Financial Aid Information for 2015 Graduates Susan Carr, M.Ed. January 20, 2015

Who Should Apply?

Typical Requirements Legal Name Transcripts References

Unofficial Transcripts Usually acceptable for scholarship applications See Ms. Cortez or Mrs. Castelinni in the Counseling Center for an updated copy Make copies as needed

Official Transcripts (S ealed and usually mailed directly from THS) Complete a “Transcript Request Form” Provide a college-addressed, stamped envelope for each official transcript

Letters of Recommendation Completed Data Sheets (“Brag Sheet”) Providing adequate time is crucial!

Essays

A Caution…. Attach only what is requested

How to Make $40.00 an Hour Work: $8 hourly= $ hours =$200 Scholarships: Complete (5) (1) hour each Receive $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 FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid “Live” now for Fall 2015 Considered “First Money”

THS FAFSA NIGHT Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015 THS Library

Miscellaneous Scholarships

THS Senior Scholarship Handbook

The Applications AISD General Scholarship Application Specific Organization Applications BE CERTAIN you are using the correct application!

General Scholarship Application

AISD General Scholarship Application Complete and make one copy in CCC, then copy as many as needed Add attachments requested Turn into CCC on February 25, 2015 Alternative version the application on AISD website – See Mrs. Brandt for details

Additional AISD Application Requirements Photograph Parent Signature

IMPORTANT! Your first completed “General Application” is for CCC.

General Scholarship Application College and Career Center Copy

AISD General Application Due Date February 25, 4:00 p.m. CCC copy on top Alphabetize by scholarship Bring all at one time

Specific Organization Application Generally on-line applications You are responsible for all requirements and deadlines

Amarillo *AREA* Foundation (Click “Receive”) Collection of scholarships for the top 26 Texas counties Detailed online application form Due Date: February 13, 2015

Amarillo * COLLEGE * Foundation AC General Scholarship Application: March 1 “Other Scholarships” – The Sybil B. Harrington Scholarship : February 1

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 Amarillo *Area* Foundation: Feb. 13 www. amarilloareafoudation.org AISD Local Scholarships: Feb. 25 Amarillo *College* Foundation: March 1 FAFSA: 1 if possible)

How to Get Started Clear “Visual Clutter”

Received Money for College? Let us know! Register all awards in the Counseling Center.

Non-Negotiable

First Message Reply with your first and last names

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