1. YOU MUST READ THIS PAGE BEFORE YOU BEGIN!!!
Before creating your Dollars for Scholars Application, you must have all of the following prepared: 1-Your basic information: - address -Transcript/Naviance Information (including GPA, class rank, class size, test scores) 2-Your parent's information: -Phone number 3-School official information will be Ms. Joanne Thomas, so Ms. Thomas whenever the application asks for a school official information.
DO NOT YOUR GUIDANCE COUNSELOR or ADMINISTRATOR!

2. How do I begin the application process?
Go to and click on the ‘Students and Parents’ tab. At the bottom of the page, click on the ‘Click to Login’ button. Students set up their profile, submit essays, and request transcripts all in this one place. 2 2

3. Student Access
New users click “Don’t have an account yet? Create one here” above the student login box.
There are links on the right for Parents, Counselors and references.
***Note: Once you have created an account, you will log into your profile on this page! 3 3

4. Student Access
-To be eligible for our scholarships, you must be registered as a VHS senior.
VICTOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL must be selected to qualify for our scholarships!
Be sure that you select to correct Victor High School (Victor, N.Y.), in that there are other Victor High Schools in other states in the U.S.! 4 4

5. Student Access
Students complete the preliminary profile (fill in ALL double (**) and single (*) asterisks).
Once this is complete, the students then receive an to verify their profile and create a password 5 5

6. This is where you will go to start, or continue, to work on your student profile.

7. As you move through the application, the dashboard on the main page will indicate the percentage completed. This page will also show the status of your financial, transcript, recommendation, and consent information. .

8. IMPORTANT. You MUST fill out ALL double (. ) and single (
IMPORTANT!! You MUST fill out ALL double (**) and single (*) asterisk questions to get 100% on your dashboard. Next to each category, it will show ‘green’ if all info is completed. It will show ‘yellow’ if partially completed. It will show ‘red’ if not started.
NOTE: The ONLY category that it is okay to not have green is “References/Transcripts”(the transcript is mandatory, but the reference is not required).

9. Additional Info
‘Additional Info’ page: choose ‘some high school’ for highest level of education completed.

10. Additional Info
If you qualify for free/reduced lunch, please select ‘yes.’ This will help qualify you for scholarships based on financial need.

11. You must be a current senior in high school to apply for scholarships.
Schools
2017
There are scholarships that are keyed to a particular college or major. Be accurate and thorough to give yourself the most opportunities.

12. GPA ONLY fill in your CUMULATIVE HS GPA (NOT individual grade levels)
Seniors can access their current GPA via Naviance. You will want to use the GPA after 1st quarter of your senior year. Grades should be updated no later than late November.
GPA
Choose: ‘I have high school GPA information only’
DO NOT CHECK EITHER BOX
ONLY fill in your CUMULATIVE HS GPA (NOT individual grade levels)

13. Your transcript or naviance will have your class rank.
For this section:
Yes, VHS does rank students
VHS uses the “integer system”
Your class rank is a numerical number 1 through 336 (available on Naviance)
As of 10/29, Your current 2017 graduating class size is 336
Class Rank
Your transcript or naviance will have your class rank.

14. Test Scores
For test scores, be sure to put in your COMPOSITE ACT score (not the individual breakdown of scores) or the individual SAT scores.
List all AP courses with test scores that you have taken. In addition, list any AP courses you are taking senior year and put a ‘1’ as your place marker for a test score. Those courses are calculated into your overall application score.

15. For activities, put in all possible activities you are involved in
For activities, put in all possible activities you are involved in. This helps you earn points on your application. Be sure to limit entries to your high school years.
Activities
Community service is a large factor in many of the scholarships offered. IF THERE IS ANY COMPONENT OF YOUR ACTIVITY THAT INVOLVES COMMUNITY SERVICE, PLEASE SELECT COMMUNITY SERVICE IN THE DROP DOWN MENU. Be sure to list any and all activities!!
EXAMPLES: KEY CLUB, CARES CLUB, NHS, CHURCH-BASED GROUPS WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE , ETC. should be marked as ‘community service,’ NOT CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS OR CHURCH/RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES.
*If you have a question, please see Mrs. Fiorito or Mrs. Merges
At the bottom of each activity entry, you can include any honors such as captain, leadership role, or awards.

16. Once you have entered all of your activities, be sure to click ‘save and continue.’ Limit your activities to high school years.
Activities

17. Continue with the same process for the next 2 categories (awards, employment). You do NOT need to add anything for ‘documents.’

18. Parent/Guardian Information
If you are under the age of 18 at the time you fill out the application, you MUST receive permission from your parent/guardian.
Fill out the parent/guardian information and click ‘request consent from parent/guardian.’
If you are already 18 years old, the application will recognize this and you will not have to get parent/guardian permission.

19. Parent/Guardian Information
Your parent/guardian will receive an from Scholarship America. They will have to click on the link provided to fill in financial information. (Instructions are included in the and slides in this power point)
NOTE: The dashboard page will indicate when the parent information has been requested and when it has been completed.

20. VHS will no longer require parents to put in financial information.
NOTE: Some scholarship opportunities outside of VHS, through Scholarship America, may require financial information. However, you are eligible for ALL VHS scholarships without inputting financial information.

21. Financial Info

22. Essays
VHS Dollars for Scholars DOES require students to submit a ‘Goals and Aspirations’ essay to be eligible for scholarships. VHS DOES NOT have a specific length requirement.
The “unusual circumstances” essay should be completed by students who persevered through a difficult time, and will be considered for hardship cases. Examples might include divorce, moving from a different town/country, health issues/medical conditions, death in the family, etc. 22 22

23. Transcripts and References
Transcripts ARE mandatory
Transcripts and References
For your transcript, click ‘add school official.’
**The School Official you need to upload your transcript is: Ms. Joanne Thomas
NOT your guidance counselor/administrator
Once Ms. Thomas’ info is submitted, you must click on the ‘save and request transcript info' button to send a transcript request. 23 23

24. Transcripts and References
Despite the instructions on the page,
VHS students DO NOT need a reference for Victor scholarships
NOTE: By not requesting a reference, the dashboard will not be 100% and the bar for references/transcripts will remain yellow. That is okay, you can still qualify for VHS scholarships . 24 24

25. So I filled out all sections of my application
So I filled out all sections of my application. Am I finally done with the application process? ….. NO

26. On the login page, under ‘My Scholarships,’ select ‘Click Here’ to view any and all scholarships you qualify for.
NOTE: Please realize that scholarships may show up at a later date, so consistently check back.

27. Based on scholarships you potentially qualify for, you may have to answer a variety of custom eligibility questions. Eligibility will depend on your answers – be sure to answer them accurately and honestly.

28. Upon completion of any custom eligibility questions, click ‘SUBMIT APP’ for EVERY scholarship you qualify for
(even if you think you might not get it, you have qualified for it so it doesn’t hurt to submit your name)
For a few of the scholarships, an additional essay may be required if that button is not grayed out.

29. You will then see a list of scholarships under ‘submitted applications
You will then see a list of scholarships under ‘submitted applications.’ The committee will review all eligible applications in the spring and you will be notified by late April if you have won a scholarship.

30. PARENT INSTRUCTIONS

31. Parent Instructions
If your child is under the age of 18 when filling out the application, you must give consent. Have your child follow the instructions on slide #18 and you will then receive an which details instructions for you.

32. Granting Consent
Once you receive an from Scholarship America, follow the link, sign in, and the following screen should appear. Click ‘complete permission and/or financial information’ (even if you are not doing financial info).
NOTE: When you initially log in, even if you are new, just click ‘forgot password.’ It will send you an to ‘reset’ your password. Not sure why it doesn’t have a spot for new users.

33. Click ‘grant consent’ button.
Granting Consent
Click ‘grant consent’ button.