Financial Aid, Scholarships, US Service Academies

Financial Aid 

• Financial Aid Advisor: Linda Brannan (lbrannan@wcpss.net)
  • She works part-time from September through April and meets with students and parents either in person at the school or virtually via Google Meet to accommodate different schedules.
     
  • 👉 To schedule a financial aid advising appointment with Mrs. Brannan, click here: Apex Friendship HS Financial Aid Advising
     
  • Her website, Brannan’s Financial Aid Tools, provides the most up-to-date information on financial aid opportunities and FAFSA updates. Since completing the FAFSA is the starting point for most types of aid—federal, state, and college-based—this site is an excellent resource for you and your student.
    
    

The Basics of Financial Aid and the FAFSA Process 2024-25 & Common FAFSA Mistakes

Mrs. Brannan's Financial Aid Evening Presention (presented 10/9/24)

Brannan's Financial Aid Tools 

Jan/Feb 2025 Financial Aid Newsletter

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 2024-25 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.