Scholarships and Financial Aid

Underclassman Scholarship Opportunities

Summer Leadership Opportunities

PARENTS: Ask your student about available scholarships! Your student is receiving lists of available scholarships in English class. These scholarship lists are updated about every two weeks. Ask to see the updated lists. Attached to the list of available scholarships is a list of due dates. DO NOT PAY ATTENTION TO THE DUE DATES LISTED ON THE ACTUAL SCHOLARSHIP FORMS! Use only the due dates on the information sheet, as these are the dates the scholarships are due to the Guidance Department. The Guidance Department requires scholarships to be submitted prior to the actual deadline in order to ensure adequate time for processing (attaching transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc.) and mailing. They want to have enough time to complete all applications and mail them by the actual deadlines. Any scholarship application turned in to the Guidance Department after the listed due date will not be accepted! Ask your student for this important list of due dates (included with each scholarship list) and place it in a conspicuous location so you don't miss any of the deadlines. Please make sure all the scholarship information is filled out as requested and letters of recommendation (if required) are turned in on time.

General guideline: If anyone asks a student or family for excessive money, it's probably a scam. Some "free" services are only trying to gain profit, regardless of the money they spend doing so. Fill out Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 15th. Forms will be available in guidance mid December. A few weeks after mailing the FAFSA, you will receive a Student Aid Report. Make corrections if needed, then sign and return. If you have questions or concerns about scholarships, please contact your student's counselor at 398-9731.

Top Ten Tips

1. Use scholarship search engines like Fast Web to help you find scholarships that our school doesn't have.
2. APPLY! Otherwise, you cannot win awards to receive funds! Pay close attention to deadlines.
3. Go for company-sponsored tuition plans. Many employers will invest in their employees' education.
4. Money from relatives should be paid to the school in your name. This avoids gift tax liability.
5. Pay as early as possible. Some colleges offer up to a 10% discount for early payment.
6. In the case of atypical expenses, talk to financial aid administrators. You could receive an allowance.
7. Apply for aid ASAP after January 1. The early bird gets the worm... and usually the scholarship.
8. Submit a FAFSA even if you don't think you qualify. Rejection can be a prerequisite for federal aid.
9. Learn more about the financial aid process. Meet with your aid administrator and establish a relationship.
10. Prioritize your efforts. Start with the federal government, and then go to the private sector.

Financial Aid

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Shelbyville Central School Corporation
Shelbyville, IN
Last Updated:04/18/08