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Scholarships and Financial Aid

There are three main types of scholarships:
  1. 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.
  2. 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.  
  3. NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS​There 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

FREE SCHOLARSHIP SEARCHES:
www.fastweb.com - Scholarship search - over 600,000 scholarships
www.collegeboard.com - Click on Scholarships under College Planning

www.salliemae.com - Sallie Mae financial aid information
www.scholarships.com - Scholarship search
www.chegg.com - Scholarship search
www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org- College Board Scholarship search
www.scholarshipowl.com - Scholarship match
www.brokescholar.com - Scholarship search
www.goingmerry.com - Scholarship match
​www.unigo.com - Scholarship search

FINANCIAL AID QUESTIONS?
Check out these sites.

www.finaid.org - Guide for College Financial Aid
www.financialaidinfo.org - Types of Financial Aid
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FINANCIAL AID WEBSITES:
NKC SCHOOLS SCHOLARSHIPS:
North Kansas City Schools offers several scholarships for students to apply.  Check out the complete list below: 
http://nkcschoolsfoundation.org/scholarships-for-students/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
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KC SCHOLARS:
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ATTENTION 
JUNIORS AND FRESHMEN!

Check out the KC SCHOLARS program! Scholarship opportunity for YOU!
http://www.kcscholars.org
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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

Did you know?  Many colleges and universities offer in-state and discounted tuition rates to Kansas City area students!!!  Be sure to check their websites to see if you qualify for tuition discounts!


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