Seniors, as you are applying to colleges, please keep in mind that you may be eligible for a waiver to cover the cost of application fees. The college to which you are applying will likely request a high school transcript as well. Please see Mrs. Butler to 1) determine if you are eligible for a fee waiver or 2) to request to have your transcript sent to your college of interest.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Get ready! The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) will be available on October 1 for the 2022-2023 academic year. Completing the FAFSA is the first step in determining a student’s eligibility for financial aid.
The Office of Federal Student Aid provides aCollege Preparation Checklistthat assists students, elementary through high school, in preparing for postsecondary education.
Navigating Your Financial Future 2021-2022 Quick Reference Guide
The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program establishes lottery-funded scholarships to reward Florida high school graduates for high academic achievement.
Florida Shinesoffers a variety of free resources to assist students in college and career preparation, including a grade level checklist for9th,10th,11th, and12thgrade students.
Students must have community service hours in order to meet the eligibility requirements for Bright Futures. Please see theCommunity Service Guidelinesfor more information about community service opportunities. Students will document their community service hours on theCommunity Service Log. Completed community service logs should be submitted to Mrs. Butler.
Take Stock in Children is a mentorship and scholarship program in Santa Rosa County. Students selected to participate in our program are matched with a mentor and provided with resources and tools to succeed in high school and successfully transition to college.
To learn more about the program or to apply visit https://santarosaeducationfoundation.org/