1. Giving Your Students a Reason to Celebrate Helping Them Find Private Scholarships Presented by: Catherine Mueller October 21, 2010

2. Mapping Your Future® MappingYourFuture.org

3. Scholarship Workshop for Students Topics Benefits for schools Benefits for students Elements of scholarship workshop Scholarship tips Other ideas and resources

4. Benefits for Schools

5. Benefits for Students

6. Elements of Scholarship Workshop Limit group size Target audience incoming and/or current students Promote the workshops Establish realistic expectations Combine lecture and hands-on format Seek feedback

7. Features of a Workshop Include instructions: Developing a plan Conducting research Getting organized Preparing an application Managing scholarships and money Beyond the campus Other options and resources

8. Developing a Plan Student should have a mission: – My mission is to graduate with a degree in ______from _____college in 4 years. Goal should be realistic, specific, and measurable – My goal is to receive enough scholarships… Develop your profile or personal inventory* – Basic demographic information – Answers to college and career plans *The College Board

9. College Financial Plan Understand the cost of attendance and calculate all available “free” money – federal, state, or college-based grants or funding http://nhheaf.org

10. Conducting Research Begin your search early Look locally – High school counselor – Family, friends – Clubs, employers Library searches State education departments Internet searches

11. Get Organized Gather scholarship materials* Transcripts Standardized test scores Tax returns and financial information Financial aid forms Essays Letters of recommendation Proof of eligibility *The College Board

12. Types of Scholarships Consider all types of scholarships: Academic merit Athletic ability Field of study Ethnic background Religious affiliation Special interests

13. Preparing an Application Follow directions List all activities and honors Neatness and grammar count Make a copy Meeting deadlines is crucial Choose references that know you well Proof your application and/or essay

14. Writing the Essay Prepare to answer questions on a variety of topics* – Academic plans – Current events and social issues – Personal history – Achievements – Future plans *Fastweb.com

15. Managing Scholarships Most scholarships are gift aid, but some have requirements Understand all terms and conditions before accepting any award Many require completion of the FAFSA Understand how scholarships may impact other aid

16. Managing Money Use available dollars as efficiently as possible Incorporate Mapping Your Future’s financial literacy counseling in the program – Understand repayment terms – Calculate loan payments – Avoid delinquency and default Manage your money http://mappingyourfuture.org/Money/ http://mappingyourfuture.org/Money/

17. Beyond the Campus http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xE_yyGEJ58&feature=channel

18. Social Networking Tools Facebook fan page http://facebook.com/pages/Mapping-Your-Future/64772249281?ref=share LinkedIn www.linkedin.com (Mapping Your Future group) MySpace page www.myspace.com/ myfmanageyourmoney Twitter @MYFinc

19. Scholarship Resources Adventures in Education Scholarship Search http://www.adventuresineducation.org/Scholarships/index.cfm http://www.adventuresineducation.org/Scholarships/index.cfm College Board's Scholarship Search http://apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_ss/welcome.jsp http://apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_ss/welcome.jsp College Toolkit (scholarship search) http://CollegeToolkit.com http://CollegeToolkit.com CollegeNET's MACH 25 Scholarship Database http://www.collegenet.com/mach25/ http://www.collegenet.com/mach25/ DegreeAdvantage http://www.degreeadvantage.com/ http://www.degreeadvantage.com/ EducationPlanner http://www.EducationPlanner.org http://www.EducationPlanner.org FastWeb Scholarship Search http://www.studentservices.com/fastweb/ http://www.studentservices.com/fastweb/ More online on Mapping Your Future at http://mappingyourfuture.org/paying/scholarshipsearch.htm http://mappingyourfuture.org/paying/scholarshipsearch.htm

20. Avoiding Scholarship Scams Read the fine print Understand the terms and conditions Beware of “guarantees” Protect personal information Learn more at the scholarship scams website: Federal Trade Commission http://www.ftc.gov/scholarshipscams http://www.ftc.gov/scholarshipscams

21. Other Options GreenNote.com

22. Other Options ScholarMatch.org

23. Other Options Interest-free loans – U.S. News and World Report lists resources: http://www.usnews.com/articles/education/paying- for-college/2010/09/07/how-to-find-interest-free- student-loans.html http://www.usnews.com/articles/education/paying- for-college/2010/09/07/how-to-find-interest-free- student-loans.html

24. Contacts Cathy Mueller cathy@mappingyourfuture.org (940) 497-0741 Beth Ziehmer feedback@mappingyourfuture.org (573) 796-3730 Contact us link on site

25. Mapping Your Future® MappingYourFuture.org