Financial Aid Night I Scholarships

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Financial Aid Night IScholarships

• Presented by
• Tiffany LaBarbera
• Robert Feltmann

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Financial Aid Night II

• Federal Institutional Aid
• Thursday, November 13, 2008, at 7 p.m.
• Speaker Greg Mitton, Associate Dean of
  Admission/Director of Financial Aid at Muhlenberg
  College
• Please write down questions on your cards
• Included Topics
• FAFSA application process
• College funding
• Financial aid opportunities

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Four Scholarship Areas

• Local Scholarships
• North Hunterdon High School Scholarships
• College- and University-based Scholarships
• Gifted Talented Program Scholarships and
  Opportunities

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Local Scholarships

• Seniors only
• Scholarships offered by local businesses and
  organizations
• Dollar amounts varyclose to 100,000 awarded
• Students must complete an application process
• Local scholarship packets will be available on
  the guidance website by
• January 16, 2009, and are due back in guidance
  by March 5, 2009.

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North Hunterdon Scholarships

• Seniors only
• Awarded by subject-area departments for students
  who excel in academics and who show strong
  leadership in the classroom
• Awarded by activity clubs
• Students must be NOMINATED by faculty and
  staffthey may not apply for these awards

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College- and University-Based Scholarships

• Seniors only
• Information available from each institution
  through admissions information, financial aid
  information, and college websites. It is a good
  idea to call early and get the information.
• Apply directly to the university.
• Where to get information?
• admissions and financial aid offices
• college websites
• Good websites www.fafsa.gov www.fastweb.com

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Gifted Talented

• Local, state, and national scholarships and
  opportunities are offered to students in all
  grades through the Gifted Talented Office

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Local Scholarship Timeline

• Scholarship materials will be available on the
  Local Scholarship by January 16, 2009.
• Listen for announcements and check the
  scholarship link on the North Hunterdon website
• http//www.nhvweb.net/NHHS/localscholarships/
• Directions will be online. Please read all of
  the directions carefully so that your application
  is eligible.
• Everything must be NEAT and ORGANIZED
• Students must submit a separate application for
  each scholarship.
• Students must sign in and file the applications
  in Ms. LaBarberas filing cabinet. They CANT
  put the applications in her mailbox!
• Return to Ms. LaBarbera no later than 3 pm. On
  March 5, 2009.
• Hand them in early! There is a long line the last
  day.

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Local Scholarship Application Procedures

• Be sure to read the requirements of each
  scholarship carefully.
• Check to see if the scholarships require a
  separate application. These can be downloaded
  online.
• Complete Local Scholarship Application for each
  scholarship.
• Include any extra essays that are necessary for
  the scholarship.
• Please use a black or blue pen to complete the
  application.
• Be sure to complete all information and return
  application and/or essays etc.

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4 Scholarship Procedure Types

• The Local Scholarship Application only, and
  return to guidance
• The Local Application only, and mail to
  sponsoring organization
• The Local Application PLUS an additional
  application, and return to guidance
• The Local Application PLUS an additional
  application, and mail to sponsoring organization

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Helpful Hints . . .

• Refer to essays written for college applications
• Start the essays early!
• Prepare in a neat, professional manner.
• Do not skip a part of the application!
• If you dont have enough time to write an essay,
  then the scholarship committee doesnt have
  enough time to read your application.
• Students need to contact me directly with any
  questions. Parents should not be filling out
  application packets! It is painfully obvious to
  the scholarship committees when a parent has done
  this.
• Helpful to add financial aid information when
  applicable, but not mandatory - Many scholarships
  are need based.
• Apply! Apply! Apply!
• You have to be in it to win it!
• Certain scholarships have very few applicants, so
  you never know.

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Scholarship Notification

• Some sponsoring organizations will contact you
  directly
• All scholarship and recognition award recipients
  are invited to the Senior Awards Night.
• Please do not call the office asking if you won
  any scholarships.
• Everyone is welcome to attend and support our
  students!
• June 4th at 7 p.m.

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• Gifted Talented Program
• Coordinator Carol Crawford-Jones
• Presented by Robert Feltmann

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Gifted Talented

• Local, state, and national scholarships and
  opportunities are offered to students in all
  grades through the Gateway Office
• Apply online or in person
• One-of-a-kind scholarships
• Contests
• Nominations
• Special Interest Areas

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Contests

• Voice of Democracy
• Essays
• Poetry
• Public Speaking
• Artistic

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Special-Interest Area

• Examples for Seniors
• College and University merit scholarships
• Presidents Volunteer Service Award presented for
  100 or more hours volunteer service in a
  calendar year, March 1 March 1
• Burger King Scholars for students who work at
  least 40 weeks a year

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Applying for Gifted Talented Scholarships and
Opportunities

• Check the website for information
  http//www.nhvweb.net/NHHS/GiftedandTal/Index.htm
  
• Visit the G/T office (located inside the Guidance
  suite) for application materials if not offered
  online
• Comply with instructions and deadlines

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Summary

• Plan ahead
• Read all instructions please!
• Procure necessary documentation
• Prepare legibly type if possible
• Submit prior to deadline
• Applications received after the deadline will be
  marked as late.

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Remember . . .

• Your application is YOU on paper!
• All deadlines apply!!
• Be sure to provide Financial Aid information if
  you will be needing a scholarship. Many of the
  scholarships are based on need.

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Contact Information

• Tiffany LaBarbera
• Guidance Counselor
• Local Scholarship Coordinator
• tlabarbera_at_nhvweb.net
• [phone]
• Carol Crawford-Jones
• Gifted Talented Coordinator
• ccrawford-jones_at_nhvweb.net