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

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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

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