College Resources, Financial Aid, Scholarships, US Service Academies

College

For information on College Representatives visiting AFHS, check our Home/Announcements page

College Open Houses Spring 2025 

Common App and College Essay Tips

2023 College Application To Do Lists

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, Appalachian 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.

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 Advisor: Linda Brannan (lbrannan@wcpss.net)
  • As Ms. Brannan works with 3 different high schools, she uses a hybrid method for meeting with families.  She is available once a month for in-person meetings with AFHS students/parents.  She has more availability, including after-school hours, virtually.  
  • Make a virtual appointment with Ms. Brannan
  • For an in-person meeting, please e-mail: lbrannan@wcpss.net

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.