-Senior Information Sheet
-Scholarships Preliminary Information Form
-College Applications and Scholarship Information
Scholarships and Grants
These are outright gifts of money. Most of the time, they are based upon need. Sometimes, though, they are awarded for academic excellence and promise, or for special achievements or abilities. This is also known as gift aid.
Loans
Loans are a significant part of most aid packages. They must be repaid, but most often not until after you graduate. Interest rates are usually lower than other types of loans. The payback period on college loans varies from two or three years up to 30 years.
These are outright gifts of money. Most of the time, they are based upon need. Sometimes, though, they are awarded for academic excellence and promise, or for special achievements or abilities. This is also known as gift aid.
Work-study
Work-study is a part time job on campus. For instance, you might work in the library, or as a resident advisor, lifeguard or food-service worker.
FAFSA
Link to the FAFSA website
Delaware County FAFSA Days Information
All seniors need to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) This will give you the opportunity to apply for financial assistance including low interest student and/or parent plus loans. Athletic scholarships are a source of financial aid and also require completion of the FAFSA.
Filling Out the FAFSA: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/filling-out
Check out this website that lists a wealth of information about scholarships and careers. http://www.studentscholarships.org/