Career, College, Financial Aid and ACT Resources

Some information and application forms are available online. Contact Mrs. Flynn for other forms.

Useful Links

• http://www.IowaCollegeAid.gov/
• http://www.actstudent.org/
• http://www.collegelink.com/
• http://www.fafsa.gov/
• http://www.finaid.org/
• http://www.finaid.org/finaid/calculatos/estimate.html
• http://www.d.umn.edu/student/loon/acad/strat/
• http://www.careermosaic.com
• http://www.ICANsucceed.org
• http://collegeboard.org/
• http://www.number2.com/
• http://www.volunteeriowa.org/
• Http://regents.iowa.gov/RAI

I Have A Plan Iowa

• http://www.ihaveaplaniowa.org

Student Award Search

• http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm

School Directories

http://www.beautyschoolsdirectory.com/search/IA/Cosmetology

http://FindAutomotiveSchools.com

http://www.AccreditedOnlineColleges.Org/Iowa/

Medical Programs

• http://www.topmedicalassistantschools.com/

PublicHealth.org is a site that provides information on careers in public health, and resources on major public health issues, such as a preventative care guide.

Financial Aid

• http://www.debt.org/students/financial-aid-process/
• http://www.debt.org/students/college-budgeting-101/
• http://www.debt.org/students/the-true-cost-of-college/

Scholarship Searches

https://www.studentscholarships.org/newsletter.php

www.highfivescholarships.com

http://www.scholarshipquesthelper.com/

http://www.scholarships.com/

http://www.fastweb.com/

www.collegeexpress.com

https://www.unigo.com

 

Scholarships From Insurance Companies

http://www.obrella.com/resources/insurance-scholarships/

 

Scholarships

• Buena Vista University -STEM Careers Scholarship     Not designated
  • EFC of $13,500 or less according to the FAFSA, then two of the following:  GPA of 3.3 or higher, ACT Math score of 24 or higher, or rank in the top 25% or your class

•  Waldorf College – Chantell Cooley Leadership Scholarship for Women     Not designated
  • Based on leadership potential, GPA and ACT and membership in one of the following campus organizations:  Entrepreneurship, Service Learning, Digital Media, STEM, Campus Ministry, Creative Writing, Honors, Historia.  http://www.waldorf.edu

• Iowa Student Loan Funding Opportunities     10-23-18 thru 2-16-19
  • 1.  Iowa Financial Know-How Challenge: Senior Scholarship.  For seniors who will attend college in the Fall of 2019.  www.IowaStudentLoan.org/Enter.

•  Wayne State College – Art & Design Scholarship     12-1-18
  • 10 images of your art or design work, completed application form, letter expressing interest, and 2 letters of recommendation.  www.wsc.edu/scholarships

• ISU Office of Student Financial Aid Scholarship     12-1-18
  • Single application for all scholarships administered through the OSFA.  www.financialaid.iastate.edu.  Select “Freshmen” in the Office of Student Financial Aid Scholarships section.

•  ISU – Multicultural Vision Program     12-1-18
  • Full tuition scholarship.  U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the state of Iowa and identify as:  Alaskan Native, Black/African American, Asian 
  • American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx, or Multiracial on the application for undergraduate admission.  Demonstrate financial need, and academic potential. www.multicultural.dso.edu.

• Iowa State University – Christina Hixon Award     12-15-18
  • ½ tuition.  Demonstrate potential in ways that go beyond class rank and test scores.  Based on financial need.  www.hixson.dso.iastate.edu.

• ClaimAid     1-15-19

  • 2 scholarships: ($2,000)  The Star Student Scholarship of Iowa – Special Education student who will continue his/her education at a college or university. The Special Education Teacher Scholarship of Iowa – graduating senior student who will continue his/her education at a college or university and is planning to study Education, specifically Special Education. http://www.claimaid.com/iowa-scholarships/

• University of Northern Iowa     1-15-19
  • Physics department – various scholarships.  http://www.uni.edu/finaid/scholarship.  “UNI Scholarship Application.”

•  Grand Lodge of Iowa – Masonic Scholarship     2-1-2019
  • Service to school and community with special emphasis on leadership roles is the principal criterion.  click on “Masonic Scholarship Application.”  http://grandlodgeofiowa.org/grand-lodge/awards/

• Hy-Vee Foundation Scholarship     2-1-19
  • www.hy-vee.com. $1,000. Must be a high school senior working for Hy-Vee or the son/daughter of a Hy-Vee employee.

• Iowa Newspaper Foundation     2-15-19
  • Scholarships available for students preparing for a newspaper career.  www.INAnews.com.

• MCEC Technical Scholarship – Grand Lodge of Iowa    3-1-19
  • Plan to enroll in a mechanical or trade course of study at an accredited Iowa Community College.   http://grandlodgeofiowa.org/grand-lodge/awards/.

• University of South Dakota – Horatio Alger Denny Sanford Scholarship
  •  3-15-19 thru 5-15-19
  • Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or less family income), involved in community service activities, integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5, be a U.S. citizen

• University of Iowa – Pearl Hull Scholarship     5-1-19
  • 800 – Must be of the Protestant faith, a resident of the State of Iowa, and a full-time student at the University of Iowa

• Iowa PGA Foundation – Charlie Burkart Scholarship     6-14-19
  • Based on interest and activity in golf, the potential for future contributions to the game, leadership skills/community involvement, academic/professional ability and financial need.