No, money doesn't grow on trees,
but there are many ways to fund your college experience without breaking the
bank. The State of Florida offers Bright Future's Scholarships to all students
who qualify. Many community organizations and businesses also provide money to
students who complete their application and meet their requirements. These links
provide information on a variety of available scholarships. You may also meet
with your counselor to discuss specific schools and assistance those schools
might provide.
HOW DO I APPLY FOR FINANCIAL
AID?
The first step to receiving
financial aid is to fill out the Federal Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA).
Visit www.fafsa.ed.gov
for more information.
Applying for Financial Aid is
free.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE FAFSA
IS COMPLETED?
The FAFSA information is
electronically sent to any other colleges you choose by the processing center.
After you have been admitted to your college of choice, your application is
reviewed by a financial aid advisor. You will be considered for all financial
aid, including institutional grants, federal and state grants, as well as
academic scholarships based on work in progress.
IMPORTANT: Students
interested in qualifying for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program
should visit www.facts.org to view their
evaluation report. Students should create a profile on this site to view their EPEP (Educational Planner) and then they will have access to the Bright Futures
Evaluation service. Bright Futures GPA eligibility is based on the credits
outlined in the brochure or on the website. Please visit the Bright Futures link
above to gain more information or stop by to see your counselor.
Alliance/Merck Hispanic
Scholarship Program
125 Hispanic college students nationwide will receive $2,000 scholarships.
The Hispanic Scholars Program is now open, preparing America's Next
Generation of Scientists. Alliance/Merck Ciencia (Science) Hispanic Scholars
Program Provides Funding for Pursuit of STEM Degrees and Offers Summer
Internships and Mentorship Programs Application opens at
www.alliancescholars.org
******Did you know?******
In 2006, the
average student spent about $670 on textbooks and other course
materials, according to Student Monitor, a student research service. Now Monster.com
is making available an online version of the Making College Financial
Planning Count in-school presentation so you are sure to have enough money
for those unexpected expenditures. By visiting the link below,
you will have access to: The
Electronic College FundPath Worksheet, which allows users to create a
customized college funding strategy; Valuable tips and
deadlines for the FAFSA; The most up-to-date
information about the types of financial aid that are available,
including scholarships and grants
