2014-2015Northside High

School

Financial Aid Night

Graduation Requirements4 English credits

4 Math credits

3 Social Studies credits

3 Science credits

½ Oral Communication

½ Health

1 ½ Physical Education

½ Fine Arts credit

6 Elective credits

Total of 23 credits

SMART Core

Math: 4th math above

Algebra 2

Science: Physical Science

BiologyChemistry or

Physics

Credit Recovery

Basic SchoolJanuary 8 – February 12

February 18 – April 2April 6 – May 7

See counselor for application.

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A School of Choice

Financial AidFinancial aid is money to help pay for college or career school. 

Financial aid is available from a variety of sources for college and career school.

Financial aid comes in the form of scholarships, grants, work-studies, and low-interest loans.

Types of Financial AidScholarship- money for college that you will not be expected to repay. (Merit-based)

Grant- money for college that you will not be expected to repay. (Need-based)

Work-study- a work program through which you earn money to help you pay for school.

Low-interest loan- borrowed money for college or career school; you must repay your loans, with interest.

Financial Aid SourcesAid can come from:

U.S. Federal Government

State Government

College/Institution

Non-profit/private

FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid

For the 2014–15 year, you can apply between Jan. 1, 2015 and June 30, 2015.

However, there are a few first come, first served federal student aid programs, so be sure to apply as soon as you can.

FAFSA4Caster https://fafsa.ed.gov/FAFSA/app/f4cForm?execution=e2s1

FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Federal PELL Grant

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program

Federal Perkins Loan Program

Federal Work-Study

State Academic Challenge Scholarships

Scholarship Deadline to Apply: June 01, 2015Requirements: Complete Smart Core and 2.5 GPA or 19 ACT to qualify, FAFSA Required.Award:

4-Year School: 1st year, $2000; 2nd year, $3000; 3rd year, $4000; 4th year, $50002-Year School: $2000 each year.

State Governor’s Distinguished Scholarship

Scholarship Deadline to apply: February 01, 2015Requirements: 32 on the ACT or 1410 on the SAT, and a 3.50 academic grade point average, or those who are named National Merit Finalists or National Achievement Scholar. Award:

It pays tuition, mandatory fees, room and board up to $10,000 per year.

State Governor’s Scholars Program

Scholarship Deadline to apply: February 01, 2015Requirements: At least a 27 ACT or a 3.5 GPA to apply. Award:

$4000 per year.

State Higher Education Opportunities Grant (GO! Grant)

Scholarship Deadline to apply: June 01, 2015Requirements: Must meet income requirements, FAFSA Required.Award:

Up to $500 per semester.

State The website for state financial aid information is http://scholarships.adhe.edu/

College/InstitutionalInstitutions of higher education offer their own financial aid packages. These can be accessed by going to the institutions website and accessing their financial aid/scholarship pages.Here is an example: Go to http://uafs.edu/ “Admissions and Financial Aid” “Financial Aid/Scholarships”

Non-Profit/PrivateThere are a multitude of private and non-profit organizations who offer scholarships on a national, state, and local level. Many of these scholarships can be accessed through the Northside High School Counselor WIKI Page.Go to http://northsideseniors.pbworks.com/w/page/13297152/FrontPage “Scholarships”

Non-Profit/PrivateTasseltime is another great resource for searching for scholarships. Go to http://northsideseniors.pbworks.com/w/page/13297152/FrontPage “Informative Websites”

What To DoChoose a field of study and college(s).

Apply for admissions to colleges/institutions.

Apply for scholarships at colleges/institutions.

Contact the colleges’ financial aid offices.

Plan your college visits.

What To DoContinue to search for financial aid.

Fill out the FAFSA. (January)

Create an ADHE/YOUniversal account to apply for all state-funded financial aid. (January)

Be aware of all deadlines- college and scholarship.

Things to Think AboutVolunteering and LeadershipACT SuperscoreEssay WritingAcademic ResumeLetters of Recommendation

Two week notice

Transcripts and Immunization RecordsMs. Roper

Mark Your CalendarJanuary 20, 2015

NHS Financial Aid Night