1. West Seneca Central Schools Financial Aid/ Scholarship Information Night Tuesday, September 25, 2018

2. Types of Scholarships Local – PTG, Alumni, WSTA Merit based
Special talent/needs, Community Service
Athletic

3. Where to find information
Colleges & Universities
Student Services
Naviance Student
Web-Links/Internet
Employers
Places of worship, local unions

4. Student Services West Seneca Scholarship Book
30 – 40 Local scholarships
Copies available to ALL seniors in Student Services
Download from Naviance Student/Student Services Webpage
Due Date: March 28, 2019
East Senior- all other scholarships can be found on Naviance Student. West Senior – check the Student Services office and website for additional opportunities.

5. Internet Resources
These websites are great resources for scholarship opportunities

6. Suggestions Check for eligibility Play the numbers game
Create an inventory list; much like a resume
Strive for reusability
Scan & Type applications: neatness counts
Keep copies
Check deadline dates

7. Scam Warnings Fees Credit card or bank account info Guaranteed
No work involved
No contact info
Unsolicited scholarships
Pressure tactics

8. Scholarship and Community Awards Night
West Senior – June 4, 6:30 pm
East Senior – June 13, 6:30 pm

9. Financial Aid Presentation
I’d like to now introduce our presenter:
Brandon Gilliland, Director of Financial Aid at SUNY Fredonia