The Mega List of Scholarships You Should Apply For | Class of 2022-2023
The Mega List of Scholarships You Should Apply For | Class of 2022-2023 – Colleges of Distinction
The Mega List of Scholarships You Should Apply For | Class of 2022-2023 – Colleges of Distinction
Scholarship Information
MT. GILLION BAPTST CHURCH
Education Committee
38280 Henry Road
Prairieville, LA 70769
225-673-3603
FAFSA APPLICATION
If you plan to go to any type of school, you will need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This form will fund you for in-state and out-of-state schools. Keep your ears open for information about which colleges will be visiting your school.
Why is this so exciting???? Now students will be able to get a clear picture of the financial impact of each college on their list early. This makes it easier to do a thorough, complete review of the options and still have time to commit, apply for housing, and schedule orientation. Below are some FAFSA Facts.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is your application for TOPS/TOPS Tech, Pell Grants (which do not have to be repaid), Work Study (on campus jobs), Student Loans (which must be repaid), and Parent PLUS Loans.
The online form takes approximately 15-20 minutes to complete, and is extremely user-friendly.
In order to complete the FAFSA, you will need the following pieces of information:
1. A FSA ID for the student and 1 parent
2. Student and Parent Names, Birth dates, and Social Security numbers (or Alien registration # for non-citizens)
3. Student (if applicable) and Parent 2015 Tax information –Using the IRS Retrieval Tool will save time and prevent you from being randomly chosen for verification. When using this tool, be sure to enter your address EXACTLY as it is entered on your tax return).
4. Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable).
The sooner you complete the form, the better. Individual colleges have different financial aid deadlines, so check their websites for details. Keep in mind that Pell Grant money is finite, and is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
Go to https://fafsa.ed.gov/ today --- you have nothing to lose, and much to gain
Have questions or need help?? Contact your counselor. Ask for information regarding seminars that take
place regarding How To Pay for College.
A Step-by-Step Guide to the FAFSA is available at http://blog.ed.gov/2016/09/8-steps-filling-
fafsa/?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=.
NEED HELP??? Contact your counselor to schedule an appointment to complete the FAFSA.
The Louisiana Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (LASFAA) finalized the cost of education and it can be found in the Guide to College Costs web site: http://www.lela.org/documents/guide_to_college_cost.pdf. This useful guide shares costs related to various Louisiana colleges, such as: tuition and fees, room and board, on-campus transportation, commuter transportation, personal expenses and more.
REMINDERS regarding the application process
1. OCTOBER is normally the time to complete your FAFSA application and the due date is MARCH. Almost all schools have online applications. Please don’t wait until the last minute.
2. Complete the FAFSA!! College costs money. The FAFSA is a single application which is necessary to receive TOPS, TOPS Tech, Pell Grants, student loans, and work study (on-campus jobs). FAFSA open on October 1st to give parents and students more time to plan and review finances before making a final decision about which college to attend. Please see the FAFSA information below, and go see your counselor if you have questions or problems.
3. Contact the financial aid department at your college. They are the ones that will have information about costs and your specific financial aid package based on your FAFSA.
4. Apply for housing. You can submit your housing application as soon as you have been accepted. The earlier you submit, the better chance you have of getting the dorm you want Remember that housing deposits are non-refundable.
5. Follow up. Once you apply, be sure to follow up to make sure the school has all of the necessary documents needed for admission. Go see your counselor if you have questions or need assistance.
6. If you need to increase your scores for admission or scholarships, register to take the ACT (ACTstudent.org) or SAT (collegeboard.org). Remember that only your highest score counts! Be sure to send your scores to LOSFA for TOPS – use code 1595 for ACT and 9019 for SAT. Remember that you need an 18 (ACT) in English and 19 (ACT) in math for admission to a 4-year university; and a 20 (ACT) for TOPS.
7. Do you meet the qualifications for TOPS? If so, make sure you have applied. In order to receive TOPS/TOPS Tech, you must (1) meet the minimum qualifications; (2) complete and submit the FAFSA; and (3) contact LOSFA to ensure that your ACT/SAT scores are on file. LOSFA can be reached at 1-800-259-5626.
8. Create a TOPS Award System Account – this will allow you to track your TOPS status once your ACT scores and transcript information has been reported. To create your account: 1. Go to www.osfa.la.gov; 2. Click on Award System on the left side of the page; 3. Click on Register; 4. Complete the form; 5. Click on Register username and password for future reference.
9. Have you taken DE classes? If so, you will need to complete the Southeastern Transcript Request form in order to have your college transcript sent to your school of choice. Go see your counselor for the form or check Google classroom. I will be happy to FAX the completed form for you…just bring it to my office
10 Ask for letters of recommendation. Teachers and counselors will be bombarded with requests, so get yours in early.
11. Continue your scholarship search. Use the websites below and continue to check Google classroom for updates.
Google Classroom: Check your schools’ google classroom for posting about scholarship applications on the Google classroom page. If you have not already signed up, ask your counselor for the code.
TOPS: Remember that your financial aid will come through your college, so keep in touch with the financial aid department for additional information.
Education Committee
38280 Henry Road
Prairieville, LA 70769
225-673-3603
FAFSA APPLICATION
If you plan to go to any type of school, you will need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This form will fund you for in-state and out-of-state schools. Keep your ears open for information about which colleges will be visiting your school.
Why is this so exciting???? Now students will be able to get a clear picture of the financial impact of each college on their list early. This makes it easier to do a thorough, complete review of the options and still have time to commit, apply for housing, and schedule orientation. Below are some FAFSA Facts.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is your application for TOPS/TOPS Tech, Pell Grants (which do not have to be repaid), Work Study (on campus jobs), Student Loans (which must be repaid), and Parent PLUS Loans.
The online form takes approximately 15-20 minutes to complete, and is extremely user-friendly.
In order to complete the FAFSA, you will need the following pieces of information:
1. A FSA ID for the student and 1 parent
2. Student and Parent Names, Birth dates, and Social Security numbers (or Alien registration # for non-citizens)
3. Student (if applicable) and Parent 2015 Tax information –Using the IRS Retrieval Tool will save time and prevent you from being randomly chosen for verification. When using this tool, be sure to enter your address EXACTLY as it is entered on your tax return).
4. Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable).
The sooner you complete the form, the better. Individual colleges have different financial aid deadlines, so check their websites for details. Keep in mind that Pell Grant money is finite, and is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
Go to https://fafsa.ed.gov/ today --- you have nothing to lose, and much to gain
Have questions or need help?? Contact your counselor. Ask for information regarding seminars that take
place regarding How To Pay for College.
A Step-by-Step Guide to the FAFSA is available at http://blog.ed.gov/2016/09/8-steps-filling-
fafsa/?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=.
NEED HELP??? Contact your counselor to schedule an appointment to complete the FAFSA.
The Louisiana Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (LASFAA) finalized the cost of education and it can be found in the Guide to College Costs web site: http://www.lela.org/documents/guide_to_college_cost.pdf. This useful guide shares costs related to various Louisiana colleges, such as: tuition and fees, room and board, on-campus transportation, commuter transportation, personal expenses and more.
REMINDERS regarding the application process
1. OCTOBER is normally the time to complete your FAFSA application and the due date is MARCH. Almost all schools have online applications. Please don’t wait until the last minute.
2. Complete the FAFSA!! College costs money. The FAFSA is a single application which is necessary to receive TOPS, TOPS Tech, Pell Grants, student loans, and work study (on-campus jobs). FAFSA open on October 1st to give parents and students more time to plan and review finances before making a final decision about which college to attend. Please see the FAFSA information below, and go see your counselor if you have questions or problems.
3. Contact the financial aid department at your college. They are the ones that will have information about costs and your specific financial aid package based on your FAFSA.
4. Apply for housing. You can submit your housing application as soon as you have been accepted. The earlier you submit, the better chance you have of getting the dorm you want Remember that housing deposits are non-refundable.
5. Follow up. Once you apply, be sure to follow up to make sure the school has all of the necessary documents needed for admission. Go see your counselor if you have questions or need assistance.
6. If you need to increase your scores for admission or scholarships, register to take the ACT (ACTstudent.org) or SAT (collegeboard.org). Remember that only your highest score counts! Be sure to send your scores to LOSFA for TOPS – use code 1595 for ACT and 9019 for SAT. Remember that you need an 18 (ACT) in English and 19 (ACT) in math for admission to a 4-year university; and a 20 (ACT) for TOPS.
7. Do you meet the qualifications for TOPS? If so, make sure you have applied. In order to receive TOPS/TOPS Tech, you must (1) meet the minimum qualifications; (2) complete and submit the FAFSA; and (3) contact LOSFA to ensure that your ACT/SAT scores are on file. LOSFA can be reached at 1-800-259-5626.
8. Create a TOPS Award System Account – this will allow you to track your TOPS status once your ACT scores and transcript information has been reported. To create your account: 1. Go to www.osfa.la.gov; 2. Click on Award System on the left side of the page; 3. Click on Register; 4. Complete the form; 5. Click on Register username and password for future reference.
9. Have you taken DE classes? If so, you will need to complete the Southeastern Transcript Request form in order to have your college transcript sent to your school of choice. Go see your counselor for the form or check Google classroom. I will be happy to FAX the completed form for you…just bring it to my office
10 Ask for letters of recommendation. Teachers and counselors will be bombarded with requests, so get yours in early.
11. Continue your scholarship search. Use the websites below and continue to check Google classroom for updates.
Google Classroom: Check your schools’ google classroom for posting about scholarship applications on the Google classroom page. If you have not already signed up, ask your counselor for the code.
TOPS: Remember that your financial aid will come through your college, so keep in touch with the financial aid department for additional information.
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