Scholarships and Grants 10 th Grade Defining Ways to Pay for College

Scholarships and Grants Grants and scholarships provide money that students do not need to pay back These contributions are extremely helpful to help pay for your college expenses are preferred over loans

Video: About Federal Student Aid Listen For: – How much aid does the federal government provide students for postsecondary expenses? – Why does the government provide this money? (click on picture to play video)

Common Postsecondary Grants Depends on Family Income Federal Pell Grant Many students receive this grant Average range of award: $575 - $5,550 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) Provides additional funding for students with more financial need Federal Teach Grant Up to $4,000 a year for students who are beginning a career in teaching Minnesota State Grant 43% of funds for students with family incomes below $20,000, 37% goes to those with incomes between $20,000 and $50,000 20% goes to those with incomes over $50,000

Video: How to Land a College Scholarship What tips did the scholarship expert provide that you found most useful? (click on picture to play video)

Sample Criteria for Scholarships Academic African-American Asian Art Athletic Best Buy Business Cargill Computer Cosmetology College Fashion Design Female First Generation Hispanic Interracial Left-handed LGBT Marble Music Native American Nursing Parent’s Company Religious Skateboard State STEM Career Study Abroad Teaching Technical School Twins Vegan Vocational

Individual Activity Pretend you are a 12 th grader Write a letter to a scholarship committee (see list below) Topic: Why I should receive this scholarship? – Write about the accomplishments and activities that you did in high school Academic African-American Asian Art Athletic Best Buy Business Cargill Computer Cosmetology College (ex: U of M) Fashion Design Female First Generation Hispanic Interracial Left-handed LGBT Marble Music Native American Nursing Parent’s Company Religious Skateboard State STEM Career Study Abroad Teaching Technical School Twins Vegan Vocational

Pair and Share Why should you get this scholarship? Read the scholarship letter to your partner Explain your high school accomplishments and activities that should enable you to receive this scholarship