2019-2020 C.A. ERWIN SCHOLARSHIP & FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION
(for 2 and 4 year colleges)
SENIORS: Although most scholarship applications can be found on-line, there are some available by paper application only. See Mrs. Winne in student services to obtain any applications you cannot access via the links below. Be advised that there is a sea of scholarship opportunities other than our local options--you just have to research! ALL college-bound seniors (2-4 year) should complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as soon as possible after October 1st. Questions? See me! (Mrs. Winne) in Student Services!
Parents and students should plan to attend the Financial Aid event below for information regarding FAFSA/Financial Aid.
CFNC FINANCIAL AID NIGHT: Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium; hosted by The College Foundation of North Carolina
CFNC FAFSA DAY: The annual FAFSA Day program takes place in October. Students can find locations and register to get free help in completing their FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Call CFNC, toll-free at 866-866-CFNC or visit: http://www.cfnc.org/fafsaday UNC-Asheville and AB-TECH also offer assistance to families filling out the FAFSA. Please contact their websites or call them for more information.
HOW TO FIND GRANTS/SCHOLARSHIPS:
CFNC Webinar: Excellent Information-please watch!
http://youtu.be/8AzG57S-liQ
A B TECH Scholarships:
For information on AB Tech Scholarships, go to: http://www.abtech.edu/scholarships To apply for those scholarships, go to: http://abtech.academicworks.com
*Students applying to AB TECH: You must complete your AB TECH application before applying for AB TECH Scholarships!
*CLICK on the monthly links below which are frequently updated with local and state scholarship opportunities. These links will reflect scholarship types, criteria, due dates and website links to specific scholarship sites. Be sure to listen to daily morning announcements and Sunday message reminders; check this web page and the scholarship files in the counseling office. Sign up for REMIND TEXTS with Mrs. Peterson in Student Services. Scroll to the bottom of the page for additional search engine links.
Click link below:
EHS August September Posting 2019.pdf: (Morehead Cain, Park and Roan Pre-Applications are due to Mrs. Winne on Tuesday September 17, 2019. See me or your counselor for the pre-application!)
ATTENTION STUDENT ATHLETES!
Check out the NCHSAA Site for a variety of Endowed Fund Scholarships:
http://www.nchsaa.org/students-parents/nchsaa-endowed-fund-scholarships
SECU Scholarship 2019: Click below to obtain application materials:
2019 SECU scholarship.zip
(All of the above materials must be emailed to Michele.Ferry@bcsemail.org in the proper format indicated.) Questions? See Mrs. Winne (Ferry-Winne) in student services!
Community Foundation of Western North Carolina 2019 -various deadlines
http://www.cfwnc.org/scholarships
Buncombe County Schools Foundation Scholarships (BCSF):
(Read carefully and print out the checklist they provided for you.) Deadline: TBD/Questions? See Mrs. Winne for help!
NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AND FINANCIAL AID SEARCH ENGINES:
Peterson's Scholarship Search Engine: http://www.petersons.com/college-search/scholarship-search.aspx
Click Here for scholarships geared specifically for Latinos
Haga 'click' AQUI para las becas specificamente hechas para los Latinos.