College and Career
The following websites are excellent for college and career exploration.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
There are countless scholarships available to students to assist them with the enormous costs of postsecondary education. The following is a list of helpful Web sites to explore:
- www.scholarshipsandgrants.us
- www.floridashines.org
- www.fastweb.com
- www.collegeboard.com
- www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org (Bright Futures Scholarships)
- www.scholarships.com
- www.financialaidfinder.com
- www.fafsa.gov
- www.fsw.edu/financialaid/fatv
Also be sure to check with your preferred college/university’s financial aid departments about special scholarships.
Community Service
Community service is not required for high school graduation but is strongly encouraged for the purposes of qualifying for the Bright Futures Scholarship (100 hours is required for the Academic Scholars Award and 75 is required for the Florida Medallion Scholarship) and increasing one’s chances of acceptance to universities. Community Service is a great way to give back to your community and show commitment and dedication to a cause or organization. Community Service looks impressive on a student’s resume for college. Visit Mrs. Foster or Mrs. Platt for more information.