Tuition for Nothing & Your Books for FREE !!! Don’t let the cost of college put your finances in Dire Straits Presented by Christina Spears, M.ED.

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Tuition for Nothing & Your Books for FREE !!! Don’t let the cost of college put your finances in Dire Straits Presented by Christina Spears, M.ED.

It’s Never Too Soon Gives time to get all required elements of scholarships ( time specific ) Perfect your drafts of personal bio, resume and application Have deadlines scheduled Allows energy for ‘new’ scholarships TIP – make a binder to keep track of everything

Know All About Yourself Interests & Hobbies Achievements & Awards Academics & Sports Student Organizations Goals & Future Plans Childhood / Family History

Hitting it From Every Angle UNIQUE - Interests DESTINATION - College FUTURE GOAL – Career Choice SPECIFIC – Ethnicity, Gender, Religion, Socioeconomic PERFORMANCE – Academic, Sport, Student Organization, Service EVERYONE - National, State, Local

looking high and low Libraries – reference books Internet (free & paid sites) High School Counselors Local Businesses / Community School & Church Future College / Career

Tips on Applications Form an application assembly line Don’t skip proofreading Recycling is not just for aluminum cans Put mom or dad to work (scheduling) Don’t panic & pay for overnight delivery These helpful hints from schoolguides.com

FAFSA Free Application for Student Aid File as soon as you & family have income tax statements Have handy all needed documents Create an account early Different types of money: Pell Grant, Work Study, Teach Grant, Military Aid, Loan Visit for more informationwww.fafsa.ed.gov FAF SA

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