College Resources, Financial Aid, Scholarships, CCP, US Service Academies

Applying to College

College Night Presentation (May 2022) - very helpful for rising seniors!

• Presentation and panel discussion featuring admissions officers from NC State University, UNC-Greensboro, and Meredith College.
• 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

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 

College & Career Promise (CCP) Program

• AFHS CCP Page - take classes (tuition-free) at Wake Tech to earn college credits while still in high school

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.