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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. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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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
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
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
Letters of Recommendation
• Completed Data Sheets
• Providing adequate time is crucial!
• Provide an addressed, stamped envelope or arrange to pick up in person
Essays
A Caution….
Attach only what is requested…nothing more and nothing less
Who Should Apply?
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
Apply, Apply, Apply!
Scholarship Resources
• FAFSA (online January 1)
• Miscellaneous Sources (ongoing in CCC and from outside resources)
• THS Scholarship Handbook
The FAFSAwww.fafsa.gov
• Free Application for Federal Student Aid
• “Live” now for Fall 2014
• “Sooner the Better”
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
THS FAFSA NIGHT
Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014THS Library
5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Miscellaneous Scholarships
THS Senior Scholarship Handbook
Before You Make Copies or Submit ANY Application…
Enlist a reliable proofreader!
The Applications
• AISD General Scholarship Application
• Specific Organization Applications
• BE CERTAIN you are using the correct application!
General Scholarship Application(how it looks online…)
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
Additional AISD Application Requirements
• Photograph
• Parent Signature
IMPORTANT!
• The first “General Application” is for CCC
• Be sure it’s complete
Specific Organization Application
• Generally on-line applications
• You are responsible for all requirements for these applications!
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
Harwell and HarwellDrop off, mail or email completed application to: ([email protected]) or Harwell Scholarship * 3420 Thornton * Amarillo, TX 79109* (806) 353-3593 by March 31, 2013.
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Scholarship Application for Graduating Seniors for Harwell & Harwell Orthodontics Scholarship
Please supply all the information requested below. A typed application is preferred; black ink must be used. Attach a picture in the indicated block and copy of your transcript unless the chart indicates one is not required.
Name Address Zip Phone Age Date of Birth SS# - - US Citizen Yes Middle School Attended Elementary School
Rank in Class Numeric Avg ACT Composite SAT Combined
Names/Occupations/Places of Employment of parents (persons with whom you reside) Number of siblings Ages How many family members, including yourself, will be in college next year?
AISD General Application Due Date
February 26, 2014
@ 4:00 p.m.
• Alphabetize by Scholarship
• CCC copy on top
• Bring all at one time
Amarillo *AREA* Foundation www.amarilloareafoundation.org (Click “Receive”)
• Collection of area scholarships
• Top 26 Texas counties
• Detailed online application form
Amarillo *COLLEGE * Foundationwww.actx.edu/foundation
• AC General Scholarship Application
• “Other Scholarships”– The Sybil B. Harrington
Scholarship
Local Colleges and Universities
• AC Foundation
• Buff Promise
• Red Raider Guarantee
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
Scholarships by Staggered Deadlines• Sybil B. Harrington Scholarship: Feb. 1
www.actx.edu/foundation
• Amarillo *Area* Foundation: Feb. 14www. amarilloareafoudation.org
• AISD Local Scholarships: Feb.26
• Amarillo *College* Foundation: March 1www.actx.edu/foundation
• FAFSA: www.fafsa.gov (March 1 if possible)
How to Get Started
Clear “Visual Clutter”
Non-Negotiable
“Thank You!”
Let Us Know!
Only scholarships that are recorded can be recognized!
Remind101.com
• Send a text to:
(940) 202-2884
• Message:
@c1a9
Good Luck!