Seniors!
Financial aid is a big component in your college search. Be sure you are well-informed about all the opportunities that are available. Here are some useful links to get you started:
www.finaid.org
www.fastweb.com
www.studentaid.ed.gov
www.ftc.gov (This is a special website that helps identify if the scholarships you are considering are trustworthy.)
There are thousands of scholarships on these websites and your profile could match with many of them so take the time to check them out and read about financial aid. Come into the College Center if you have any questions or concerns.
Sheila Gold Foundation
Sheila Gold Foundation Scholarship Program
To Future Matadors!!!
The Sheila Gold Foundation, a California charitable trust, has established a scholarship for full-time, middle-income, first-time freshmen students attending CSUN in a degree program. The scholarship may be renewed for up to an additional 3 years. The maximum scholarship is $7,000 per year.
If selected to receive this scholarship, you will be required to submit a letter from your employer indicating where you are employed and the number of hours you work per week. If you do not yet have a job, you will be required to find a job within 30 days and submit a letter from your employer.
*Deadline: Ongoing until awarded
To know if you are eligible and for more information visit http://www.csun.edu/financialaid/other-scholarships
BU Trustee Scholarship Program
Earn a four-year, full tuition scholarship to Boston University
Boston University's prestigious merit-based award recognizes students who show outstanding academic leadership abilities. A Trustee Scholarship covers full undergraduate tuition plus the
University orientation and mandatory undergraduate student fees and is
renewable for four years if certain criteria are met.
*Deadline for submission is on December 1, 2014.
For more information visit their website...
SCHOLARSHIPS for DREAMers
To Future Dream Scholars,
TheDream.US provides college scholarships to highly motivated DREAMers who want to get a college education but cannot afford it. Their scholarships will help cover your tuition and fees for an associate’s or bachelor’s degree. This scholarship is available to high
school seniors or high school graduates with demonstrated financial need
who are first time college students and seek to earn a career-ready
associate’s or bachelor’s degree.
Scholars are selected from a nationwide pool of applicants.
To know if you are eligible and for more information visit their website...
*Note: Opens September 1, 2014- Closes October 12, 2014
Looking for Scholarships?
You may be able to use a grant or scholarship to help pay for college.
To get more information about scholarships visit this website...
Find scholarships, other financial aid and internships from more than 2,200 programs, totaling nearly $6 billion!
"There is a time and a place for everything, and it's college."
-Bill Cosby
Middle Class Scholarship program
*On July 1, 2013 Governor Jerry Brown signed a historic legislation aimed at making higher education more affordable.
Middle Class Scholarship
- New, transfer and returning students to UC and CSU with income up to $150,000 are eligible!
- To apply you must complete a Free Application for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.gov.
For more information about this scholarship program visit the CSAC website http://www.csac.ca.gov/
Cash for College Night, Save the Date!
SENIORS, Save the date for this year's Cash for College Night!
Cash for college is a great opportunity to learn about financial aid, the application process and many other aspects of the decision-making process.At this outstanding event you will:
- Have the opportunity to access financial aid resources
- Get information about special programs such as Middle class scholarship and the California Dream Act
- Meet representatives from many different colleges and universities.
- Get information on the application and decision-making process of applying to college
Be sure to bring your unofficial transcript for early admission opportunities!
This event will be held on Wednesday November 5 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Bring your family for a truly valuable night of information.
Address:
Los Angeles Convention Center, South Hall
1201 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
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