• Research college and universities

• In the spring, check the local scholarship document once a week to check for new deadlines that have been posted.

• 2-3 letters of recommendation

• Resume or list of all activities, honors, volunteer work, employment

• Senior picture to use for local scholarships

• Proofread, spellcheck applications and essays

• Electronic folder, create a folder with all of the documents listed above for convenient access

• Notate deadlines on your calendar

Most students depend on financial aid to help them pay for college. Financial aid is money offered to students through government agencies, individual schools, or other sources. The amount and type of financial aid provided is usually determined by financial need. But, some scholarships and awards are given based on academic achievement, talent or by meeting certain criteria. This is a graduation requirement.