Lincoln East High Counseling Center

Scholarships/Financial Aid

SENIORS – SCHOLARSHIPS - PROCESS!

  • Read each scholarship listing to see if you are eligible to apply. Note the deadline-“Deadlines are deadlines!” Our Counseling Center also sets firm deadlines for signups, applications, nominations, etc.
  • Determine whether you access the application on a) a web site, b) in the Counseling Center, or c) by sending away for the application.
  • Go to the Counseling Center and look in the file cabinet labeled SCOLARSHIPS.
  • Pull the application out of the file. If it is the last copy, take the file to the Counseling Center secretary.
  • If there is no file or application, see our secretary.
  • If you need a transcript, order it from Ms. Hare our registrar at least 3 days in advance.  If a letter of recommendation is required, contact references (teachers, counselor, coach, employer, etc.) at least two weeks in advance.  Give them a completed copy of your Student Information Summary Sheet and a stamped, addressed envelope(s) if directions ask for the letter of reference is to be mailed directly to the school or university.
  • Most scholarships require YOU to compile all needed information and mail before the deadline.  If instructions state otherwise, let references know who receives their letter and when the letter of recommendation is due. We recommend that you make a copy for your file before mailing it.
  • Questions: see your counselor.

 

2006-07 Scholarship Listing

(Scholarships are posted weekly on the dates below)

September
7
14
21
28
October
5
12
19
26
November
2
9
16
23
30
December
7
14
21
28
January
4
11
18
25
February
1
8
15
22
29
March
1
8
15
22
29
April
5
12
19
26
May
3
10
17
24
31

Beware of Scholarship and Financial Aid Scams

As a junior or senior, you'll receive solicitations for scholarships and financial aid services.  Don't ever pay for these services.  Check out these helpful web sites:

www.educationquest.org

www.fastweb.com

www.fastaid.com

Letters of Recommendation

Some applications for admission and scholarship applications require letters of recommendation.  Be sure you give the writers at least 2 weeks notice and provide them with the Student Information Summary Sheet to help them write a more personal letter.  Reminder: Any application with a January 1 deadline must be in the hands of the counselor two weeks prior to the winter break.

Student Information Summary Sheet  

 

Financial Aid

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

Federal financial aid provides both need and non-need based aid, and it’s the largest source of aid used by students and parents to pay college expenses.  To apply for aid you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) after February 1 of your high school senior year and reapply each year you are in college.  You can pick up a FAFSA on the Web worksheet in the Counseling Center or online and apply at www.fafsa.ed.gov

 

EducationQuest

EducationQuest is located at 13th and O Street and provides free college planning services, including assistance in applying for financial aid.  Visit their web site at www.educationquest.org or call 475-5222 for more information.