Financial Aid Resources for Students
BigFuture | Scholarship search service provided by CollegeBoard.
CollegeBoard CSS Profile | This form is administered by the College Scholarship Service (CSS), the financial aid division of the CollegeBoard. The CSS Profile is required by many private colleges and universities to determine your eligibility for non-government financial aid, such as the institution's own grants, loans, and scholarships.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) | Form completed by a college or graduate student who are eligible for government-sponsored financial aid.
Net Price Calculator | Each College Website has a Net Price Calculator. The Net Price Calculator is a tool that you can use to estimate your "net price" to attend a particular college or university. Net Price is the diference between the "sticker" price (full cost) to attend a specific college, minus any grants and scholarships for which you may be eligible. Sticker price includes direct charges (tuition and fees, room and board) and indirect costs (books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses).
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
School policy dictates that we do not provide students with their letters of recommendation. If an application requires a letter of recommendation, please complete a request form and hand in your completed application and a stamped, addressed envelope to Mrs. Petersen in the counseling department; she will add the letter of recommendation and mail the complete application to the scholarship committee.
Applications that need to be mailed should be given to Mrs. Petersen at least 10 days prior to the deadline to allow ample time for processing and delivery.
CURRENT SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The Elks National Foundation (ENF) has kicked off the 2026 scholarship year. Here are the details!
Most Valuable Student (MVS) Contest: The 2026 MVS application is now open. Applications can be found online at enf.elks.org/MVS. The application deadline is November 12, 2025.
The Elks National Foundation (ENF) awards 500 four-year scholarships based on academics, leadership, and financial need. National awards range from $1,000 per year to $7,500 per year. The national awards will be announced in April 2026.
MVS scholarships are for high school seniors who plan to pursue a four-year degree on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), at a U.S. college or university starting in 2026-27. Some important applicant details include:
« Current high school seniors (or equivalent) who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.
« Applicants do not have to be related to a member of the Elks.
« Male and female students compete separately.
Applicants select from a list of the Lodges closest to their home address zip code. Please have your students choose New Britain Elks Lodge # 957 as their sponsoring Lodge. Complete details can be found at enf.elks.org/MVS.
The Scholastic Awards are presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering creative teens and celebrating youth voices. To learn more, visit artandwriting.org.
Check Out the Links Below for More Scholarship Opportunities!
SCHOLARSHIPS.COM https://www.scholarships.com/
FAFSA.ORG https://fafsact.org/financial-resources/
SCHOLARSHIP AMERICA https://scholarshipamerica.org/students/browse-scholarships/
BOLD.ORG https://bold.org/applicants/
COLLEGE BOARD https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/scholarship-search
HARTFORD FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC GIVING https://www.hfpgscholarships.org/search
HONORS GRADUATION https://www.honorsgraduation.com/graduation-scholarship.htm