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5 Types of Financial Aid• Government Loans• Private Loans• Government Grants• School Scholarships• Private Scholarships

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What characteristics might a student have in order to receive a scholarship?

• Academic Achievement or Leadership• Interest in a given field• Unique characteristics• Financial need• Talent• Organizational affiliation• Community location• Other?

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Key Scholarship Application Elements

• Application form– Must be neat, thorough, accurate

• Essay– Be specific about your experience, tell a good story, edit

several times and use a reviewer• Resume– Assure it’s current, accurate, neat. Use CIS to create this

• References– Verify that they are willing and knowledgeable about

scholarship area

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How to Apply for Scholarships• Use CIS Financial Aid Sort• Decide which scholarships apply to you • Develop a plan for submitting your applications

by scholarship deadlines• Finalize your resume• Secure reference letters• Contact the scholarship provider to assure your

application was received (after submission) • Report any aid you receive to your college.

(Scholarships may affect the amount of your financial aid offer )

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