Normally I don't like to repost or recycle something I previously wrote, but because I know financial aid and scholarships are so important to seniors, I want to remind you of a few tips we shared earlier this year.
1. The largest financial aid awards still typically come from the college itself, so make sure you carefully read the directions on each college website. Not all college requirements are the same, so be sure you know what forms each school needs and what their deadlines are. Many schools have a December 1 application deadline that also applies to merit aid, so as long as you have everything submitted by then, you will be considered. Since your college applications should be done by then anyway, you're good!
2. If you are looking for scholarships, Fastweb (www.fastweb.com) is a good place to begin. You will need to register, but then it's up to you to follow up with any recommendations they send you. Follow them on Twitter as well (@PayingforSchool).
3. All outside or independent scholarship opportunities we receive will be posted on MyGPS. Look for the scholarship folder under Topics. We will also tweet them @gpscollege. Many of these are not available until January or later so check back on a regular basis.
4. If you have not already, make an appointment with Mrs. Haley. She is more than happy to help you search for scholarships, and several students have commented that she is very helpful (but then we knew that!).
5. You can do a quick Internet search yourself, but don't just type in "scholarships." Try something more specific like engineering, theater, or service scholarships. Also, don't forget to check with your church, your parents' place of business, or even a local club or civic group.
Two more reminders - Don't ever pay for someone to do a scholarship search for you, and finding free money takes time. You may have to cull through hundreds of possibilities before you find the one that is right for you. Hang in there!
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