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METCALFE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
College Funding: Exploring The Options
• FAFSA - www.fafsa.gov• Federal Loans and Grants ( Pell Grant, Stafford
Loan, Perkins Loan)• College Savings Accounts• Scholarships• Private Lending Agencies: Student Loans
College Funding: Scholarships
• WHAT types of scholarships are out there?
• WHERE can scholarships be found?
• WHEN should students apply for scholarships?
• HOW do we navigate the process?
College Funding: Scholarships
Merit-based• Academic or merit-based scholarships are
awarded to recognize outstanding academic performance, talents and leadership abilities.
Need-based• Need-based scholarships are awarded to
those who demonstrate financial need
College Funding: Scholarships
Academics/ Career Specific•Scholarships awarded based on a student’s intended are of study•Most common areas of study: education, health, science, technology•Professional organizations or companies affiliated with majors offer scholarships to entice students into their field.
College Funding: Scholarships
Athletics• Traditional athletic scholarships are very
competitive• Scholarships offered by colleges will be run by the
NCAA or NAIAStudent Specific
• Scholarships offered based on race, gender, religion, medical disabilities or community service
College Funding: Scholarships
• Where to find scholarships– High school guidance office/ website– Check the Financial Aid Office of the school the
student plans on attending– Check with local organizations and community
foundations– Sign up with scholarship search sites like
Scholarships.com
College Funding: Scholarships
Metcalfe County High School website:
www.metcalfe.kyschools.us- go to ScholarshipsEric Sexton website on high school web pageILP -www2.careercruising.com
College Funding: Scholarships
College Funding: Scholarships
• When to apply for scholarships?
– Scholarships are offered year round -Large majority
of local scholarship deadlines are within the months
of February-April
– Best time to apply is NOW
– Conduct a search regularly throughout the year to
ensure you find recently added scholarships
College Funding: Scholarships
• How to navigate the process1. Get organized • Pull together the information that may be needed for
all scholarship applications –Academic Information (GPA, SAT/ACT scores)–Recommendation letters–College choices–Personal essay–Community/volunteer work
College Funding: Scholarships
• How to navigate the process2. Create a list of eligible scholarships3. Sort the scholarship list by deadline4. Start applying
–Be sure to read the directions, qualifications, and
fine print carefully
–Watch out for scholarship scams- they should be
free to apply
College Funding: Scholarships• Read eligibility requirements CAREFULLY and
THOROUGHLY.• Keep extra official transcripts.• Request letters of recommendation at least one
month in advance.• Make several copies of the application so you can
start fresh if you make mistakes.• Check spelling and grammar.• Answer all questions.• Be concise • Make a copy of your application for your personal file.