College Resources, Financial Aid, Scholarships, US Service Academies

College

College Reps visiting AFHS

2023 College Application To Do List

Common Application and College Essay Slides (presented during lunch sessions in late Sept 2023)

College Night Presentation (April 2023) - intended for rising seniors

• Presentation and panel discussion featuring admissions officers from UNC-Chapel Hill, NC State University, UNC-Wilmington, Applachian State, and Elon University.
• Information includes: creating & using your Common App account; the factors considered in college admissions; essay-writing tips; applying for financial aid & scholarships; summer to-do list for rising seniors.

"Countdown to College Month" Activities (October 2022)

• Throughout the month of October, Student Services offers sessions to help students with finalizing their college applications, writing college essays, applying for financial aid, completing their residency determination, and identifying/applying for scholarships.

Applying to College: The Breakdown 

• Overview on all parts of the college application process

College Essay Writing Clinic (October 2022)

• Tips and suggestions for composing college essay responses
• Video presentation - includes how to avoid common mistakes on each essay prompt

Ordering/Sending Transcripts

Financial Aid 

Financial Aid Information & Updates

• Financial Aid Advisor: Linda Brannan (lbrannan@wcpss.net)
  • Make an appointment with Ms. Brannan

The Basics of the FAFSA & the financial aid process & Common FAFSA Mistakes

2023 Financial Aid Presentation

Financial Aid Night (October 2022)

• Ms. Brannan's presentation includes an overview of the financial aid process, tips for completing the FAFSA, identifying & applying for scholarships...and more!

Scholarships

• AFHS Scholarship Guide (updated regularly)
• AFHS Scholarship Presentation (October 2022)
• Scholarship Search Resources
  • Scholarship search resources
  • Tips for identifying & applying for scholarships
  • Loan & grant information
• Scholarships.com 2022-2023 Scholarship Deadline Calendar
• Studentscholarships.org

Financial Aid & Scholarship Pages on College Websites - reviewing a school's financial aid page is an excellent way to locate sources of college funding! Below are some examples of financial aid & scholarship webpages at some NC colleges & universities. Keep in mind this is not a complete list.

• • Campbell University 
  • ECU
  • Elon University
  • NC A&T
  • NC State University
  • UNC-Chapel Hill
  • UNC-Pembroke
  • UNC-Wilmington
  • Wake Technical Community College
    • Wake Technical Community College - NC Longleaf Commitment Grant 

US Service Academies

• Service Academy Webinar (October 2022)
  • Learn more about the application process at each of the five United States military academies:
    • US Military Academy (West Point); Air Force Academy; Naval Academy; Merchant Marine Academy; Coast Guard Academy.
  • Staff from Rep. Deborah Ross' office also reviews their office's process for seeking a nomination.