Senior Scholarship Night Go Through Scholarship book – Letter, Senior Check list, What to do when? Your College plan – will be updated – Go through it Local Scholarships ACT Flyer Finding Scholarships – SCAMS never give people SS #, bank accounts, or pay for scholarships. Scholarships are gift assistance – you shouldn’t have to pay for them. Hotel meetings that Promise to find you scholarships. – Don’t do it!! Finding Scholarships takes time and a little research – I have done a lot for you but it is expansive. If you know of a certain scholarship category google it and find it – Ex. Veterans/ specific companies, etc Understanding School Types – Different types of Colleges – Different admissions requirements – Scholarship Success Guide Specialized Scholarships – Tribal Scholarships- Usually have their own app packet – Need to fill it out early HS Workbook to put some thought into and make an educated decision about what you see yourself doing in 5 years.

SCHOLARSHIP BINDER 3 IMPORTANT QUESTIONS: WHERE DO I WANT TO GO? WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO GET ACCEPTED? WHAT DOES IT COST? Reference WHAT IT COSTS PAGE – Yellow sheet 2014-2015 Estimated costs Private schools have no cap but can range from 25K – 45K per year – Know that going in

WHAT IS FINANCIAL AID? Assistance to help families pay for college Intended to assist not replace family contribution There is a cost to college – It is rarely free!!

SOURCES OF FINANCIAL AID Federal - FAFSA forms should be filled after Oct. 1st. Institutional Loans Scholarships State Oklahoma’s Promise- Students must sign up 8th – 10th grade

They are off to College How am I going to pay for it????

FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID Federal Pell Grants Stafford Loans PLUS Loans Federal Work Study Federal Perkins Loans

FAFSA - FEDERAL AID Each school puts together a “Financial Package” individualized for your family based on your tax returns and the college of your choice. You will have an EFC amount (Estimated Family Contribution) File your taxes as soon as possible and then complete the FAFSA form. (OCT 1ST APPLICATION OPENS- 2018 TAXES!)

3 TYPES OF FINANICAL AID LOANS – ANYTHING YOU BORROW MUST BE PAID BACK GRANTS – FUNDING FROM GOVERNMENT, DO NOT HAVE TO PAY IT BACK SCHOLARSHIPS – ACADEMICS & ESSAYS – DO NOT HAVE TO PAY BACK

MONEY YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PAY BACK Gift Assistance Scholarships State Institutional Private Grants Institutional State OTAG Federal Pell

Scholarships Find scholarships through: Counselor Fastweb.com and scholarships.com Universities Parent’s work Foundations Companies

WWW.STROUD.K12.OK.US HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR MONEY FOR COLLEGE ALL LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS AR LISTED HERE RESOURCES & LINKS TO OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS

SENIORS CREATE YOUR RESUMES CREATE A RESUME TO USE FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND EMPLOYMENT

How do I win Scholarships? Apply on time Apply for as many as you can Include volunteer service as well as your academic accomplishments. Do the Essay Scholarships!!!

LOANS LOANS Subsidized - The interest is paid by the federal government while the student is in school. You qualify for this based on your FAFSA application. PERKINS LOANS- Government pays interest on these while you are in school. Unsubsidized –All students can qualify. Interest accrues the entire time the student is attending college. Pay it back while you are in school

STUDENT SELF - HELP Employment Federal work study through FAFSA Institutional opportunities

Tribal Assistance Contact the individual Tribe to apply for scholarships that may be available.

TIPS FOR OBTAINING FINANCIAL AID Research Options Apply for multiple funding sources Apply Early File Taxes Early File FAFSA Early Apply for scholarships and grants

INTERNET SITES TO RESEARCH COLLEGEBOARD.ORG FASTWEB.COM ACT.ORG SCHOLARSHIPS.COM FINAID.ORG FAFSA.ED.GOV UCANGO2.ORG

Scholarships Find scholarships Money that does not have to be paid back Seniors: apply for 2–3 per week Juniors: apply for 1–2 per week Awarded based on merit, need, skill, hobbies, family history, athletics, writing ability Find scholarships UCanGo2.org UCanGo2 on Facebook OKcollegestart.org Colleges Books Local Organizations Churches Family employers Students should start applying for scholarships when they enter high school. Scholarships are available as students continue through college as well.

Scholarship Success Guide This guide offers information on writing essays, watching out for scams, etc. You can link to this guide from the scholarship section at UCanGo2.org or find it in our ‘Are You Looking for Money?’ booklet.

Institutional Scholarships Specific to the college Application may or may not be included in admission application Find scholarship page on college’s website Watch carefully for scholarship deadline Institutional scholarships exist for returning students also, not just freshmen Institutions offer scholarships to students attending their college, and many are specifically for incoming freshmen. The incoming freshman scholarship application may be part of the admission application or it may be a separate application. Check with your school to find out how to apply. Be sure to watch for scholarship deadlines as they may be early in the student’s senior year of high school. It’s never too early or too late to apply for scholarships! Students are encouraged to apply for institutional scholarships as they continue through college.

UCanGo2.org Each section offers information for High School Students Middle School Students Parents Adult Learners Elementary School Students UCanGo2 offers information for Planning, Preparing and Paying for College. Resources and information are included for High School Students, Middle School Students, Parents and Adult Learners. We are currently developing some information for Elementary School Students that we hope to add to the website in the coming months.

Scholarship of the Week UCanGo2.org highlights a new scholarship each week Scholarships are organized by Deadline or by Category Each Monday, UCanGo2 highlights a scholarship with an upcoming deadline.

Scholarships by Category Adult Learners The Arts Ethnicity Middle School Military Special Needs STEM Study Abroad Students may also view scholarships by category. Scholarships that may be of particular interest to these communities are updated quarterly.

Additional Scholarships Additional scholarships are listed for each month In addition to detailed information for a selection of scholarships, students can see many additional scholarships with deadlines in the month selected.

Scholarships by Deadline Scholarships are organized by monthly deadline Detailed description of ten scholarships Additional scholarships with monthly deadline Ongoing scholarships awarded monthly, quarterly, etc. Students may sort scholarships by application deadline to find many scholarships with upcoming deadlines. Scholarships that are awarded monthly, quarterly, or on a continuous basis are found by clicking Ongoing.

OKcollegestart.org OKcollegestart.org is a one-stop-shop for middle school students, high school students, college students, adult learners, parents, and educators. Students can explore careers, compare schools, learn about financial aid, and search for scholarships. Students can also submit their application for Oklahoma’s Promise through OKcollegestart.org. Create a free account to access a wide variety of college and career planning tools.

OKcollegestart.org Financial Aid Planning Financial Aid 101 Financial Aid Calculators Scholarships Financial Fitness Financial Aid 101 outlines financial aid basics, eligibility requirements, and important information you need to know. Calculate your Expected Family Contribution (EFC), how much you should be saving for college, and determine the interest and monthly payments for student loans.

OKcollegestart.org Find Scholarships Create a profile Find matching scholarships Save scholarships Receive reminders The Find Scholarships tab allows students to search over 20,000 scholarships. OKcollegestart allows you to save and track scholarships. You can also receive deadline reminders for scholarships you’re interested in. Sign-up for monthly email alerts to be notified when new scholarships match your profile.

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