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Financial Aid through
Scholarships
College
expense can be a daunting obstacle when planning for
post secondary education. In fall of 2007, in-state
tuition at the University of Chapel Hill was $3455
per semester. Add to that, room and board expenses
of $6846, required school fees of $1578, and staggering
book fees, and one easily understands the importance of
scholarships.
Applying for scholarships requires research, discipline
in completing required forms, and attention to
deadlines. Most universities require parents to
complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
as the first step in applying for scholarships and
grants. This form requires information from parents’
latest tax forms. Parents of high school seniors are
wise to submit tax returns expediently so that accurate
information may be shared with desired post secondary
institutions.
Scholarships are generally classified according to
academic merit, talent, or financial need. Admissions/
Financial Aid officers review applications, review FAFSA
and other financial reports, and then calculate the
expected family contribution (EFC) to meet college
costs. When EFC’s are low, students may be eligible for
the aforementioned categories of scholarships or grants.
In the academic year 2009/2010, Cumberland County School
students were awarded
over
$37,934,339.00 in financial aid.
Students in this pool report that they sought advice
from their school counselor, paid close attention to
school scholarship newsletters, investigated legitimate
websites, and then disciplined themselves to meet set
deadlines.
For your convenience, several helpful links to
scholarship information are provided below. Best of
luck in your search for financial aid! Scholarships
North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority Update - Fall 2011
Financial Aid
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