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Scholarships
The first step in financial aid is to file a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as soon as possible. Whether it is believed you will qualify or not, it is important to file as colleges use this as the first step in financial aid. If you do not file, it is likely that the next step will not be reached and financial aid opportunities may be missed. With few exceptions, most students will need parent tax information to file. You will use your 2017 filed taxes. If help is needed, college financial aid offices are great resources. The FAFSA opens October 1, 2019.
Online applications must be submitted by midnight Central Time, June 30, 2020.
Any corrections or updates must be submitted by midnight Central Time, September 23, 2020.
Check with the college(s) you are interested in attending. You may also want to ask your college about its definition of an application deadline - whether it is the date the college receives your FAFSA, or the date your FAFSA is processed. Public Universities of Akron, Cincinnati, Cleveland State, Kent State, Miami of Ohio, Shawnee and Youngstown have Priority Deadlines (Must be submitted to be eligible for all possible financial aid and scholarships) of December 1. Other Priority Deadlines are Bowling Green and Ohio U -January 15, Central State -January 31, and Ohio State and Toledo, Wright State - February 1. Any question about private or 2 year college deadlines, please stop in my office.
**** Beware of Scholarship Scams!!
The Federal Trade Commission offers the following signs that a scholarship offer is NOT legitimate:
- “The scholarship is guaranteed or your money back.”
- “You can’t get this information anywhere else.”
- “May I have your credit card or bank account number to hold this scholarship?”
- “We’ll do all the work.”
- “The scholarship will cost you some money.”
- “You’ve been ‘selected’ by a national foundation to receive a scholarship.”
- “You're a ‘finalist’ in a contest you have never entered.”
Reputable General Scholarship Search Engine Sites Include (Active Links):
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www.fastweb.com www.cappex.com bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarships
nextstudent.com www.studentscholarships.org www.studentscholarshipsearch.com
| NAME | AMOUNT | DUE DATE | LINK to INFORMATION |
Ball Recycling Scholarship | To Be Determined | September 7, 2019 | Ball Recycling Scholarship |
Trott Family Scholarship (OSU) **Must apply early decision** | 5 x $30,000 | September 25, 2019 | Trott Family Scholarship |
Horatio Alger State Scholarship | $10,000 | October 25, 2019 | Horatio Alger State Scholarships |
Elks Most Valuable Student | Up to $50,000 | November 5,2019 | Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarships |
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship | $10,000 renewable | January 3, 2020 | GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship |
Charles L. Warren Memorial Heritage Scholarship | $1500 | January 20,2020 | Warren Scholarship |
Ohio Society Daughters of the American Revolution | $1000 | February 7, 2020 | Ohio Society DAR Scholarship |
| Fort Findlay Daughters of the American Revolution | Varies | April 15, 2020 | Fort Findlay DAR Scholarship |
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