CLASS Of 2017

WHAT WE WILL COVER TODAY: Scholarship Info Financial Aid Important Date Review

SCHOLARSHIPS FREE money $$$$ 3 Categories of Scholarships Postsecondary School Scholarships Local Scholarships National Scholarship

POSTSECONDARY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS Please check with the university you are attending to see if you are eligible for any of their scholarships Financial Aid office Admissions office

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS Go to the guidance webpage (http://www.shipk12.org/guidance/)for your one-stop shop for ALL local scholarships online application. The URL link for the online Local Scholarship application: https://goo.gl/forms/ZQzyEi0J2uNL1W5m2 When reviewing the online application, please do the following: Read each scholarship Select which scholarship(s) you are applying for Answer all questions thoroughly Complete essay Prepare an Activity Sheet and upload to your online application Turn into guidance by March 15, 2017

ALL OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS (National, Regional, Local, etc) Please be reviewing the guidance webpage on a weekly basis. Many great scholarships are offered to you based on the county you live in or go to school in (Cumberland/Franklin) through The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (www.tfec.org). Make sure to use The Foundation for Enhancing Communities step-by-step instructions on how to apply using their online application. Please provide guidance with the Transcript/Counselor Request Form. Please remember incomplete applications will NOT be processed!!!

SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH TIPS Start Searching Early Use FREE Scholarship Search sites Don’t ignore scholarships with smaller award amounts Don’t miss deadlines Search for Scholarships all year long

SCHOLARSHIP SCAMS 1. Application Fees • Even if the fee is minimal or “only to encourage serious students to apply” 2. “Guaranteed” Scholarships • No individual can honestly “guarantee” you’ll win free money 3. Solicitations • “You’ve been selected….” • “You are a finalist……” 4. Official-looking Companies • The logo may look like the US Department of Education’s logo • The company may talk about “federal” or “national” awards 5. Seminars • Don’t get pressured into paying for services on the spot.

Financial Aid Night here on Feb. 6th at 6:30pm in the Library GRANTS/LOANS Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Financial Aid Night here on Feb. 6th at 6:30pm in the Library

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST REMINDER Parchment: https://www.parchment.com/u/registration/633855/account Need a transcript? Click “REQUEST MY TRANSCRIPT” See The Guidance Office to Receive Your Personal Parchment Registration Number....It makes the Process of sending your Transcript even easier! Seniors: Don't forget to Send your Mid-Year Transcripts to your Intended Colleges Through Parchment!