SCHOLARSHIP & FINANCIAL AID INFO
Scholarship INFO
Check out these sites and Mrs. Pliska's scholarship list!
This list is not comprehensive but may give you a good start. Note, we encourage you to contact the scholarship organizations directly for details and due dates.
There are lots of doors to open to scholarships!
Make sure to check with the college or university you plan to attend. Their scholarship departments, websites and financial aid offices are a wealth of information!
Scholarship Search Sites From Across the Country:
Needs based scholarships and/or unusual scholarships:
ROTC and Military Scholarships:
SD Specific Scholarships:
Search for scholarships that celebrate your family's service, culture and heritage.
Don't forget to check out some of these local scholarships.
NOTE: I will attempt to keep the current ones color coded GREEN. Outdated ones will be PINK/RED.
Hopefully this color code will help seniors prioritize by date and help you to see what is out there year to year.
Most scholarships will keep their dates similar year to year. It is your responsibility to stay on top of the deadlines.
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
May
June, July, August
September
October
November
December
NOTE: Check out these local sites to stay on top of what they have to offer too! Unfortunately, due dates weren't availbe at the time of publishing this website. Contact the scholarship organization for details.
High School Dual Credit: Our SD Universities are starting to award scholarships to students that have taken HSDC!
CTE Focused Scholarships
Financial Aid INFO
2 Easy Ways to Complete the FAFSA:
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myStudentAid mobile app
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FAFSA on the Web
Types of Aid From the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Federal Aid Programs that are based on financial need through FAFSA include:
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Federal Pell Grants: Financial assistance awarded by the federal government based on need. The Student Aid Report (SAR) informs students of their Pell Grant eligibility. The grant may be used towards tuition, room and board, textbooks, or other educational costs and requires NO REPAYMENT.
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Federal Perkins Loans: Loans funded by the federal government and awarded by the institution. The loans feature low interest rates and are repayable over an extended period of time.
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Subsidized FFEL or Direct Stafford Loans: are awarded on the basis of financial need. Recipients will not be charged interest until they begin repayment.
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Unsubsidized FFEL or Direct Stafford Loans: are NOT awarded on the basis of need. Interest accumulates from the time the loan is disbursed until it is paid in full.
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PLUS Loans (for parents): provide low interest loans to credit-approved parents of eligible undergraduate students. Repayment typically must begin 60 days after loan is fully disbursed.
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Work Study Programs: Jobs that allow students to earn money towards their education while they are enrolled in school.
Other Financial Aid options:
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Loans: Funds loaned through a lending institution or college. Interest rates vary by program.
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Military Programs: The military offers several options to help you pay for college.