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Scholarship Resources

Going Merry Scholarship Website

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Some reasons why we recommend Going Merry above other scholarship sites:

Scholarship bundles: You can apply to multiple scholarships using one application and the same essay prompt.
Vetted scholarships: The Going Merry team periodically reviews every scholarship listing, to ensure the scholarship program is still active and the information is correct.
Personal matching: Once signed up, you’ll answer a few questions to fill out a basic profile, and then get matched to scholarships that fit your background, academics, interests, etc.
Clear organization: You can shortlist favorites and get deadline reminders about them. All drafts and applications are saved, and you’ll get updates on the scholarships you’ve applied to.
Direct, auto-filled applications: You can apply to many scholarships directly on the site (with forms helpfully pre-filled).
Financial aid applications: Seniors can also submit the FAFSA® through Going Merry, using their more user-friendly version of the government form, which they call “the FAFSA® Made Easier.”

Scholarship Spotlight: Questbridge Prep Scholars

Dear City Poly Parents, We will need to cancel tonight's Scholarship Club but will resume next week! In the meantime, please watch this video on writing winning essays form Questbridge Prep Scholarship - a full tuition scholarship program that matches high performing, low income students to top 4 year colleges! The writing advice is relevant to Scholarship Essays AND College Essay

Earn Scholarships Like a Boss_LY_Apsire NYU_02-02-19.pdf

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Resources shared: Comparison Tool www.hesc.ny.gov/prepare-for-college/applying-to-college/comparing-college-award-letters/financial-aid-comparison-tool.html

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5 Wk Scholarship Club - Learn to Earn $$$ For College!!

Scholarship Club is a group for students to APPLY to scholarships by learning the skills needed to write and craft winning scholarship applications. Scholarships are available as early as Freshman year of high school all the way into college. The majority of scholarships are ACTUALLY available for CURRENT college students as well.

March 10 - 6 pm (zoom) PARENT AND STUDENT KICK OFF EVENT - Learn all about scholarships and sign up for the 6 pm
Session 1 March 17 - 2:45 pm Student Application Session: Understand EXACTLY what colleges & programs are looking for to give out scholarships
Session 2 March 24 - 2:45 pm How to write creative essays that stand OUT (share draft)
Session 3 March 31 - 2:45 pm All the types of scholarship essays (editing draft)
Session 4 April 7 - 2:45 pm Scholarship Success Share out - sharing out an edited version of a scholarship essay and your personalized list of 5-10 scholarships to apply to.

Browse Scholarships on GoingMerry

Use this Counselor Crowd sourced scholarship resource! Updated often!

Raise.Me and Microscholarships

Sign up for a City Poly Linked RaiseMe Account to start earning micro-scholarships TODAY! City Poly students have already earned over $233,292!!

RaiseMe | Earn college scholarships as early as 9th gradeA new way to earn money for college. With RaiseMe, anyone can earn money for college starting in 9th grade based on their achievements in school and life.

Financial Aid Applications

Check to see if colleges you've applied to require the CSS Profile

What is the CSS Profile?

The CSS Profile, like the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is used to assess your family’s income and assets to calculate your expected family contribution. And colleges use your expected family contribution to determine your financial aid package.

Who should submit the CSS Profile?

The schools you’re considering may require the CSS even if you’ve already submitted the FAFSA. Check this list to see which schools need it.

When should I submit the CSS Profile?

The CSS Profile for the 2022-23 school year comes out October 1, 2021, and each school or program sets its own deadline. But you should submit no later than two weeks before a school’s priority filing date.

What kind of financial aid can I get with the CSS Profile vs. the FAFSA?

The CSS Profile is used primarily by private schools and some state universities to award institutional grants and scholarships to pay for college.

The FAFSA can also be used for institutional aid, but its main use is to help you qualify for federal aid, including grants, work-study dollars and student loans.

ALL Colleges Require the FAFSA and NY Colleges Require TAP

3 Steps to Completing FAFSA & TAP Fin Aid Apps

Step 1: Get Your FSA ID

The first step in filling out the FAFSA is creating your Federal Aid Student ID (FSA ID). This will allow you to fill out the form online and access fin aid info.
If you’re a dependent student, your parent or guardian will need his or her own FSA ID.
Visit fsaid.ed.gov to get an FSA ID. Also Available in: Spanish

Step 2: Gather This Information

This checklist will prepare you to fill out the FAFSA

Step 3: Get Started!

Visit http://www.fafsa.ed.gov to start the FAFSA.
To speed up your application process and avoid mistakes, transfer your 2020 federal tax return information directly into your FAFSA using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool. If you choose not to, you may use the materials you gathered in Step 2 to answer the questions.
Sign with your FSA IDs and Submit! (SHOW IT TO YOUR COUNSELOR FIRST!)

IMPORTANT: Are you planning to attend a New York State College? Complete the NYS Application for TAP (Tuition Assistance Program) directly from the FAFSA! If you include a college in New York on your FAFSA, start your NYS TAP application use the link on the confirmation page of your FAFSA to complete your TAP application.

Don't make these common mistakes when filling out your FAFSA.

What Happens Next

Filled out the FAFSA and wondering what happens next? Check out this video to learn what to expect after completing the FAFSA.

Renew Your FAFSA Every Year of College

Remember, you need to complete the FAFSA not just once, but every year you plan to attend school. If you filled out a FAFSA the year before, you can use the renewal FAFSA.

Financial Aid Workshop for Seniors and Families (2021-11-15 at 15:06 GMT-8)

Recording of 11/15 Financial Aid Night Workshop for City Poly '22 Seniors & Families

(11/15/21)

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