The key resource for both scholarships and financial aid is the college (or university or technical school) you hope to attend.  Contact a college admissions counselor or financial aid counselor at your school(s) of interest for the most accurate, up-to-date information. Here at BHS, if you have questions about scholarships or financial aid, contact Deborah Kerr, our scholarship coordinator, at 209-2598 or dkerr@bryanisd.org While it is never too early to start exploring scholarship opportunities or financial aid options, keep in mind that the vast majority of scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors only.  All financial aid will be awarded based on need as determined by a FAFSA form filed in the spring of a student's senior year. SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarships are free money awarded to qualified students based usually on academic merit or some special skill. Local Scholarships, as the name suggests, are scholarships provided by local businesses or organizations.  Mrs. Kerr keeps a list and updates it weekly.  Students should start paying close attention to local scholarship opportunities in the spring semester of their senior year; download the local scholarship database. (last updated 4/14/2008) Local Scholarships are awarded at a ceremony in May. Non-Local Scholarships come from a variety of places and people.  Mrs. Kerr will have information about some non-local scholarships; download the non-local scholarship database. (last updated 4/14/2008) The following websites are also good sources of scholarships: www.collegebasics.com/scholarships www.scholarships.com www.fastweb.com www.fafsa.ed.gov (info on scholarships & financial aid)