Colleges
Some Assemblies of God (AG) colleges offer church-matching
scholarships, audition scholarships, and scholarships based
on academic or athletic performance. Most AG colleges also
make awards to high achievers in Missionettes, Royal Rangers,
Fine Arts Festival, MAPS, and to dependents of pastors and
missionaries. Check with the college(s) of your choice for further information.
The
Government
Much of your financial aid may come from federal and state
programs. Most government aid is based on financial need,
which is determined by income tax information—your own
and that of your parent(s) or legal guardian.
Check with your guidance counselor for a copy of the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is required
for all requests for federal financial aid. This application
can also be found on the Web at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Other web
addresses that might be helpful are www.finaid.org and www.ed.gov
The Federal Student Financial Aid Information Center’s
toll free phone number is 1-800-433-3243. Experts there will
explain the process of determining financial need and awarding
aid and give you advice on filling out the FAFSA form.
Private
Organizations
Many community organizations such as the Rotary, Kiwanis
and the Jaycees offer scholarships. You can also check your
local library for scholarship information. Check with your
parents’ employers. Many businesses offer scholarships
to dependents of employees.
Be prepared to write an essay detailing your academic, community
and extracurricular activities. You may also need letters
of recommendation.
Start the process of securing financial aid early. Don’t
be afraid to ask what you are eligible for. If you aren’t
sure, your guidance counselor or college admissions counselor
will be glad to help. With a little determination, you can
obtain the financial aid needed to attend college.
College is an investment in you and what God has called you
to do with your life. Trust Him, and do your part to find
the financial resources necessary to make college a reality
for you. |
