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Applying for Scholarships
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Applying for scholarships is a lot like shopping - you will grab twenty things off of the rack to try on, and only one or two items will be keepers! The idea is to apply for as many scholarships as possible. While you may be qualified to be awarded many, you may only be awarded a handful. Scholarships, in addition to other forms of financial aid including work-study, loans, and grants, will help to offset the cost of your education.
Review the general application requirements:
- Are there essays to write?
- Are letters of recommendation or resumes required?
- Do you need to submit a transcript?
• Request letters of recommendation at least four weeks before you need them.
• Create a one-page resume using the resume template below.
• Request transcripts, both official and unofficial, from the school registrar (Mrs. McGough - amcgough@angletonisd.net).
• Submit applications sooner rather than later.
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Scholarship and Financial Aid Information
- The first step in obtaining scholarships and financial aid is to complete the FAFSA, Free Application for Federal Financial Aid. The FAFSA opens in October of your senior year. See video below. Click here for FAFSA information at a glance. If you are cannot complete the FAFSA, please complete the TASFA, Texas Application for State Financial Aid. Click here for TASFA information.
- Checklists can be very helpful when preparing for scholarships and financial aid. Click here for Financial Aid check lists for all grade levels.
- Some colleges and universities require applicants to fill out the CSS Profile. Click here for the CSS Profile guide.
- Apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships for each university or college to which you apply, before the deadline. Some scholarship applications are included in your application for admission; make sure that you fill out the application. Here are a few examples of scholarships offered at Colleges and Universities: Texas A&M University, The University of Texas, University of North Texas, Sam Houston State University, Stephen F. Austin State University and Baylor University. Go to the Financial Aid and Scholarship page for each university or college to which you apply. Contact your counselor if you have any questions.
- All students should create an account at a scholarship search engine website starting in the 9th grade. Here are a few examples: Big Future College Board, Fast Web, Cappex, National Merit Scholarship Corporation, and Student Scholarships. It is recommended that you create an account at Raise Me for micro-scholarships at selected colleges and universities.