SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID


What is FAFSA?

Free Application for Federal Student Aid. 

FAFSA 4caster-Begin exploring financial aid options and get a jump on the process.  Visit this federal site now.

This is the form the federal government uses to determine your eligibility for aid.
Types of aid:· Grants· Scholarships· Work-study· Loans

Completing the FAFSA
1. paper copy  OR
2. on the web- www.fafsa.ed.gov

Tips for completing FAFSA on the web:
1. Get your PIN number.  Your pin number becomes your electronic signature- www.pin.ed.gov 
2. Use the pre-application worksheet to insure you have all the necessary documents on hand.  GO
3. Know the school codes for colleges or technical school you are applying for.  GO


 


 

Check out this powerpoint from Federal Publications website with tips and tools you can use to search for financial aid.  GO
 

 

Resources for students who have been in foster care.  GO
 

Student Guide- gateway to federal financial aid and eligibility. 

Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund- This organization has just released its
20 page scholarship update.  Many scholarships are open to all students. 

Student Gov-comprehensive list of over 70 sites to search for scholarships.

Fastweb-Establish your profile and you will get scholarship information sent to you by email! 

College Gold-more scholarship search tools!

FinAid-Boasts being the smart student guide to financial aid!

Additonal resources for scholarship searches:

ScholarshipAmerica
Scholarshiphelp.org 
Broke Scholar
Ron Brown Organizationminority scholarship information
Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Direct links to local college Financial Aid Sites:

Carson-Newman College
East Tennessee State University
Lincoln Memorial University
Middle Tennessee State University
Tusculum College
University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Tennessee Technological University
WSCC
 
 
 
 

Download a High School Planning Guide including scA scholarship is available for students who have been homeless anytime during their high school education.  See Mrs. Roach



Scholarship Updates

Guaranteed Scholarships website lists scholarships that schools offer as long as requirements are met.  Check it out! GO

Tennessee Women's Scholarship Directory

A scholarship is available for students who have been homeless anytime during their high school education.  See Mrs. Roach

Lowell Luther Woods Scholarship- students attending UTK must complete an essay and respond to questions from the book, The Millionaire Next Door.  See Mrs. Roach for details. Deadline February 29, 2012.

Kiwanis Club of Jefferson County Scholarship-students with community service commitment can apply for this scholarship by March 2, 2012.  Pick up an application in the counseling office.

White Pine Ruritan  Scholarship-students residing in White Pine can apply with a brief essay for this scholarship.  Deadline February 24, 2012.

ETSU General Scholarships-Visit www.etsu.edu/scholarships and scroll down to general scholarship search.  Deadline to apply is March 1, 2012.

Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship-visit www.kohlskids.com for more information on this community service scholarship.  Deadline March 15, 2012.

Louie Vesser Memorial Scholarship- Students exhibiting involvement in school activities and demonstrated financial need.  Pick up an application in the counseling office.

WSCC Scholarship application-complete online at the financial aid office link for www.ws.edu Deadline March 15, 2012.

Simply Smart Scholarship-students with community service pick up an application in the counseling office.

SAMMY "Why Milk" Scholarship-
student athletes apply for this $7500 scholarship at http://www.whymilk.com.

Vegetarian Scholarship-
students submit an essay on promoting the vegetarian lifestyle. Deadline February 20, 2012  www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm  

KFC Colonel's Scholars-Seniors with a 2.75 GPA planning on enrolling in a public university within the state of Tennessee can apply for the KFC scholarship. Opens  December 1, 2011Visit www.kfcscholars.org

Nyrstar Scholarship-students whose parents work for the Nyrstar mines can apply for the scholarship.  See Mrs. Roach or Mrs. Potter for information.

Stan & Thelma Plumlee Scholarship-students who live in or have family members who work in manufactured housing industry can apply for this $8000 scholarship. Deadline March 9, 2012.  Visit  

http://tnmha.org/TMHA2/html.pages/Scholarship/Scholarship_information.htm

Leroy Shannon Memorial Scholarship-student athletes can apply for this scholarship.  Deadline April 30.

Retired Teachers Association Scholarship-students interested in education can apply for the scholarship.  Deadline March 16.

Mary Emma Hairston Scholarship-students of color can apply by essay for this scholarship.  Deadline March 9, 2012

Brazelton Lodge Scholarship- preference given to Dandridge residents.  3 college bound and 1 technical school bound scholarship will be provided.  Apply by March 9.

Dandridge Ministerial Scholarship
-students with a pastor's recommendation can apply for this scholarship.  Deadline March 9.

White Pine Leadvale Masonic Lodge-
White Pine residents can apply for this scholarship.  Deadline March 30.

Dandridge Lions Club-seniors with community service can apply by March 16.

Rabenstein Scholarship-sponsored by Jefferson Memorial Hospital Auxilliary, students interested in hospital related field can apply for this scholarship. Deadline March 16.

NTHS Scholarships-

       Jon H. Poteat $1,000 Scholarship– apply online at NTHS.org using your membership information found on the reverse of your certificate. Deadline April 20, 2012.

       NTHS/HOSA, NTHS/SkillsUSA, NTHS/DECA, and  NTHS/FCCLA Scholarships are also available for students in multiple CTE clubs online.



SunTrust Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes-high school seniors can enter for a chance to win $1000. Winners chosen every two weeks through May 11, 2012.  Enter at www.offtocollge.info


Dr. Carl A. Nelson Memorial Scholarship- Students with a 3.0 GPA and ACT 20 or higher can apply by completing a marketing plan for a new blood drive promotion. Deadline March 15, 2012. Visit www.medicblood.org