Oyster Bay High School November 2017 Newsletter INFORMATION ON ACCESSING FINANCIAL AID The information provided below will assist you in obtaining financial aid. Some colleges require that students complete financial aid applications before they may qualify for scholarships. The main way for students to secure money and qualify for scholarships for college is by applying for financial aid. The FSA ID is a secure username and password that you will use to log into the FAFSA. You may create your FSA ID any time prior to starting the financial aid application. Visit https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm to create your FSA ID. If you don't have one by the time you fill out your FAFSA, you will be prompted to apply for one. You may apply for financial aid by completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form at www.fafsa.ed.gov and the New York State TAP (Tuition Assistance Program) form online beginning on October 1 st of your senior year. New York State (NYS) Residents attending NYS schools will have the option to link directly to the TAP application from the FAFSA submission confirmation page. If you exited the FAFSA before selecting this option, you can complete the application after NYS HESC (New York State Higher Education Services Corporation) receives your FAFSA data (three days). HESC will send you an email or postcard notifying you to complete the TAP application online. If you did not select the FAFSA link to TAP at the end of the FAFSA application, you may visit the TAP web page at www.hesc.ny.gov. *If you would like to obtain a financial aid estimate, you may visit the FAFSA page at www.fafsa.ed.gov and follow the links for the FAFSA 4Caster. SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION Please be aware that scholarship scams exist. We do not recommend that you use your own money for a scholarship program. You can find scholarships through: Checking the website of the college/s you hope to attend. Visit college websites and look under the Financial Aid/ section to find scholarship opportunities Use scholarship search engines. A list of websites is provided in this bulletin. Ask family members to find out if the companies they work for provide scholarships/monetary awards. 1
SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH WEBSITES: www.fastweb.com https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search www.scholarships.com http://scholarshipguidance.com/ www.studentscholarships.org www.highfives.com www.finaid.org http://www.scholarshipmonkey.com/ https://www.raise.me/ : (*For student s/families that attended Senior Year College Information Night, please be mindful of the individual deadlines for each college that participates) SCHOLARSHIPS *Deadline dates given are the DUE dates, so you will need to obtain the application and/or supplemental materials ahead of time. If you need a letter of recommendation, transcripts, etc. as part of the scholarship application, be sure to allow time for the processing of these materials. Award Information/ Requirements/Website Deadline American Heritage AXA Achievement Boston University Trustee The Island Christian Church will be awarding two $2,000 scholarships, one male, and one female to Long Island students whose lives exemplify genuine character and promote scriptural values upon which our country was founded. Up to four $750 High Honorable Mention scholarships may also be awarded regardless of gender. Selection of the winners will be based upon an essay written by the applicant as well as three recommendations. All required nominations and recommendations must be received by March 2, 2018. Visit: www.islandchristian.com/scholarship AXA provides over $1.4 million in scholarships to students throughout the nation representing all 50 states. Students have the opportunity to receive a $2,500, $10,000 or $25,000 scholarship. In addition, for every student who wins a scholarship, a grant in the amount of $1,000 will be made to the winner s school. Visit: www.axa.com/achievers Every year, Boston University welcomes about 20 outstanding students to the Trustee Scholars Program. Many of our current Scholars had perfect 4.0 grade point averages in high school and typically ranked in the top 5 10% of their class. Visit: http://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/-aid-scholarships/scholarships/trustee/apply/ 3/2/18 12/15/17 12/1/17 2
Danforth at Washington University Fairleigh Dickinson Presidential Five Towns College Superintendent s Island Drafting and Technical Institute Island Federal Credit Union Ithaca College Park Scholars Jefferson at the University of Virginia Jenkins Memorial for Teacher Education (NYS PTA) Half If you would like to be nominated for the William H. and Elizabeth Gray Danforth Scholars Program, please submit your name and resume to your counselor by 11/13/17. FDU is proud to offer the Presidential, a full- scholarship for first-time freshmen that recognizes exceptional academic performance. For more information, visit: http://view2.fdu.edu/admissions/international/scholarships-and-financial-aid/presidentialscholarship-nomination/ The Long Island Superintendent s scholarship is offered to any high school graduate who wishes to earn their baccalaureate degree at Five Towns College. The Five Towns College committee will select one graduating senior from each school to receive the award, which will cover half a year s for all four years of attendance. In order to be eligible for the scholarship, students must be academically meritorious and in financial need. Any interested students who would like to be nominated should visit Mrs. Meehan in the Counseling Office. $2,500 This scholarship for high school seniors can be applied to costs for the Computer Aided Drafting and Design and the Electronic and Computer Service Technology Programs at Island Drafting and Technical Institute. See your counselor for nomination information. Island Federal Credit Union is offering three $10,000 and eight $2,500 scholarships to qualifying seniors who live and attend school on Long Island. In addition, students must hold an Island checking/debit account at the time of entry - a no-cost requirement that can be opened at any branch. Visit: https://www.islandfcu.org/island-.aspx At least 10 merit-based scholarships are awarded to outstanding high school seniors each year. In addition, at least three merit-based scholarships are awarded to Park School rising juniors each spring. Visit: http://www.ithaca.edu/parkscholars/ OBHS may nominate 1 student who best exemplifies excellence in the Jeffersonian ideals of leadership, scholarship, and citizenship. Please submit a resume to your counselor by 11/15/17 if you wish to be nominated. $3,000 Eligible public high school seniors are those who plan to prepare for a teaching career, plan to attend a college of the State University of New York for baccalaureate degree in education -ORplan to attend a two year community college before transferring to a baccalaureate degree program in education in a college of the State University of New York, have not accepted scholarships exceeding the monetary value of $16,000, and attend a public high school in New York State in a school district where there is a PTA/PTSA unit in good standing. Visit: http://www.nyspta.org/yourpta/awardsrecog_twinprojectsjenkins.cfm 11/13/17 1/15/18 12/1/17 Currently open 4/20/18 1/2/18 11/15/17 12/15/17 3
John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest Molloy Freshman s Nassau County Bar Assoc. Owen B. Walsh WE CARE Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) Oyster Bay Italian American Club Student Athlete Oyster Bay Italian American Club The Michael Toto and Carmine Renaldo Memorial Ronald McDonald House/HACER The John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest encourages students to write an original and creative essay that demonstrates their understanding of political courage as defined by John F. Kennedy in Profiles in Courage. Applicants are expected to consult and cite several source materials while constructing their essay. Awards will include a $10,000 1st place prize, $1,000 2nd place prize, five finalist prizes at $500 each, as well as eight honorable mentions at $100 each. Visit: https://www.jfklibrary.org/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest.aspx Molloy College offers a variety of scholarship opportunities for incoming freshmen students. Among them are full scholarships, with a deadline of December 15th, 2017. The Dominican American scholarship, awarding $4,000 to $20,000 depending on student achievement, deadline is March 1st. The Molloy Community Service Award, granting $500 to $5,000 to students who demonstrate a commitment to their community and their school, deadline is March 1st. The Fine Arts s award partial or full scholarships and are granted to individuals who display outstanding achievement in the fine arts. Please visit https://www.molloy.edu/admissions/financialaid/scholarships $1,000 Selection of candidates is based on several factors, with emphasis on character, personal involvement in school activities and the community, especially those activities which benefit the less fortunate. If interested, visit the Counseling Center for an application. and other financial benefits worth up to $180,000 are available. Visit: www.nrotc.navy.mil All students that wish to enter their names for consideration must complete a questionnaire and essay and the information can be picked up in the Counseling Center. $300 Essay Topic: Write an essay of no less than 250 words on how an Italian person has had an impact on some aspect of your life. This scholarship is open to any high school senior who lives in the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Scholl District, and who plans to further their education after high school. The essay must be typed and mailed to The Oyster Bay Italian American Club, 48 Summit Street, Oyster Bay, NY 11771. McDonald s, through the HACER scholarship, has granted over 31 million dollars in Hispanic scholarships since its inception and is continuing to do so year after year. Visit: https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/community/hacer.html 1/4/18 12/15/17-3/1/18. Please see each scholarship for specific deadline 1/19/18 1/31/18 4/16/18 4/16/18 Currently open 4
Ron Brown Program Scholastic Art & Writing Awards The Ron Brown Program seeks to identify African American students who will make significant contributions to society. Applicants must excel academically, show exceptional leadership potential and make an impact on their communities through service to others. The scholarship awards $40,000 each year, at $10,000 a year for four years, to talented high school seniors. Visit: www.ronbrown.org The Scholastic Awards partners with organizations to offer students Special Awards: special opportunities to receive additional scholarships for works in certain categories or dealing with particular themes. For more information, visit: http://www.artandwriting.org/scholarships/ 1/9/18 Skidmore College s Villanova Presidential WACE Skidmore College is offering scholarship opportunities in the areas of science and math, as well as music. The Porter Presidential in Science and Mathematics, available to 5-7 students per year, offers $15,000 annually or $60,000 for all four years. The Filene Music is available to 4-5 students per year and awards $12,000 annually, or $48,000 over four years. Visit: www.skidmo.re/merit A renewable, merit-based award. Presidential Scholars are transformational leaders both on and off campus who have demonstrated a love of learning and a commitment to enhancing both their local and broader civic communities. Please submit a resume to your counselor by 11/15/17 if you wish to be nominated. To qualify for this scholarship, students must have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale and must apply for the 2018-2019 academic year at one of the WACE Partner Institutions. Information can be found at http://www.waceinc.org/scholarship/partners.html 1/15/18 11/15/17 2/15/17* *see exceptions NEW YORK STATE SCHOLARSHIP INFO *Some New York State scholarships may require that certain conditions be met or have a service component. Below is a link where you can access all of the State University of New York (SUNY) college and university scholarship web pages: http://www.suny.edu/scholarships Below is a link where you can access of the City University of New York (CUNY) college and university scholarship web pages: http://www.cuny.edu/admissions/financial-aid/scholarships.html 5
s for Academic Excellence: Pending the appropriation of State funds each year, New York State awards s for Academic Excellence. OBHS determines its nominees using the guidelines provided by the New York State Education Department's s and Grants Administration Unit (Method A: Regents test scores) http://www.highered.nysed.gov/kiap/scholarships/documents/sae2017bulletinrev2.pdf New York State, HESC s: Descriptions on each NYS scholarship including criteria can be viewed by visiting: https://www.hesc.ny.gov/pay-for-college/financial-aid/types-of-financial-aid.html Excelsior : The program covers for eligible SUNY and CUNY students. The program will be phased in over three years, beginning in Fall 2017. It would first apply to families who earn $100,000 or less, then to those who earn $110,000 or less in 2018, and eventually reaching $125,000 or less in 2019. Enhanced Tuition Awards: This program enables students attending private not-for-profit colleges to receive financial assistance to complete their college degree. The program provides a maximum award of $3,000, requires private colleges to provide a match and freeze student for the duration of the award maximizing the financial benefit to the student. New York State Part-time (PTS) Award: The New York State Part-Time Award Program provides scholarship awards to students who attend a SUNY or CUNY Community College part-time and maintain a 2.0 GPA. Students can receive $1,500 per semester for up to 2 years. ADDITIONAL INFO PTSA Information: In order to qualify for future PTSA scholarship opportunities, students must be active members of the OBHS PTSA. It is $5 for a student membership. You can access membership registration through the following link: http://bit.do/ptsamembership For more information, or if you have questions, please contact the Counseling Center Staff at: Phone: (516) 624-6526 Email: Sabrina Meehan Smeehan@obeschools.org Deanna Cali DCali@obenschools.org Rebecca Lieberman RLieberman@obenschools.org 6