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Financial Aid Information for 2014 Graduates

Financial Aid Information for 2014 Graduates. Susan Carr, M.Ed. January 14, 2014. College Applications. Scholarship Applications. Typical Requirements. Legal Name Transcripts References. Legal Name. Exactly as it is on birth certificate.

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Financial Aid Information for 2014 Graduates

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  1. Financial Aid Information for 2014 Graduates Susan Carr, M.Ed. January 14, 2014

  2. College Applications

  3. Scholarship Applications

  4. Typical Requirements • Legal Name • Transcripts • References

  5. Legal Name Exactly as it is on birth certificate

  6. Official Transcripts (Sealed and usually mailed directly from THS) • Complete a “Transcript Request Form” • Provide a college addressed, stamped envelope to the Counseling Center for each official transcript

  7. Unofficial Transcripts • May be photocopied and sent by student • Usually acceptable for scholarship applications • See Ms. Cortez in the Counseling Center for an updated copy

  8. Letters of Recommendation • Completed Data Sheets • Providing adequate time is crucial! • Provide an addressed, stamped envelope or arrange to pick up in person

  9. Essays

  10. A Caution…. Attach only what is requested…nothing more and nothing less

  11. Who Should Apply?

  12. How to Make $40.00 an Hour Work: $8 hourly= $6.40 31.25 hours =$200 Scholarships: Complete (5) Applications @ (1) hour each Receive (1) @ $200 Award= $40.00 hourly

  13. Apply, Apply, Apply!

  14. Scholarship Resources • FAFSA (online January 1) • Miscellaneous Sources (ongoing in CCC and from outside resources) • THS Scholarship Handbook

  15. The FAFSAwww.fafsa.gov • Free Application for Federal Student Aid • “Live” now for Fall 2014 • “Sooner the Better”

  16. The Importance of FAFSA • Need-based Awards • Aid based on the financial situation of a family and student • Merit-based Awards • Academic, athletic, arts, etc. • Most require a completed FAFSA

  17. THS FAFSA NIGHT Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014 THS Library 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

  18. Miscellaneous Scholarships

  19. THS Senior Scholarship Handbook

  20. Before You Make Copies or Submit ANY Application… Enlist a reliable proofreader!

  21. The Applications AISD General Scholarship Application Specific Organization Applications BE CERTAIN you are using the correct application!

  22. General Scholarship Application(how it looks online…)

  23. AISD General Scholarship Application Access application from CCC webpage Complete and make one copy in CCC, then copy as many as needed Add attachments requested Turn into CCC on February 26, 2014 Alternative version the application on AISD website See Mrs. Brandt for details

  24. Additional AISD Application Requirements • Photograph • Parent Signature

  25. IMPORTANT! • The first “General Application” is for CCC • Be sure it’s complete

  26. Specific Organization Application • Generally on-line applications • You are responsible for all requirements for these applications!

  27. Specific Application Example: Harwell and Harwell • APPLICATION: Harwell and Harwell DEADLINE: February 27, 2013 • 80 gpa or better • Academic achievement • Leadership in and out of the classroom • US citizenship or legal resident • Transcript • WEBSITE: https://blackboard.amaisd.org/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp?tab_tab_group_id=_2_1&url=%2Fwebapps%2Fblackboard%2Fexecute%2Flauncher%3Ftype%3DCourse%26id%3D_1943_1%26url%3D

  28. Harwell and Harwell

  29. AISD General Application Due Date February 26, 2014 @ 4:00 p.m. Alphabetize by Scholarship CCC copy on top Bring all at one time

  30. Amarillo *AREA* Foundation www.amarilloareafoundation.org (Click “Receive”) • Collection of area scholarships • Top 26 Texas counties • Detailed online application form

  31. Amarillo *COLLEGE* Foundationwww.actx.edu/foundation • AC General Scholarship Application • “Other Scholarships” • The Sybil B. Harrington Scholarship

  32. Local Colleges and Universities • AC Foundation • Buff Promise • Red Raider Guarantee

  33. Local THS Scholarships • Jane Williams Memorial • R.A. Selby Memorial • J.W. and Lavern M. Collins Memorial • Coca-Cola (Local) • Amarillo West Rotary • Opportunity Plan

  34. Scholarships by Staggered Deadlines • Sybil B. Harrington Scholarship: Feb. 1 www.actx.edu/foundation • Amarillo *Area* Foundation: Feb. 14 www. amarilloareafoudation.org • AISD Local Scholarships: Feb.26 • Amarillo *College* Foundation: March 1 www.actx.edu/foundation • FAFSA: www.fafsa.gov (March 1 if possible)

  35. How to Get Started Clear “Visual Clutter”

  36. Non-Negotiable “Thank You!”

  37. Let Us Know! Only scholarships that are recorded can be recognized!

  38. Remind101.com • Send a text to: (940) 202-2884 • Message: @c1a9

  39. Good Luck!

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