Colleges
Some Assemblies of God (AG) colleges offer church-matching scholarships, audition scholarships, and scholarships based on academic or athletic performance. Most AG colleges also make awards to high achievers in Missionettes, Royal Rangers, Fine Arts Festival, MAPS, and to dependents of pastors and missionaries. Check with the college(s) of your choice for further information.
The Government
Much of your financial aid may come from federal and state programs. Most government aid is based on financial need, which is determined by income tax information—your own and that of your parent(s) or legal guardian.
Check with your guidance counselor for a copy of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is required for all requests for federal financial aid. This application can also be found on the Web at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Other web addresses that might be helpful are www.finaid.org and www.ed.gov
The Federal Student Financial Aid Information Center’s toll free phone number is 1-800-433-3243. Experts there will explain the process of determining financial need and awarding aid and give you advice on filling out the FAFSA form.
Private Organizations
Many community organizations such as the Rotary, Kiwanis and the Jaycees offer scholarships. You can also check your local library for scholarship information. Check with your parents’ employers. Many businesses offer scholarships to dependents of employees.
Be prepared to write an essay detailing your academic, community and extracurricular activities. You may also need letters of recommendation.
Start the process of securing financial aid early. Don’t be afraid to ask what you are eligible for. If you aren’t sure, your guidance counselor or college admissions counselor will be glad to help. With a little determination, you can obtain the financial aid needed to attend college.
College is an investment in you and what God has called you to do with your life. Trust Him, and do your part to find the financial resources necessary to make college a reality for you.
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