Scholarships and Financial Aid- Who Doesn't Like Free Money for School?

Dear parents, juniors, and seniors, below are important websites to assist you and your child with the whole scholarship process. For a great starting, click on the sites below.

FINANCIAL AID

BRIGHT FUTURES

FREE SCHOLARSHIP SEARCHES

FASTWEB

Florida Fund for Minority Teachers (FFMT)

Registering and Preparing for the ACT and SAT

Did you know that most colleges and universities request SAT and or ACT scores? Did you know that is it CRUCIAL that your son/daughter/child take one or both of the exams?

Either way, your child should attempt both test, at least twice, starting in their junior year! Click on the links below for more information.

ACT

SAT

*In the beginning of each school year, have your child bring home the "Free or Reduced Lunch applications." Even if you and your child do not qualify for free or reduced lunch, he or she may be entitled to 4 waivers to take these test for free.

Applying for College, Financial Aid, and more!

The below links are websites that are all vital for your graduating senior. With the threat of senioritis, existence of procrastination, and lack of awareness, we cannot afford for our children to not access these sites early in their senior year.

Florida Virtual Campus
For all college applications, records, courses, and everything else you can think of! A service of the State University System of Florida and the Florida College System

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FAFSA (FINANCIAL AID)

FAFSA PIN
Necessary to apply for Financial Aid

FAFSA APPLICATION
Site for Financial Aid

Florida's DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS


*The Sooner you begin preparing, the better!

WHY SHOULD I BE INVOLVED IN MY CHILD'S EDUCATION?

THE FACTS

Studies show “that the most consistent predictor of a child’s academic achievement is the parents’ expectations and involvement” (Department of Education, Michigan, 2001)

Of the general public surveyed “86% believe that support from parents is the most important way to improve schools.” (Department of Education)

Parents are vital to the success of our kids. Parents as educational partners is essential in creating educational equity and success for our young people. We all play a role in socializing and educating our children, yet parents are needed now more than ever. This site was developed to keep parents "in the loop," assist parents with the schooling process and difficult issues, and inform parents on how they can help their child at home.

Remember "it takes a village to raise a child," but we must all be a part of that village!