The key resource for both scholarships and financial aid is the college (or university or technical school) you hope to attend. Contact a college admissions counselor or financial aid counselor at your school(s) of interest for the most accurate, up-to-date information.
Here at FHS, if you have questions about scholarships or financial aid, contact your counselor.
While it is never too early to start exploring scholarship opportunities or financial aid options, keep in mind that the vast majority of scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors only. All financial aid will be awarded based on need as determined by a FAFSA form filed in the spring of a student's senior year.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships are free money awarded to qualified students based usually on academic merit or some special skill.
Local Scholarships, as the name suggests, are scholarships provided by local businesses or organizations. Seniors who will graduate in May 2020 will begin the local scholarship process as soon as possible as to not miss deadlines. All paperwork (applications will be posted below as they become available) must be completed by the individual scholarship deadlines.
Non-Local Scholarships come from a variety of places and people; they are available to seniors and to underclassmen. Check with your counselor to find options for you.
The following websites are also good sources of scholarships:
www.fafsa.ed.gov (info on scholarships & financial aid)
www.goingmerry.com (One place for students to find and apply to scholarships online, absolutely free.)
www.raise.me (Earn micro-scholarships as early as 9th grade and discover your path to the best college for you.)
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS
Opportunities for scholarships are also available to undocumented students.
FinAid -- The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aide has a section to help answer questions undocumented students may have as they search for financial support for college. Visit www.finaid.org/otheraid/undocumented.phtml
Another resource is the Hispanic Scholarship Fund: www.hsf.net
Please note: if you plan to use the fillable application that allows you to type on the document, be sure you have a version of Adobe that will allow you to save your progress unless you plan to complete the application in one sitting!
