Finding Money For College
Below you will find many opportunities that may fit your need in finding money for college. Students are encouraged to look below and begin working on earning money for college. To become eligible depends on the requirement for each scholarships. Keep in mind that many of them ties into the graduation requirement. Therefore, if you're meeting your graduation requirement, you're more than likely meeting the scholarship requirement at the same time without you knowing. Peruse through this page and take advantage.
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program Florida Academic Scholarship (FAS) / Florida Medallion Scholarship (FMS)
*ONLY APPLIES TO FLORIDA RESIDENT*
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Submit the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) no later than August 31 after high school graduation
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Complete the 16 college-preparatory courses required for admission to a state university,
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Achieve the required weighted GPA in the 16 college-preparatory courses per chart below,
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Complete the required number of service hours per chart below, and
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Achieve the required composite ACT ® or combined SAT® score per chart below
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RAISE.ME
Many students have concerns about how to make a college education more affordable. Through the program called RaiseMe, you can guarantee scholarships from 250+ colleges as early as 9th grade, making it easier to plan financially for school.
As an example:
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Get an A in a course ($100 - $1,000)
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Get a B in a course ($50-$600)
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Participate in a school club or sport ($25 - $250)
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And much more!
If you haven't done so already, please set up an account on Raise.me as soon as possible to start earning money!
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Click here to begin.
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* FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA) *
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is a form completed by current and prospective college students in the United States to determine their eligibility for student financial aid. The FAFSA is different than CSS Profile, which is also required by some colleges
https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
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College Board: Big Future Scholarship
There are six simple steps that will help you become eligible for rewards. Students can begin their Freshman year of high school. "The more effort you put in, the more opportunities you have to earn a scholarship. Complete all six, and you’re eligible to earn $40,000. Scholarships will be awarded through monthly drawings to students who complete each action."
"It’s not too late to get started! Make sure you: 1) have opted in to the program and are using Official SAT® Practice on Khan Academy; 2) have registered for a Fall SAT; and 3) are exploring colleges to strengthen your college list."
Below you will find the six steps to become eligible for rewards. Simply go onto cb.org/opportunities and you will find the following steps: (Make sure to click on each link for guidance on the website)
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ANNUITY.ORG
A college education is one of the most important investments you will ever make. By managing how you pay for school and what you spend money on, you can worry less about debt and more about your career after graduation. That's why Annuity.org has put together a financial guide for students to help them understand this new phase because finding the right resources is the first step in becoming financially literate.
Other websites to consider visiting (highly recommended)
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