Transcript 2015-2016 Financial Aid Presentation-Scholarship Information Night

Presented by:
Jessica Gorton
Gifted & Talented: Scholarships & Programs
Coordinator: Jessica Gorton
Voorhees Hours: Daily 7:30-11 AM
North Hours: Daily 11:30- 3:10 PM
[email protected]
Gifted & Talented site:
http://www.nhvweb.net/giftedandtal/
Scholarship Areas
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North Hunterdon High School Scholarships
Local Scholarships
College/University & Organization Based Scholarships
North Hunterdon Scholarships
 Seniors only
 Awarded by subject-area departments for students
who excel in academics and who show strong
leadership in the classroom
 Awarded by activity clubs
 Students must be NOMINATED by faculty and
staff—they may not apply for these awards
Local Scholarships
 Seniors only
 Scholarships offered by local businesses and
organizations
 Dollar amounts vary
 Students must complete an application process
 Local scholarships will be listed on the Naviance
Website in December and are due back in guidance in
February.
 If you go on Naviance now you will not find any scholarships
listed. This is because the organizations have not yet updated
their requirements for 2016.
Local Scholarships Cont.
 Listen for announcements and check the Naviance
Website!
 https://connection.naviance.com/fc/signin.php?hsid=nhhs
 Log into Naviance
 Click -> Colleges Tab (Top of Page)
 Scroll Down and Click -> Scholarship List
 Scroll Down to “Browse by Category” and Select -> Local
Scholarships
EXAMPLE
Local Scholarships Cont.
Students must submit a separate
application for each scholarship.
Check where scholarships are
submitted!
Some scholarships will be mailed
directly to the sponsoring
organization. These scholarships
will have various due dates.
The majority of scholarships will be
submitted in Guidance.
Local Scholarships Cont.
For Scholarships Due In Guidance
 Students must submit their applications to Ms.
Gorton in order to file their applications. They
CANNOT leave the applications in her mailbox!
 Schedule an appointment if you have any
questions about an application… Incorrect
applications will be returned to the student.
 Make an appointment to hand them in
early…appointments book quickly!
Local Scholarships Cont.
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Two types of applications!
1.
Local Scholarship Application (similar concept to using the
Common Application to apply to colleges).
2.
Specific scholarship application (the organization wants you to fill
out their own forms).
Be sure to read the requirements of each scholarship
carefully.
Local Scholarships Cont.
For each scholarship:
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Include any extra essays that are necessary for the
scholarship.
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Please use a black or blue pen to complete the application
or TYPE.
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Be sure to complete all information and return
application and/or essays etc.
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Check the deadline.
EXAMPLE
Check Address
Download Application
Check Deadline
Check Description
Helpful Hints
 Refer to essays written for college applications
 Start the essays early!
 Prepare in a neat, professional manner.
 Parents should not be filling out application packets.
It is painfully obvious to the scholarship committees
when a parent has done this.
 Do not skip a part of the application!
 Do not forget to attach essays or transcripts that are
requested.
Helpful Hints Cont.
 There are a lot of personal financial questions on
the applications. If you are applying for a nonneed based scholarship and do not feel
comfortable releasing this information, then you
do not need to answer every question. Please be
aware that this may or may not influence the
sponsors' decisions.
 Apply! Apply! Apply!
 You have to be in it to win it!
 Certain scholarships have very few applicants, so
you never know.
Scholarship Notification
 Some sponsoring organizations will contact you directly
 All scholarship and recognition award recipients are invited to
the Senior Awards Night.
 Please do not call the office asking if you are receiving any
scholarships.
 Everyone is welcome to attend and support our students!
College/University & Organization
Based Scholarships
Scholarship Criteria
 Scholarships can be based on the following:
 Academics – GPA, standardized test scores
 Extracurricular Activities
 Athletics
 Community Service – in and out of school including service
to specific organizations
 Major of Interest
 Other – ethnic background, special interest or affiliation
such as a hobby, attending an in-state school, etc…
College & University Scholarships
 Scholarship opportunities through Admissions and
Financial Aid
 Must check the Admissions & Financial Aid links ASAP
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What is the criteria of eligibility?
How do you apply? (inclusion with Admissions application or
separate application)
When is the deadline?
 After the Admissions deadline, the same, or before the Admissions
deadline?
 Do you have to submit your Admissions application in advance of
the general Admissions deadline too?
Scholarship List on Naviance
 Alphabetical order of all scholarships.
 How to find the scholarships on Naviance?
 Click on the "Colleges" tab, scroll down to the Scholarship
& Money section, click on "Scholarship List"
 How often to check for updates?
 Must check a couple of times a month! Scholarships will
be added routinely as deadlines come and go.
Scholarship List on Naviance
 Check box (at the top) to view only new scholarships
added since last visit
 Bookmark scholarships for later (left of each)
 Assistance in applying?
 Please see me immediately if you need assistance in
applying for a scholarship (minimum of two weeks in
advance of a final deadline)
Where is the G&T Website?
 North Hunterdon Home Page
 Click on “Services” at the top
 Click on “Gifted & Talented”
Senior Resources on the G&T Website
 http://www.nhvweb.net/giftedandtal/
 Financial Aid Information
 State and Federal Financial Aid for Students
 Financial Aid Dictionary
 The Student Loan Guide
 Search by Grade
 Specialty programs and scholarships
 Tips & Tools
 Sample Resumes
 Programs & Opportunities:
 College/university events and programs – open houses, specialized major
events, instant decision days, college visits to the tri-state area, overnight
visits
 College fairs, interest events, college event information for students in other
grades
Senior Resources on the G&T Website
Scholarships
 Books
Senior Resources on the G&T Website
Scholarships
 Online Scholarship Search
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Federal Student Aid: Scholarship Search
College Board's Scholarship Search
Merit Aid: Scholarships from colleges
Fin Aid including Specific Majors
Peterson's College Search: Scholarships
www.fastweb.com
www.scholarships.com
SallieMae: Scholarship search
CollegeNET
www.careersandcolleges.com
www.cappex.com
Junior Resources on the G&T Website
 Scholarships
 Tip & Tools
 Programs, Activities & More
 Summer Programs & Opportunities
 Volunteering
Questions can be directed to the following:
Jessica Gorton
Gifted & Talented Coordinator
Local Scholarship Coordinator
[email protected]