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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
Financial Aid
Financial Aid Information & Updates
- Financial Aid Advisor: Linda Brannan (lbrannan@wcpss.net)
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.
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.
- Learn more about the application process at each of the five United States military academies: