Scholarships Everything we can think of that you
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Scholarships Everything we can think of that you need to know…
Financial Aid n Loans money that is borrowed and must be paid back, may be to a student or a parent n Grants FREE money available through Federal Government, State Agencies and individual colleges n Scholarships FREE
Myths About Financial Aid n n n Our income is too high to qualify. We’ve already saved a lot of money so we won’t get any. Our child will only be attending college part time. Our older child wasn’t eligible for financial aid, so this one won’t be either. There is not enough aid for everyone.
Where to look for scholarships. . . n Search the web. n Explore state programs. n Check out the public library. n Visit college financial aid websites. n Investigate private sources of funding. n Check with your high school guidance office.
Scholarship Scams Scam-Spotting Rules of Thumb n n n Legit scholarships are never guaranteed. Don’t pay money to get money. Too good to be true? It probably is. Spend time, not money. Feel suspicious? Trust your instinct.
e-mail Accounts She-devi l@hotm Religio nman@ yahoo. com Martinigirl@yaho ail. com o. com n n Inappropriate Negative impressions
e-mail Accounts Appropriate examples Marc_Anthony@hotmail. com n MAnthony 2005@yahoo. com n When and where you might use College applications n Resume Scholarship Applications n n
Sites for free e-mail www. hotmail. com nwww. yahoo. com nwww. gmail. com n
Things you might need. . . n n n Resume of activities Updated transcript Proof of residency Test scores: ACT or SAT Letters of recommendation Community involvement documentation
Sources for Letters of Recommendation… n n n School Administrators Teachers/Guidance Counselors Coaches/Club Sponsors Employers/Community Service Leaders Ministers
Reminders… n n n Ask someone who knows you well and likes you! Provide them with additional information in writing: extracurricular activities, awards, work experience, career goals… Don’t forget to thank someone for taking the time to write you a letter!
Purpose of a Scholarship Essay n It’s an opportunity to tell the scholarship committee who you are and why you deserve their money. Tell us three wonderful things about you!!
Tips for writing the essay… stick to the subject n don’t exceed the word limit n type it whenever possible n have several people proofread your essay before you send it n
Bright Futures Scholarship Program Bright Futures Scholarship Florida Academic Scholar Award Florida Medallion Scholar Award Florida Gold Seal Vocational Award
Bright Futures Eligibility is based on… * GPA n 4 English n 3 Mathematics (Alg. 1 and above, LAM does not count) n 3 Natural Science n 3 Social Science n 2 Foreign Language Test Scores Community Service (For FAS) *Be sure to check Bright Futures GPA on FACTS. org
Florida Academic Scholars (FAS) Initial Requirement Award Value 3. 5 GPA n n 15 credits of college prep courses 75 hours of community service 1270 minimum SAT score (reading & math) 28 minimum composite ACT score n n 100% of tuition and fees $300 per semester for college expenses
Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) Initial Requirements Award Value 3. 0 weighted G. P. A. n n 15 credits of college prep courses 970 minimum SAT score (reading & math) 20 minimum composite ACT score n 75% tuition at a 4 year public university New! Attend a Community College & receive 100% tuition for the first 2 years
Florida Gold Seal Vocational (GSV) Award Value Initial Requirements 3. 0 weighted G. P. A. n n n 15. 5 core credits 3. 5 unweighted GPA in a minimum of 3 vocational program credits minimum requirements on SAT, ACT or CPT n 75% of tuition and fees
Applying for Bright Futures? n n n Track eligibility through the High School Academic Evaluation on FACTS. org Complete the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) on floridastudentfinancialaid. org beginning December 1 of your senior year Don’t forget to save the copy of your application!
Avoid these Common Mistakes on the FFAA n n Misspelling your legal name OR using a nickname Incorrect social security number Incorrect date of birth Answering the FELONY question wrong
Other State Scholarships and Grant Programs n n n Jose Marti Mary Mc. Leod Bethune Robert C. Byrd Rosewood Family Children/Spouses of Deceased/Disabled Veterans n n n First Generation Matching Grant Florida Student Assistance Grant Florida Work Experience Program
Scholarship Application Tips n Use appropriate e-mail address n Read and follow instructions CAREFULLY n Use “BLACK” ink n Attach ALL requested documentation n Adhere to deadlines
Scholarship Questions
Scholarships
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- Con hãy đưa tay khi thấy người vấp ngã
- Tôn thất thuyết là ai
- Gây tê cơ vuông thắt lưng
- Sau thất bại ở hồ điển triệt
- Jesus you are lord
- If you can imagine it you can achieve it
- If you can't measure it, you can't manage it
- If you can't measure it, you can't manage it
- You cant manage what you cant measure
- Vertikale bilanzkennzahlen
- Oh the thinks you can think quotes
- A little bird by aileen fisher
- Think family ni
- Choose the correct answers a-c what do you think
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