Accessing Scholarship
sOctober 14, 2014
Funding Your Student’s Education
Private Funds
Financial Aid
School-Based Scholarships
Private Scholarships Local/State/National
Financial Aid Grants
Student Loans Subsidized vs. Unsubsidized
Work Study
A+
All require completion of the FAFSA
School-Based Scholarships
Typically based on GPA/class rank and ACT score
Each college develops its own process for awarding scholarships
Three basic types of school-based scholarships Admissions-based Scholarships University and State-sponsored Scholarships Major-specific Scholarships
Renewable vs. Non-renewable scholarships
Admissions-Based Scholarships
University and State-Sponsored
Scholarships
Major-Specific Scholarships
Private Scholarships
Requirements can be dependent upon: GPA Class rank ACT scores School involvement Community service Leadership roles Interviews
How To Find Private Scholarships
The TIGER
How To Find Private ScholarshipsScholarship Search Engines
How To Find Private Scholarships
Scholarships for Employees’ Children
Scholarship Scams
Letters of Recommendation
Guidelines: Provide résumé Counselor recommendation packet Give writer at least two weeks notice Provide self-addressed stamped envelope (if
applicable) Follow up with thank you note
Cost ComparisonsBUDGET ITEM Longview UCM MU Rockhurst
Tuition and Fees
$4470
$6,300
$8,100
$29,100
Room and Board
N/A
$4,890
$8,640
$4,800
Books/Supplies
$1,000
$1,000
$1,100
$1,600
Personal Expenses
$1,000
$2,500
$3,100
$3,600
TOTAL BUDGET
$6,470
$14,690
$20,940
$39,100
Tips and Reminders
Scholarship search process is ongoing Devote time monthly to search/apply
Private scholarships Most due February through April Many can be accessed in LSHS Counseling
Center ACT Score
Increasing this can help scholarship eligibility ACT Prep Course at LSHS
Pay attention to deadlines
Chris Homan A-EmKristin Little En-KConnie Ficken L-RiSally Sabata Ro-Z
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