Miami Coral Park Senior High School
Scholarship Bulletin
November 2009
PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU COMPLETE YOUR COLLEGE APPLICATIONS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
WHAT'S INSIDE
* Private Scholarships
* Essay Contests
* Institutional Scholarships
* On the Internet
PRIVATE SCHOLARSHIPS
INFORMATION ON THE FOLLOWING SCHOLARSHIPS IS MAINTAINED ON FILE IN THE CAP OFFICE, Room 4120. COPIES OF SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE MADE UPON REQUEST.
SCHOLARSHIPS AS OF 10/19/09
AIA/AAF Minority/Disadvantages Scholarship
Open to high school seniors who will be studying architecture at an NAAB accredited program. Financial need is considered.
20 awards - $500-2500
Applications will be available on-line later in September.
http://www.archfoundation.org/aaf/aaf/Programs.Fellowships.htm
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship
Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to announce that the scholarship program will be continued for 2009. Our winners from the past two years are posted on our scholarship website. AWARD VALUE: $1,000
Please visit our website at http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm to learn more about this opportunity and then please advise your students to do the same
DEADLINE: June 19, 2010
AFSCME Family Scholarship
is for graduating high school seniors only Any graduating high school senior who is a daughter or son of an AFSCME member, (or whose legal guardian or financially responsible grandparent is an AFSCME member) and who intends to enroll in a full-time, four year degree program in any accredited college or university, is eligible to apply for a scholarship.
$2000 each year for a max of four years
http://www.afscme.org/members/880.cfm
Deadline: December 31, 2009 (postmark)
All-ink.com College Scholarship Program
Students attending college Spring 2007 or fall 2007 term / Minimum 2.5 GPA. $10,000 in total award money. For more information go to: http://www.all-ink.com/scholarship.aspx
Deadline: December 31, 2009
American Academy of Neurology
Neuroscience Creativity Prize for High School Students
Research prize is $1000 to 4 high school students. For more information go to:
http://www.aan.com/science/awards/?fuseaction=home.info&id=11
Deadline: November 3, 2009
The American Chemical Society Scholarships
Offering a maximum of $3,000 per year. To be considered a candidate, students should meet the following criteria: African-American, Hispanic/Latino, or American, Indian; U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.; full-time student at an accredited college, university, or community college; high academic achievers in chemistry or science, (Grade Point Average 3.0, "B" or better); able to demonstrate evidence of financial need according to FAFSA form (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and the Student Aid Report (SAR) form; a graduating high school senior, college freshman, sophomore or junior intending to or already majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or a chemically-related science and planning a career in the chemical sciences or chemical technology. For more information go to: ACS Scholarship Program
Deadline: March 1, 2010
American Federation of County and Municipal Employees
Award of $2,000
To be eligible, you must:
-Be a graduating high school senior in 2009
-Be a daughter, son or financially dependent grandchild of an active or retired AFSCME
member.
-Be an applicant to an accredited college or university and subsequently accepted as a
full-time student in a four year degree program.
For more information, go to the website at www.afscme.org for full details, requirements, and procedures for applying
Deadline: December 31, 2009
American Liberty Scholarship
Apply in 3 Minutes for a $5,000 College Scholarship. Finalists are selected every month. Start by filling out the online application form. We want you to pursue your dream of obtaining a college degree. Whether you are a first time college student or adult returning to school to get bachelors, masters, PhD or technical certification you may qualify for the American Liberty Scholarship. We thank you for taking the time to find out more about The American Liberty Scholarship and submitting your application. Apply on-line at: http://www.americanlibertyscholarship.com/?lt=2&source=Gs
Deadline: Varies
The AIA/AAF Minority/Disadvantaged Scholarship
Awards (20) $500-$2,500 This scholarship is for a High school senior PLANNING TO STUDY ARCHITECTURE AT AN NAAB ACCREDITED SCHOOL (visit www.naab.org for a list of eligible schools). Nomination & recommendation must be from an architect, AIA component, counselor or teacher, community design center or director of a community or civic organization. Applications will be available soon. Check back with http://www.archfoundation.org/aaf/aaf/Programs.Fellowships.htm
Deadline: January 15, 2010
Army ROTC/U.S. Army
The high school Four-Year Scholarship is for high school students planning on attending a four-year college program. . Go to the website for full details, requirements, and procedures for applying at: http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/
ARRL Foundation the National Association for Amateur Radio
The ARRL Foundation administers scholarships for post secondary education students holding a valid FCC-granted Amateur Radio license. Scholarship awards range from $500 to $5000 or more. Scholarships are funded by generous individuals and Amateur Radio organizations to encourage radio amateurs to pursue their educational goals. All ARRL Foundation-administered scholarships are intended exclusively for educational use, to provide assistance with costs of tuition, room, board, books and/or other fees essential to the education of the recipient. Application instructions and forms are only available at: www.arrlf.org/programs/scholarship . There are two application forms, the General Scholarship Application and a separate application for the Goldfarb Scholarship. Amount: $500-$5000.
Deadline: February 1, 2010
AXA Achievement Scholarship
AXA will be awarding $670,000 in scholarships to students who have demonstrated high achievement through their accomplishments in high school. You may also download and print the application at:
http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html
Deadline: December 15, 2009
Barbizon Scholarship Award
Awards valued up to $100,000. For more information, please call 1-888-999-9404, or go online to: http://www.barbizonmodeling.com/scholarships.html
BigSun Scholarship
The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. We are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in. Amount of Award - $500.00 the successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution.
Please visit our website at http://www.bigsunathletics.com to learn how to apply.
Deadline: June 24, 2010
Burger King Scholars Program
High School Senior. Minimum 2.5 GPA. Work part time an average of 15 hours per week. Maintain good conduct and attitude in school and on the job. Participation in community service or co-curricular activities. Financial Need. Guidelines and application available at: http://www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/bksp_qualifications.html
Award: $1000
Deadline: February 1, 2010
Cappex Scholarships
Cappex would like to help you get you the training you need with our
Computer Careers scholarship contest.
High School and college students
$1000
November 30, 2009
Computer Careers Scholarship
We have cooked up a cooking scholarship to help you pay for your culinary education.
High school and college students
$2,000
November 30, 2009
Culinary School Scholarship
Are you gearing for a cutting-edge career in business, health, design or culinary arts?
Apply for a scholarship now to help you reach your educational goals.
High school and college students
$1,000
November 30, 2009
Cutting Edge Scholarship
$1,000 GPA Isn't Everything Scholarship
High school and college students
$1,000
November 30, 2009
GPA Isn't Everything Scholarship
If you seek to gain the skills to work in the growing field of healthcare and
careers such as nursing, medical assistant, veterinary technologist, or
dental assistant, this scholarship is for you.
High School and college students
$1,000
December31, 2009
Health Career Scholarship
If you are looking to gain business skills to work in today's high speed corporations,
this scholarship is for you.
$1,000
December31, 2009
Business Career Scholarship
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
Each year 250 college scholarships are awarded to high school seniors totaling $1,800,000. There will be 50 awards at $20,000, payable in equal installments over a four-year period. The remaining 200 awards are for $4,000 also payable over four years. You can find information and the application online at: http://www.coca-colascholars.org/ or call them at 800-306-2653
Deadline: October 31, 2009
The College STEPS Program
2009-2010 Scholarship Sweepstakes any current U.S. Resident who is a high school senior during the 2009-2010 school year, who graduates from high school in 2009 and who enrolls in the College STEPS Program $1000 to each of 100 winners. Monthly drawings starting in July 2009
http://www.wellsfargo.com/student/planning/started/scholarships/steps?_requestid=45580
Final deadline is May 31, 2010
Common Knowledge Scholarships
Developed and administered at Nova Southeastern University, the Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation (CKSF) awards scholarships to students through Internet-based quiz competitions. CKSF reward students for demonstrating what they know. There is no essay writing or long applications to complete. Students receive scholarship awards based on common knowledge and basic education curricula. Students in grades 9 12 (must live in Broward, Dade, of Monroe County) can go on line and register to compete at www.cksf.org
Deadlines vary
David Mann Scholarship Mensa David Mann Scholarship - Mensa
Plan of study in Aeronautical Engineering or an Aerospace field. Essay Contest. Applicant should go to web address to see if they live in the eligible zip code for scholarship. Guidelines and application available at: www.merf.us.mensa.org
Deadline: January 15, 2010
Elks National Foundation - 2009 Most Valuable Student Scholarship Competition
Only students who are ranked in the top 5% of their class may apply. Must have leadership, club involvement, and community service and prove financial need. Applications and supporting documents must be turned into the North Miami Elks Lodge #1835 at: 12494 NE 2nd Avenue, North Miami, Fl 33161. Applications are available on line at: http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm
Deadline: November 2, 2009
FAPSC Scholarship Program
Over 300 Full and Partial scholarships available to go to certain institutions including Keiser College, Florida Metropolitan, Boca Beauty College, Central Florida Institute, Florida Career College, Florida Technical College, and more. For more information, please go to:
http://www.fapsc.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=39
Deadline: March 6, 2010
Ford Salute to Education
Must be a Senior; weighted GPA of 3.0 or above; participation in at least one school organization/activity or one area of community service; legal resident in the US and Miami-Dade County. Leadership, achievement, character, financial need, and the individuals use of these traits in service to his or her school and the community are also given consideration. May apply in ONE of the following 10 categories: Athletics, Foreign Language, Language Arts, Leadership/Service, Mathematics/Computer Science, Natural Science, Performing Arts, Social Science, Visual Arts, or Vocational/Technical). 100 recipients receive $1,000 (There will be 11 recipients per category, each receiving a scholarship of $1,000.). Apply online at www.stescholarships.org and create a username and password. You may edit your application until the deadline of January 27, 2010. You must print a copy of the application for your records. You also must print and fill out the Application Verification Form and obtain the necessary signature from the CAP Advisor.
Deadline: January 27, 2010
Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE)
One first place winner will be awarded a $5,000 college scholarship. The second place winner will receive a $2,500 college scholarship. FIRE's mission is to defend and sustain individual rights at America's colleges and universities. These rights include freedom of speech, legal equality, due process, religious liberty, and sanctity of consciencethe essential qualities of individual liberty and dignity. FIRE's core mission is to protect the unprotected and to educate the public and communities of concerned Americans about the threats to these rights on our campuses and about the means to preserve them.
More information and an application is available at: www.thefire.org/contests
Deadline: November 6, 2009
FSU Service Scholar Program
Seniors who Plan to attend Florida State University. Outstanding record of service. Will continue to enhance learning through service. Essay. Letters of Recommendation. Information and Application available at: www.thecenter.fsu.edu
Deadline: December 11, 2009
Gates Millennium Scholars
Seniors. African American, Hispanic American, American Indian/Alaska Native or Asian Pacific American. US Citizen. Entering a US college as full-time, degree seeking student. Minimum 3.3 GPA. Significant financial need. Pell grant eligible. Demonstrate leadership abilities. Nomination process consists of Nominator, Nominee and Recommender. Forms and information at: http://www.gmsp.org Amount: Full tuition & expenses. Application packets are also available in the CAP Office, room 2186A.
All online applications must be submitted by January 11, 2010 11:59 p.m. EST
Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship
9th-12th grade high school, college, or graduate student including adult
students. Legal resident of the U.S. Currently in school or planning to
start school within the next 12 months. Essay. Financial need is not
considered. The selection of the winner is based primarily on the quality of
the submitted personal statement. Application must be completed online:
http://www.gkscholarship.com
Deadline: December 31 (fall) July 31 (spring)
George Fisher/JPCI Scholarship
(1) graduating seniors from high school or enrolled high school juniors. (2) currently enrolled non-graduating undergraduates who have completed a minimum of twelve college credit hours and (3) non-graduating graduate and professional students majoring in education, health care, political science, public service, or public administration. *Involved in a cultural and/or service organization - *2.5 minimum GPA - *Exemplifies a commitment to cultural awareness, fostering change, and building relationships - *Dedication to serving the community - *Majoring in a degree leading to a helping profession (i.e. teaching, public service, etc). Award Amount: $ 1500
http://www.juneteenth-fortsmith.org/public-scholarship.shtml
Deadline: December 10, 2009
George M. Brooker Collegiate Scholarship for Minorities
The George M. Brooker Scholarship provides tuition assistance to minority college students who plan to enter real estate management and make it their career. Applicants for the scholarship must demonstrate academic excellence. This scholarship was named in memory of George M. Brooker, an African-American CPM from New York City.
Two $1,000 scholarships are available each year for undergraduate students. Download the George M. Brooker Collegiate Scholarship for Minorities Application
Deadline: March 31, 2010.
Henry Morrison Flagler Scholarship
High School Senior planning to attend Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College. Florida Resident. Florida Bright Futures Eligible. Must be nominated by a school official. Demonstrate leadership, integrity, courage and vigor. Essay. Transcripts. Resume. Information available at: http://wise.fau.edu/divdept/honcol/financial_flagler.html
Deadline: December 15, 2009
High School Scholarship Program
Senior. Hispanic heritage. US citizen or legal permanent resident of US. Be enrolled full time in a degree-seeking program at accredited college or university in US. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Financial need. Community service. Information and Application available at: http://www.hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx Amount: $1,000-$2,500
Deadline: February 18, 2010
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund is the nation's preeminent organization supporting Hispanic higher education. Founded in 1975 as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, HSF's vision is to strengthen the country by advancing college education among Hispanic Americans. In support of its mission to double the rate of Hispanics earning college degrees, HSF provides the Latino community more college scholarships and educational outreach support than any other organization in the country. For more information on available scholarships, please go to: http://www.hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx?id=72&ekmensel=c580fa7b_10_0_72_1
Deadline: February 18, 2010
Horatio Alger Florida Scholarship Program
Financial need. Annual family income under $50,000. Essay. Involvement in co-curricular and community activities. Strong commitment to pursuing a bachelors degree. US Citizen. Apply on line at: https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/index.cfm Amount: $2,500 (please cut and paste if the link does not work)
Deadline: October 30, 2009
Imagine America
Graduating seniors who are pursuing postsecondary education at participating
career colleges. Likelihood of successful completion of postsecondary education,
2.5 or higher GPA, demonstrated financial need, demonstrated leadership or
voluntary community services within the last year. Student should review website
for complete details, submission instructions, directions for schools to register, list
of participating schools, and online application:http://www.imagine-america.org.
Deadline: December 31, 2009
The Ithaca Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Program
Apply online for Ithaca College, and complete the MLK Scholar application, two
essays, recommendations. Student should review website for complete details,
Ithaca admission forms (Common Application and Ithaca Supplement), scholarship
forms, essay guidelines, and submission instructions: http://www.ithaca.
edu/mlk/program/
Deadline: January 02, 2010 (for Ithaca) January 15, 2010 (scholarship application)
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
African American, academic merit, leadership, community service are all considered for this $7,000 per year scholarship. Go to http://www.jackierobinson.org/ for application and information. Application will be available on Sunday, October 15th
KFC Colonels Scholarship Program
Scholarships for up to $5,000 per year for tuition, fees, books, room and travel. For graduating seniors who have maintained at least a 2.75 GPA or higher. For more information please go to www.kfcscholars.org
Applications will be available from December 1, 2009 to February 10, 2010.
Mas Family Scholarships
Awards available to graduating Cuban-American Seniors. Amount of award is based on financial need. For more information, contact the Jorge Mas Canosa Freedom Foundation @ (305) 592-7768 OR FAX (305) 592-7768.
MetroPCS Community Scholars Program
High School Seniors attending a public high school in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach County. Applicant must demonstrate a commitment to volunteerism, community service and academic excellence. Plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited college or university. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Information and application is available at: http://www.metropcs.com/scholarship
Applications will be available October 1st.
National Association of Secondary School Principals
This scholarship award affords high school principals the opportunity to recognize a student leader by nominating him or her for a national scholarship. Scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $12,000 will be awarded to 100 outstanding seniors New! All nominees must now use the online nomination process. The Access Key is: PLA. Print out the Online Nomination Form Procedures posted below and follow all instructions. www.principals.org/pla
Deadline: December 5, 2009
National Co-op Scholarship Program
The National Commission for Cooperative Education is offering 113 merit co-op scholarships at a total of $2,260,000. A high school GPA of 3.5 (B=) or better is required. Information regarding this scholarship may be found at http://www.co-op.edu/scholarships.htm
Deadline: February 15, 2010
National Multiple Sclerosis Society Scholarship Program
For highly qualified students who have been diagnosed with MS or who have a
parent with MS. For more information about this scholarship, please go to:
http://www.nationalmssociety.org/get-involved/programs-and-services/scholarship/index.aspx
Deadline: January 15, 2010
NROTC Scholarship Program
US citizen between 17-23. Allows the student to earn a degree and they can choose from over 160 colleges across the nation to attend.
Minimum SAT 530 Reading, 520 Math or Minimum ACT 21 Math, 22 English. Recommendation letters. Essays. For full details and online application see website at: http://www.navy.com/careers/nrotc/
Prudential Spirit of community Awards
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honor young people in middle level and high school grades for outstanding volunteer service to their communities. You can apply online for The 2009 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards! Click below to start, continue or check the status of an online application.
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To learn more about this scholarship, go to: www.prudential.com/spirit
Deadline: November 2, 2009
Ron Brown Scholarship Program
Award is $10,000 annually for 4 years, for a total of $40,000. Awards are for academically talented, highly motivated African-Americans who also demonstrate financial need. Web: http://www.ronbrown.org/Apply/ApplicationDownload.aspx
Application Deadline: The Ron Brown Scholar Program currently has two deadlines for applications (students must be current high school seniors at the time of their application):
November 1st (postmarked) application will be considered for the Ron Brown Scholar Program and forwarded to a select and limited number of additional colleges and scholarship providers.
January 9th (postmarked)final deadline in order to be considered for only the Ron Brown Scholar Program...
Ronald A. Hammond, Golden Drum Scholarship Application
20 Full-tuition scholarships for attendance at either FIU or UM. Must be graduating senior of Black/African descent, a citizen and FL resident. See the on-line application for requirements. You may also download and print the application at to FIU at http://www.fiu.edu/~mpas/ .
Deadline: January 31, 2010
Ronald McDonald House Scholarships
Applications are now available on-line at http://rmhc.org/programs/rmhc-national-scholarship-program . Password is RMHC. Eligible candidates must meet the following criteria:
* RMHC/HACER Scholarship: Must have at least one parent of Hispanic origin
* RMHC/Future Achievers Scholarship: Must have at least one parent of African-American origin or Black Caribbean heritage
* RMHC/Scholars: ALL Students may apply regardless of ethnic heritage. Note: Asian, African American and Hispanic students are welcome to apply for the RMHC Scholars program provided they have not applied for one of the two scholarship programs listed above.
* Must be a legal US resident
* Must be eligible to enroll and attend an institution of higher education or a vocational/technical school
* Plan to enroll at an accredited post-secondary education institution during the academic year following their graduation
* Reside in Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward, West Palm Beach Counties and Treasure Coast
* Recipients are selected based on academic achievement, financial need, community service, and, personal qualities and strengths as portrayed in a required essay.
Deadline: February 16, 2010
Sam Walton Community Scholarship
Graduating high school senior. Plan to attend an accredited US college or university. Financial Need. Academic Achievement. Extracurricular Activities. Community Involvement. Students must obtain a local Walmart store number at www.walmart.com to access web application. Apply on line. Information at: http://www.walmartfoundation.org
Award: $1,000
Deadline: January 14, 2010
Scholarships for Military Children
See their website at: http://www.militaryscholar.org/
The 2009 Scholarship Program will open on November 3rd, 2009
The Society of Automotive Engineers - SAE Engineering Scholarships
See information on file for deadlines and details for each award being offered by participating universities. All applicants must: Intend to enroll in an engineering program (refer to scholarship descriptors) accredited by ABET. Be a citizen of the United States (not permanent resident) at the date of application. Be a high school senior at the time of application (Sept. 1 - Dec. 1). Meet minimum requirements with regard to grade point average, SAT and/or ACT scores as outlined in the individual requirements of each scholarship. Students are encouraged to retrieve the application and information on-line at: http://www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm
Deadline: December 15, 2009
Southern Scholarship Foundation
The Southern Scholarship Foundation was established to provide outstanding students needing financial assistance with an opportunity to obtain a college education. The Foundation provides rent-free housing to deserving students in a cooperative living environment. The SSF currently operates scholarship houses at Florida State, University of Florida, Florida A&M, Bethune-Cookman, Florida Gulf Coast University. Additional information can be obtained by going to their website at: http://www.southernscholarship.org/ or by calling 850.222.3832
Deadline March 1, 2010
SunTrust Off To College Scholarship
High school seniors can win a $1,000 scholarship for first year expenses at an accredited college or private career school. One winner will be chosen every two weeks from October 30, 2009 through May 14, 2010. Students can begin registering September 14, 2009 and the first drawing will be held on October 30th. It's FREE to enter and eligibility is not based on GPA or financial need. Each $1,000 scholarship check will be payable to the winner's school of attendance. Only one entry per person for each drawing; however, you can register after each drawing for the next one. For complete details and application go to: www.offtocollege.info
The Thomas Wolfe Scholarship
Thomas Wolfe Scholarship applicants must apply simultaneously to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for admission and must meet all academic requirements for admission. These are two distinct application processes and require different forms and separate mailings.
The application process will require the submission of up to fifty (50) pages in prose, forty (40) pages in poetry, or sixty (60) in play writing, in English. In addition to completing an application questionnaire, candidates will submit a five-hundred-word personal essay entitled "Why I Write."
The age of entering freshmen under The Thomas Wolfe Scholarship shall not exceed twenty-two (22) years. The scholarship is not available to undergraduate college students seeking to transfer to UNC-Chapel Hill from other institutions. All applicants shall be citizens of the United States of America. For complete details and application go to: http://english.unc.edu/creative/tws/intro.html
Deadline for submissions being November 1st, 2009
United Negro College Fund
Since 1985, the UNCF Scholarships and Grants Administration office has awarded in scholarship assistance over $105 million to over 28,000 students enrolled in its 39 member colleges and universities and other HBCUs and majority institutions as well. We provide support in numerous ways to a variety of constituencies. Learn more about scholarships http://www.uncf.org/forstudents/index.asp
Deadlines vary
Young Epidemiology Scholars Competition
Scholarships awarded for up to $50,000. For more information, go to their website at: www.collegeboard.com/yes
February 1, 2010
NSA Educational Scholarship Program
http://www.nsa.gov/careers/opportunities_4_u/students/stokes.shtml
For High school students
About the Program
With the Stokes Program, you work during the summer at NSA in areas related to your course of study. If you are selected as a program participant, you are required to work for NSA after your college graduation for at least one-and-one-half times the length of study.
*This program is also open to college sophomores who are majoring in Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, or Korean.
Qualifications for High School Students You must major in Computer Science or Computer/Electrical Engineering and meet the following requirements:
Must be a U.S. citizen
Eligible to be granted a security clearance
A high school senior at the time of application
A minimum SAT/College Board score of 1600 (1100 Critical Reading and Math, 500 in Writing), or ACT of 25
A preferred GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
Demonstrated leadership abilities
Benefits
Tuition at the college of your choice
Reimbursement for books and certain fees
Housing and travel entitlements during summer employment (if the distance between NSA and the school exceeds 75 miles)
Year-round salary
Employment with NSA after graduation
You must be a U.S. citizen
>>>You must be a high school senior at time of application or a college sophomore
You must achieve a minimum 1100 SAT/College Board score in reading and math, or 25 ACT score
You must have at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
You must demonstrate leadership abilities
Deadline November 30th
Essay contests
American Essay Contest
2009-2010 Theme: What Memorial Day Means to Me. FRA's Essay Contest is open to all students grades 7 through 12. Each entrant must be sponsored by an FRA member in good standing or by a currently chartered branch or unit. $2,000-10,000 in Savings Bonds for each grade category
http://www.fra.org/Content/fra/AboutFRA/EssayContest/default.cfm
Deadline: December 1, 2009
Colgate-Palmolive Company & Hispanic Heritage Foundations Haz la U Essay Contest
Education grants to aspiring Latinos students to help pay for college expenses.
Submit a short essay (500 words or less) on the following topic: How do you think
education can impact the Heritage of Hispanic generations to come? Essay can
be submitted online. Students should review website for complete details,
frequently asked questions, and submission instructions: http://www.colgate.
com/app/Colgate/US/Corp/CommunityPrograms/Haz-La-U/Apply.cvsp
Deadline: November 30, 2009
First Freedom Student Competition essay contest
9th - 12th grade students
$750-$3,000
Online Registration Deadline: Monday, November 23, 2009
Postmark Entry Deadline: Saturday, November 28, 2009
http://www.firstfreedom.org/education/students.html
Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship
9th-12th grade high school, college, or graduate student including adult students. Legal resident of the U.S. Currently in school or planning to start school within the next 12 months. Essay. Financial need is not considered. The selection of the winner is based primarily on the quality of the submitted personal statement. Application must be completed online: for more information, please go to http://www.gkscholarship.com
The award is $1000.
Deadline: December 31, 2009
The Holocaust Remembrance Project
A national essay contest for students in the 9th - 12th grade and are US citizens. First place winners will receive a 5-day all expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. and have a chance to win a scholarship ranging from $1000 - $5000.
Information on the 2009 Holocaust Remembrance Project essay contest will be posted to this web site by October 1, 2009.
For more information go to http://holocaust.hklaw.com
Deadline: April 30. 2010
John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest
HS students. Original essay about an elected official who has demonstrated political courage. Student should show an understanding of political courage as described by John F. Kennedy in Profiles in Courage. Student should review website for complete details, essay guidelines, online registration form and submission instructions: http://www.jfklibrary.org/Education+and+Public
Awards $500- $10,000
Deadline: January 2010
Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) Essay Contest
One first place winner will be awarded a $5,000 college scholarship. The second place winner will receive a $2,500 college scholarship. FIRE's mission is to defend and sustain individual rights at America's colleges and universities. These rights include freedom of speech, legal equality, due process, religious liberty, and sanctity of consciencethe essential qualities of individual liberty and dignity. FIRE's core mission is to protect the unprotected and to educate the public and communities of concerned Americans about the threats to these rights on our campuses and about the means to preserve them.
More information and an application is available at: www.thefire.org/contests
Deadline: November 6, 2009
New Models of Development 2009 2010 SEVEN Fund Essay Competition
Award Amount: Varies
Number of Awards: Varies
Award Type: Award
Eligibility Summary: The 2009-2010 student essay competition is open to high school students, undergraduates, and graduate students. Students may be in any field of study (including professional fields, such as medical, business, or law). If you are currently in college, you must be enrolled full-time at an accredited institution. If you are a high-school student or in the process of submitting applications to enter or re-enter college, you must have active applications underway and plan to be matriculated full-time at an accredited institution by the competitions close date. For more information, please go to:
http://www.zinch.com/Scholarships/ScholarshipProfile.aspx?u=%e2%80%9cNew-Models-of-Development%e2%80%9d-2009-2010-SEVEN-Fund-Essay-Competition
Deadline: December 07, 2009
The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity National HS Essay Contest
Open to all college-bound HS seniors. Essay, 700-750 words entitled "How Has
President Obama Influenced Your Career Goals and Aspirations?" Students
should review the website and application for essay guidelines, rating criteria, and
submission instructions: http://www.omega10thdistrict.org/ See BRACE Advisor
for local chapter application.
Deadline: November 01, 2009
INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
The CAP Office maintains information about a number of Institutional Scholarships on hand. The following colleges have sent us information about scholarships they offer. These can be found on a clipboard located on the door of the CAP office. COPIES OF SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE MADE UPON REQUEST.
* Check out http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com/ for a comprehensive listing of institutional scholarships offered by a number of colleges and universities. http://www.college-scholarships.com also has a number of links to private and institutional scholarships.
Clemson University
Offers a variety of merit-based academic scholarships ranging from $500 per year up to full tuition and fees. Students who rank in the top 10% of their class and have an SAT score of 1300+ (30+ ACT) will be competitive for one or more of these awards. http://virtual.clemson.edu/groups/finaid/scholarships1.htm
Colby Scholars Program
Nominations may be submitted through personal letters or on special forms available from the College. Nominations should include specific information on the quality of academic performance, personal activities, and other accomplishments of the candidates. Nominations should be received by November 15 for early decision I candidates and by January 1 for early decision II and regular decision candidates. http://www.colby.edu/admissions_cs/financial_aid/scholarships2.cfm
Davidson Belk Scholarship
You are invited to nominate one student for the John Montgomery Belk Scholarship. Nominations must be submitted by November 15. December 1 is the deadline for preferred completion of the application. Approximately thirty students will be selected as finalists and they will be invited to campus in March for interviews and a celebration of their success. For more information, go to: http://www3.davidson.edu/cms/x32703.xml you may also see my office clip board with more information.
Defiance College
Is seeking nominations for its Presidential Service Leadership Award. Students with a history of commitment to volunteer service with a minimum 2.5 GPA, an ACT of 21 or SAT of 970. For additional information, please call 800-520-4632. or on the web at http://www.defiance.edu/pages/FA_scholarships_and_awards.html
Emory Scholars Program
To be considered, students must be nominated by the appropriate official at their school and complete an application for admission by November 1, 2009. Each school can nominate up to four students. Twenty-five scholarships valued at the full cost of tuition, fees, room and board will be awarded as well as fifty full-tuition scholarships. Please see Mr. Roddy, CAP Advisor, in room 2186a for a nomination form. For more information on the web go to: www.emory.edu/college/students/scholars
FAU Honors College Flagler Scholarship
Must be a senior; planning to attend FAU Honors College; nominated by high school. The scholarship covers full tuition, room and board, and four summer enrichment programs. The Deadline is December 15, 2007. Finalists are notified of their status and invited to the campus for interviews on December 1, 2007. For more information and a nomination form, please visit the college website at: http://www.fau.edu/divdept/honcol/financial_flagler.html
Florida Southern College
In order to be considered, students must be Florida residents. Some scholarships require interviews, while the majority does not. More than half of the awards and scholarships have a 3.0 or higher GPA requirement. They are all given to freshman. The scholarships and awards range from academic scholarships to art, theater, and athletic scholarships. As little as $500 and as great as $8,000 are given every year. More information can be gained by calling 800-205-1600. For information online, go to their website: http://www.flsouthern.edu/finaid/scholarships.htm
Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA
The President's Scholarship Program (merit-based) - approximately 110 outstanding students will receive stipends that may be used for tuition, room, board, or other expenses. Successful students have high grades, proven leadership abilities and SAT scores in the 1280-1420 ranges. For more information on the web: http://www.psp.gatech.edu/
Skidmore College
The Annual Filene Foundation Music Competition. Winners will be awarded $10,000 each year to cover college expenses. You can learn more about the Filene Foundation Music Competition by going to http://www.skidmore.edu/academics/music/scholarships/Filene-index.htm
University of Miami: Ronald A. Hammond Scholarship for Minority Students
This merit based, full-tuition scholarship for entering freshmen is awarded to exceptionally well-qualified Florida high seniors who are from an underrepresented background. Recipients of this scholarship will promote Dr. Martin Luther Kings dream of a unified America and demonstrate a commitment to increasing opportunities for underrepresented minorities, breaking down stereotypes and enabling others to better understand persons of different races and ethnicities. Approximately 20 of these prestigious scholarships are awarded each year.
More information, go to their website at http://www6.miami.edu/hammond/
Deadline: January 15, 2010
University of North Florida Scholarship Opportunities
Seniors who plan to attend the University of North Florida and meet required SAT and/or ACT scores and GPA. Students are automatically considered for all merit-based scholarships. Priority Deadline: November 1st. complete admissions application. More at: http://www.unf.edu/finaid/scholarships/fl_fr_academic.html
University of South Florida Scholarship Opportunities
Seniors who plan to attend the University of South Florida and meet required SAT and/or ACT scores and GPA. Students are automatically considered for all merit scholarships if their admission application meets the deadline. Amount: varies. For more information please visit the website:http://usfweb2.usf.edu/admissions/freshman_scholarships.htm
Deadline: January 2, 2010
University of West Florida
All scholarships are for Florida residents only. Scholarships are given on the basis of high school academic records and SAT/ACT Scores. Non-Florida Tuition Grants are given to freshman and transfers for $5,000 per academic year. Scholarships are also given based on athletics for 13 varsity sports. More information can be received at 850-474-2934 or www.uwf.edu. Visit website to check out the University of West Floridas 2007-2008Application for the John C. Pace Jr. Scholars Award. Please call 800-263-1074 or visit www.uwf.edu. The application deadline is February 2006 and the scholarship is a four-year $20,000 scholarship for full-time incoming freshman that are Florida residents.
I have received communications from a number of colleges. This information is maintained on a clipboard that is found on the door of the CAP Office. You are welcome to view this information during your free time. We ask that you not remove this information without my permission form. Copies can be made upon request.
PLEASE SEE ME IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN RECEIVING A NOMINATION FOR ANY OF THE ABOVE INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS.
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ON THE INTERNET SCHOLARSHIPS
http://www.fastweb.com/
http://www.blackexel.org/linl4.htmhttp://www.absolutelyscholarships.com/exec/scholarship
http://www.instudentloan.com/college-scholarships.html
http://www.freschinfo.com
http://www.scholarships.geoportals.com/
http://www.collegefunds.net/free-scholarships.html
http://www.scholarship-page.com
FINANCIAL AID
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov This is the website used to file for financial aid. NOTE: THE NEW FORM WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL LATE JANUARY OF 2010 http://www.ed.gov/studentaid this site contains the website Funding Your Education.
http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org this is where you register for Florida Bright Futures as well as other Florida state grants and scholarships YOU CANNOT REGISTER BEFORE DECEMBER 1, 2009.
* Try out this website: http://www.facts.org it has all kinds of information about Florida colleges as well as a career search database. You can apply on line to a number of universities as well as see how the state universities evaluate your transcripts as well as your eligibility for Bright Futures.
This is a web site maintained by the University of Illinois that contains links to the various college ranking services: (this is good) http://www.library.uiuc.edu/edx/rankabout.htm
ON THE INTERNET SCHOLARSHIPS
These are scholarship sites for students who ave had a parent die of cancer.
www.li2daywalk.org
http://www.finaid.org/scholarships/cancer.phtml
http://ww5.komen.org/ResearchGrants/CollegeScholarshipAward.html
http://www.scholarships4students.com/cancer_scholarships.htm
www.StudentScholarshipSearch.com
http://www.maryellenlocherfoundation.org/
http://www.cancersurvivorsfund.org/
ON THE INTERNET SCHOLARSHIPS
http://www.fastweb.com/
http://www.blackexel.org/linl4.htmhttp://www.absolutelyscholarships.com/exec/scholarship
http://www.instudentloan.com/college-scholarships.html
http://www.freschinfo.com
http://www.scholarships.geoportals.com/
http://www.collegefunds.net/free-scholarships.html
http://www.scholarship-page.com
http://www.meritaid.com/ >>>>>> Check this site out
http://www.scholarships.com/scholarship-search.aspx
http://www.applyingtoschool.com/forms/scholarships.aspx >>>>>> Check this site out
FINANCIAL AID
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov This is the website used to file for financial aid. NOTE: THE NEW FORM WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL January 1, 2010.
http://www.ed.gov/studentaid this site contains the website Funding Your Education.
http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org this is where you register for Florida Bright Futures as well as other Florida state grants and scholarships available after December 1, 2009
* Try out this website: http://www.facts.org it has all kinds of information about Florida colleges as well as a career search database. You can apply on line to a number of universities as well as see how the state universities evaluate your transcripts as well as your eligibility for Bright Futures.
This is a web site maintained by the University of Illinois that contains links to the various college ranking services: (this is good) http://www.library.uiuc.edu/edx/rankabout.htm
ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITES
1) BELL LABS FELLOWSHIPS FOR UNDER REPRESENTED MINORITIES http://www.bell-labs.com/fellowships/CRFP/info.html
2) Student Inventors Scholarships http://www.invent.org/collegiate http://www.invent.org/collegiate/
3) Student Video Scholarships http://www.christophers.org/vidcon2k.html
4) Coca-Cola Two Year College Scholarships http://www.cocacolascholars.org/programs.html
5) Holocaust Remembrance Scholarships http://holocaust.hklaw.com/
6) Ayn Rand Essay Scholarships http://www.aynrand.org/contests/
7) Brand Essay Competition http://www.instituteforbrandleadership.org/IBLEssayContest-2002Rules.htm
8) Gates Millennium Scholarships (major) http://www.gmsp.org/nominationmaterials/read.dbm?ID=12
9) Xerox Scholarships for Students http://www2.xerox.com/go/xrx/about_xerox/about_xerox_detail.jsp
10) Sports Scholarships and Internships http://www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html
11) National Assoc. of Black Journalists Scholarships (NABJ) http://www.nabj.org/html/studentsvcs.html
12) Saul T. Wilson Scholarships (Veterinary) http://www.aphis.usda.gov/mb/mrphr/jobs/stw.html
13) Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org/sk_v6.cfm
14) FinAid: The Smart Students Guide to Financial Aid scholarships http://www.finaid.org/
15) Presidential Freedom Scholarships http://www.nationalservice.org/scholarships/
16) Microsoft Scholarship Program < B>http://www.microsoft.com/college/scholarships/minority.asp
17) WiredScholar Free Scholarship Search http://www.wiredscholar.com/paying/scholarship_search/pay_scholarship _search.jsp
18) Hope Scholarships &Lifetime Credits http://www.ed.gov/inits/hope/
19) William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students http://www.apsanet.org/PS/grants/aspen3.cfm
20) Multiple List of Minority Scholarships http://gehon.ir.miami.edu/financial-assistance/Scholarship/black.html
21) Guaranteed Scholarships http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com/
22) BOEING scholarships (soma e HBCU connects) http://www.boeing.com/companyoffices/educationrelations/scholarships
23) Easley National Scholarship Program http://www.naas.org/senior.htm
24) Maryland Artists Scholarships http://www.maef.org/
26) Jacki Tuckfield Memorial Graduate Business Scholarship (for AA students in South Florida) http://www.jackituckfield.org/
27) Historically Black College & University Scholarships http://www.iesabroad.org/info/hbcu.htm
28) Actuarial Scholarships for Minority Students http://www.beanactuary.org/minority/scholarships.htm
29) International Students Scholarships &Aid Help http://www.iefa.org/
30) College Board Scholarship Search http://cbweb10p.collegeboard.org/fundfinder/html/fundfind01.html
31) Burger King Scholarship Program http://www.bkscholars.csfa.org/
32) Siemens Westinghouse Competition < /B>http://www.siemensfoundationorg/
33) GE and LuLac Scholarship Funds http://www.lulac.org/Programs/Scholar.html
34) CollegeNet ' s Scholarship Database http://mach25.collegenet.com/cgi-bin/M25/index
35) Union Sponsored Scholarships and Aid http://www.aflcioorg/scholarships/scholar.htm
36) Federal Scholarships &Aid Gateways 25 Scholarship Gateways from Black Excel http://www.blackexcel.org/25scholarships.htm
37) Scholarship &Financial Aid Help http://www.blackexcel.org/fin-sch.htm
38) Scholarship Links (Ed Finance Group) http://www.efg.net/link_scholarship.htm
39) FAFSA On The Web (Your Key Aid Form &Info) http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
40) Aid &Resources For Re-Entry Students ! http://www.back2college.com/
41) Scholarships and Fellowships http://www.osc.cuny.edu/sep/links.html
42) Scholarships for Study in Paralegal Studies http://www.paralegals.org/Choice/2000west.htm
43) HBCU Packard Sit Abroad Scholarships (for study around the world) http://www.sit.edu/studyabroad/packard_nomination.html
44) Scholarship and Fellowship Opportunities http://ccmi.uchicago.edu/schl1.html
45) INROADS internships http://www.inroads.org/
46) ACT-SO bEURoeOlympics of the Mind "A Scholarships http://www.naacp.org/work/actso/act-so.shtml
47) Black Alliance for Educational Options Scholarships http://www.baeo.org/options/privatelyfinanced.jsp
48) ScienceNet Scholarship Listing http://www.sciencenet.emory.edu/undergrad/scholarships.html
49) Graduate Fellowships For Minorities Nationwide ht tp://cuinfo.cornell.edu/Student/GRFN/list.phtml?category=MINORITIES
50) RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS AT OXFORD http://www.rhodesscholar.org/info.html
51) The Roothbert Scholarship Fund http://www.roothbertfund.! com
52)ADHA Institute for Oral Health www.adha.org
53) All-ink.com www.all-ink.com/scholarship.html
54)American Chemical Society Scholar Program www.acs.org or www.chemistry.org
55) American Federation of county and municipal employees www.afscme.org
56) American Federation of Teachers-Porter www.aft.org
57) American Fire Sprinkler Association www.sprinklernet.org
58) American Geological Insitute www.agiweb.org
59) American Ground Water Trust www.agwt.org
60) American Physical Scoeity www.aps.org
61) ARRL Foundation www.arrl.org/arrif/#scholgen
62) Arts Recognition www.artsawards.org
63) Asian American Journalist Association www.aaja.org
64) Association for Women in Science www.awis.org
65) Astronaut Scholarship Foundation www.astronautscholarship.org
66) Automotive Hall of Fame www.automotivehalloffame.org
67) AXA Achievement www.axa-achievement.com
68) Carole Simpson Scholarship www.rtndf.org
69) Central Intelligence Agency www.cia.gov
70) Congressional Black Caucus Scholarships www.cbcfinc.org
71) Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, Inc. www.chci.org
72) Daughters of the American Revolution www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm
73) DECA Club www.deca.org
74) Dow Jones Newpaper Fund http://djnewspaperfund.dowjones.com/fund/cg_minscholarships.asp
75) Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting www.efwa.org
76) Elks Most Valuable Student Awards www.elks.org
77) Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund www.feea.org/scholarships
78) First Dade Western Union www.firstdatawesternunion.org
79) First Lady's Arts Recognition Program www.faae.org
80) Florida Association of District School Superintendents www.fadss.org/
81) Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges www.fapsc.org
82) Florida PTA Scholarship Committee www.floridapta.org
83) Florida Retired Educators Foundation www.frea.org
84) Florida School Counselor Association www.fla-schoolcounselor.org/scholarship
85) Ford Salute to Education www.stescholarship.org
86) George M. Brooker Collegiate Scholarship for Minorities www.irem.org
87) Hispanic Scholarship Fund www.hsf.net
88) Horatio Alger Scholarship www.horatioalger.org
89) James Beard Foundation www.jamesbeard.org
90) Johnson Foundation www.johnsonscholarships.org
91) League of United Latin AMerican Citizens www.lnesc.org
92) Mahatma Rice www.mahatmarice.com/scholarship
93) Miami HEAT Scholarship www.nga.com/heat/community/scholarship_heat
94) Minority Scholarships www.archfoundation.org/scholarships
95) National Association of Black Journalists www.nabj.org
96) National Association of hispanic Journalists www.nahj.org
97) National Association of Plumbing, Heating, Cooking Contractors www.naphcc.org
98) Pfizer Epilepsy Scholarship Award www.epilepsy-scholarship.com
99) National Balck Police Association www.blackpolice.org
100) National Federation of the Blind www.nfb.org
101) National Institute of Health Scholarships www.ugsp.info.nih.gov
102) Orphan Foundation of America www.orphan.org
103) RMHC/HACER Hispanic Fund www.rmhc.org
104) Sallie Mae Foundation "Unmet Need" Scholarship Program/Scholarship America www.salliemaefund.org/bridging/index.html
105) Sammy- Got Milk Award www.whymilk.com
106) Selena Brown Book Scholarship NAtional Association of Black Social Workers- www.nabsw.org
107) Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers Foundation www.oneshpe.shpe.org
TOP 50 SCHOOLS FOR GETTING INTO TOP LAW, MEDICAL AND BUSINESS SCHOOLS
1) Harvard University- MA
2) Yale University-Conn.
3) Princeton University- NJ
4) Stanford University- CA
5) Williams College- MA
6) Duke University- NC
7) Dartmouth College- NH
8) Massachusetts Institute of Technology- MA
9) Amherst College- MA
10) Swarthmore College- PA
11) Columbia University-NY
12) Brown University-RI
13) Pomona College- CA
14) University of Chicago- IL
15) Wellesley College-MA
16) University of Pennsylvania- PA
17) Georgetown University- DC
18) Haverford College-PA
19) Bowdoin College- Maine
20) Rice University- TX
21) Northwestern University-IL
22) Claremont McKenna College- CA
23) Middlebury College- VT
24) Johns Hopkins University- MA
25) Cornell University- NY
26) Bryn Mawr College-PA
27) Wesleyan University- Conn.
28) California Institute of Technology-CA
29) Morehouse College-GA
30) University of Michigan-MI
31) New College of Florida- FL
32) Vassar College- NY
33) University of Virginia-VA
34) United States Military Academy- NY
35) University of Notre Dame- IN
36) Emory University- GA
37) United States Naval Academy- MD
38) Macalester College-MN
39) Brandeis University- MA
40) Bates College- Maine
41) University of California- Berkeley- CA
42) Barnard College- NY
43) Trinity College- Conn.
44) Grinnell College- Iowa
45) Tufts University- MA
46) Colby College- Maine
47) Washington University of St. Louis- Missouri
48) Washington & Lee University- VA
49) Case Western Reserve University- OH
50) Reed College- Oregon
TOP 30 STATE UNIVERSITIES THAT HAVE STUDENTS ATTEND THE BEST LAW, MEDICAL AND GRADUATE SCHOOLS
1) University of Michigan
2) New College of Florida
3) University of Virginia
4) University of California Berkeley
5) University of California Los Angeles
6) Georgia Institute of Technology
7) College of William and Mary
8) Stony Brook (SUNY)
9) University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
10) University of Texas, Austin
11) Florida A & M University
12) University of Illinois Urbana
13) Concord College (WV)
14) Indiana University
15) University of Wisconsin
16) University of California, San Diego
17) University of California, Irvine
18) University of Vermont
19) University of California, Davis
20) Rutgers University
21) University of Washington
22) Miami University (OH)
23) University of Maryland
24) University of Oklahoma
25) University of Utah
26) University of Florida
27) University of Maryland- Eastern Shore
28) Purdue University
29) Pennsylvania State University
30) University of Louisville
Applying for Federal AidFile Electronically for Faster Results
If youre planning on attending college next year, one of the biggest items on your to-do list should be filing for federal financial aid. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is your red carpet to a financial aid award, helping you achieve your educational goals by simply filling out the application. Although the government accepts applications through June 30, 2009, for the 2008-09 academic year, the earlier you submit your application, the faster youll know how much money you have to work with.
Major Benefits of the FAFSA
The FAFSA has been available on the Web for a couple of years now, but many students are still hesitant to apply for financial aid online. However, most students dont know the three benefits to filing your application electronically:
1. Electronic filing is faster than filing a paper form. The process may be as many as seven to fourteen days faster if you electronically sign your application as soon as you complete it. Submitting your application using FAFSA on the Web eliminates the frustrating delays that can occur through the mail.
2. FAFSA on the Web edits your application before you transmit it. This ensures that the data you transmit to the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) is ready to be processed. By filing and signing electronically, you decrease your chances of hearing back from the DOE that you forgot to include one thing or another, which can further delay your application.
3. You can check the status of your electronic application in three days. After you submit your application, you dont have to wait and wait for results. If you print out an application and mail it in, then it can take up to three weeks to find out where your application is in the financial aid decision-making process!
So How Does Electronic Filing Work?
To fill out the FAFSA online, go to the FAFSA Web site. With the online application, you can get help for each page of the application directly from the Web site, access worksheets that automatically calculate and enter information for you, and save your application at any time. In addition, you have the opportunity to complete it at a later date. And dont worrythe online application uses encryption software to protect your information.
Once you have filled out your application, you sign and submit it electronically. However, before you do, you must request a PINthe code that you need to sign your FAFSA on the Web electronically. (Its similar to the PIN you use to access your bank account.) To protect the privacy of the information you are submitting on this form, you should keep your PIN a secret.
When you have your PIN, follow these seven steps
Step
1: Go to the FAFSA Web site.
Step
2: Select the "Provide Electronic Signature" option under the "Filling Out a FAFSA" section.
Step
3: Select the school year of the application you want to sign.
Step
4: Confirm your identity by providing your Social Security number, the first two letters of your last name, your date of birth, and your PIN number.
Step
5: Indicate if you are signing as a parent or a student.
Step
6: If you are signing as a parent, then enter the necessary information about the student.
Step
7: If you do not receive a confirmation page and number at the end of the process, then the Department of Education has NOT received your electronic signature.
Filling Out the FAFSA on Paper
If you dont have regular access to a computer or just dont feel comfortable submitting information about yourself over the Internet, the U.S. government still accepts paper applications. The amount of money you qualify for wont be any different if you apply the old-fashioned way. However, it may just take a little longer to get your application through the process. You can either download a copy of the paper application or pick up a copy at CAP Office in room 4120.
