Financial Aid and Scholarships

One step in college planning is financial aid and scholarships. In order for colleges to determine demonstrated need for financial aid, the family must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Some colleges also require the College Scholarship Profile Service PROFILE. The FAFSA and PROFILE forms may be found at www.fafsa.ed.gov and www.collegeboard.com. PROFILE registration begins in September, while FAFSA forms are due as soon after January as possible.

Scholarships may make up a significant amount to put towards college tuition. Please glance through the provided resources and see Mrs. Baker, our counselor, for other tips and scholarships.

Scholarship sites to check out:
www.finaid.org
www.fastweb.com
www.collegeview.com
www.scholarships.com
www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid
www.allaboutcollege.com
www.yfu-usa.org
www.axa-achievement.com

Community Financial
Applications can only be made online by going to http://scholarships.egrant.org

Scholarships from Colleges and Universities
Check with the college applying for what scholarship opportunities are available.

The Wilcox Foundation: Annual Essay Contest by the Wilcox Foundation for Plymouth and Canton students. Eligibility: Students must be a senior residing in the Plymouth/Canton School District. Submit an essay that is between 5 and 10 pages. See Mrs. Baker for details. Based on the quality, each essay will receive a First Place, Second Place or Random Draw designation. First Place is $2,000. Second Place is $1,500, and Random Draw is $1,000. The maximum amount of Scholarship Awards that will be awarded will not exceed $26,000.