Scholarships

We all know that attending college costs money. But don't look for colleges based on their tuition. When you find a college you like, look at all the ways that you can pay for it: federal grants,state grant, scholarships, loans, and more help chip away the amount college will cost you. Remember: there is a difference between the price tag published on the college's website, and the individual's cost of attending.

Some helpful tips when applying for scholarships. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. If you have to pay money to get money, it must be a scam.

National Scholarships

Click here to read about multiple scholarship opportunities for all students.

TuitionFundingSources.com

Local Scholarships (2014-2015)

The William Randolph Hearst Scholarship- Available to student leaders in 11th or 12th grade- Visit http://hearst.vpaonline.org/- Deadline Friday October 3, 2014
American Legion Oratical Scholarship- An oritory competition for scholarships involving oral presentations about the US Constitution. Talk to Sue for application. Deadline is November 28, 2014.

Local Scholarships (2013-2014)

The St. Andrew's Society of Vermont Scholarship- Applicants must be Vermont residents who are members of the St. Andrew's Society See Ms. Brown for an application Deadline May 7, 2014
The Vermont Golf Association- Available on-line only www.vtga.org/scholarship Deadline May 1, 2014
United Motorcyclists of Vermont- See Ms. Brown Deadline March 31, 2014
Fletcher "Buster" Brush Scholarship- www.brushscholarship.org Deadline April 15, 2014
Lake Memphremagog Watershed Association- For students pursuing further education in science. Deadline March 31 See Ms. Brown
Craftsbury Alumni Scholarship- For seniors apply to a four year college in need of financial assistance
The Willie Ryan Memorial Scholarship - Sponsored by Orleans County Farm Bureau Deadline April 5, 2014
Craftsbury Church on The Common
The League of Women Voters- For a college bound senior with has demonstrated an in civic participation and community service Deadline April 30, 2014 See Ms. Brown
George Buzzell Scholarship- For a senior planning on pursuing higher education at an accredited school in a natural resources Deadline April 19, 2014 See Ms. Brown
Vermont Realtor Scholarship - For a senior planning on pursuing a career in Business. Deadline April 30, 2014 See Ms. Brown
The American Legion has just released a new website with three different scholarship options to apply for
The Greensboro United Church of Christ: Applicants must be a senior with a desire to attend a post-secondary school . Must who attend the GUC or have family members who attend will be given priority Deadline May 25, 2014 See Ms Brown

Student Assistance Organizations

VSAC: Vermont Student Assistance Corporation:As you prepare to apply to colleges, this website should be your new best friend.FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid:Regardless of which college you apply for, you will complete this application. Remember, it is a FREE application. If you find a place where you have to pay for it, it's not the official FAFSA. Visit their official website to complete the application.

College Financial Aid

Colleges have their own lists of scholarships and awards as well. Talk to the college's financial aid adviser to learn more.

Get a Head Start on College: Dual Enrollment

The Vermont Dual Enrollment program allows students to take two college courses at any of the five Vermont State Colleges tuition free -- Castleton State College, Community College of Vermont, Johnson State College, Lyndon State College and Vermont Technical College. Students can use one voucher in their junior year of high school, and one in their senior year. These vouchers can be also used at other Vermont colleges and universities through a statewide partnership agreement supported by the State of Vermont's Next Generation Initiative. Vouchers will be awarded through the application at www.vtdualenrollment.org on a semester by semester basis.

Did you know that you can start on your college career early and save a little money? By earning 3-18 college credits while you are still in high school you save yourself time in college, and therefore save some tuition cost. There are several colleges in our area which offer Dual Enrollment:

Learn more about Dual Enrollment