Attention Seniors, You should have completed your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the NYS Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) application. You will soon receive your Student Aid Report with your Expected Family Contribution. Your prospective colleges will receive your FAFSA information as well and mail you a Financial Aid Award Letter. It is important that you read the letter carefully. Below is a guide on key terms and understanding the letters. There is no universal format, so if you have any questions please don't hesitate to call me at 718-388-1260 x3311. [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Quick_Guide_to_Financial_Aid_Terms.pdf"] … [Read more...]
Guidance News for Seniors
Guidance News for Seniors
Understanding Your Financial Aid Letter
Dear Seniors, Many of you have started to receive your college acceptance letters and financial aid packages. It is important that you read the financial aid letters very carefully as some of the money you are awarded is "free money" (see scholarships and grants) and some of the money will need to be paid back (see loans). This article from Jessica Velasco's site (http://jlvcollegecounseling.com/2016/03/12/scholarship-saturday-march-12-2016/) does a great job outlining how to read your letters. Understanding Your Financial Aid Letter Some admissions decisions have come out already, while others will be sent to students soon. For many students, one of the biggest factors in choosing a college in this late stage of the admissions … [Read more...]
Scholarships with March Deadlines
Scholarships with March Deadlines taken from http://jlvcollegecounseling.com/2016/03/12/scholarship-saturday-march-12-2016/ King Family Foundation Scholarship Sponsor: Charles & Lucille King Family Foundation Amount: $3,500 Deadline: March 15, 2016 Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate juniors and seniors majoring in television and film at an accredited four-year, degree-granting U.S. college or university. DCU Memorial Scholarship Program Sponsor: Digital Federal Credit Union (DCU) Amount: Up to $2,500 Deadline: March 25, 2016 Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who will be attending college in Fall 2016. Applicant must submit two references and an essay on why they should … [Read more...]
T-shirt Design Contest – Win $100 B&N Gift Card
The CUNY College Now Program will be sponsoring a city wide College Now Summer Program T-shirt design contest. All New York City public high school students are eligible for participation. The winning design will become the official College Now 2016 Summer T-shirt. Eligibility: All New York City public high school students are eligible to submit one design entry by: April 14th, 2016 by email to CollegeNow.Media@cuny.edu or by mail to: Attention: Rana Emerson College Now 16 Court Street, 3rd Floor Brooklyn, NY 11201 See attached application and guidelines [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/201620College20Now20Summer20TShirt20Contest20Form1.docx"] … [Read more...]
PROM DRESS GIVEAWAY
Prom Dress Giveaway - Operation PROM is a not-for-profit organization that relies solely on donations to provide free prom attire to high school graduating seniors in financial need. APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2015. Criteria: OPEN TO LOW INCOME GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS IN GOOD ACADEMIC STANDING. you MUST attend high school in Brooklyn REGISTER in advance at www.HelpProm.org. Event: Saturday, April 16, 2016 | 11am – 4pm Urban Assembly Institute of Math & Science for Young Women 283 Adams Street Brooklyn, NY 11201 [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2016-Operation-PROM-Brooklyn-Flyer-to-Schools.pdf"] … [Read more...]
Live Out Loud Scholarship
The LIVE OUT LOUD Educational Scholarship was created to provide financial support for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) youth who are pursuing a college degree. Through this scholarship, LGBTQ youth can apply for funds to pay for educationally related expenses to pursue a degree from an accredited college, university, or technical/vocational program. This year Live Out Loud is awarding 3 scholarships for $10,000.00 each. Click here for more information and application. Live Out Loud must receive all applications no later than March 14, 2016. Any incomplete applications will not be considered. [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Live-Out-Loud-Scholarship.pdf"] … [Read more...]
$5,000 Scholarship – Due March 15th
The Brooklyn Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. is offering a college scholarship in the amount of $5,000 ($1,250 per year for four years). Qualifications: The African-American student must be a graduating high school senior from a Brooklyn/Staten Island High School and a Brooklyn/Staten Island resident. Demonstrate financial need Maintain good academic standing (B/3.0 average or better) now and while attending a four year college full- time. The applicant must also have applied for college admission and demonstrated exemplary achievement in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership and Service in the community. Students wishing to apply for the Brooklyn Chapter’s incentive award must complete the attached form, which is to … [Read more...]
Congressional Black Caucus Spouses General Mills Health Scholarship
Congressional Black Caucus Spouses General Mills Health Scholarship Sponsor: Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Foundation Amount: $2,000 Deadline: Feb. 28, 2016 Description: Applicant must plan to enroll or be a student who is already enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate field of study in medicine, engineering, technology, nutrition or another health-related field at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year. Applicant must live in a Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) district (look-up available at website). … [Read more...]
February Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarships (via http://jlvcollegecounseling.com) that you may want to consider. The Christophers’ Poster Contest for High School Students Sponsor: The Christophers Amount: Up to $1,000 Deadline: Feb. 17, 2016 Description: Contest is open to students in grades nine through twelve. Contestant must create an original poster based on the theme, “One Person Can Make a Difference.” CISCO Scholarship Award Program for High School Seniors Sponsor: Construction Industry Service Corporation (CISCO) Amount: $2,000 Deadline: Feb. 19, 2016 Description: Scholarship is open to children of building trade union members and employees of union contractors. Applicant must be a high school senior who is a U.S. citizen and has been provisionally … [Read more...]
Learn about LIU and their Early College Scholars Program
LIU Brooklyn would like to invite our students and parents to attend an information session about LIU Brooklyn and LIU's Early College Scholars program. March 2nd @ 6:15 Parents please register for the event using the following link: http://www.liu.edu/BKParentNight [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/March-2-Parent-Night-Flyer.pdf"] … [Read more...]