Paying for $chool 1 © 2011, UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, INTOCAREERS

5 Types of Financial Aid Government Loans Private Loans Government Grants School Scholarships Private Scholarships 2 © 2011, UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, INTOCAREERS

What characteristics might a student have in order to receive a scholarship? Academic Achievement or Leadership Interest in a given field Unique characteristics Financial need Talent Organizational affiliation Community location Other? 3 © 2011, UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, INTOCAREERS

Key Scholarship Application Elements Application form – Must be neat, thorough, accurate Essay – Be specific about your experience, tell a good story, edit several times and use a reviewer Resume – Assure it’s current, accurate, neat. Use CIS to create this References – Verify that they are willing and knowledgeable about scholarship area 4 © 2011, UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, INTOCAREERS

How to Apply for Scholarships Use CIS Financial Aid Sort Decide which scholarships apply to you Develop a plan for submitting your applications by scholarship deadlines Finalize your resume Secure reference letters Contact the scholarship provider to assure your application was received (after submission) Report any aid you receive to your college. (Scholarships may affect the amount of your financial aid offer ) 5 © 2011, UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, INTOCAREERS