Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Attention: HS Seniors, College Students and Parents
The 2021-22 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) will be available October 1, 2020. Completing this form in a timely and thorough manner is one of the most important steps you will take in your college preparation journey.
FAFSA is used to determine your family's Expected Family Contribution (EFC), the amount your family is expected to contribute to your education for one academic year, and should be completed every year you are attending college. The college will use this information along with the college's Cost of Attendance to determine your "financial need" and award package.
For priority consideration, please make every effort to submit your application by Jan. 15, 2020.
The FAFSA TO DO List and video by Cafe College
COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID
Attention: HS Seniors, College Students and Parents
The 2021-22 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) will be available October 1, 2020. Completing this form in a timely and thorough manner is one of the most important steps you will take in your college preparation journey.
FAFSA is used to determine your family's Expected Family Contribution (EFC), the amount your family is expected to contribute to your education for one academic year, and should be completed every year you are attending college. The college will use this information along with the college's Cost of Attendance to determine your "financial need" and award package.
For priority consideration, please make every effort to submit your application by Jan. 15, 2020.
The FAFSA TO DO List and video by Cafe College
COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID
UTSA BOLD PROMISE
"UTSA Bold Promise is a tuition promise program that aims to make college more accessible and affordable to graduating High School Texans from middle- and low-income families. Qualifying students will have their tuition and mandatory fees covered 100% for eight fall and spring semesters within a 4-year time period, as long as students maintain eligibility."
ALAMO PROMISE
Save your Seat Now!
"Through AlamoPROMISE, the Alamo Colleges District is working to ensure access to education for all local students by providing for the cost of tuition and mandatory fees for up to three years to eligible graduating seniors from the San Antonio area."
"UTSA Bold Promise is a tuition promise program that aims to make college more accessible and affordable to graduating High School Texans from middle- and low-income families. Qualifying students will have their tuition and mandatory fees covered 100% for eight fall and spring semesters within a 4-year time period, as long as students maintain eligibility."
ALAMO PROMISE
Save your Seat Now!
"Through AlamoPROMISE, the Alamo Colleges District is working to ensure access to education for all local students by providing for the cost of tuition and mandatory fees for up to three years to eligible graduating seniors from the San Antonio area."
SCHOLARSHIPS WITH VARIOUS DEADLINES
The Ultimate List of Scholarships for Women and Girls
List of Scholarships from the Texas Comptroller
Apply Texas
List of Many African American Scholarships
Texas Based Scholarships
Unigo - (Matches students with colleges, scholarships, internships, student loans, majors and careers)
U. S. Department of Labor - Free Scholarship Search
Cafe College
The Mega List of Scholarships You Should Apply for, Class of 2020-2021
List of Scholarships from the Texas Comptroller
Apply Texas
List of Many African American Scholarships
Texas Based Scholarships
Unigo - (Matches students with colleges, scholarships, internships, student loans, majors and careers)
U. S. Department of Labor - Free Scholarship Search
Cafe College
The Mega List of Scholarships You Should Apply for, Class of 2020-2021
The College Board Opportunity Scholarships Program
A Clear Path to College for All Students
"Applying to college is a complicated process, so we've created a program that guides you through it. It doesn't require an essay, application, or minimum GPA. Instead, it rewards your effort and initiative. Complete key steps along your path to college for a chance to earn scholarships."
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR CLASS OF 2020
2020 Calvary Baptist Church Scholarship
(Open to Active Calvary Members)
Deadline: June 15, 2020
Application
Community of Churches for Social Action Scholarships
Traditional Application
Non-Traditional Application
Deadline: May 15, 2020
Religious Scholars Program"For the fourth year in a row, CM CARES will award up to $250,000 in scholarships to deserving graduate-level religious scholars. Fifty scholarship winners will each receive a $5,000 award that may be used to pay for tuition, fees, books or other costs of attending school during the 2020-21 academic year. We encourage students of all faiths to apply."
AABE Alamo Region 3rd Annual Scholarship Program
Deadline: March 15, 2020
Letter
PI THETA LAMBDA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC. (Deadline: March 9, 2020)
Letter - Scholarship Application - DREAM MAJOR Gala
The Rosie L. Pullin
Scholarship Fund
Deadline: February 28, 2020
MLK Scholarship
Deadline:
February 21, 2020
at 4 p.m.
The Robert Washington Scholarship Fund
Baptist Minister Union Scholarships
Deadline: February 11, 2020
Current College Students and Graduating High School Seniors
San Antonio Area Foundation
Common Application (Deadline: January 8, 2020)
Individual Application
(Deadline, January 31, 2020)
Traditional Application
Non-Traditional Application
Deadline: May 15, 2020
Religious Scholars Program"For the fourth year in a row, CM CARES will award up to $250,000 in scholarships to deserving graduate-level religious scholars. Fifty scholarship winners will each receive a $5,000 award that may be used to pay for tuition, fees, books or other costs of attending school during the 2020-21 academic year. We encourage students of all faiths to apply."
AABE Alamo Region 3rd Annual Scholarship Program
Deadline: March 15, 2020
Letter
PI THETA LAMBDA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC. (Deadline: March 9, 2020)
Letter - Scholarship Application - DREAM MAJOR Gala
The Rosie L. Pullin
Scholarship Fund
Deadline: February 28, 2020
MLK Scholarship
Deadline:
February 21, 2020
at 4 p.m.
The Robert Washington Scholarship Fund
Baptist Minister Union Scholarships
Deadline: February 11, 2020
Current College Students and Graduating High School Seniors
San Antonio Area Foundation
Common Application (Deadline: January 8, 2020)
Individual Application
(Deadline, January 31, 2020)
Students and Financial Literacy
"A college education is one of the most important investments you will ever make. By managing how you pay for school and what you spend money on, you can worry less about debt and more about your career come graduation time." Annuity.org
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