Email

8. Go to “Apply Scholarship Online” link

9. Click on “Apply Scholarship Now” Your name here

10. Start and check the status of your application Your name 2/3/2012 11:59:00 PM

11. After submitting your application you will have access to review your answers and check the status of your recommendations. You will also be able to access the search feature for outside scholarships.

12. Application features • Yes & No questions • Drop down menus • Short answer • Essay sections • Each page is saved as you navigate through (Application will time out after 45 minute of non-activity.)

13. Application Sections • Page 1: Instructions & Student Demographics • Page 2: General information • Page 3: Program & Career Related Questions • Page 4: Letter of Recommendation/Student Essay • Page 5: Specific Scholarship Questions • Page 6: Specific Essay Questions • Page 7: Applicant Consent

14. Tip #1 Many of our scholarships have specific requirements and preferences. Please respond to all questions that apply to you, as this will increase the number of scholarships for which you may be considered. • Majors - Music, Theatre, Math, etc. • Special Interests – Native American Studies, Asian Studies, African American Studies, Latino Culture, Study Abroad, Sports, Community Service • Careers – Teaching, Food Industry, Water Management, Transportation PLEASE NOTE – some scholarships require a separate essay in addition to your autobiographical essay.

15. Thank You Letters • Required for certain scholarships • Will hold disbursement of funds • Instructions are included with award letter • Send to the Office of Development – AD 104 • Forwarded to the donor upon approval • Help can be obtained at the Writing Center

16. Requirement #2 Autobiographical Statement Paste your text here…………… Take time to edit and proofread your essay before you enter it here and submit it. Remember to mention special interests and other areas that you may have checked in your application. Once your application is submitted you cannot correct it.

17. Sample statement:Obtaining a college degree in the field of Nursing is very important to me.I will be the first in my family to attend college and a scholarship would help to meet my educational expenses. I plan to work as a Nurse in my community to give back… Not such a good statement: It was a dark n stormy nite. As I lay in my bed looking out at the stars I determined in my that I wud beat the odds and g2 college. The first in my fam to attempt this extremely critical feet…<3

18. Requirement #3 On line Letter of Recommendation To be completed by teacher or professor. (Supervisor may be used in special circumstances) Enter the email address of the person that you want to complete your recommendation. An email will be sent directly to them immediately after you hit Save and Continue with a link that is tied specifically to your application. Once they complete the process your scholarship application will be updated. You will be able to track the status on your application and send a reminder if necessary. Louise C. Jones ljones@csusb.edu

19. On line Letter of Recommendation examples Louise C. Jones ljones@csusb.edu Fred Davis fdavis@yahoo.com Jacqui. Jones jjones@csusb.edu Louise C. Jones ljones@csusb.edu Ronald Smith rsmith@email.com

20. Tip #2 Notify your References! Notify in advancethe person that you are requesting a letter of recommendation. Let them know to be on the lookout for an email from notify@ngwebsolutions.com with the subject “Letter of Recommendation” so they won’t think it is junk mail and disregard it.

21. Requirement #4 GPA Verification – Freshman & Transfer Students Income Freshman (Class of 2012) and new Transfer Students can report their current cum gpa on the application but will need to have a final transcript on file with the Office of Admissions to be considered for scholarships where gpa is a requirement.

22. Requirement #5 Applicant Consent

23. Requirements recap - Submit the following: • On-line scholarship application, which includes: • Autobiographical statement • 1 letter of recommendation from a teacher/professor • Submit the 2012-13 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 3, 2012 – if you want to be considered for “need-based” scholarships. • Incoming students (High School students and Transfer Students ONLY) need to have a final transcript on file with the Office of Admissions.

24. Tip #3 Maximize your opportunities!! Use the search feature to look for other scholarships in addition to the CSUSB scholarships. Applications and links will be posted throughout the year for your convenience. You can search for off campus scholarships even after the on campus application deadline!!

25. Search feature now available!!

26. Search by Category, Keyword, Description or “View All”.

27. Sample view of scholarship list.

28. Off Campus Scholarship cont. A: Other options include • Contact the department in which your major is (i.e., Math Department, Art Department, etc) • Search via the internet • Visit the CSUSB Phau library reference desk or your public library.

29. 2012-2013 Scholarship Cycle • February 3, 2012 • Scholarship Application deadline • February 4 thru March 2012 • New student awards are being made • April thru June 2012 • Continuing student awards are being made • End of July 2012 • All students with a complete application will be notified • End of September 2012 • Fall disbursements begin

30. Important Links and Information • Admissions & Student Recruitment Office: (909) 537-5188 • Admissions on line application:http://csumentor.edu • Additional admissions info: http://admissions.csusb.edu/freshmen/e_request.shtml • Financial Aid Website: http://finaid.csusb.edu • Financial Aid Scholarship Hotline: (909) 537-7399 • FAFSA on line application: http://www.fafsa.gov • CSUSB Federal School Code: 001142