Financial Aid and Scholarship Information

Due to the ever increasing costs of higher education , more students and families are searching for ways to lighten the burden of financing a post-secondary education than ever before. There are many web sites and companies that offer scholarship searches, financial aid planning, and other information relevant to the financial aid process, so beware of organizations that charge a fee for their services. The following are some useful online financial resources: Free Application for Federal Student Aid Fastweb Scholarship Search, Federal Student Aid CSS / Financial Aid Profile www.ParentPLUSLoan.com Unusual Scholarships OASFAA http://www.studentscholarships.org/

*ALCS does not endorse the content of websites noted. These are posted merely as references.

Financial Aid Information

Financial Aid PowerPoint Presentation

Parent(s)Create Your FSA ID.docx

Students Create Your FSA ID 2.docx 

Summary

Glossary

Video Link for Completing the FAFSA

COLLEGE BOARD OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS

Follow these guidelines to apply to college and potentially earn scholarship opportunities:

Big Future Scholarship

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES LISTED BELOW WITH APPLICATION DEADLINE

(Click on individual links for application/information)

Cirkled In "No Sweat" Scholarship - Deadline, September 30, 2025

2026 Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship - Deadline, November 12, 2025

The Hagan Scholarship - Deadline, December 1, 2025

The Gardeners of Greater Cleveland - Criteria and Application - Deadline, April 1, 2026