The CHS College & Career Center is available to assist with additional Financial Aid & Scholarship Assistance.
To receive any state, federal, or institutional (grants, scholarships, tuition awards, work study, & loans), colleges and universities require the FAFSA or for individuals not eligible (WASFA) to be completed and finalized by the financial aid priority deadline each year for priority consideration. Students whose FAFSA completed after this date, awards will be subject to available funding. Some institutions may require a separate scholarship application.
Local & National Scholarships
SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS | WASHINGTON STATE COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES (2023-2024)
The FAFSA/WAFSA is being released later this year, sometime in December. We will update as we receive the new dates for this year.
Priority Deadlines
Many college FAFSA due dates have priority deadlines, which means you need to submit your FAFSA form by that date to potentially receive the most money from the college. Many colleges have this date clearly marked on their financial aid webpages.
To determine the deadline for 2024 seniors planning to attend college in the fall of 2024, you will need to go directly to the schools financial aid webpage, as many have changed this year to accomodate the new FAFSA release date.
It is the responsibility of the student to check the accuracy of all financial aid/scholarship details directly with the institutions listed on this page.
Search for Scholarships
TIPS FOR SEARCHING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
The secret to success with scholarships is "never give up". We encourage students to take an hour a week to search for scholarships and apply to as many as possible.
Apply for the FAFSA or WAFSA as early as October 1 of your senior year.
Talk to your parents- Do they belong to any affiliations or memberships?
Talk to your school counselor & the CCRC.
Check the CCRC website & social media regularly.
Every college and university offers scholarships and financial aid. It is recommended you contact your favorite college or university early in your college planning.
Check the resource websites listed below.
Seniors apply for the CHS Scholarship in the spring.
Ask around
WHAT CAN STUDENTS DO RIGHT NOW TO PREPARE TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
Have copies of at least three (3) good letters of recommendation from teachers, employers or mentors.
Be able to show documented proof of community or volunteer service.
Know your current cumulative GPA.
Write a one to two page essay that highlights your strengths and accomplishments.
HELPFUL HINTS FOR COMPLETING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
Print all worksheets/applications and prepare a draft before completing online.
"Deadline" usually means the scholarship application is due at the individual scholarship office, NOT postmarked on deadline date.
Our staff is always available to meet with parents and students to help support students through this often long and arduous process but it can really pay off for those who are tenacious!
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