2014-2015 northside high school financial aid night
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2014-2015Northside High
School
Financial Aid Night
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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
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Credit Recovery
Basic SchoolJanuary 8 – February 12
February 18 – April 2April 6 – May 7
See counselor for application.
The
A School of Choice
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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.
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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.
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Financial Aid SourcesAid can come from:
U.S. Federal Government
State Government
College/Institution
Non-profit/private
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FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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State The website for state financial aid information is http://scholarships.adhe.edu/
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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”
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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”
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Non-Profit/PrivateTasseltime is another great resource for searching for scholarships. Go to http://northsideseniors.pbworks.com/w/page/13297152/FrontPage “Informative Websites”
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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.
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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.
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Things to Think AboutVolunteering and LeadershipACT SuperscoreEssay WritingAcademic ResumeLetters of Recommendation
Two week notice
Transcripts and Immunization RecordsMs. Roper
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Mark Your CalendarJanuary 20, 2015
NHS Financial Aid Night