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WHS ACCESS NEWSLETTER January 2019
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Wheaton High School CollegeTracks Team
Ms. Cait Belney
973.664.7652
Ms. Wendy Nagoski
Program Coordinator
301.327.4997
Ms. Monet Blakey
Program Assistant
507.200.1610
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COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA FIRST
Finishing your FAFSA form is the first step to get financial aid.
It must be completed to receive federal, student aid.
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All applicants for any Maryland grants and scholarships must:
- be a Maryland resident and have parents who are also residents
- enroll in a 2 or 4 year Maryland college or university
- be seeking a degree and enrolled full or part time
- complete the FAFSA and demonstrate financial need
- fulfill the specific requirements for every grant or scholarship
- complete the FAFSA and meet specific income requirements
- have a GPA of 2.5 unweighted
- maximum award amount of $18,600/year
- complete the FAFSA and meet specific income requirements
- award amount $400-$3,000/year
- complete the FAFSA and demonstrate financial need
- must take the SAT or ACT
- award amount is $400 to $11,800/year
- complete the FAFSA and demonstrate financial need
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must take the SAT or ACT
- award is $200 to $11,800/year
Remember that CollegeTracks is here to help you and your family get this money! Come in today for assistance!
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NAME: Feldco Windows and Doors Scholarship
DUE DATE: January 15, 2019
AMOUNT: $1, 000
ELIGIBILITY:
U.S. students, enrolled in a high school program. No minimum GPA. 700-1000 word essay required: "Describe how your family has shaped your life."
NAME:
Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship
DUE DATE:
January 15, 2019
AMOUNT:
$5,000
ELIGIBILITY:
In grade 12, pursuing a career in public service, US citizen, transcript, ACT or SAT test scores, resume, one letter of recommendation required, 300 word essay
NAME:
Profile in Courage Essay Contest
DUE DATE:
January 18, 2019
AMOUNT:
Up to $10,000
ELIGIBILITY:
U.S. students under the age of twenty enrolled in a high school program. No minimum GPA. Essay required
NAME:
Bernie Scholarship
DUE DATE:
March 1, 2019
AMOUNT:
Up to $1,500
ELIGIBILITY:
US Citizen or DREAMER, live in subsidized housing in Montgomery County, minimum 2.0 GPA unweighted. Essay required
NAME:
Central Scholarship
DUE DATE:
April 1, 2019
ELIGIBILITY: In grade 12, Maryland resident, minimum GPA of 2.0, family income is below $90,000 per year, or $66,000 for students pursuing career and tech training.
US citizen or a permanent resident
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Enter the First Round of our 2019
Scholarship Challenge!
Win prizes now!
Get money for college!
Everybody wins!
2. After verifying your eligibility, apply for as many scholarships as you can between January 15th through February 15th.
3. Take a screenshot or photo of your submission's confirmation email or your completed application.
4. Email [email protected] with a document that includes your name, scholarship name, link for the scholarship, and proof of submission between February 16th until February 18th at noon.
5. Winners will be notified on February 22st.
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SENIOR SPOTLIGHT
 Okhi B.
Okhi and his mom, Michele, have worked together and completed his college applications and FAFSA. Her support has been important to Okhi's success.
1. What are your college plans?
"I would like to study culinary arts and I hope to go to Johnson and Wales!"
2. How has your mom's support helped as you apply and get financial aid for college?
"My mom is a single parent and works hard. She helped me when things got stressful when I was doing my FAFSA."
3. Okhi's advice for parents of CollegeTracks scholars: "Don't wait until your kid's senior year to do everything. Things get hectic."
4. Okhi's advice for CollegeTracks juniors: "Get all the stuff you can get done in your junior year. Naviance and FAFSA forms take forever."
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COLLEGE SPOTLIGHT FOR JANUARY
McDaniel College is a private, selective liberal arts and sciences college, located in Westminster, Maryland.
Students have the opportunity to create a personalized undergraduate education - The McDaniel Plan.
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WHEATON HIGH SHOUT OUTS
- To the Wheaton High School administrators and staff: we appreciate all you do to support and encourage students.
- To all Seniors: we are proud of your continuous dedication to the college application process.
- Congratulations to the seniors who have started receiving acceptance letters!
- To the CollegeTracks volunteers: Thank you for your continued dedication to student success.
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WHERE TO FIND US?
Room 1007
Mondays, Tuesdays,
Thursdays, & Fridays
9:00am-5:00pm
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