Massachusetts Financial Aid Seminars
Financial aid seminars will be offered by Williams College, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and Berkshire Community College. High school students and parents are encouraged to attend to learn more about financing a college education.
The second seminar will be held today at Lee High School / Lenox Memorial High School at Lenox Memorial High School. Additional semiars will be offered during the first two weeks of December with the final opportunity to attend on Saturday, January 7 2006.
United Methodist Scholarships
A variety of scholarships are available for students attending United Methodist related colleges, studying for a religion related degree and/or students who attend Methodist churches pursuing other areas of study besides religion.
United Methodist scholarships are available to undergraduate students at more than 100 United Methodist-related colleges and universities. Many of the scholarships for graduate students are designated for persons pursuing a degree in theological studies (M.Div., D.Min., Ph.D.), higher education administration or older adults changing their careers. Scholarships for racial ethnic undergraduate or graduate students and UM students at non-UM schools are also available.
Newport Oregon Financial Planning Workshops
Newport High School will hold a “Making College Financial Planning Count Program” on Dec. 7, and a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Workshop on Dec. 12. Both programs will begin at 7 p.m. in the Newport High Boone Center and last for one hour. All parents of students in grades 9 through 12 are welcome.
Gates Millennium Scholars Program for Minority Students
The Gates Millennium Scholars program is funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and is available to graduating high school seniors. The goal of this program is to promote academic excellence and to assist students with significant financial need.
To be eligible students must have one of the following backgrounds: African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, and Hispanic.
The scholarship is open to undergraduate students of all majors and graduate students in mathematics, science, engineering, education, or library science.
The Deadline for entering the Gates Millennium Scholars program is January 13, 2006
For more information and application visit the Gates Millennium Scholars website.
Financial Aid & Scholarship Tips for Indiana Students
IndyStar offers advice and scholarship information especially relevant to Indiana students.
College tuition. Two simple words that can strike terror in the hearts of parents and their college-bound offspring.
Luckily, financial aid programs bridge the gap between a family’s available funds and the total cost of tuition and fees, books, room and board and all of the other expenses of a college education.
How to Apply for a Scholarship
The scholarship application process is very similar to the college application process. First, you filter a large list of possible choices into a focused list that matches you. Then you create compelling applications that are supported by your achievements, essays, recommendations, and interviews. Here are some tips to help you create strong scholarship applications.
Tackling the Cost of College Tuition
This is the time when high-school seniors are putting their college applications in the mail, wondering if they’ll get into the school of their choice. It is also the same time when many of their parents are frantically worrying about how they are going to foot the bill.
Start Financial Aid Application Process Early
Unless your child has applied early decision, you’re probably still sweating through the college application process. And yet, though you can’t even submit the FAFSA (the Free Application for Financial Student Aid) until the beginning of next year, you’d be smart to start thinking about financial aid as well.
College Scholarship for Indiana Middle School Students
The 21st Century Scholars program is open to all Indiana seventh- and eighth-graders. Whether applying or reapplying, applications be submitted in full by June 30 of the year the student enters high school.
The program has some financial basis requirements and students whose family income (to support four people) is less than $34,873 may apply.
For more information see the 21st Century Scholars Website.