Scholarships!!!

Want to find scholarships specific to Washington State?

http://www.thewashboard.org/ can match you with the scholarships you are eligible for and make getting your hands on some cash even easier.
Are you in 7th or 8th grade? Do you know any 7th or 8th graders?

- You or someone you know may qualify for a college scholarship to any eligible Washington State college for up to 4 years. Find out who’s eligible for the College Bound Scholarship www.hecb.wa.gov/paying/waaidprgm/collegeboundscholarship.asp . It could be you!
Need more information about federal and Washington State financial aid?

Visit the Higher Education Coordinating Board www.hecb.wa.gov/paying/index.asp
Do you KnowHow2GO?

- Big dreams and good grades aren’t enough to get into college. There are actual steps you need to take. Learn the four steps to planning and preparing for college NOW! http://www.knowhow2gowashington.org/
Would you like personal support through the entire college planning and financial aid process?

- The NELA Center for Student Success provides FREE resources http://www.nela,net/ , information and guidance, so you and your family can successfully plan and pay for higher education. You can receive assistance via phone, email, or in person at our Center. Contact us to learn more about how we can help you.
Want to get a jump start on the financial aid process
- You can use FAFSA4caster http://www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov/  to learn about the financial aid process and get an early estimate of your eligibility for federal student aid. You can also apply for your PIN (personal identification number) which will act as your on-line signature. Both the student and one parent will need to apply for a PIN http://www.pin.ed.gov/


(From: http://www.collegegoalsundaywa.org/students-parents/scholarships-resources/ ; accessed on November 16, 2010)