Monday, February 6, 2012

Letters of Recommendation

Have you contacted at least three people who will write a letter on your behalf? Having four or five letters would be ideal, but three is the minimum. Remember that letters from family and friends will not meet the requirement for most applications. Recommendations from two professors and a counselor would be great, but you can also ask a supervisor or an employer.

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Girl Friend Factor

For women 25 and older. The deadline is April 1, 2012. Google:Go Girl Grants.

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Desert Outreach Foundation Scholarship

The Desert Outreach Foundation Scholarship application is now online. The deadline is April 2nd at 5:00 p.m. More directions will follow in class.

Chegg

Did you remember to register with CHEGG? Please turn in your copy of the CHEGG $1000 Essay Scholarship today.

Financial Aid

Almost everyone is eligible for some form of financial aid. ALL students should apply for federal student assistance by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), including the students applying for the BOG Enrollment FEE Waiver for California residents. You can access the application through the Financial Aid site on the College of the Desert website.

Remember, most scholarships applications will request your SAR which is your Student Aid Report, SO if you are applying for scholarships, you MUST complete the FAFSA application.

If you have not completed FAFSA, please make it a priority in the next few days.

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Welcome to my Scholarship Class

Looking forward to working with you and giving the needed nudges for you to submit winning scholarship applications.

Pathways to Success Scholarship

Application is now available: http://pathways.cvscholars.com

Up to $2,500 for Community College for one year
Up to $5,000 for university for one year
Up to $10,000 for university for two years

Scholarship awards may be used to cover your tuition, books and living expenses while attending college.

Deadline: March 17, 2012

(If you qualify, print out the application and submit in class. Remember, you need to submit one scholarship each class.)