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. The local scholarship process will begin in January 2010. Announcements will be made for students to come to the GO Center to begin filling out applications.
Local Scholarships are awarded at a ceremony in May.
The following websites are also good sources of scholarships:
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS
Opportunities for scholarships are also available to undocumented students.
FinAid -- The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aide has a section to help answer questions undocumented students may have as they search for financial support for college. Visit www.finaid.org/otheraid/undocumented.phtml
Another resource is the Hispanic Scholarship Fund: www.hsf.net
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