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Marshall University

Marshall University. Office of Student Financial Assistance. Financial Aid Training for High School Counselors Doug Hennig and Jennifer Jimison December 10, 2012. Marshall University Scholarships. Visit: www.marshall.edu/sfa. We Are…Marshall.

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Marshall University

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  1. Marshall University Office of Student Financial Assistance Financial Aid Training for High School Counselors Doug Hennig and Jennifer Jimison December 10, 2012

  2. Marshall University Scholarships Visit: www.marshall.edu/sfa

  3. We Are…Marshall • Marshall University offers Institutional Merit-based scholarships which are awarded based on high school criteria through the Admission process. These are non-competitive, so every student submitting the required credentials receives the award! • And these are renewable for up to 8 semesters if renewal criteria are met.

  4. MU Scholarships for WV Residents

  5. We Are…Marshall • There are also Endowed and Annual Scholarships. Applications for the Endowed scholarships for students from our region can be found on our website and must be completed and submitted by the due date. • Visit our website at www.marshall.edu/sfa and under Forms & Applications you will find the Scholarships Specific to High School or County and also Scholarships based on Affiliation, Employment, or Membership

  6. We Are…Marshall

  7. We Are…Marshall

  8. Community-Based Scholarships • If you are aware of other scholarships that are specific to your school, county or community that you want the university to promote, please forward the electronic link to the Office of Student Financial Assistance so that we can post it to our website.

  9. Private Scholarship Sources • Foundations • Community organizations and civic groups • Religious or ethnicity-based organizations • Organizations related to student’s field • Local businesses and employers

  10. Typical On-line Scholarship Search • Search using keyword • Search targeted to student’s information • Always use free searches!

  11. Searching for Private Scholarships • Other websites: • www.Fastweb.com • www.educationstart.org • www.coca-colascholasprogram.org • www.finaid.org • www.scholarships.org • www.studentaid.ed.gov, click on Financial Aid and Scholarship Wizard link

  12. Avoid Scholarship Scams • Scholarships are considered “free” money that does not have to be paid back • Avoid sites that charge a fee • If it sounds too good to be true it probably is • Be aware of identity theft

  13. Student Financial Assistance Contact Information Office Location: Old Main, Room 116 Phone: (304) 696-3162 Fax: (304) 696-3242 Email: sfa@marshall.edu Website: www.marshall.edu/sfa Facebook: www.marshall.edu/sfafacebook

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