Westminster Christian School

The financial aid office of each college to which you apply is the best source of information concerning the scholarships available at the institution.

The Westminster Guidance Office receives only a limited number of scholarship notices from colleges and other organizations which are publicized in the announcements and on our bulletin board. Students and parents are invited to peruse the Scholarship File in the Guidance Office to see scholarship information we have received. These scholarships are also available at Westminster Scholarship Information.

Individuals are encouraged to pursue any scholarships for which they may be eligible either by reason of employment, service, association membership, talent, or major field of interest. You are urged to complete a free search at http://www.fastweb.com.

In 1997, the Florida Legislature created the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program. This Florida Lottery-funded scholarship rewards students for their academic achievements during high school by providing funding for them to pursue postsecondary educational and career goals in Florida. Depending on a student's grade point average, SAT or ACT score, and other requirements, eligible students may be awarded 75% or 100% of tuition and fees at public institutions in Florida. For more information check with the Guidance Office or visit their website: www.MyFloridaEducation.com/brfuture/

College Board Online: www.collegeboard.com Best authority on CSS Profile and the SAT...excellent/useful EXPAN database with ability to search for colleges based on up to six criteria...monthly calendar for students and parents...getting the most of your high school experience...list of loan sources with descriptions...financial aid calculators for students and parents...over 300 applications available online...testing information...essay critiquing services...lists of available publications;
FastWeb: www.fastweb.com Excellent private scholarship/grant search vehicle...students must create user ID and profile...request scholarship applications electronically;
FAFSA: www.fafsa.ed.gov Submit the FAFSA via the web...avoids complications with the mail, filling out forms incorrectly;
Finaid.org: www.finaid.org The "ultimate" guide to financial aid resources...links to any and all financial aid sites...easily navigated and sorted into list of financial aid topics;
Nellie Mae: www.nelliemae.org Nonprofit provider of education loans...good information on the differences between private and federal loans...selecting the right loan for educational needs
ROTC: Good source of information regarding ROTC scholarships, as self-described by each branch of the military:
Army: www.armyrotc.com;
Navy: www.nrotc.navy.mil;
Air Force: www.afrotc.com;
Sallie Mae: www.salliemae.com Financial aid calculators...how to find, compare and manage loans...information on loans as part of financial aid packages...frequently asked questions;
U.S. Department of Education: www.studentaid.ed.gov Good overview of available federal financial aid.