Scholarships and Financial Aid
There are three main types of scholarships:
- LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS Published in the online "Staley Scholarship Bulletin." These are local scholarships that are awarded by local organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce, Churches, Rotary Clubs, American Legion, VFW, etc. CLICK HERE FOR LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS ** Don't forget to check with your parents' employers for any possible scholarships they may offer.
- COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS Each college and university has their own scholarships to award to students. Please check with your institution to see what scholarships are available. This information can be found on the school's financial aid website. Click here for a list of area college scholarship pages
- NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPSThere are thousands of national scholarships available to students. Many of these scholarships go unclaimed every year because no one applies for them. SEE BELOW FOR MORE SCHOLARSHIP SEARCHES
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FREE SCHOLARSHIP SEARCHES:
www.fastweb.com - Scholarship search - over 600,000 scholarships
www.fafsa.ed.gov - Free Application for Federal Student Aid www.collegeboard.com - Click “Paying for College” Tab www.collegenet.com - Click on Mach25 to access scholarship searches www.finaid.org - Student guide to financial aid www.salliemae.com - Sallie Mae financial aid information www.scholarships.com - Scholarship search www.financialaidinfo.org - Scholarship search  |
FINANCIAL AID WEBSITES:
NKC SCHOOLS SCHOLARSHIPS:
North Kansas City Schools offers several scholarships for students to apply. Check out the complete list below: www.nkcschools.org/foundation-scholarships KANSAS CITY AREA SCHOLARSHIPS:
Many, many local scholarships and applications are listed on the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation’s website. For more information: www.gkccf.org/scholarships KC SCHOLARS:
MISSOURI DEPT OF HIGHER EDUCATION:
Scholarships and Financial Aid:
www.dhe.mo.gov/ppcindex.html Other Missouri Student Aid: www.dhe.mo.gov/ppc/otherprograms.php Missouri Bright Flight: www.dhe.mo.gov/brightflight.html |
AMERICAN LEGION:
www.legion.org/needalift - Scholarship and Financial Aid Information
AVIATION SCHOLARSHIPS:
The AEA Educational Foundation has awarded more than $1 million to students seeking careers in the aircraft electronics and aviation maintenance industry. Numerous scholarships are available and each range from $1,000 to more than $35,000. http://www.aea.net/EducationalFoundation/scholarships.asp For more information: Aircraft Electronics Association Educational Foundation, 3570 NE Ralph Powell Road, Lee's Summit, MO 64064 816-3478400
MIDWEST STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM:
Offers reduced tuition for Missouri Residents attending member, out-of-state colleges and entering specific degree programs. Please visit their website for more information. http://www.mhec.org/MidwestStudentExchangeProgram
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION FOR MINORITIES AND "NEW AMERICANS"
This is a downloadable database for minorities and children of “New Americans” who may not be aware of the many opportunities for scholarships available to them. DFW International Guide to Scholarships for New Americans and Minorities
MILITARY SCHOLARSHIPS:
AIRFORCE: www.airforce.com www.afreserve.com & www.afrotc.com
ARMY: www.goarmy.com
COAST GUARD: www.gocoastguard.com and www.uscg.mil
MARINES: www.marines.com
NAVY: www.navy.com and www.navalreserve.com
FEDERAL STUDENT AID - TEACH GRANT:
The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program provides grants of up to $4,000 per year to students who agree to teach for four years at an elementary school, secondary school, or educational service agency that serves students from low-income families and to meet other requirements. Contact the financial aid office at the school where you will be enrolled to find out whether the school participates in the TEACH Grant Program and to learn about the programs of study at the school that are TEACH-Grant-eligible. For more information:
http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/TEACH.jsp
FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA):
Visit our FAFSA information page - click here
www.legion.org/needalift - Scholarship and Financial Aid Information
AVIATION SCHOLARSHIPS:
The AEA Educational Foundation has awarded more than $1 million to students seeking careers in the aircraft electronics and aviation maintenance industry. Numerous scholarships are available and each range from $1,000 to more than $35,000. http://www.aea.net/EducationalFoundation/scholarships.asp For more information: Aircraft Electronics Association Educational Foundation, 3570 NE Ralph Powell Road, Lee's Summit, MO 64064 816-3478400
MIDWEST STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM:
Offers reduced tuition for Missouri Residents attending member, out-of-state colleges and entering specific degree programs. Please visit their website for more information. http://www.mhec.org/MidwestStudentExchangeProgram
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION FOR MINORITIES AND "NEW AMERICANS"
This is a downloadable database for minorities and children of “New Americans” who may not be aware of the many opportunities for scholarships available to them. DFW International Guide to Scholarships for New Americans and Minorities
MILITARY SCHOLARSHIPS:
AIRFORCE: www.airforce.com www.afreserve.com & www.afrotc.com
ARMY: www.goarmy.com
COAST GUARD: www.gocoastguard.com and www.uscg.mil
MARINES: www.marines.com
NAVY: www.navy.com and www.navalreserve.com
FEDERAL STUDENT AID - TEACH GRANT:
The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program provides grants of up to $4,000 per year to students who agree to teach for four years at an elementary school, secondary school, or educational service agency that serves students from low-income families and to meet other requirements. Contact the financial aid office at the school where you will be enrolled to find out whether the school participates in the TEACH Grant Program and to learn about the programs of study at the school that are TEACH-Grant-eligible. For more information:
http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/TEACH.jsp
FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA):
Visit our FAFSA information page - click here
Did you know? These colleges and universities offer in-state and discounted tuition rates to Kansas City area students!!!
University of Arkansas (Fayetteville, Arkansas) - http://www.uark.edu (DISCOUNTED TUITION)
Washburn University (Topeka, Kansas) - http://www.washburn.edu
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (Carbondale, Illinois) - http://siuc.edu/
Kansas State University (Manhattan, Kansas) offers some in-state tuition incentives on limited programs. Visit their website to find out more information: www.k-state.edu
Pittsburg State University (Pittsburg, Kansas) offers in-state tuition to students living in Clay County: http://www.pittstate.edu
Emporia State University (Emporia, Kansas) offers in-state tuition to students living in Clay County. Check out: www.emporia.edu