Financial Aid  

FIVE SOURCES OF FINANCIAL AID   

SCHOLARSHIPS

...talent based
...do not pay back
...issued free
...must apply early, meet all deadlines
...renewal usually available
...contact the college for more information

GRANTS

...need based
...do not pay back
...issued free
...must report parent/student income and tax information
...renewal usually-but must reapply each year
...ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE
...FAFSA- Free Application for Federal Student Aid

CONTESTS-COLLEGE TIPS

...talent based
...meet all deadlines
...select the ones you qualify for
...College Tips published once a month

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

...applications in counselors office
...return all applications by deadlines
...competitive
...based on either a talent, need, or both criteria
...awarded at Senior Assembly

     STUDENT LOANS

...secured through a lending institution
...do not pay back
...issued free
...must apply early, meet all deadlines
...renewal usually available
...contact the college for more information

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