SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES

These are some of the most popular scholarship resources:

• Avoiding and protecting yourself from Scholarship Scams
  https://finaid.org/scholarships/scams/

• Scholarship resources from Federal Student Aid
  https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/types/grants-scholarships/finding-scholarships

• FastWeb
  http://www.fastweb.com/

• College Board Scholarship Search Service
  http://apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_ss/welcome.jsp

• Going Merry is a new program that calls itself a Common App for scholarships
  https://www.goingmerry.com/
     - Matching: Once you fill out your profile, you are matched with scholarships you are most eligible for.
     - Direct Applications: You can apply directly to multiple scholarships, you never need to leave the site.
     - Autofilled Applications: Information from your profile is autofilled into each application, saving you time.
     - Estimated Application Times: Every scholarship has estimated application time to help you prioritize them.
     - Scholarships Grouped By Essay Topics: This helps you minimize the number of essays you have to write.

• Scholarship Search in Naviance - https://www.naviance.com/  (log-in required)

• Local scholarship applications will be available on April 1st in the guidance office.
      **Don't forget to apply!

Other scholarship resources:

• College Greenlight - https://www.collegegreenlight.com/

•  Scholly.com - https://myscholly.com/ 

•  Chegg - https://www.chegg.com/scholarships# 

• National Health Service Corps - https://www.nhsc.hrsa.gov/scholarships/index.html
  (for Health Services related scholarships)

•  Cappex - https://www.cappex.com/scholarships/ 

•  Weird Scholarships Guide - https://lendedu.com/blog/weird-scholarships/ 

FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES

• Connect with the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA) early: https://www.mefa.org/

            MEFA Understanding Financial Aid
            http://www.mefa.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/College-Financing-Handout-1.pdf

            MEFA Senior Year Timeline
            http://www.mefa.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/2017-18-Senior-Year-Timeline-1.pdf

• Log in and get a PIN number for the FAFSA (as of October 1st) and become familiar with the process: fafsa.gov

• Make note of Financial Aid forms and deadlines for all colleges.

• Some private college/universities also require the CSS Profile. Check individual school requirements: https://cssprofile.collegeboard.org/

*Never hesitate to contact the Financial Aid Office at colleges with questions.