a step-by-step guide for students and parents
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A step-by-step guide for Students and Parents
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Learn how to access the student profile Learn the different components that make up
the student profile Understand the match and application
process for scholarships View the student and parent sections
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Click on the Students and Parents tab
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Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click to Login
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First time users, “click here” to start the process
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To gain access, you must enter the city and state where your high school is located.
Choose the school you are currently attending and graduating from
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Enter your residential information.
Once this is complete you will receive an email to verify your profile and create a Password.
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YOUR DASHBOARD Is where you will...
View your progress. View local chapter opportunities. Link to national news and resources. View Scholarship listings and matches.
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Click the links under “My Information” to edit or update each section of your profile.
The colors indicate the status of your profile. Green=100% complete
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Sections will expand to allow additional Information. Some information is voluntary, however you may match to a broader range of scholarships by filling in all fields completely
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• Items marked with a double star ** are required to complete a section.
• Items marked with a single star * are part of dashboard status, to show percentage of completion of each section.
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Be complete and accurate!
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Accuracy is important. Data will be compared to your transcript.
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Enter final test scores here.
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Accuracy is important. Data will be compared to your transcript!
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Please provide additional financial awards or scholarship information here
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Do not enter end date if you are still working Only add months employed if your work was not a full year
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Enter all of your school sports, church and community service activities
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Matching to scholarships depends on the completeness of this section.
Complete all fields as completely and as accurately as possible.
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Click to add your parents e-mail Information. Parents will receive an e-mail from Scholarship America to obtain their own login password to enter financial data.
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Registrar and references will receive an e-mail from Scholarship America to obtain their own login password to enter required information.
Click to add counselor or registrar e-mail information. IMPORTANT! Check with the school to determine if it is your Counselor or Registrar who will be uploading transcripts and enter the appropriate email address.
Click to add reference e-mail information.
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Provide a 300-500 word essay on your “goals and aspirations” Provide a 300-500 word essay on any “unusual circumstances” you may have experienced. Remember to check spelling, grammar, and formatting before submitting! 23
Login to your dashboard frequently and “click here” to check if you have been matched to scholarships
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Scholarships that you may be eligible to apply for are listed here
You can search for other scholarship opportunities here
Scholarships that you have applied for are listed here
Scholarships that you have been awarded are listed here
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Additional essay or reference information may be required before submitting some applications.
Double check that your profile is as complete as possible before submitting.
To submit your application, you MUST click the “Submit App” button!
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Return to your dashboard regularly to view scholarship opportunities.
Need Help?
Click on the Support Tab located on any page
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Parents, References, Registrar and/or Counselors can login from here!
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Parents register with their own login to enter financial information
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Click on “Complete Permission and/or Financial Information
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IMPORTANT: If a student is under 18 years of age, the Parent must “grant consent” for their child to complete the application process.
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Scroll to the bottom to complete ALL Fields.
Financials are verified independently of the Local Temecula Dollars for Scholars chapter.
Only the Expected Family Contribution value is released to the local chapter.
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To complete the process of entering the financial data, click on “Submit Financial Info”.
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Check your dashboard regularly for scholarships you may be eligible to apply for.
Make sure you have entered ALL information to cover the broadest base of scholarship offerings.
E-mail us if you have any questions. [email protected]
GOOD LUCK!
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