1. Financial Aid Information for 2015 Graduates Susan Carr, M.Ed. January 20, 2015

2. Who Should Apply?

3. Typical Requirements Legal Name Transcripts References

4. Unofficial Transcripts Usually acceptable for scholarship applications See Ms. Cortez or Mrs. Castelinni in the Counseling Center for an updated copy Make copies as needed

5. Official Transcripts (S ealed and usually mailed directly from THS) Complete a “Transcript Request Form” Provide a college-addressed, stamped envelope for each official transcript

6. Letters of Recommendation Completed Data Sheets (“Brag Sheet”) Providing adequate time is crucial!

7. Essays

8. A Caution…. Attach only what is requested

9. How to Make $40.00 an Hour Work: $8 hourly= $6.40 31.25 hours =$200 Scholarships: Complete (5) Applications @ (1) hour each Receive (1) @ $200 Award= $40.00 hourly

10. Apply, Apply, Apply!

11. Scholarship Resources FAFSA (online January 1) Miscellaneous Sources (ongoing in CCC and from outside resources) THS Scholarship Handbook

12. The FAFSA www.fafsa.gov Free Application for Federal Student Aid “Live” now for Fall 2015 Considered “First Money”

13. THS FAFSA NIGHT Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015 THS Library

14. Miscellaneous Scholarships

15. THS Senior Scholarship Handbook

16. The Applications AISD General Scholarship Application Specific Organization Applications BE CERTAIN you are using the correct application!

17. General Scholarship Application

18. AISD General Scholarship Application Complete and make one copy in CCC, then copy as many as needed Add attachments requested Turn into CCC on February 25, 2015 Alternative version the application on AISD website – See Mrs. Brandt for details

19. Additional AISD Application Requirements Photograph Parent Signature

20. IMPORTANT! Your first completed “General Application” is for CCC.

21. General Scholarship Application College and Career Center Copy

22. AISD General Application Due Date February 25, 2015 @ 4:00 p.m. CCC copy on top Alphabetize by scholarship Bring all at one time

23. Specific Organization Application Generally on-line applications You are responsible for all requirements and deadlines

24. Amarillo *AREA* Foundation www.amarilloareafoundation.org (Click “Receive”) Collection of scholarships for the top 26 Texas counties Detailed online application form Due Date: February 13, 2015

25. Amarillo * COLLEGE * Foundation www.actx.edu/foundation AC General Scholarship Application: March 1 “Other Scholarships” – The Sybil B. Harrington Scholarship : February 1

26. Local Colleges and Universities AC Foundation Buff Promise Red Raider Guarantee

27. Local THS Scholarships Jane Williams Memorial R.A. Selby Memorial J.W. and Lavern M. Collins Memorial Coca-Cola (Local) Amarillo West Rotary  Opportunity Plan

28. Scholarships by Staggered Deadlines Sybil B. Harrington Scholarship: Feb. 1 www.actx.edu/foundation Amarillo *Area* Foundation: Feb. 13 www. amarilloareafoudation.org AISD Local Scholarships: Feb. 25 Amarillo *College* Foundation: March 1 www.actx.edu/foundation FAFSA: www.fafsa.gov(March 1 if possible)

29. How to Get Started Clear “Visual Clutter”

30. Received Money for College? Let us know! Register all awards in the Counseling Center.

31. Non-Negotiable

32. First Message Reply with your first and last names

33. Second Message

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35. Good Luck!