1. AKA The College Room Room 4405
College Resource Room
AKA The College Room
Room 4405

2. Scholarships Effort correlates to success Essays are key
Spend time finding the right fit

3. College Room Site Access College Room Page under: KHS Main Page
Information
College Resource Center

4. How do I pay for college? Government aid FAFSA - Opens 10/1
Texas Public Colleges - College for All Texans
Texas private schools and outside schools – Go to the school’s admissions site and search “Net Price Calculator”

5. How do I pay for College? Scholarships – Three main types
National scholarships
Individual school scholarships
Local scholarships

6. National Scholarships
Search one of many databases available
Scholarships.com
FastWeb.com
Raiseme.com (microscholarships)
College Xpress.com

7. Individual School Scholarships
Information can be found under financial aid information on the a school’s admissions site
Some are automatic
Some offered by degree program
Get to know your local admissions counselor
Ask non obvious questions
Best to approach for scholarships after acceptance
Use your best manners – thank yous, formal s,etc.

8. Local Scholarships
Local scholarships posted to College Room site throughout the year
Local scholarship packets
Available in late January/early February
Available online
Instruction sheet important to follow

13. More Info and Questions
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