Scholarships
February 13, 2012
FREE Scholarship Searches:
http://www.studentscholarships.org
Highlighted Scholarships:
National and State Scholarships
Paying for College:
Steps:
- Research and shop for a college
- www.fastweb.com
- http://www.petersons.com/
- compare colleges http://www.collegefortexans.com/CollegeCompare/
- college matcher http://www.collegefortexans.com/cfbin/collegematch.cfm
2. Research the Cost of Attendance (COA) at the prospective colleges (i.e. tuition, fees, housing, living expenses, meals, books)
3. Apply to colleges, universities, or trade schools as early as August 1st your senior year
- www.applytexas.org (most Texas community colleges and universities)
- www.commonapp.org(several out of state colleges and universities)
4. Some institutions have their own Admissions Applications
5. Apply early - watch for deadline, some are as early as December 1
6. Top 10% students need to adhere to admission deadlines
- http://www.collegeforalltexans.com/additional/top10rule.cfm
8. Have someone proof read your essays and application
9. Submit your application by mail or electronically
10. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online as early as January: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
11. Check status of application frequently
12. Compare award letters from prospective colleges
13. Make a decision and accept the offer that meets your educational needs
