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GRANVILLE EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
Scholarship and Enrichment Opportunities
March 2015 (Revised 3-19-15)
Opportunities for Graduating Seniors Only
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*Ellen Simmons Howes Prospective Educator Scholarship - This scholarship honors
Ellen Simmons Howes and her more than twenty years of service to Phi Delta
Kappa. The Ellen Simmons Howes Prospective Educator Scholarship will be used to
aid college students with financial needs as they pursue a degree in the field of
education. Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each will be awarded to four
students, one from each of the four geographic areas *north, south, east and west
in North Carolina. Please see Mrs. Banks for an application.
If you have questions about the scholarship, please contact Cel St. Pierre,
Foundation Committee Chair, at c.stpierre@cms.k12.nc.us. Application deadline is
midnight March 20, 2015.
*The Carolina Student Transfer Excellence Program (C-STEP) is a program that fosters
success by identifying talented low-to-moderate income students while they are still in high
school or early in community college careers. Selected students are guaranteed eventual
admission to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill provided they complete the
Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree and maintain a minimum G.P.A. of 3.2. See
these important links:
C-STEP Website: admissions.unc.edu/apply/transfer-students
Resources for Student Success: studentsuccess.unc.edu
Transfer Resources: transfers.unc.edu
In order to be considered, application materials must be received by the C-STEP deadline: April
1, 2015.
*G.C. Hawley High School National Alumni Association, Inc. (GCHHSNAA, Inc.) – The
mission of this organization is to enhance and support the education of ethnic minority students
in Granville County who desire to continue their education immediately after graduating high
school. In order to apply for this scholarship, please see Mrs. Banks for a copy of the application
and submit the following:
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An essay of at least 100 words written in ink (but not more than 400) on the theme “My Educational
Goals”,
A signed and sealed copy of your high school transcript,
A wallet size photo signed and dated on back (will not be returned).
Application deadline: April 10th.
*Donald Patrick Darden Scholarship Endowment
Criteria
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Children, grandchildren, stepchildren and step-grandchildren of members of the North
Carolina Highway Patrol attending East Carolina University. **PLEASE NOTE:
Applicants should provide the name of the NCHP member to whom they are related as
well as their relationship to that person along with their application.**
Local Contact
Ms. Katie Crumpler
Northern Piedmont Regional Associate
North Carolina Community Foundation
kcrumpler@nccommunityfoundation.org
Application Type
NCCF Standard Application
(NO Financial Need Information Requested)
NCCF Application Form
Application Due
Saturday, April 25, 2015
Mail Application To
Royster & Cross, Attn: Sam Royster
PO Drawer 1168
Oxford, NC 27565
*Thad Stem Scholarship Fund
Criteria
Graduating senior from a Granville County high school with an interest in the arts and
demonstrating financial need. Preference will be given to persons demonstrating an
interest in literary arts.
Local Contact
Ms. Katie Crumpler
Northern Piedmont Regional Associate
North Carolina Community Foundation
kcrumpler@nccommunityfoundation.org
Application Type
NCCF Standard Application - Financial Need Information Required
NCCF Application Form
NCCF Financial Form
Application Due
Saturday, April 25, 2015
Mail Application To
Royster, Cross, & Hensley, Attn: Sam Royster
PO Drawer 1168
Oxford, NC 27565
*ECSU MODEL Scholars Program (Motivation, Opportunities, Determination, Excellence,
and Leadership) - This program is for incoming freshmen and will provide an opportunity for students to get 7
hours of college credit at no cost. MODEL Scholars is a summer bridge program that includes courses in English
and Mathematics, comprehensive support activities, and programs that promote personal development. Participation
in the MODEL Scholars Program is limited to residents of North Carolina who are incoming freshmen admitted to
Elizabeth City State University. Participants must be either First generation and/or low-income college students
who meet criteria established by University of North Carolina General Administration. Students must meet the
minimum admission requirements for the University, and complete an ECSU application along with an application
for the MODEL Scholars Program. Students should have an SAT score between 800-900, ACT of 17 and a 2.5
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GPA. See Mrs. Banks for more information. Elizabeth City State University is accepting applications now until
April 30th.
*Good Neighbor Pharmacy Scholarship Program is available now. To qualify, students must
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Attending their senior year of high school at the time of submitting the application
Students must graduate in Spring 2015 and be enrolled in an accredited U.S. college on a full-time basis
during the 2015 fall and 2016 spring terms
*Scholarships will be applied to college tuition in the year it was awarded
Students must submit their application and necessary documents by visiting a local Good
Neighbor Pharmacy store by April 11, 2015. Scholarship winners will be notified by mail in
June 2015, and checks made payable to the college of their choice will be sent directly to the
college. Visit www.MyGNP.com/scholarship for more information on Good Neighbor Pharmacy
store locations and additional details on how to apply for a scholarship.
*The churches of Butner and Stem Scholarship Committee is offering four $1500
scholarships available to graduating seniors living in southern Granville County. In order to
qualify for this scholarship, the student is required to write a letter to the scholarship committee
and include the following information:
Name
Home Address (include physical address)
Phone number
Name of High School
Academic Achievement (can include GPA and class rank, academic memberships, etc.)
Involvement in community services
Extra-curricular activities
Explanation of need for financial assistance; (other scholarships you have applied for or
received)
The letter should be addressed to:
Scholarship Committee
First Baptist Church of Butner
200 West D Street, P.O. Box 44
Butner, NC 27509
The letter must be in the church office no later than April 17, 2015 at 12 noon.
*The 2015 Sam Perry Memorial Scholarship – This scholarship will be awarded by the
Granville Health System Foundation to a Granville County resident who has been accepted into a
two-year or four-year allied health program at an accredited school and who intends to pursue a
career in the allied health care field. Programs eligible for this scholarship include clinical
laboratory sciences, physical therapy, occupational therapy, radiological science, pharmacy, RN,
BSN, ADN, LPN, dentistry and related careers, physician assistant, and nurse practitioner. A
monetary award of $500 will be paid toward the recipient’s tuition in August 2015, upon
verification into an approved program. Please see Mrs. Banks for an application or go online at
www.ghsFoundation.org/ScholarshipApplication. Completed application packages must be
received by 4 p.m. on April 29, 2105.
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*The West Teaching Scholarship at the Catawba College Academy for Teaching – This
scholarship is worth $2,500 in addition to any other academic scholarships awarded by Catawba
with the exception of First Family Scholarships. West Scholars selection criteria include high
academic achievement and commitment to teaching. Apply online at:
www.catawba.edu/academyforteaching or see Mrs. Banks for more information.
ECU Scholarships –Visit http://www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/universityscholarships/ and click on the
link on the left that says: College/Departmental Scholarships.
NC State University College of Education – Check out the various scholarships including the
Scholarship Awards Program, which has been in existence since 1981. Visit
http://ced.ncsu/admissions/scholarships.
Forgivable Education Loans for Service (FELS) – Established by the North Carolina General
Assembly in 2011, the Forgivable Education Loans for Service program provides financial
assistance to qualified students enrolled in an approved education program and committed to
working in critical employment shortage professions in North Carolina. The application is
available online through the CFNC.org/FELS page. The deadline for FELS applicants is April 1,
2015.
Redding Family Foundation (RFF) Scholarship – A summary of the RFF scholarship selection
criteria is as follows:
-Substantial evidence of ability, willingness and intent to meaningfully "give back to society"
- Intellectual ability and strong academic performance necessary to earn an undergraduate degree
- A clear record of positive citizenship and deportment
- Proof of financial need (inability of the applicant and the immediate family to pay for a 4 year
college degree...this includes absence or insufficiency of other funding sources such as scholarships and
fellowships). Most recent Federal tax return (form 1040) for both legal parents is required.
- Acceptance by an accredited 4-year college or university
- Two letters of reference from sources beyond the applicant's high school
- Nomination by the "RFF Scholarship Nominating Committee" of the applicant's high school
To apply online visit the Granville County website, click on “Departments”, and then click on the link
that says “The Redding Family Foundation Scholarship”. Students should complete the online
application with a parent and notify Mrs. Banks. Application deadline is April 1.
Stem Ruritan Club Scholarships – The Club will honor an outstanding High School Graduate
with a scholarship. Applicants must be a graduating senior, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and
submit a copy of high school transcript and SAT scores. See Mrs. Banks for application and
requirements. Application deadline is April 17, 2015.
North Carolina Child Support Council Scholarship – Graduating seniors may qualify for the
Bob R. McGuire Memorial Scholarship or the North Carolina Support Council Scholarship. At
least one parent must be a member of the North Carolina Child Support Council or a client of the
Child Support Program (through either Child Support services or Clerk of Court services).
Applicant must have been accepted by a North Carolina school of higher learning: a college,
university, community college or technical school. Please contact Mrs. Banks for more
information. Application deadline: April 24, 2015.
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College of Education Living Learning Community The College of Education Living -Learning Community (LLC) gives first-year education students
a unique residential learning experience that connects College of Education faculty and staff
members and classroom learning with residence life to ease the transition into the ECU
community and contribute to their success within the College of Education and beyond.
Students will enjoy the typical first year experience of dorm life with the added benefit of living
with other students who are also going into the education field. In addition to in-hall discussions
and guest speakers, students in the LLC will have the opportunity to engage in a number of
activities outside the University environment, attending cultural events, teambuilding ropes
course, and social activities in and around the ECU community. These activities help students
become comfortable with the residential and academic aspects of University life in a short
period of time. To Apply: Complete and submit the 2015 - 2016 Living -Learning Community
Application. The application and submission instructions can be found online at
www.ecu.edu/educ/llc. Applications are due by Wednesday, April 1, 2015. Students are
encouraged to apply early due to the limited number of beds available. Selected applicants will
be notified via email.
Everett and Trudy Suddreth Scholarships of Excellence
Offered by the Carolinas Food Industry Council
30 scholarships at $2,500 each
www.retailpaysforcollege.org
NC Retail Merchants Scholarship
6 scholarships of $2,500 each
www.retailpaysforcollege.org
Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship
2 scholarships:
One for $3,000 and one for $1,000
http://ncdames.org/refresh/templates/scholarships.php?id=49
Remember to check the CFNC.org site under the “Pay” tab for a full listing of scholarships.
UNCG Guarantee Scholarship – This scholarship helps recent North Carolina high
school graduates with family incomes at or below the poverty line graduate from
UNCG with little or no debt. To apply for this scholarship:
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Visit guarantee.uncg.edu
Click on “Apply to the Guarantee”
Fill out the online application
If you have questions contact: Undergraduate Student Excellence at (336) 334-5534 or
UNCG Financial Aid Office at (336) 334-5702.
The TRIO Education Opportunity Center program provides counseling and
information on college admissions to qualified students. The program highlights
academic advice, information about college access, federal student aid, and
scholarships. Ms. Angela Bullock, Outreach Counselor, will be on the GECHS campus
every other Wednesday from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Please sign up with Mrs. Banks if you are
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interested in meeting with her. All graduating seniors are encouraged to complete
the 2014-2015 “No Essay” College Scholarship form for a chance to win $250.
State Employees Association of North Carolina (SEANC) Scholarship
Foundation, Inc. offers academic scholarships to the dependents of SEANC
members. Thirty awards are annual scholarships (15 merit based, 15 financial need) for
four-year college or university students. Eight awards are annual scholarships (four
merit based, four financial need) for those students enrolled in a junior college,
community college or technical school. The scholarship application is available online
at http://www.seanc.org/membership/scholarship/ and must be returned completed to
the Scholarship Chairperson of the SEANC district of which the parent is a member.
If you are a student who is interested in applying for a scholarship, but your parent is
not a member of SEANC, visit www.seanc to join. All applications must be postmarked
by April 15, 2015.
LinkedIn – Students set up a Decision Board and they could win a $10K scholarship. Learn more at
https://linkedin.promo.eprize.com/scholarship/
The Christian Connector provides a FREE Christian college information service as well as a $2,500
Christian college scholarship drawing. Visit www.ChristianConnector.com to request information and
automatically be entered in a $2,500 scholarship drawing.
Other Announcements and Opportunities
ATTENTION CLASS of 2016: THERE WILL BE AN IMPORTANT MEETING ON THURSDAY,
MARCH 19TH AT 5:30 P.M. IN ROOM G133/134. THIS MEETING SHOULD LAST ABOUT 1
HOUR. PARENTS MUST ATTEND WITH THEIR CHILD IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A COPY OF
THEIR CHILD’S COLLEGE DEGREE PLAN/CHECKLIST. IF STUDENT IS UNABLE TO ATTEND,
HE OR SHE WILL NEED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH MRS. BULLOCK PRIOR TO
MARCH 19TH.
*Kaplan Test Prep – Free practice tests all year long! View times and enroll at kaptest.com/hsevents.
University of North Carolina Pembroke Open House – RSVP: Phone Undergraduate
Admissions 910.521.6262 or respond online at uncp.edu/admissions for the April 11, 2015,
Open House event.
*Congressional Art Competition – This competition is for students who live in the First Congressional
District. The winning entry will be hung, along with entries from other congressional districts, in a
corridor of the U.S. Capitol Building. The winner in each district receives two round trip plane tickets to
Washington, D.C. to participate in recognition ceremonies. Students will need to submit the following:
1. Paragraph about why you created this work of art or what the work means to you
2. Digital images (i.e., .jpg) or your original artwork
3. Student release Form (See Mrs. Banks for copy)
For more information contact: Congressman Butterfield’s Durham Office at 919-908-0164.
The deadline for submission: April 15th, 2015.
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*Stop Rx Abuse contest – All North Carolina students enrolled in grades 6 through 12 are
invited to create a 30-second original anti-drug video to help educate young people about the
dangers of teen prescription drug abuse. The high school student first place winner will win an
Apple iPad, the second place winner will receive an iPod Touch, and the third place winner will
get an Amazon gift card. For details on how to enter, visit www.ncdoj.gov/stoprxabuse.
Deadline: April 15, 2015.
*Order of the Bell Tower (OBT), the official student ambassadors and tradition keepers at The
University of North Carolina, invites all juniors to participate in a program called Shadow Day. Shadow
Day will be held on Wednesday, April 1. This is an opportunity for motivated, ambitious high school
juniors to experience a day in the life of a Carolina student. Registration closes March 25, or when the
program reaches maximum capacity. Students interested in participating should visit
alumni.unc.edu/shadowday to register.
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program - Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants will award
up to $1,000. Students may submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of
the web site: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
Full details are available on the site. Scholarship Deadline - June 15, 2015.
2015 Hamilton Award – The Hamilton Leaders Academy is a three-year, no
student cost program that helps students gain acceptance to college and
transition successfully to university life and the work force. Winners are
enrolled in the Hamilton Leaders Academy and receive:
 A $500 cash scholarship
 Leadership training in Seattle (2016) and Central America (2017)
 College application assistance
 Scholarship and financial aid assistance
 Internship and mentorship opportunities
A Hamilton Award Winner:
 Is a junior in high school
 Is college-bound
 Has a strong record of community service
 Has financial need
 Shows a strong commitment to their academic studies
 Is Committed to participating in the Hamilton Leaders Academy
Find out more at WWW.HAMILTONFRIENDS.ORG
*National Scholarship Fair Coming to North Carolina
Infinite Scholars Program (ISP), Inc. is a federally recognized 501c3 non-profit organization that
has an overall mission of providing all students, especially low
income and first generation high school students, with the resources and guidance that are
necessary for them to accomplish their higher education goals. The ISP scholarship fair will be at
North Carolina Central University October 2, 2015. Students, specifically high school seniors, who
attend are asked to have the following information:
2.7 Grade Point Average or above
18 ACT or above/1600 SAT or above
3 Letters of Recommendation from a city, church, or state official
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Evidence of talents, skills, and abilities in local philanthropy, school clubs or extra
curricular activities, and
A Letter stating “Why I want to attend college”
On October 2, students are asked to attend with a portfolio of all the above
mentioned information and dressed to impress. It is recommended that students bring at
least several portfolios, one for each college or university representative. The more
competitive the portfolio, the better the student chances of receiving an on-site
scholarship. Acceptance letters, partial scholarships, and consultation is also offered to
students who do not qualify for a scholarship on that day. High school junior and
sophomores are strongly advised to attend. You can find more information at
http://www.infinitescholar.org/.
*VGCC to offer Biotech Workshop to high school students
Vance-Granville Community College has scheduled its third annual Biotech Workshop for local high
school students, as one of a series of VGCC Arts & Sciences camps and workshops being held this year.
All tenth, eleventh and twelfth graders who have taken or are currently taking biology and chemistry are
invited to attend the workshop, which is set to take place over the course of two Saturdays: May
2 and May 9, each day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Students must attend on both days.
Sessions will be taught by VGCC faculty in the state-of-the-art biotech lab in Building 8 on the college’s
Main Campus in Vance County. “This workshop will give students a great opportunity to build their
résumés and gain hands-on experience in a real laboratory with advanced equipment,” said VGCC
Bioprocess Technology program head Dr. Tara Hamilton, who will oversee the workshop. “You can
develop lab skills here that you can use in college and in various STEM careers, whether it’s in scientific
research, high-tech manufacturing or medicine.”
Students will be introduced to Biotechnology, which is broadly described as using living organisms to
develop and manufacture products for human use. This can range from yogurt and cheese to the
production of human proteins in bacteria. The workshop will focus on the theories and methods behind
producing and purifying proteins from bacteria that are normally found in other organisms. Participants
will induce production of a jellyfish protein (Green Fluorescent Protein) from a culture of bacteria
containing the gene and will proceed to purify the GFP through common laboratory methods. Concepts
and skills such as micropipetting, spectrophotometry, centrifugation and column chromatography will
be covered during the workshop.
The cost to attend the workshop is $40, which includes lunch each day.
This opportunity is one of a number of initiatives by the VGCC Arts & Sciences division to reach out into
the community with unique learning activities. A Creative Writing workshop for adults took place in
February. The annual VGCC Science Camp for rising sixth, seventh and eighth graders and the Teenworks
Drama Camp, which targets rising eighth graders through high school seniors, will both be held this
summer.
The deadline to apply for the Biotech workshop is Friday, April 24. For more information, contact Dr.
Hamilton at (252) 738-3285 or hamiltont@vgcc.edu.
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*UNC’s Social Work Introduction for the Next Generation (SWING) program – This 3
day on-campus event will be held at UNC Chapel Hill June 11-13, 2015. The aim of the
SWING program is to stimulate students’ interest in social work by allowing them to meet
and learn first-hand about the work of social workers and opportunities in the field.
Academically competitive high school Juniors from diverse and/or under-represented
backgrounds who are interested in learning more about social work are invited to apply.
Please visit http://ssw.unc.edu/swing or see Mrs. Banks for more information. Application
deadline: April 10th.
*West Point Student/Parent Admissions Meetings – There are two opportunities for high school students
(and their parents) interested in a college education and career preparation to attend an informational meeting
conducted by the West Point Admissions Office: Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 7 pm, Cary Academy Theater,
1500 Harrison Avenue, Cary, NC (Fine Arts Bldg. park there or main lot) or Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 7
pm, Jack Britt HS ROTC Auditorium, 7403 Rockfish Road, Fayetteville, NC. There will be a video and
presentation at 7 pm at each event that discusses: requirements and qualifications to be competitive, academic and
athletics challenges and opportunities, military traditions, and more. Please RSVP for either event to Rick deMoya
at rgdemoya@gmail.com by March 22, 2015. For easy identification, use the RSVP email SUBJECT Line: “2015
USMA Student Reply” Student Name – Phone – Email – HS Grad Year – High School – Location Attending.
*West Point Summer Leaders Experience – Two one-week sessions will be held: May 30 - June5, 2015 and June
6 -12, 2015. Eligibility is for current high school juniors; application deadline is April 1, 2015. More information
can be found at www. usma.edu/admissions. Local sources of information are: Walker Flint, whflint@yahoo.com,
919-553-2020; John Frederick, jpfrederick@nc.rr.com, 919-481-4488; Rick deMoya, rgdemoya@gmail.com, 919903-8466; and Rich McArdle, mcardler@soc.mil, 910-432-1180.
The College Prep Scholarship for High School Juniors is a program designed to give high-achieving
low-income 11th graders an advantage in college admissions. College Prep Scholars are high school
juniors, typically with an unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above in challenging courses, who comes from a
family earning less than $60,000 annually (with minimal or no assets) and may be on free or reducedprice lunch. College Prep Scholars can get full scholarships to college summer programs at schools like
Yale and Stanford, free standardized test preps, personalized college essay reviews, plus more. Students
can apply via the online application or see Mrs. Banks to be referred. Learn more at www.questbridge.org
Application deadline: March 25, 2015.
Duke University is now accepting applications for summer programs for High School Students.
Students who wish to earn academic credit are encouraged to apply for Duke Summer College
for High School Students (grades 10 & 11), or Duke Summer Academy for High School
Students (grades 9-12) for personal enrichment. For more information, and to apply, visit
http://summersession.duke.edu/high-school-students
Email us at summercollege@duke.edu or summeracademy@duke.edu with any questions.
Application deadline is April 15.
Health and Biomedical Sciences Summer Camp provides high school students
with a fun, challenging and engaging college environment in which students
develop a deeper understanding of what it means to be a biomedical scientist
and health professional. Through lectures and hands-on laboratory
investigations in state-of-the-art laboratories, students will be introduced to
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the fundamentals of molecular biology, pharmacology, immunology,
biochemistry and medical ethics. This opportunity is provided at Lebanon Valley
College June 21-26 or July 5-10, 2015. Visit http://www.lvc.edu/health-biosummer-camp/ or contact Dr. Courtney Lappas, Camp Director, at
lappas@lvc.edu or (717) 867-6179.
The Shelton Challenge is a one-week summer experience for rising freshmen,
sophomores, juniors, and seniors in high school. The core curriculum focuses on
Leadership Roles and Accountability, Team Building, Leadership Styles and Situations,
Social Responsibility, Integrity as a Leader, Public Speaking, Changing Behaviors, and
Goal Setting. Requirements of participants: Need to be a rising 9th to 12th grade
student; GPA of 3.0 or better. Cost of attendance: $600 total (includes deposit,
lodging, meals, and program curriculum) $100 deposit toward total fee (non-refundable
after application deadline—June 1 for June weeks; July 1 for July weeks) Scholarships
may be available. To obtain an application on or for more information, visit
www.ncsu.edu/shseltonleadership or contact Shelton Leadership Center: phone:
919.513.0148 or e-mail: sheltonchallenge@gmail.com.
United States Naval Academy Summer 2015 STEM Program focuses on four areas: Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. This program is designed to encourage rising 9th – 11th
graders to pursue a course of study in engineering and technology throughout high school and college.
The online application will be open on January 5, 2015 at http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/STEM. The
tuition to attend a session is $425 plus transportation to and from the naval Academy. Students must be
entering 9th – 11th grade in the following school year. Application closes at 11:59 p.m. on April 15, 2015.
DATES
GRADE LEVEL
June 1-6
Rising 9th
June 8-13
Rising 10th
June 15-19
Rising 11th
United States Naval Academy Summer Seminar offers the opportunity for rising high school
seniors to visit the Naval Academy for one week during the summer. Students will experience all aspects
of the Naval Academy including the academic program and midshipman life. The online application for
Summer Seminar will open January 15, 2015 at http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/NASS. The tuition to
attend a session is $450 plus transportation to and from the naval Academy. Application closes at 11:59
p.m. on March 31, 2015.
DATES
GRADE LEVEL
May 30 - June 4
Rising 12th graders
June 6 – June 11
Rising 12th graders
June 13 – June 18
Rising 12th graders
Information from CFNC
Paying for College Webinars
Several of the webinars in the CFNC Wednesday Webinar series are designed to help close the
financial literacy gap. Learn about the free financial literacy tools and resources available on
CFNC.org, how to compare financial aid award letters from multiple universities, and how to
conduct searches for scholarships and grants. Students and their families are encouraged to
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attend the "Not Just a Scholarship" webinar on April 14 to get the scoop on the selection
processes for two of North Carolina's most prestigious merit-based scholarship programs. For
more information and to register, visit CFNC.org/events
Financial Literacy 101 – This course is for college students, high school seniors and adults. Learn
about college financing, money management and more. Complete the course material and students could
qualify to be entered in a $500 scholarship drawing. For more information, go to www.cfnc.org and click
on “Apply for Financial Aid”(top tool bar), then click on the link to the right under “QUICKLINKS” that
says “Financial Literacy”.
Creating a CFNC.org Account
Students and parents can create a CFNC.org account in a few simple steps:
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Go to CFNC.org and click “Create MY CFNC Account.”
Select the “Go” icon beside the appropriate role.
Enter date of birth and name of current school.
Enter account information.
New! Parent Invitation
Students may invite parents/guardians to have a read-only access to their MY CFNC portfolios. To
initiate the invitation, students need to click the “Invite a Parent or Guardian” link in the MY CFNC
section of the portfolio. The invitation may be sent in English or Spanish.
Career Exploration with CFNC
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CFNC.org offers nine assessments designed to help students determine their interests, skills, and work
values and use their results to explore matching careers. To access the career assessments, log in to your
CFNC.org account and click on “Plan/For a Career/ Learn about Yourself.”
Students can build Career Plans and save their Plans to their MY CFNC Portfolios. To do so, click on
“Plan/ For a Career/ Explore Careers/ Career Plan Builder.
Important Points to Remember About Financial Aid
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Never rule out college because of cost alone.
Compare costs before applying – Net price calculators can provide an estimate of
financial aid eligibility and remaining college costs and should be available on every
college’s website.
Remember to apply – FAFSA deadlines are available online at
https://fafsa.ed.gov/deadlines.htm and many colleges and universities also provide funds
through the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE or state applications.
Get advice – The financial aid office at local colleges often provides workshops or can
give advice.
Compare awards – Look at grants, loans, and parental contributions before making a
final decision on a college.
Financial aid comes from these sources:
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The federal government (the largest source)
State governments
Colleges and universities
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Private organizations, such as companies, clubs, and faith-based organizations
Online Resources
College Planning
www.collegedata.com
www.cfnc.org
Financial Aid
CFNC.org/fabook
Federal Student Aid
studentaid.ed.gov
FAFSA4caster
fafsa.ed.gov/FAFSA/app/f4cForm?execution=e2s1
Student Aid Financial Aid Toolkit
www.financialaid
toolkit.ed.gov
Net Price Calculators
studentnpc.collegeboard.org/
College Comparison Tools
nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
bigfuture.collegeboard.org/compare
-colleges
Financial Aid Shopping Sheet (US Department of Education)
www2.ed.gov/policy/highered/guid/aidoffer/annotatedshopping.sheet.pdf
Award Comparison Tools
bigfure.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/financial-aidawards/compare-aid-calculator
Scholarship and Grant Search Tools:
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