SEARCHING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS?
- Students are encouraged to log on to FASTWEB to explore additional scholarship opportunities. Fastweb maintains a file of over 600,000 scholarships. When information about National Scholarship competitions is received in Guidance, it will be placed in a file that students can browse if they are interested.
- Free national scholarship search engine at SCHOLARSHIPS.COM. Take advantage of the free scholarship search today and find your best matches to fund your higher education dreams. The process is simple and can be started immediately - results will quickly filter to your individualized, unique profile.
- The SR Education Group offers a guide to online colleges. Check out this resource at https://www.guidetoonlineschools.com/
FAFSA
You will need to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to qualify for all need-based aid. Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov to learn about the FAFSA and to apply for a FSA ID. This should be done in the student's senior year. The FAFSA opens October 1 and uses prior year information so that the IRS retrieval tool can be used to help fill out the form. It is better to apply with an estimate of your taxes than to apply late. COLLEGES SET THEIR OWN DEADLINES FOR FAFSA SUBMISSION. DO NOT MISS THE DEADLINE!
Help to complete the FAFSA is available on https://studentaid.gov/resources where there are tips, advice and videos to show the process of completing the FAFSA. Check the financial aid office at the college(s) to which you apply to be sure you have the correct paperwork.
Some colleges require that students complete the CSS Profile and/or an institutional financial aid application. The CSS Profile is available online. Keep copies of all forms, including income tax forms, the FAFSA, the CSS, and all institutional application forms.
EVERY STUDENT SENT
Attention Parents of Christian Students: We have $4k in scholarships as a part of the Every Student Sent pre-launch campaign available for your kids. If your college-bound or college-aged student could use some extra cash this coming school year, send them to https://everystudentsent.org/. While we are primarily focused on the spiritual needs of students across the country, we know financial needs are pressing to many students right now. Every Student Sent is a unique community-based platform launching soon that has a vision of connecting students to existing ministries, churches, and each other in order to propel them towards a Gospel-centered mission as they navigate and engage culture during college.
HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION
The Horatio Alger Association has shifted its focus this year to high school juniors. Applications will continue to be accepted until all scholarships have been awarded. To be eligible, a student must demonstrate financial need; applicants must be Pell-eligible (see below). To apply, visit application.horatioalger.org. Applications open on December 1 and close on March 15.
PELL GRANT
$87 Million in Unused Federal Financial Aid in 2019. Amounts can change yearly. The maximum Federal Pell Grant award was $6,495 for the 2021–22 award year (July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022). In Ohio, approximately 45% of students are eligible for Pell Grants each year. This means 21,600 high school seniors who may have been awarded a Pell Grant did not receive one. According to the 2018 Trends in Student Aid Report, the average Pell Grant awarded to a student in the U.S. was $4010. A Pell Grant does not have to be repaid, unlike student loans. To apply and find out more about the Pell Grant go to https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/grants/pell
MADISON COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship has been available to graduating seniors in Madison County for the past 20 years. Please download and print this MCAC scholarship application and submit it to your school guidance office no later than March 30. This year the scholarship will be awarded to five seniors in Madison County. The monetary amount of this award varies from one year to the next. The projected amount of the scholarship this year is $1000.
ADDITIONAL LOCAL SOURCES
Be sure to check with your parent's employer and your employer for scholarship opportunities. Many businesses and unions offer financial assistance to eligible members. Your church and organizations within the community in which you hold membership may also offer assistance.
BEST 32 SCHOLARSHIPS IN OHIO
A site with information about scholarships for Ohio-based colleges and universities.
ROSEDALE BIBLE COLLEGE FLAGSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS
- The Multiply Scholarship: The most substantial financial incentive. For first-year, full-time residential students who are part of CMC. LMC, Evana, or Good News Fellowship churches, the Multiply Scholarship ($7,150) covers roughly half of tuition, room, and board, and fees.
- The Outreach Scholarship: For first-year, full-time, residential students who don't qualify for the Multiply Scholarship, the Outreach Scholarship offers a discount of $6,000.
- The Mature Scholarship: For full-time, full-year residential students who've completed at least 18 credit hours at RBC in previous years, the Mature Scholarship includes a grant for the extra cost of cross-cultural study (up to $2,000) and a $3,000 discount.