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Accessing Scholarships October 1, 2013

Accessing Scholarships October 1, 2013. Funding Your Student’s Education. Financial Aid School-Based Scholarships Private Scholarships Local/State/National. Financial Aid. Grants Student Loans Work Study A+ All require completion of the FAFSA. School-Based Scholarships.

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Accessing Scholarships October 1, 2013

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  1. Accessing ScholarshipsOctober 1, 2013

  2. Funding Your Student’s Education • Financial Aid • School-Based Scholarships • Private Scholarships • Local/State/National

  3. Financial Aid • Grants • Student Loans • Work Study • A+ • All require completion of the FAFSA

  4. School-Based Scholarships • Based on GPA/class rank and ACT score or admission index score • Each college develops its own process for awarding scholarships • Admissions-based Scholarships • University and State-sponsored Scholarships • Major-specific Scholarships • Renewable vs. Non-renewable scholarships

  5. Admissions-Based Scholarships

  6. University and State-Sponsored Scholarships

  7. Major-Specific Scholarships

  8. Private Scholarships • Requirements can be dependent upon: • GPA • Class rank • ACT scores • School involvement • Community service • Leadership roles • Interviews

  9. How To Find Private ScholarshipsThe TIGER

  10. How To Find Private ScholarshipsScholarship Search Engines

  11. How To Find Private ScholarshipsScholarships for Employees’ Children

  12. Scholarship Scams

  13. Letters of Recommendation • Guidelines: • Provide résumé • Counselor recommendation packet • Give writer at least two weeks notice • Provide self-addressed stamped envelope (if applicable) • Follow up with thank you note

  14. Cost Comparisons

  15. Tips and Reminders • Scholarship search process is ongoing • Devote time monthly to search/apply • Private scholarships • Most due February through April • Many can be accessed in LSHS Counseling Center • ACT Score • Increasing this can help scholarship eligibility • ACT Prep Course at LSHS • Pay attention to deadlines

  16. Chris Homan A-EmKristin Little En-KConnie Ficken L-RiSally Sabata Ro-Z

  17. Q & A

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