A list of Private Foundation Scholarships the Counseling
Office has received for the 2023-2024 school year is located at the bottom of the page.
Please check this page frequently as new scholarships are always becoming available.
FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid, US Dept of Education: FAFSA Application
The FAFSA website is a first step in the financial aid process. Four years ago, there were new changes to the FAFSA. In past years students could not submit a FAFSA until January 1st. Beginning three years ago, students can submit a FAFSA on October 1 rather than January 1 of the new year. Therefore, seniors can begin their FAFSA on October 1, 2023. There has been a significant overhaul of the FAFSA in the last year which means the FAFSA may not open until December. More information to come!
FSA ID Webpage: An FSA ID is your username for logging in and signing the FAFSA
Tips/help for complete your FAFSA: FAFSA Help
This is a checklist of all materials you need for completing the FAFSA: Checklist
Financial Aid Presentation: FAFSA Presentation
This presentation was created by Sara Kling-Punt who worked as a transition advisor at Rochester Community and Technical College. This is a great “starting point” presentation that will answer a lot of the questions you might have about the process. The presentation is about 26 minutes.
More Financial Aid Information: www.iseek.org
This website provides an easy way to plan your future. You can explore careers and colleges, plan your education, and also learn more about the financial aid process.
Minnesota Office of Higher Education: www.ohe.state.mn.us
MOHE is very similar to the iseek website. There is information on how to choose a college, how to prepare for college, and how to pay for it.
Online Scholarships
Below are numerous online scholarship websites that provide information about scholarships from all over the country. Generally, you create an account and the website generates scholarships that you may be eligible for. Fastweb is one of the most well-known and is the largest free online scholarship website in the United States.
https://www.raise.me/ – a number of schools offer “microscholarships” for things you’re already doing in high school
https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarships/
Scholarships offered by Minnesota institutions
Dover-Eyota Dollars for Scholars: www.dover-eyota.dollarsforscholars.org
More information will be provided at a later time. Please feel free to explore the website and get yourself acquainted with Dollars for Scholars.
Private Scholarships
