Financial Aid & Scholarships 

Read through this scholarship resource slideshow: SHS - Scholarships 26-27

• A supplemental video with explanations of content within the slideshow will be available here the week of August 17th

Most merit scholarship money usually comes directly from the college or university that a student attends

Students should check the scholarship and financial aid website of every college that they apply to to learn how to apply or become eligible for merit scholarships from each university

Outside scholarships are also available

• Students can meet with their counselor or the DSF advisor to find out about potential scholarship opportunities

• Students can also use scholarship search engines to research scholarship opportunities

The FAFSA will be open for completion as of October 1, 2026

The FAFSA is the form that makes students eligible for federal grants and student loans

There are many merit based scholarships that require students to complete the FAFSA

It is a good idea for every student that is applying to college to complete the FAFSA

The CSS Profile is a financial aid form that some private colleges and universities require students to complete to be eligible for Financial Aid

Here is a list of colleges that require the CSS Profile

Students can begin completing the CSS Profile in October

Fee waivers are available for the CSS Profile (ask your counselor or DSF advisor)