1. Presented by: Cal State Los Angeles Center for Student Financial Aid 2015-16 Parent Academy Scholarships & Work-Study California State University, Los Angeles Center for Financial Aid 5151 State University Drive | Los Angeles, CA 90032 T 323.343.6260 | http://www.calstatela.edu/financialaidhttp://www.calstatela.edu/financialaid www.calstatela.edu

2. Basic Eligibility for Scholarships Demonstrate Financial Need Exhibit Talent and based on merit Working towards a degree or eligible certificate program File the FAFSA & Scholarship Application Apply, apply apply, apply, apply, apply, apply, apply Maintain SAP (Satisfactory Academic Progress)

3. Good Things to Know about Scholarships Free Money! Not as Easy as You Might Think. Some are very specific and have caveats. Look and Apply Throughout the Year The more places you apply, the better your chances CSULA Deadline is early FebruaryBe Careful of SCAMS!

4. Scholarship Opportunities www.fastweb.com www.scholarships.com www.finaid.org www.calstatela.edu/financialaid/scholarships

5. Federal Work-Study HOW File a FAFSA by March 2 nd. AB540 students are ineligible Submit workstudy application to Financial Aid Office WHAT Up to $4,000 per calendar year (January through December) Half-time jobs on-campus, no more than 20 hours WHY Helps to pay for educational expenses Earnings (up to $4,000) per calendar year does not count against student on the FAFSA for financial aid eligibility WHO Undergraduate and Graduate students who demonstrate financial need. Approximately 250 jobs available per year

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