Paying for College!
College Scholarships & Financial Aid
Huron's Official Financial Aid and Scholarship information can be accessed through the College and Career Center, http://www.a2schools.org/huron.career_ctr/home. The information provided on this page is similar and/or additional as managed by Huron's School Counselors.
| senior_scholarship_checklist.pdf |
| scholarship_workshop_handout.pdf |
The Net Price Calculator is a tool that students can use to estimate their “net price” to attend a particular college or university.
Net price is the difference between the “sticker” price (full cost) to attend a specific college, minus any grants and scholarships for which students may be eligible. Sticker price includes direct charges (tuition and fees, room and board) and indirect costs (books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses).
Net price is the difference between the “sticker” price (full cost) to attend a specific college, minus any grants and scholarships for which students may be eligible. Sticker price includes direct charges (tuition and fees, room and board) and indirect costs (books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses).
FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Federal Student Aid, a part of the U.S. Department of Education, is the largest provider of student financial aid in the nation. At the office of Federal Student Aid, our 1,200 employees help make college education possible for every dedicated mind by providing more than $150 billion in federal grants, loans, and work-study funds each year to more than 15 million students paying for college or career school. We are proud to sponsor millions of American minds pursuing their educational dreams.
Federal Student Aid is responsible for managing the student financial assistance programs authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965. These programs provide grants, loans, and work-study funds to students attending college or career school.
FAFSA4caster is a free financial aid calculator that gives you an early estimate of your eligibility for federal student aid. This information helps families plan ahead for college.
You must use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSASM) to apply for aid once you’ve decided to apply for admission and attend college. Starting 2016-17 FAFSA will be available for the following school year in October 1st!
Note: Students must complete High School (Diploma or GED) to qualify for Federal Student Financial Aid! (updated 12/6/2012)
Websites:
http://studentaid.ed.gov/
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/index.htm
Washtenaw Futures - FAFSA Events, Washtenaw County
https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=aaps.k12.mi.us_ausc37kfpv2vp3hel12kee0ju4%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York
Federal Student Aid is responsible for managing the student financial assistance programs authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965. These programs provide grants, loans, and work-study funds to students attending college or career school.
FAFSA4caster is a free financial aid calculator that gives you an early estimate of your eligibility for federal student aid. This information helps families plan ahead for college.
You must use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSASM) to apply for aid once you’ve decided to apply for admission and attend college. Starting 2016-17 FAFSA will be available for the following school year in October 1st!
Note: Students must complete High School (Diploma or GED) to qualify for Federal Student Financial Aid! (updated 12/6/2012)
Websites:
http://studentaid.ed.gov/
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/index.htm
Washtenaw Futures - FAFSA Events, Washtenaw County
https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=aaps.k12.mi.us_ausc37kfpv2vp3hel12kee0ju4%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York
| fafsa-changes-17-18-faq.pdf |
| fafsa_cheat_sheet_2016-2017.docx |
Help with FAFSA?
WCC FAFSA Fridays
Receive hands-on assistance in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Visit the Financial Aid Office @ WCC on Friday, staff members are on-hand to provide one-to-one help filling out the FAFSA. WCC Main Campus.
Website: http://www.wccnet.edu/services/financial-aid/
WCC FAFSA Fridays
Receive hands-on assistance in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Visit the Financial Aid Office @ WCC on Friday, staff members are on-hand to provide one-to-one help filling out the FAFSA. WCC Main Campus.
Website: http://www.wccnet.edu/services/financial-aid/
College Goal Sunday -
http://www.micollegegoal.org/
Many dates in February across the state!
Locations: http://www.micollegegoal.org/Schools/Locations.aspx
Closest event to Ann Arbor =Wayne State University TRIO Educational Opportunity Center and the Office of Federal TRIOWayne State University
Undergraduate Library (UGL), Room 3210
5150 Anthony Wayne Detroit, MI 48202
*Saturday, November 5, 2016 (4 sessions listed below):
10-11am
11am-12pm
12-1pm
http://events.wayne.edu/rsvp/michigan-college-goal-fall-2016/
Contact: Maxine G. Hudgins @ (313) 577-5052 or ab2684@wayne.edu
FREE Financial Aid Help for College
http://www.micollegegoal.org/
Many dates in February across the state!
Locations: http://www.micollegegoal.org/Schools/Locations.aspx
Closest event to Ann Arbor =Wayne State University TRIO Educational Opportunity Center and the Office of Federal TRIOWayne State University
Undergraduate Library (UGL), Room 3210
5150 Anthony Wayne Detroit, MI 48202
*Saturday, November 5, 2016 (4 sessions listed below):
10-11am
11am-12pm
12-1pm
- 1-2pm
http://events.wayne.edu/rsvp/michigan-college-goal-fall-2016/
Contact: Maxine G. Hudgins @ (313) 577-5052 or ab2684@wayne.edu
FREE Financial Aid Help for College
- College Goal Sunday began in Michigan in 2004 in cooperation with the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) and the Lumina Foundation for Education. Since its inception, more than 4,500 students in Michigan have received help in completing their FAFSA financial aid form on time – FOR FREE.
- If your student is graduating from high school in 2012 or is already in college, they need to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To get the most financial aid, your student's application needs to be turned in by March 1.
- Get free on-site professional assistance filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form.
- Talk to financial aid professionals about financial aid resources and how to apply.
- Get information regarding statewide student services, admission requirements, and more!
- Check "Locations" for details if not near Ann Arbor/YpsilantiEvery year, minority, low income, and/or first generation college students lose money for college because they do not complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1.
CSS Profile
CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE®The fast, easy, convenient secure way to apply for financial aidWelcome to PROFILE, the financial aid application service of the College Board -- a national, not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. Many of the member colleges, universities, graduate and professional schools, and scholarship programs use the information collected on PROFILE to help them award nonfederal student aid funds.
— Scholarships Search Engine --
search engine, local scholarships, college specific scholarships, national scholarships
All students in elementary-through-high school should be identifying the types of scholarships that they will be applying for and set up dates and folders to begin gathering their information so that they are ready to apply when the time comes. Far too many students and parents do not begin their scholarship research until students are in the 12th grade and much aid is wasted due to missed deadlines! Consider utilizing the summer to write and file away your many essays. Work with your teachers during the school year to fine-tune your essays (Huron teachers work with students Spring of 11th grade) and have them ready to go when the scholarship dates approach.
Michigan Place-Based Scholarship Search
For information, please see the website. However, this scholarship search is not yet web based. Please call in to the office to work with a scholarship coordinator. 1-888-4-GRANTS (447-2687)
Website: http://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/0,4636,7-128-60969_61030-159045--,00.html
Fastweb Scholarship Search
Create your own personal scholarship search. http://www.fastweb.com
District Scholarship Webpage
http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us/community.counseling/scholarship_update
College Scholarships Webpage
http://www.college-scholarships.com/free_scholarship_searches.htm
Robotics Scholarships Webpage (via Mr. Sumerton & PLTW)
http://www.cctvcameraworld.com/robotics-engineering-scholarships.html
Scholarships.com
https://www.scholarships.com/
Guaranteed Scholarships
http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com/
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College Specific Scholarships
Check out the college website, financial aid section for scholarships offered by your specific college.
Examples -
Washtenaw Community College; http://www.wccnet.edu/services/financial-aid/scholarships/
Eastern Michigan University; http://www.emich.edu/finaid/
University of Michigan; http://www.finaid.umich.edu/Home.aspx
Check out the college website, financial aid section for scholarships offered by your specific college.
Examples -
Washtenaw Community College; http://www.wccnet.edu/services/financial-aid/scholarships/
Eastern Michigan University; http://www.emich.edu/finaid/
University of Michigan; http://www.finaid.umich.edu/Home.aspx