 Private Funds  Financial Aid  School-Based Scholarships  Private Scholarships  Local/State/National

 Grants  Student Loans  Subsidized vs. Unsubsidized  Work Study  A+  All require completion of the FAFSA

 Typically based on GPA/class rank and ACT score  Each college develops its own process for awarding scholarships  Three basic types of school-based scholarships  Admissions-based Scholarships  University and State-sponsored Scholarships  Major-specific Scholarships  Renewable vs. Non-renewable scholarships

 Requirements can be dependent upon:  GPA  Class rank  ACT scores  School involvement  Community service  Leadership roles  Interviews

 Guidelines:  Provide résumé  Counselor recommendation packet  Give writer at least two weeks notice  Provide self-addressed stamped envelope (if applicable)  Follow up with thank you note

 Scholarship search process is ongoing  Devote time monthly to search/apply  Private scholarships  Most due February through April  Many can be accessed in LSHS Counseling Center  ACT Score  Increasing this can help scholarship eligibility  ACT Prep Course at LSHS  Pay attention to deadlines