The Monroe County Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation is offering a $750 scholarship to a Monroe County area student. The local winner will move on to the state competition and possibly a national competition. Applications are due no later than January 1, 2018. Click on the emblem above for application. If you have any questions, contact: Brett Loftin Southern Advertising, 64 North Alabama Ave., Monroeville, AL 251-564-1600 The Alfa Foundation will award 100 $1,000-scholarships for students attending Alabama colelges, universities and technical schools. Applications available at scholarsapply.org/alfa/ Deadline to apply is January 31, 2018. The Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation will award up to 67 scholarships for $1,750 each to students majoring in agriculture or forestry at Auburn University and Alabama A&M University. Applications available at alfafarmers.org/scholarships Deadline to apply is January 31, 2018. **Applicants for Alfa Foundation scholarships must be members of Alabama Farmers Federation. Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation scholarships are available to Federation members and their children. The Jim Harrell Poetry Prize for entering freshmen at the University of Montevallo is available to seniors.
This vibrant program has awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships to student poets since its establishment more than a decade ago. Through the generosity of James N. Harrell, we can offer a $2000 scholarship for the contest-winning poem, and a $1000 scholarship for second place. We established the contest and the scholarships expressly with entering freshmen in mind, as an encouragement to pursue poetry at the college level. And we know that both the recognition and the funding can make a huge difference in getting the good start at college that every entering student needs. Many thanks to Melissa Brooks and Dorothy Herring of United Bank for presenting "Get Smart About Credit" to our senior classes.
Congratulations to JAE LAUREN NIPPER for signing a letter of intent to play softball at Coastal Alabama Community College!
Congratulations to TANNER WEAVER for signing a letter of intent to play baseball at Bishop State Community College! Coastal Alabama Phi Upsilon chapter of Phi Theta Kappa is collecting office supplies for Camille Place through November 17th. Camille Place is a mission to provide homes and services to girls under the age of 18 who are victims of human trafficking. Please help by donating office supplies such as pens, pencils, file folders, tape, paper clips, rubber bands, post-it notes, etc. The collection box is located in the office. The Delta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International offers a $500 Grant in Aid scholarship to a female student planning to major in education. Complete the application attached below. Deadline is January 5, 2018. In order to qualify for the scholarship, the applicant must be a dependent child of a member of a participating Alabama electric cooperative at the time the application is made and through graduation from high school. Deadline to be received at the Foundation office is February 16, 2018.
Link https://billing.southernpine.org/OSCP/Portals/0/2018%20ECF%20Scholarship%20Application.pdf Throughout my career, I have come in contact with several students and families who have asked, what exactly is financial aid? Financial aid is money that the government and/or organizations award or lend to students to help them with paying for college. “Financial aid” is an umbrella term which includes grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans. This article provides a description of each type of financial aid.
1. GrantsGrants are funds that usually do not have to be repaid. This type of aid is awarded by the federal government, state, or a student’s college or university. The Federal Pell Grant is a widely known grant for income-eligible undergraduate students. Individuals can apply for the Federal Pell Grant and other grant programs through completing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Once the FAFSA is complete and submitted, it is passed along to a student’s state and their prospective institution(s) to determine if they are eligible for grant aid. In certain situations, grant aid may have to be repaid. For instance, if a student withdraws from school prior to completing their enrollment period, a portion of their grant may have to be repaid. 2. ScholarshipsScholarships are a type of fee-free aid that is usually awarded based on an individual’s merit, skill or ability. For example, a student may be eligible for a scholarship because of their exemplary grade point average. Since scholarships are offered by various sponsors including colleges and universities, community organizations, and individual donors, the deadlines and eligibility criteria vary. Many scholarship applications are similar to college applications and require students to submit their transcripts, letters of recommendation and an essay. However, there are some scholarship sponsors that seek videos, art work or nominations in the place of traditional application materials. 3. Federal Work-StudyThe Federal Work-Study Program is open to individuals with financial need. This financial aid option allows students to work part-time while they are in school. Work-study is coordinated through an institution’s financial aid office. Also, students seeking working-study positions can usually secure employment on-campus or off-campus. Work-study compensation is at least minimum wage and payment is disbursed according to an institution’s payment schedule. A great thing about work-study is that students are paid in the same manner as a traditional job and can use these funds to pay for tuition, books or other expenses. 4. LoansLoans are money that students and families can borrow to pay for college. This type of financial aid must be repaid to the lender. Student loans can be borrowed from the federal government or a private lender (e.g. banks). Loans offered through the government typically have flexible repayment choices and lower interest rates than loans offered through private lenders. Loans also have specific terms. Before signing for a student loan, it is important to make sure that the terms and conditions of the loan are well understood. When inquiring about funding for college, remember that there are different types of financial aid which may require employment or have an interest rate. It is important to consider present circumstances as well as future goals when making decisions about financial aid. Debt-Free Scholars, LLC (DFS) is an education consulting business that provides college counseling and financial aid counseling to students, families, and various communities. DFS provides services to help individuals graduate from college debt-free. DFS has assisted students with earning nearly one million dollars in scholarships and other sources of fee-free funding.Website: debtfreescholars.com Facebook: Debt-Free Scholars Twitter: @DFScholars |
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