Welcome To Scholarship Night

1. Welcome To Scholarship Night

2. Ways to Pay for College • Scholarships • Grants • College Work Study (CWS) • Loans

3. What Makes a Strong Candidate? • Strong GPA and class rank • Strong SAT or ACT score • Involved in extracurriculars • Demonstrated leader • Rigorous college prep curriculum • Excellent writer • Unique • Financial need

4. Dobson Scholarships Scholarships awarded $10,156,925 • Merit 72% • Academic 22% • Athletic 2% • Military 2% • Other 2%

5. Types of Scholarships • Merit Scholarships • Academic • Sport • Talent • Need Scholarships • Local Scholarships • State Scholarships • National Scholarships

6. Scholarships from AZ Schools NAU U of A ASU

7. Merit Based Awards • Your Application • ABOR GPA (16 Core Classes) on 4.0 scale • Test Scores: SAT ACT • Class Rank https://scholarships.asu.edu/estimator https://financialaid.arizona.edu/types-aid/scholarships/2013-2014-terms-and-conditions

8. What is the ABOR GPA? • 4 English • Writing and Literature • 4 Math • Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Trigonometry • or higher • 3 Science • Essential Elements of Science, Biology, Applied • Biological Systems, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Earth Science, • Physics, Human Anatomy, Environmental Science • 2 Social Studies • American/Arizona History + Government or • World Studies • 2 World Languages • 2 years of the same language: Spanish, German • French, Sign Language • 1 Fine Art • Drawing, Ceramics, Jewelry, • Drama, Band, Orchestra, Chorus

9. Volunteer Experience • Volunteer/Leadership experience is often a selection criteria for scholarships • How Can Dobson Students Volunteer? • Mesa Public Schools Honor for Excellence in Service Learning • Students who earn 150+ hours on approved projects will have this honor printed on their transcript • Visit this website for information and project ideas: www.mesaservicelearning.org • Contact Ms. Schoof our Service Learning Coach to get your project approved • Room D32 • (480) 472- 3292 • sschoof@mpsaz.org

10. AIMS High Honors Scholarship The following academic requirements: • 16 core competency courses with a B or better • GPA of 3.5 – unweighted 4.0 scale OR • Class Rank in the top 5% of graduating class AND ONE of the following assessment options: • EXCEED Standards on all 3 AIMS tests • EXCEED Standards on 2 AIMS tests and MEET on 1 (Plus score at least 3 on two AP tests) AND MUSTscore a 29 on ACT or 1300 on SAT (Reading and Math) • 25% state university tuition waiver for 1 year • Renewable for four years if requirements met • Notified of award in July (after graduation)

11. MCC President’s Scholarship • Waivers for Top 15 % • Waivers for top ASSET Scores • English: Placement in Honors English • Reading: Exempted from CRE101 • Math: Placement in MAT120 or Higher • Must join Honors College • Must submit application

12. Western Undergraduate Exchange • Select western states: Alaska, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming • Select schools, various criteria • 150% of instate tuition • Students must apply to receive the rate http://www.wiche.edu/wue

13. Athletic Scholarships • Scholastic Diploma recommended • Get list of approved Dobson classes • Must register with clearinghouse

14. Additional University Scholarships • University financial aid website • University department website • Take PSAT Saturday, October 19, 2013 of junior year for national scholarships

15. Letters of Recommendation • Very common part of a scholarship application • Chose your recommenders wisely • Give them plenty of notice (At least 2 to 3 weeks) • Give them a copy of your resume and any other information that is important for the scholarship • Follow up with them to make sure they remember due dates

16. Financial Need

17. FAFSA Free Application For Federal Student Aid This form is used to apply free for federal and state student grants, work-study and loans. • File Electronically! www.fafsa.ed.gov • Read the form! Answer questions carefully! • Apply Early! Check deadlines! • Opens January 1st

18. Should I Fill Out the FAFSA? • Everyone should fill out the FAFSA. • To be eligible for some scholarships you must have a completed FAFSA. • Fill it out even if you know that you do not have financial need.

19. Dobson High School Financial Aid Night Dobson High School Tuesday, December 3rd at 6:30PM Come hear a presentation about how to complete the FAFSA

20. Grants • Gift Money • No-Repayment • 2 Specific Kinds • PELL Grant • Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) • Must submit a FAFSA to qualify

21. College Work Study • College administered • Earn hourly wage • Campus jobs • Usually 10 to 20 hours per week • Recommend 15 hours

22. Federal Loans • Must repay • Low interest rate • No payments while still enrolled in school • Specific kinds • Subsidized = Interest does not accumulate while student is in school • Unsubsidized= Interest does accumulate while student is in school

23. Academy and ROTC Scholarships

24. Service Academies Air Force Merchant Marine Naval West Point Coast Guard Very Competitive Full Scholarship with Admittance

25. ROTC Scholarships Partial to Full Scholarships Air Force Army Naval/Marine Attend a traditional University/College Must serve term in the military

26. Beware of Scams • Send money. • You are one of the finalists. • Your name was drawn from a list of many students across the United States • Request credit card #. • Everyone is eligible. • Service will do application work. • Scholarship winner guarantee.

27. Scholarship Resources • Dobson Published Scholarships List • Updated throughout the week • Direct links to scholarships • Available on the Dobson Counseling website • Dobson Counseling News Feed • Events and opportunities for Dobson students • Sign up to get e-mail notifications • Schedule an appointment with your counselor if you have questions about scholarships and your applications

28. Mustang To Do List • Check the Dobson Counseling website regularly • Sign up for the Dobson Counseling News Feed • Prepare a resume • Pre-plan letters of recommendation • Write essays and proofread • Write Thank You Notes • Attend Financial Aid Night at Dobson on December 3rd

29. Research and Apply!!