Hernando High

Financial Aid Workshop

February 9, 2012

6:30 p.m.

HHS

*Parents are invited. * Help session for FAFSA

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Hernando Optimist Essay Scholarship

$50, $100, or $200 cash prize!

Download application

Deadline date: February 3, 2012

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Kudzo/Kidzo Scholarship

The scholarship applies to Seniors who have been involved in the Kudzo/Kidzo Playhouse.

Download Application

Deadline: April 10, 2012

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Begin searching for Scholarships now Seniors:

SallieMae.com/scholarships   

-Download recommended scholarships to apply for

SchoolSoup.com

Read the Commercial Appeal Article about applying for these any scholarships.

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Get money for college MS students!

Check http://www.mississippi.edu/riseupms/ for all information for MS students

MTAG Information: http://www.mississippi.edu/riseupms/search-results.php?article_id=230

MESG Information: http://www.mississippi.edu/riseupms/search-results.php?article_id=228

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Mississippi Army National Guard: 

The National Guard is a committed partner in education. As a member of the National Guard, you can receive Federal Tuition Assistance that pays $4500 per fiscal year for attending an accredited junior, senior, or vocational college. Also, you can be eligible to receive the Montgomery GI Bill that pays $329 per academic month for a total of 36 months. Contact SSG Jason Riley @ 662.404.3221 for more information. www.ngms.state.ms.us/edu/Pages/Welcome.aspx or www.1800goguard.com

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Leadership DeSoto Scholarship Handbook: 

Leadership DeSoto Scholorship Information

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 FAFSA Information:

FAFSA Tips (Free Application For Federal Student Aid)

*Apply in January of the student's Senior Year 

1.  What is the FAFSA? It is the form you as a parent fill out for your student which allows them the possibility of receiving any type of Federal Aid for College including grants, loans, some scholarships. It is a must for ALL students!!!

2. Where can I find out more specific information?  You can find out anything you need to know at the website www.fafsa.ed.gov. It gives you a step-by-step process with all you need to do.

3. What is a pin number? It is a number you get from the FAFSA people that is assigned to your student. You will need it before you start filling out the FAFSA form and you will use it each year your student applies to universities or colleges. It never changes. You get your pin number from the website www.pin.ed.gov .

4. What will I need to fill out the FAFSA form? You will need your previous year's tax return. For example, if your student is going to college in August of 2011, then you will need your 2010 tax forms.

5. Can I only fill out the FAFSA on-line or is there a paper copy I can mail in? Starting in 2008 the FAFSA can only be filled out on-line.

6. I don't think my student will qualify for federal aid or loans, do I need to fill out the FAFSA?  YES!!! Some universities will not award scholarships to students who have not filled out a FAFSA.