1. Finding a Scholarship Basics
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Finding a Scholarship Basics
Applying for free money!
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2. Scholarships can be a great way to get free money for college!
Who Likes Free Money?
Scholarships can be a great way to get free money for college!

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Scholarships
Scholarships are available for everyone. Thousands of dollars in FREE money is available to students each year to cover educational expenses like tuition, books, food, gas and more!
You should never have to pay: 
For information about college financial aid
To apply for federal or state financial aid (FAFSA/CA Dream Act Application)
To receive financial aid for college
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4. Start Believing Your personal life story can be a huge asset!
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Start Believing
Your personal life story can be a huge asset!
Imagine the possibilities!
Lets talk in general about scholarships
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5. How to find Scholarships
The college you attend (Mt. SAC) –Start here!!!
Associated Students Book Scholarships
Mt. SAC Scholarship Program (over 100 awards)
Departmental Awards (Kepler, Ag, Real Estate, etc.)
Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship - $40,000!!!!!!
The college/university where you plan to transfer
Your employer or your parent’s employer
Scholarships offered by organization you are part of:
i.e. Churches, Clubs, Unions
Large foundations and companies
i.e. Hispanic Scholarship Fund or Target
Scholarship websites
i.e. Fastweb.com

6. EVERY MT. SAC STUDENT SHOULD APPLY!
Scholarships at
EVERY MT. SAC STUDENT SHOULD APPLY!
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7. MT SAC AS Book Scholarships
Vouchers are awarded for students to use at the Mt SAC book Store each Fall and Spring Semester
Requirements include:
Have a FAFSA or CA Dream Application on file
Paid Student Activities Fee
Enrolled in 6 units or more
2.0 GPA or higher
No more than 60 units completed
Apply during the application period each Fall and Spring Semester
Be sure to check your Mt. SAC because all communication is done through that account!

8. Mt. SAC Scholarship Program
Hundreds of Scholarships are Awarded Each Year!
Application period is usually in the early spring, check Mt. SAC’s scholarship website for specific dates.
The Scholarship Office offers workshops on how to apply and on how to answer the short essay questions!!!!
You can apply for hundreds of scholarships with just one application. EVERYONE should apply!!!!

9. Attend a Scholarship Workshop!
Mt. SAC offers many sessions of the following workshops:
Introduction to the Mt. SAC Scholarship Program
Writing Tips and Q & A for the Mt. SAC Scholarship Program
Times and dates are listed on the Mt. SAC Scholarship Website

10. More Resources
The Mt. SAC Scholarship page also lists outside scholarships you can apply for!
Check the website often and sign up for updates!

11. Never Miss a Mt SAC Scholarship Opportunity
Sign up for the Scholarship list and get notified when opportunities become available!!!

12. More Links to Find Scholarships:

13. Go to www.mtsac.edu/scholarships
Apply Online:

14. There is no time like the present!
Get Started Now!
There is no time like the present!