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FAFSA On-line
In order for seniors to apply for any type of scholarships and grants it starts with the FAFSA. Starting in January you will be able to submit the FAFSA on-line. The web site is located at www.fafsa.ed.gov
In preparation to submit your FAFSA on-line you will need to obtain a "Pin Number" from the Department of Education. You are encouraged to obtain your pin now at www.pin.ed.gov
Outside Scholarships
Check out www.fastweb.com, Fastweb has over 600,000 scholarships with over $1 billion dollars available.
- Seniors who are of Portuguese descent with a 3.50 g.p.a. may be eligible for a scholarship. See Mr. Endicott for an application.
- "How have unions been important to working people in California over the past 100 years?" Answer this question in a 500 to 1,000 word essay and you may win one of thirty-eight $2,000 scholarships. Deadline is April 8, 2003.. See Mr. Endicott for details.
- Mr. Endicott has scholarship applications for Seniors from the Educational Communications Scholarship Foundation. Criteria for this scholarship includes, GPA, Test scores, Activities and Financial Need. Please see Mr. Endicott for an application. The deadline is May 15, 2003.
-Seniors, the California Table Grape Comission is accepting applications for three $16,000 scholarships for students whose family works in the table grape industry. Deadline is March 7. Contact Mr. Endicott for an application.
- Senior interested in Fresno City College, please see mr. Endicott. He has scholarship booklets available.
Cal Grant Info
The best form of federal or state aid is the Cal Grant. Students who receive a Cal Grant A and attend a four year accredited college last year qualified for $9,708 to attend a private California college, roughly $3,500 to attend a UC schoool and roughly $1,500 to attend a CSU such as Fresno State. Last year you needed a 3.0 academic g.p.a. in your sophomore and junior year and have your family fall into the following income and asset guidelines:
Preliminary 2003-2004 grant program income ceilings:
| Family Size |
Cal Grant A, C, T |
Cal Grant B |
| Six or more* |
$77,100 |
$42,400 |
| Five* |
$71,500 |
$39,200 |
| Four* |
$66,700 |
$35,100 |
| Three* |
$61,400 |
$31,500 |
| Two* |
$60,000 |
$28,000 |
| Single, independant |
$24,500 |
$24,500 |
| Married |
$28,000 |
$28,000 |
| *also apply to independent students with dependents other than a spouse |
Preliminary 2003-2004 grant program asset ceilings:
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Cal Grant A, C, T |
Cal Grant B |
| Dependent** |
$51,600 |
$51,600 |
| Independent |
$24,600 |
$24,600 |
| **also apply to independent students with dependents other than a spouse |
In order to qualify for a Cal Grant you need to fill out the FAFSA by March 2nd.
Please call or email Jon Endicott if you have questions or check out www.csac.ca.gov
Admission factors
Selective colleges consider these factors for admission:
- courses taken
- counselor/teacher recommendations
- ethnicity
- grades
- application questions and essays
- geographic location
- grade point average
- personal interview
- alumni relationship
- rank in class
- activities outside the classroom
- major/college applied to
- admission test results
- special talents and skills
How important are extracurricular activities?
The significance of activities has been exaggerated. While schools do consider them, they're looking to see if you've shown a long-term commitment in one or two areas.
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