Financial Aid
SAT/College Board
Both SAT and ACT web sites have scholarship search engines.
http://www.collegeboard.com
ACT
Both ACT and SAT web sites have scholarship search engines.
http://www.act.org
FASTWEB - Scholarship searches, scholarship scam tip sheets,
financial aid advice and seminars.
http://www.fastweb.com
Free Application for Federal Student Aid - contains important
information on all forms of financial aid including grants (free money
based on financial need) to student loans such as the Stafford Loan and
Perkins Loan.
http://www.FAFSA.ed.gov
Seven Seventeen Scholarship - Eight $1,500 scholarships to either
YSU, Kent or Akron. Must be a member of 7/17 Credit Union.
Deadline 3/1/2015.
Applications can be accessed by clicking on the link below.
http://www.sscu.net/scholarships
Wendys Academic/Athletic Scholarship Program - must apply on-line at
the website above. Deadline - 10/1/2014
http://www.wendysheisman.com
Dr. Pepper Scholarships - Varying amount of awards randomly
distributed by signing up on their website below.
http://www.drpepper.com
Mensa Foundation Local Scholarship Program - $1,000 to $2,000
scholarship awards. Participants do NOT have to be members of
Mensa. Entry form may be obtained at the website below. Deadline -
1/15/2016
http://www.mensafoundation.org/what-we-do/scholarships
Horatio Alger Scholarship - deadline 10/25 - 50 first time
college students can earn a $5,000 scholarship. Apply at website
above. http://horatioalger.com/scholarships
Coca-Cola Scholarship - $2500 scholarship for finalist status.
Deadline - 10/31. Apply at website below.
http://www.coca-colascholars.org
AXA Achievement Scholarship and AXA Achievement Community
Scholarship - $2,000 to $25,000 scholarships. Based upon academic
achievement and community service. Deadline 12/1 and 2/1
respectively. Aplly at website below.
http://www.axa-achievement.com
Mahoning Valley Chapter of Credit Union Scholarship - $1,000
scholarship. Applications are available in the guidance office.
See Mr. Malito if applying. Deadline - 2/22.
http://www.ohiocreditunions.org/scholarship
William D. Suires Scholarship - $12,000 scholarship based upon
academic achievement and financial aid. Must complete the FAFSA
to be eligible and have an EFC of $8,000 or less. Apply at the
provided website.
http://www.wmdsquiresfoundation.org
Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarships - Multiple
various scholarships of varying amounts. All applications can be
picked up in the high school guidance office. Questions in regards to
these scholarships should be directed to the email address below in
care of Sarah Keeler.
Sarahdipity12@gmail.com
Three scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $2,500. Must produce a
60 second video on cyber-security, identity theft, or student loans.
Video submission should be to the website below. Deadline
12/11/15.
http://www.OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov/TakeActionContest
Scholarships ranging from $7,000 - $22,000. Must have a family
income at or below $55,000 and participate in community or co-
curricular service activities. Deadline is 10/25.
scholars.horatioalger.or
FAQ
What is the FAFSA?
FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It is a form which both patents, and their children, fill out together and submit to
the federal government to determine how much money their child will qualify for in the form of grants and loans.
When is the earliest possible date in which I can file my FAFSA ?
The earliest possible date one can submit their FAFSA application is January first of their child's current school year.
Should I pay someone for help in filling out the application?
No, you don't need to. If you apply using FAFSA on the Web at www.FAFSA.ed.gov, you get online instructions for each question, and you can
chat online "live" with a financial aid counselor. It should also be noted that filing online vs. the hard copy form expedites the turn around
time of receiving your financial aid results by at least 50%.
What is a PIN number?
This is your Personal Identification Number which allows you to access your account at any time.
How do I get a PIN number?
You can obtain your pin number 2/3 days after initiating the process of filling out your FAFSA online or 2/3 weeks after submitting your hard
copy.
I haven't finished my taxes yet. What should I do?
If you are facing a deadline and want to get the application in asap, then you may estimate your tax amounts for the time being. Once you
have completed your tax forms, make the corrections to your file either on the Web or by mailing back your paper hard copy Student Aid
Report (SAR).
What is the Student Aid Report (SAR)?
The Student Aid Report (SAR) is a report sent back to the student, and their parents, which verifies that everything submitted originally is
correct. If the government detects a mistake, such as a wrong social security number, then the correction is made on the SAR and returned
to the federal government. If no mistakes occur then the student keeps the SAR for his/her records.
Should I file regardless of my parent's income?
Yes, the more expensive the school the more financial one qualifies for. Also, if one is denied federal aid in the form of grant money then
they may qualify for grant money directly from the college's financial aid dept.
What is the difference between scholarships, grants and loans?
Scholarships are monetary awards based on academic and/or athletic achievement. Grants are monetary awards based on financial need.
Both grants and scholarships need not be repaid. They technically are free monies for the student. Loans (student) are monetary awards
which must be paid back to the government after the student has graduated from their program of study. Interest rates on student loans
are very reasonably nominal.
Do I have to apply for financial aid every year?
Yes, a student must submit a FAFSA every year they are in school in order to obtain financial aid.
I am an older student. Am I eligible to receive financial aid?
Yes, age is not a factor in determining eligibility for the Federal Student Aid Programs.
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