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JESSICA MANCHETTEVice President of Scholarships and Alumni
Champions For Learning
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Money received from federal, state, institutional or
private resources
Monies are categorized as:
• Gift aid
• Self help
• Need-based
• Merit-based
Can cover direct or indirect costs
What is Financial Aid?
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Completing the FAFSA
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Do I Have to Provide My Parents’ Information?
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Who’s My Parent When I Complete My FAFSA?
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Getting Started
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October 1st
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Avoiding Common Errors
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Avoiding Common Errors
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School Selection
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FAFSA
Confirmation Page
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Student
Centered
Inclusive,
Respectful,
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Collaborati
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Innovativ
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For more information visit:
www.ChampionsForLearning.org/resources
For questions about financial aid and college access:
Jessica Manchette
239-687-1370 or
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ALLISON FERRAROCoordinator, School Counseling 9-12
Collier County Public Schools
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• FFAA opens October 1 of students’ senior year
• Apply early - must be completed prior to August 31 of high school graduation year
• One application is used for multiple programs
• Bright Futures Scholarship
• José Martí Scholarship Challenge Grant
• Florida Farmworker Student Scholarship
• Rosewood Family Scholarship
• https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/
Required for Bright Futures
Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA)
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Office of Student Financial Assistance
Florida Student Scholarships & Grant Programs
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FAS/FMS
Bright Futures
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GSV/GSC
Bright Futures
• Gold Seal CAPE Scholarship:
Earn a minimum of 5
postsecondary credit hours
through CAPE industry
certifications that articulate for
college credit and finish 30
service hours
• GSV and GSC may only be
used at a postsecondary
institutions that offer applied
technology diploma, technical
degree education program or
a career certificate program
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Office of Student Financial Assistance
Florida Student Scholarships & Grant Programs
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Information from Profile will transfer into application
Complete and Submit Profile
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Complete and Submit Profile
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• Student must complete the FFAA
• Recalculated GPA requirement • School counselors can log into Bright Futures portal and
advise student’s recalculated GPA
• Not required for GSC
• Test score requirements
• Community service requirements
https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/
Bright Futures Summary
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LAURA BIDIREANUDirector of Education/Scholarships
Community Foundation of Collier County
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www.swflscholarships.org
CFCC-Administered Scholarships• Overseen by Community Foundation• Involve Collier Scholars Common
Application • Complete ONE application to be
considered for multiple opportunities• Opens November and closes February 1• Link will be available soon!
Outside Scholarships• Overseen by other organizations• Processes, applications, and deadlines
vary • Local, regional, and national
scholarship available Collier students• Please refer to scholarship listing for
contact details and/or questions
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Click on“Find Scholarships”
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Review scholarship details:
• Award Amount• Deadline• Requirements• Renewability Info• Granting Organization• Contact Person
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First Time Accessing Portal:• Click on “Create New Account” button and fill out your contact information
PLEASE NOTE: Create only ONE login for portal• If you have any issues with your account or accessing application, please contact the
Community Foundation Scholarship team
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Documents Needed for Collier Scholars Common App:Required
• Most current unofficial transcript• Two (2) letters of recommendations (upload yourself or send request to recommender from app)• First two (2) pages of most recent 1040 tax form
• Dependent applicants: provide parent/guardian’s information • Independent applicants: provide your own info
• Up to date resume • A photo of yourself (professional/interview style)
Optional
• Original work of art• Third letter of recommendation (unweighted GPA below 2.9)• Additional information
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Student Information: Contact information, demographics, and family information
Educational History: School information, guidance counselor information, GPA, volunteer hours
Extracurricular Participation: Activities, clubs, awards, honors, community/ volunteer activities, work experience
Scholarship Eligibility Questions
Future Institution Information
Three (3) General Essays (next slide)
Financial Need/Information: Bright Futures, family and self contribution, education expenses estimate, other financial resources, FAFSA, and family’s adjusted gross income
Required Information on Collier Scholars Common App
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1) Personal Statement
Tell us your story.
Your response should include:• What are you passionate about (socially, academically, professionally, etc.)?• What are your academic and career goals?• Why are you interested in a particular field or career?
Minimum text count: 1000 characters/500 wordsMaximum text count: 5000 character/2500 words
2) Person You are Today
Describe a person, event or activity that has shaped you into the person you are today.
• Why has this been so significant to you? • What have you learned from this?
Minimum text count: 500 characters/250 wordsMaximum text count: 1400 characters/700 words
Essay Questions
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3) Community Impact
• How will you make a difference in your community?• How will your higher education and/or career goals serve to improve your community
specifically or society in general?• How will your higher education and/or career goals help you to become a leader?
Minimum text count: 500 characters/250 wordsMaximum text count: 1400 characters/700 words
Special Circumstances
Please share anything you would like the committee to know that is not already reflected on the application.You may want to include the following:• Changes to the household's financial situation• Any medical issues relating to a family member or yourself• Caring for family members (elder or with special needs)
Minimum text count: 1000 characters/500 wordsMaximum text count: 4000 characters/2000 words
Essay Questions (Cont.)
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1. Plan ahead! Research scholarships and scholarship requirements Talk to the institutions you want to attend Create your resume Who is writing your letter of recommendations? Complete essay questions early
2. Stay Organized Create a system for your applications and submission needs Submit applications early to give yourself enough time in case there is a problem
3. Scholarships are a time to talk about you What makes you different and makes you stand out? Determine your strengths Show how your have grown from your challenges / life experiences
4. Apply for EVERYTHING! A lot of money is left on the table each year from scholarships that no one applies to Scholarships with small award amounts still pay off! Make sure to apply to every scholarship that you qualify for!
Things to Remember:
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• Scholarship Connector• www.swflscholarships.org
• Community Foundation of Collier County• www.cfcollier.org
• Collier Scholars Common App Link• Available in November
Deb Olson
Scholarship Coordinator
(239) 307-4519
Laura Bidireanu
Director of
Education/Scholarships
(239) 307-4515