John A. Ferguson Senior High School
April 2010
Scholarship Bulletin
Kerri Medina, CAP Advisor
SCHOLARSHIP NAME
AMOUNT
DEADLINE
University of South Florida
Honors College
$4,000
($500.00 per
semester)
Not Stated
The JCI Senators of Florida
Foundation, Inc.
Up to two
$1,000
scholarships
to high school
graduates
who attend a
college/univer
sity or
vocational
school fulltime
A third
scholarship
will be
awarded
based on
need
Not stated
CRITERIA
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Senior
3.7 GPA or higher
Planning to attend the Honors
College at USF
 1250 (math/verbal) SAT/29 ACT or
higher
 Students who do not meet the
requirements but have extraordinary
life experiences might be admitted to
the program at the discretion of the
program director. You can contact
the director to discuss options
 For more information and application
go to www.stpt.usf.edu/coas/honors
Senior
Resident of Florida
Must include the FAFSA application
Complete the FAFSA online and include
the print summary as completed by
FAFSA
Resume
References
Transcript
All submissions must be typewritten or
printed
Personal Statement
For application information, please visit
the website, click on Florida and email
the Florida contact person:
http://www.usjcisenate.org/index.php?opt
ion=com_content&view=article&id=13&It
emid=26
NROTC Scholarship
Program
Full tuition,
books, fees
and other
financial
benefits
Collegiate Living
Organization at UF
Low cost
room and
board
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Not stated
Not stated
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Greater Caribbean American
Cultural Coalition
Scholarship
Bridges to the Future (Miami
Dade College and the
University of Miami)
Not stated
Not stated
Two years full
tuition at
Miami Dade
Honors
(separate
application
needed) and
two years full
tuition at UM
if student
meets the
requirements
to transfer
Not stated,
but very
competitive
(space is
limited)
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Awards range
Deadlines
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U.S. Citizen
Not less than 17 years old by 9/1 of
year starting college and no more
than 23 on June 30 of that year
 High school graduation or
equivalency certificate by 8/1 of year
of entrance into four year NROTC
scholarship program
 Physically qualified by Navy or
Marine Corps standards
 Apply for and gain admission to
NROTC colleges
 SAT score of 530 Verbal, 520 Math
or ACT 21 Math, 22 English. If you
do not meet the test scores but are in
the top 10% of your class you still
qualify
 Students will receive a $250 per
month allowance
 For more information or to start
your NROTC application go to:
https://www.nrotc.navy.mil/
Senior planning to attending UF
Living organization designed to help
worthy/needy students planning to attend
the University of Florida
It offers dormitory-style room and board
similar to that which can be found on
campus for about half the price
Students are required to keep up the
facility and govern themselves
Application is available online at
http://www.cloliving.org
Go to www.gcaccoalition.com or call
Andrew Azebeokhai at (954) 401-2932
for application and scholarship rules
 Senior from an underrepresented
minority group (Hispanic, Black,
Pacific Islander, and Native
American) planning to continue
studies in biomedical science
 U.S. citizen or permanent residency
status
 Planning to attend Miami- Dade
Honors College the first two years
(separate application needed), then
planning to transfer to the University
of Miami
 For application and future information
please visit
http://mdc.edu/honorscollege/enrichm
ent_bridges.asp
 Must be a graduating senior
from $1,000
to $10,000
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vary
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The American Legion
(scholarships for veteran’s
dependents)
Miami Dade CollegeKendall Summer Scholarship
(Early Start)
Martin E. Segal Scholarship
Fund
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Various
amounts
Various
deadlines
In-state tuition
coverage for
up to 5 credits
(prep or
college
credits) plus
$50 towards
the cost of
books and
mentoring
throughout
the summer
Not stated.
Space is
limited, apply
soon
At least
$1,000 exact
amount and
number of
scholarships
will be
determined
based on pool
of applicants
04/02/10
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The Alan R. Epstein “Reach
for the Stars” Scholarship
Fund
Rodney Thaxton Justice
(4) $1,000
scholarships
will be
awarded
annually
Additional
awards of
$250-$500
depending on
available
funds and
pool of
applicants
At least
$1,000 exact
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04/09/10
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04/09/10
Have plans to enroll full time in a
degree-seeking program at a fouryear US accredited institution in the
US, Puerto Rico or US Virgin Islands
in the upcoming academic year
All majors are eligible for awards
Over 4,000 awarded each year
Applications available online at
http://www.hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx?id
=72
Must be a dependent of a veteran of
war
www.needalift.org
Senior
Planning to attend Miami-Dade
Kendall in the summer term (June
21-July 30, 2010). Participation
requires attending classes only two
or three mornings per week
For application please contact Sue
Giorgi at dgiorgi@mdc.edu or (305)
237-2582 or (305) 237-0742 or see
Ms. Medina in room 23
Senior
The recipient of the award must be
committed to the goal of social justice,
and must be able to demonstrate that
commitment to the scholarship
committee.
 In addition, the recipient must be of
African descent and resident of MiamiDade County who plans to attend a four
year college university, and who is in
need of financial assistance
For an application go to:
http://www.dadecommunityfoundation.org
 Senior
 Have successfully dealt with life’s
obstacles.
 Must be accepted to a college or
university and present a copy of the
acceptance letter with the application
 Minimum GPA of 3.0
For an application go to:
http://www.dadecommunityfoundation.org
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Senior
The recipient of the award must be
Scholarship Fund
amount and
number of
scholarships
will be
determined
based on pool
of applicants
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Becca’s Closet Spirit of
Generosity Scholarship
Not stated
Postmarked
by: 04/12/10
National Conference of
Puerto Rican Women
Up to $2,000
annually
Postmarked
by 04/14/10
committed to the goal of social justice,
and must be able to demonstrate that
commitment to the scholarship
committee.
 In addition, the recipient must be of
African descent and resident of MiamiDade County who plans to attend a four
year college university, and who is in
need of financial assistance
For an application go to:
http://www.dadecommunityfoundation.org
 Transcript
 Two letters of recommendation
 Essay
 Verification of financial need
 Application available in the CAP Office,
room 23
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Miami-Dade County Council
PTA/PTSA Annual
Scholarship
Varies
04/15/10
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Johnson Scholarship
Foundation to the children of
UPS employees or retirees
Range from
$1,000 to
$10,000 per
04/15/10
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Puerto Rican female, by birth or
descent (include birth certificate)
Student admitted for fall term of 2010
at an accredited College or University
of choice
GPA 3.0 or higher
Proof of financial need (IRS Income
Tax Return for the year 2009)
Transcript
Statement including professional
goals
Essay:” What it means to be Puerto
Rican.”
Photo of choice (2x2)
Application available in the CAP
Office, room 23
Senior from a high school having a
PTSA in good standing with the PTA
and the Miami-Dade County Council
of PTA/PTSA
U.S. Citizen or an eligible non-citizen
Have attended a Miami-Dade County
Public School for at least two (2)
years
GPA 3.0
Special consideration is given to
students attending an institution in
the State of Florida
Planning to pursue a recognized
course of study
Application available by calling the
Miami-Dade County Council PTA
office at (305) 995-1102
Children of UPS employees or
retirees who live in Florida
Demonstrate financial need
who live in Florida
South Florida Educational
Federal credit Union. Hubert
O. Sibley- Four Year Prepaid
University Tuition
Scholarship
year.
Community
college/vocati
onal students
will receive a
maximum of
$5,000 per
year.
(15) Four
Year Florida
Prepaid
Tuition
Scholarship
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04/16/09
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Application available at www.jsf.bz
The completed application must
be sent to Scholarship America at
1505 Riverview Road, PO Box 297,
Saint Peter, MN 56082
Senior
(Juniors should join now to be eligible
for next year’s Credit union scholarship)
Either the student or their
parent/legal guardian must have been a
primary member of the South Florida
Educational Federal Credit Union
(SFEFCU) for at least one year prior to
the application deadline (account opened
prior to 4/16/09)
By the application deadline, the
student must have an SFEFCU account
of their own (as a primary member)
Planning to attend an accredited
institution of higher learning for the
coming school year
Residence of the State of Florida for
at least 12 consecutive months prior to
the application deadline
Copy of official form showing FCAT
scores. If FCAT was not taken or passes,
student must submit official scores from
SAT or ACT acceptable to receive a
standard High School diploma
Confirmation letter from high school
indicating that they will graduate and
receive a standard diploma at the end of
the current school year
Attach an official acceptance letter
from one of the colleges applied to, if
available
Random drawing for winners will be
held within two weeks after the
application deadline
For more information go to
https://www.sfefcu.org/services/scholars
hipprogram.html or call (305) 270-5250
Gray Panthers of South
Dade Al Afterman
Scholarship
$500
04/16/10
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Senior
Demonstrated commitment towards
intergenerational community service
activities
Academic aptitude and achievement
Participation and leadership in
activities of school and community
Essay
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Essence of a Haitian Woman
Inc.
$500.00
Postmarked
by: 04/16/10
The 2008 Alexander
Hamilton Citizenship
Achievement Award
$500 plus all
expenses
paid
leadership
training in
Seattle
04/16/10
Gator Club of Miami
Not stated
04/16/10
2010 Student-View
Scholarship Program
(1) $4,000
(2) $1,000
(4) $500
04/22/10
Letter of recommendation
Application available in the CAP
Office, room 23
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Senior
Female of Haitian descent
Transcript
Essay
College/University Acceptance letter
indicating intended major
 This scholarship is committed
towards increasing the number of
Haitian women in pursuing an
undergraduate/graduate degree in
the area of Business Administration,
Accounting, Marketing, Finance, and
Business Management
 Overall GPA of 3.3 or above
 For further information contact
Cassandra Theramene at
www.ehwinc.org or (850) 294-0441
 Application available in the CAP
Office, room 23
Junior
Participation in service to school
Community service
Academic achievement
Personal achievement
Entrepreneurial achievement
Application available at
www.hamiltonfriends.org
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For Miami-Dade County high school
seniors admitted to the University of
Florida
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Transcript
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Official SAT or ACT score report
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At least one letter of
recommendation from school
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At least one letter of
recommendation from outside the
school
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Personal statement
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Application available in the CAP
office in room 23
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Winners will be announced at:
www.miamigators.com on May 1.
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Seniors who plan to attend a four
year college, community college or
career school
Simply log on to www.studentview.com and complete a 15-20
minute application survey about
Seitlin Franklin E. Wheeler
Scholarship
Minimum of
(2) $1,500
04/23/10
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Last Chance Scholarship
Award
$1,000
04/23/10
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The Home Depot Trade
Scholarship Program
$1,000
04/30/10
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Puerto Ricans Organized
Overseas in Florida, Inc.
The Ivonne Belaval
Scholarship Award
$1,500
Postmarked
by: 04/30/10
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Laymond A. Hicks
$750.00
05/07/10
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colleges in your area.
High school seniors
3.0 GPA or higher
Must have an interest in pursuing a
career in the field of business or
insurance industry
Student must show high ethical
standards
For an application go to:
http://www.dadecommunityfoundation
.org
Highly motivated graduating senior
from Miami-Dade or Broward County
GPA between 2.5 and 2.9
Official transcript
Acceptance letter from
college/university
Black and white photo 4X6 or smaller
Application available in the CAP
Office, room 23
Available to trade school students
to help offset the cost of tuition,
books and tools for their chosen
trade
Application available at:
www.homedepot.com/tradescholar
ship
If you have questions please call
1-877-743-5327
Puerto Rican male or female, by
birth or descent
Student admitted for fall term of
2010 at an accredited college or
university of choice
GPA 3.0 or higher
Proof of financial need
Transcript
Statement indicating professional
goals
Essay
2x2 Photo
Application available in the CAP
Office, room 23
Senior
Minimim 3.0 GPA
First generation student entering a
two year or four year
postsecondary institution
Resident of the U.S.
Community service/extracurricular
activities
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Florida JCI Senators
Foundation Scholarship
$1,000
05/8/10
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
$1,000
05/10/10
SunTrust Off To College
Scholarship Sweepstakes
$1,000
Bi-weekly
drawing until
05/14/10
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ExxonMobil Bernard Harris
Math and Science
Scholarships
(4) 2 males
and 2 females
$5,000
Postmarked
by: 05/14/10
Leadership involvement
Financial need
Personal statement/Essay
Two letters of recommendation
Transcript
Application available in the CAP
Office, room 23
Students graduating from a Florida
High School and who are residents of
the State of Florida.
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Monies awarded by the JCI Senators
of Florida Foundation Inc. must be
used for educational expenses in the
first year of full-time study
 Checks awarded will be made out in
the name recipient and the
educational institution of their choice
 Application available at
www.floridajcisenate.org
 Senior
 Must be a US Citizen or eligible noncitizen with a valid SS #
 Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
 Three letters of recommendation
 500 word essay
 Provide proof of a completed
Community Service project
 Application available in the CAP
Office, room 23
Scholarship check will be payable to the
winner’s school of attendance
Only one entry per person for each
drawing; however, students can register
after each completed drawing for the
next scheduled drawing
Eligibility not based on GPA or financial
need
Fifteen chances to win with one winner
chosen every two weeks
Entrants must be at least 13 years of age
Visit www.offtocollege.info or
www.suntrusteducation.com
 Senior
 African American or Hispanic student
 Evidence of academic achievement
in high school
 Leadership skills or community
service in the area of Science,
Technology, Engineering or
Mathematics
 Commitment to pursue a career in a
STEM field
 Transcript
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Essay
Three letters of recommendation
Three copies of the application
(original and two copies)
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FSU Triangle Achievement
Scholarship
Awards up to
$500
Postmarked
by: 06/01/10
The Gaston Fernandez de la
Torriente Annual Spanish
Scholarship Award
$2,000
06/01/10
Abbott and Fenner
Scholarship Program
$1,000
06/19/10
Application available at
http://www.cgcs.org/Awards/Harris_S
cholarship.pdf
 Male seniors who plan to attend
Florida State University
 Involvement in community service
 Essay
 Application available at
www.fsutke.org
 Cuban or Cuban-American student
planning to enroll in an associate
and/or baccalaureate program in
Spanish
 Letter of recommendation
 Essay of 300 words or less written in
Spanish by the student
 Resume
 Transcript
 GPA of 3.5
 For more information go to
www.nacae.com
Scholarship available to juniors and seniors
 500 - 1000 word essay. “What do you
see as the long term impact of our
current recession on the average family?
How might it affect their future decisions?
 Submissions must be sent by email at:
scholarships@abbottandfenner.com
 Application available at
http://abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
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Big Sun Scholarship
Tatiana McIntosh
Scholarship Fund
$500
$500
06/24/10
Received by
07/31/10
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ll student athletes are eligible to
apply, regardless of the sport you
are participating in
Visit the website to learn more
www.bigsunathletics.com
Be 18 years or older, or have a
parent or guardian who must
apply on their behalf
Enroll as an incoming Freshman
or Sophomore
Enroll on a full-time basis in a
Bachelors degree program
Evidence of sustained
commitment to, and achievement
in academic studies
Financial hardship
Two letters of recommendation
Commitment to community and
social service activities
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Wendy’s High School
Heisman Award Program
Not stated
Complete
application is
due by
October 3,
2009
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Application available at
www.taticaribbean.com or call
(954) 802-4291
Male and female high school
students entering senior year of high
school in the 2010-2011 academic
year who exhibit excellence in the
classroom, on the field, and within
their communities
Have a to have at least a B grade
average and participate in a least
one-school-sponsored sport
The first 41,000 students that
complete an application will win a
Wendy’s Gift Card in amounts
ranging from $5 to $50
Each student applicant must have
their online application reviewed by
Ms. Cortright in the Athletics office
For a complete program timeline visit
www.wendysheisman.com
BEWARE OF SCAMS – A scholarship search may be a Scholarship scam.
LOOK FOR THESE SIGNS.
• You are a finalist in a contest you never entered.
• The scholarship will cost some money.
• The scholarship is guaranteed.
• May I have your credit card or bank account number to hold this scholarship?
• We’ll do all the work.
• You can’t get this information anywhere else.
SENIORS:
CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE
(Required by certain colleges and universities)
More information at www.collegeboard.com/profile
PROFILE Application for 2010-2011 will be available on October 1, 2009. You
should file this application if you are entering college in the fall of 2010 or the
spring of 2011 and if required by your college or university.
CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE® is the financial aid application service of the College Board. Almost 600 colleges,
universities, graduate and professional schools and scholarship programs use the information collected on the
PROFILE to determine eligibility for nonfederal student aid funds. The PROFILE is a fully Web-based application system
that provides students a secure and efficient method for reporting their financial data to schools.
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Required by some colleges and universities
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Institutions use the information collected on the CSS Profile to help them award non-federal student aid
funds
Application is available online at www.collegeboard.com/profile or by calling (305) 829-9793
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In 1997, the Florida Legislature created the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program to reward students for their academic
achievements during high school by providing funding to attend postsecondary education in Florida.
2009 Florida Legislative Changes
1.
Students are NOT REQUIRED to enroll full-time to receive Bright Futures funding.
However, full-time students must earn 24 semester hours (or the equivalent) per academic year
Students who do not earn the required hours at the end of the 2009-10 academic year and thereafter may restore
for subsequent academic years
Students MAY enroll part-time and receive Bright Futures funding.
a.
Part-time students must enroll in a minimum of 6 hours per term (or the equivalent)
b.
Part-time students must earn the required number of hours for which they were funded; see chart at
www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org/ssfad/bf/renewrequiredhrs.htm
Students must refund to their institution the cost of any dropped or withdrawn Bright Futures funded course.
Students will receive a flat cost per credit hour award during the 2009-10 academic year. Link here for the 2009-10 Bright
Futures award amounts.
Florida Academic Scholars will not receive a college-related expense allowance for 2009-10.
Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars may no longer renew to Florida Medallion Scholars and may only receive funding
for a total of 90 semester hours (or the equivalent).
a.
b.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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Seniors:
All seniors should complete the Florida Financial Aid Application after December
1st. This application includes Bright Futures and other state scholarships and grants.
Application is available at www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org. By completing
this application, students may qualify to one or more of the programs listed below.
You must submit a completed application during your last year in high school (after
December 1st and prior to graduation). You must apply during your last year in
high school, before graduation, or you will forfeit all future eligibility for a Bright
Futures Scholarship. To apply online, select “State Grants, Scholarships &
Applications” and click on Student Application.”
PROGRAMS OFFERED
Access to Better Learning and Education Grant Program
Cost of Attendance and Adult Norm-Referenced Disability Testing
Critical Teacher Shortage Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Critical Teacher Shortage Tuition Reimbursement Program
Ethics In Business Scholarship Program
Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant
First Generation Matching Grant Program
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program
NEW - Florida Public Postsecondary Career Education Student Assistance Grant Program
Florida Resident Access Grant Program
Florida Student Assistance Grant Program
Florida Work Experience Program
José Martí Scholarship Challenge Grant Fund
Mary McLeod Bethune Scholarship Program
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program
Rosewood Family Scholarship Program
Scholarships for Children and Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans and Service members
Talented Twenty Program
FINANCIAL AID
FAFSA INFORMATION (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
The FAFSA online will be available after January 1, 2010 at www.fafsa.gov.
DO NOT GO TO ANY OTHER WEBSITE for FAFSA!! Those students that will
not be completing the form online will be able to obtain a paper FAFSA by
calling the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-FED-AID (1800-433-3243) or by visiting www.edpubs.org. Students are encouraged to
complete the FAFSA online. Remember seniors don’t submit the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid until after January 1, 2010.
Miami-Dade College
is offering
Free FAFSA on the Web help!!
Go to:
http://www.mdc.edu/financial_aid/docs/Schedule_FA_Web_WS_2009.p
df
for dates, times and locations
What happens after FAFSA?
After you submit your FAFSA:
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Once your FAFSA is processed you will have access to a Student Aid Report (SAR),
either through an online summary of the online application process, or through a printed
document mailed to you if you apply using a paper FAFSA.
VERY IMPORTANT- review your SAR for accuracy, and make corrections if
necessary. In some cases, additional information is necessary before the application can
be considered complete
If selected for verification, the colleges and universities where you are planning to attend
will request additional information, keep copies of any documents that you submit. Make
sure to include your name and social security number or college/university ID on the top
corner of all documents submitted.
Most college send universities will provide you with online access for you to monitor
your financial aid file.
The data provided by you to the federal processor on the FAFSA form is put through a
calculation established by the federal government. This calculation establishes an Expected
Family Contribution (EFC). Your eligibility for need based aid is calculated by subtracting your
EFC from your Cost of Attendance (COA). This gives the financial aid office at the
college/university you are applying your financial need.
- COA
- EFC
- Other resources
FINANCIAL NEED
Understanding the Student Aid Report (SAR)
Student Aid Report (SAR): A Student Aid Report (SAR) is a document the student will
receive after the FAFSA is processed. The SAR will list all of the answers they provided on
their FAFSA. Students should review these answers carefully to make sure they are correct. If
they provided an email address, they should receive an electronic SAR by email; otherwise,
they will receive a hard copy SAR by mail.
If they need to make any changes, select Make Corrections to a Processed FAFSA under the
FAFSA Follow-Up section of the home page at www.fafsa.gov. They can also make
corrections on the paper SAR, if they received one, and mail it back to the address provided.
Expected Family Contribution (EFC): Top of page 1. The EFC is the amount the federal
government believes that the family is able to contribute towards the college cost, based on the
information provided on the FAFSA. This is not necessarily the amount the student will have to
pay (see award letter).
Verification: If there is an asterisk next to the EFC, it means that the SAR has been flagged for
verification. More information needs to be provided to the Financial Aid Office at the college or
university.
Data Release Number (DRN): Top of page 1 underneath the EFC is a four digit reference
number needed when contacting the Federal Student Aid Information Center to make
corrections to the mailing address or the schools listed on the FAFSA. The DRN also allows
students to release the FAFSA data to schools not listed on your original FAFSA.
Award Letter
Once a financial aid officer at the college/university reviews your SAR, the college/university
will put together your financial aid package and send you an award letter. The award letter will
include the financial calculation that determines the amount of aid you receive: Cost of
Attendance (COA) minus Expected Family Contribution (EFC) = financial need. It will also list
the financial aid awards that the college has determined you are eligible to receive. Financial aid
awards may include:
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Scholarships. Scholarships are awarded to students based on financial need or to award
them for special talents in academics, music, athletics, etc. They are offered through
colleges, the community, and other organizations. Scholarships do not have to be paid
back.
Grants. Grants are awarded by the federal or state governments or by the school and are
usually based on financial need. Grants do not have to be paid back.
Federal Work-Study. Federal Work-Study is self-help aid and is awarded to students
with financial need. Students can work part-time to earn this award money to help with
the cost of attendance. Work-study jobs can be found on or off campus through the
school's Financial Aid Office.
Student Loans. Student loans must be repaid.
Once you receive the different financial aid award letters from each of the schools to which
you have applied, you need to compare the financial aid packages offered from each school.
Once you have decided on a school, you must let the school know whether or not you are
accepting or declining the awards by filling out and signing the award letter and sending it
back to the school. If you find that the college you want to attend offers less aid than your
financial need, be sure to look into ways of filling that financial aid gap.
Please bring copies of ALL AWARD LETTERS
received to the CAP Office in room 23
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SENIORS: Nova Southeastern University Offers Full Tuition Scholarships to Bright Futures Florida
Academic Scholars (for students qualifying for the highest BF award) for more information please call 800338-4723.
NSU is the only independent, not-for-profit university in Florida offering the 100 percent scholarship to Bright
Futures Florida Academic Scholars (BFFAS). In addition, NSU is also providing a $500 Residence Scholarship
for all eligible BFFAS students choosing to live in the university residence halls.
Eligibility requirements for the award are as follows:
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Meet all eligibility requirements of the Florida Academic Scholars Award (Bright Futures Florida Academic
Scholars) including:
 3.5 grade point average
 1270 SAT (Critical Reading and Math) or 28 Composite ACT
 75 community-service hours
 15 credits of college preparatory academic courses
First-time enrollee at NSU in fall
First-time in college student, graduating from an accredited Florida high school.
Full-time enrollment in an undergraduate program at NSU's main campus in Ft. Lauderdale.
Must apply for and receive Florida Residency Access Grant (FRAG).
To apply, students need to fill out the NSU Bright Futures Scholars Award application and complete the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and NSU State Aid application forms. The applications can be found on the Web site for
NSU's office of student financial assistance at http://www.nova.edu/financialaid/index.html or by calling 800-338-4723
EXCEL PROGRAM AT UCF
For high school seniors that are interested in pursuing a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering
and Mathematics) degree at UCF. Only students who have applied to UCF and been accepted by
UCF will be considered.
For more information about the EXCEL Program see www.excel.ucf.edu
All Service Academy Day 17 April, 2010
Every year hundreds of millions of dollars in scholarship money is awarded to high school students across the
nation who will start their careers as officers in the United States military. Thousands of our doctors, lawyers,
engineers, pilots, astronauts, scientists, large vessel marine captains and other professionals received their
education at US military academies or through ROTC scholarships at civilian universities. Unfortunately, many
qualified south Florida students are simply unaware of these opportunities or start the application process too
late.
This year the south Florida Academy Liaison Officers in conjunction with congressmen Ron Klein, Tom
Rooney and representatives from the Air Force Academy, West Point, Annapolis, Coast Guard Academy,
Merchant Marine Academy, and Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC are hosting an “All Services’ Day” at
Homestead Air Reserve Base on 17 April 2010. The purpose of this unprecedented event is to educate and
inform all south Florida high school students about the multitudes of incredible educational opportunities that
the military offers in one place at one time.
Students will have the opportunity to listen to speakers from each of the respective academies and ROTC
programs, talk one-on-one to representatives, question congressional aides about the service academy
nomination process, and view and touch real military aircraft such as an F-16 and A-10 fighter jet, a Coast
Guard Helicopter and a Humvee.
Colleges that accept ACT scores in lieu of SAT Subject Tests
http://www.compassprep.com/admissions_req_subjects.aspx maintains an up-to-date list of colleges that
require Subject Tests. An asterisk next to the number of Subject Tests required means that school allows the
“ACT Only” option.
At a glance, the list includes Amherst, Barnard, BC, BU, Brandeis, Brown, Bryn Mawr, Connecticut College,
Duke, Johns Hopkins, McGill, Pomona, RPI, Swarthmore, Tufts, Penn, Vassar, Wellesley, Wesleyan, and
Yale.