CARBON COUNTY

• Federal Student Aid
• FAFSA: Electronically submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). All studdent interested in financial aid for college will need to complete this form.
  • Step by Step Guide on Filling out the FAFSA

  • HEM FAFSA Night 2021 will be October 6^th at 6:00

    • Things you will need to have to complete:

      • -          Email address; not a school address for both student and one parent

        -          DOB for all parties

        -          SSN for all parties

        -          2020 Tax Returns for parents and students

        -          W-2’s from working in 2020

        -          Month/Year when parents were married/divorced/remarried/separated/widowed

  • Deadlines vary from school to school and state to state, but it is suggested too have it done by the end of February of your senior year.
  • Need help with your FAFSA? Call 1-800-FED-AID (Monday-Friday 6AM-10PM, Saturday 6AM-4PM)
    • Additional help is available through Best Colleges
• FSA ID: A username and password has replaced the Federal Student Aid PIN and must be used to log in certain U.S. Department of Education websites. Your FSA ID confirms your identity when you access your financial aid information and electronically sign Federal Student Aid documents. If you do not already have an FSA ID you can create one when logging into fafsa.gov.

Local / State Scholarships

Hints for completing scholarship applications:

1. If you meet the basic requirements for an award …..APPLY!
2. ALWAYS include a COVER LETTER specifically tailored to the scholarship. It is suggested to include a RÉSUMÉ even if they don’t ask for one.
3. Always read the application form completely before you starrt filling it out. Make sure that you’re complete and concise, but also creative! Many forms that are not complete are thrown out.
4. Clearly emphasize your ambitions, goals, and what makes you DIFFERENT from other applicants – “TOOT” your horn!
5. ALWAYS have someone proofread your letters AND applications.
6. If you are required to send an application letter make sure they are neat AND clean! Write legibly or type the application form – it looks more professional.
7. Keep copies of your cover letters, applications, essays, and letters of recommendations and make a list of these scholarships you applied for.
8. NEVER become discouraged – NEVER talk yourself out of applying. You have just as good of a chance to receive the scholarship as any other applicant.
9. There should be no reason to pay a fee to apply for a scholarship – usually scholarships asking for a fee are a hoax – don’t fall victim to this!

Additional Scholarships

•  FastWeb!: Search Over 1.3 Mil. Scholarships Free & Easy Registration. FastWeb is the largest, most accurate and most frequently updated scholarship database. If you supply an email address, they will notify you when new awards that match your profile are added to the database. You can even submit an electronic application to some of the scholarships listed in the FastWeb scholarship database, saving you time and money. FastWeb also includes a college search and numerous other student resources. You can also check out the FastWeb Quick Reference Guide.
• Scholarships: This site offers a free search after registration and profile development. The search results include an indication of the value of the scholarship, maximum awarded, due date and relevance to your situation as well as a way to select offerings that are placed in a "my scholarships" folder.
• Student Scholarships: This site has an option for parents and counselors you can view some scholarships immediately OR you can register for free to search over 24,000 scholarships.
• Scholarship Experts: They are one of the most comprehensive free online scholarship searches available to students, parents, and educators.
• Go College: Comprehensive resource covering college admissions, financial aid, educational options, and surviving college.
• How to Get In
• Free4u
• Simple Tuition – Compare loans from several different lenders.
• Continually watch and apply for scholarships posted by your school counselor.
• Check with the financial aid office at the college/university you plan to attend to see what available scholarships they have available early on in the year.

Need additional hel? Contact Mr. Ward.