IT’S FREE COLLEGE APPLICATION WEEK!!!

Attached is the list of participating colleges, waiver codes, and a Google form for students to complete to get help with applying. Most applications are very easy to complete! Students are encouraged to fill out applications themselves. It’s important for students to keep up with all login information for each application.

Alabama College Application Campaign (Waiver Codes)

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1O_kY31YGo2xA6hoM-77QZRAE1H_V_sIqhJdoD3p7JZo/edit?gid=0#gid=0

Alabama College Application Campaign

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dHf-hjn6WEvliyTmZRqdmBZ9LIk0T0GHukcAcIEBMLY/edit

Help with College Applications

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdG1vPEORiIDtqwsDS62cI89L5tib0c2inUn4Gvk32TdbC83g/viewform

Alabama College Application Campaign – October 7 – 11, 2024

The Alabama College Application Campaign kicks off next week! High school seniors are encouraged to apply for college during this week. A Google form will be sent out for students who need help applying to sign up to meet with Mrs. Keahey or Ms. McCarver! 

To help you, many colleges will waive their application fee this week so it’s free to apply! The list of participating colleges is attached.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zR6ibP7rcBlFLSJb6ghFXPDiL0PojSSpNHZvOfY6VWg/edit

https://classroom.google.com/c/NzEyNDY3OTUwMTUx/p/NzE5NjU1MDYyNjI2?pli=1

The University of Alabama

Alabama Advantage Scholarship

The University of Alabama offers the Alabama Advantage Scholarship as a need-based scholarship for in-state students. This scholarship opportunity reflects The University of Alabama’s commitment to advancing the careers of students in Alabama by removing financial barriers.

After scholarships and grants have been applied, Alabama Advantage funds up to $5,000 needed to cover the remaining cost of UA’s in-state tuition. The scholarship is renewable for four years, or eight semesters, so long as the student remains eligible.

To qualify for Alabama Advantage, a student must: 

  • Be an Alabama resident. 
  • Submit your application for admission and all supporting documents by  to maximize scholarship opportunities. 
  • Complete the FAFSA and be eligible for a pell grant.
  • Submit all financial aid package requirements and receive financial aid award by  
  • Enroll full-time with at least 12-credit-hours per semester. 
  • Maintain a 2.0 cumulative UA GPA, and earn at least a cumulative 67% of the total UA credit hours attempted. 

Students can learn more by visiting the Alabama Advantage webpage at the attached link.

https://afford.ua.edu/scholarships/alabama-advantage/

2024 Ellevation Scholarship

Ellevation will be awarding ten $2,000 scholarships to deserving EL high school seniors who are continuing on to higher education. Since we began our scholarship program in 2018, we have supported dozens of students across the country as they continue their education journey with direct scholarships to the student account of their college or university of choice. This year, the scholarship funds awarded will be able to be used beyond the cost of tuition to assist students in addressing a number of additional financial stressors that arise in the transition to higher education.

Click on the link below for more information.
https://ellevationeducation.com/blog/2024-ellevation-scholarship-application-now-open

Jefferson State Community College Scholarships

The April 1 application deadline for the 2024-2025 Presidential Honors scholarship is approaching.  The criteria for the Presidential Honors scholarship along with the Academic Excellence and Dual Enrollment Achievement scholarships are listed below.  

Students can view scholarship criteria and apply at the following link.  https://www.jeffersonstate.edu/highschoolscholarships/
*Students will use their myJSCC login credentials to access the scholarship applications.Presidential Honors Scholarship Deadline: April 1, 2024
Tuition and fees scholarship for up to 15 credit hours a semester for up to 6 semesters
The applicant must meet the following criteria:

  • Have a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher at the end of their 1st semester senior year
  • Have a 22 or higher composite ACT score. ACT scores must be on file with Admissions by the April  1st deadline
  • Applied for admission to Jefferson State for Fall 2024 prior to submitting the scholarship application
  • Submit a copy of their high school transcripts showing their grades and GPA after the first semester of their senior year

To apply, complete the JSCC Presidential Honors Scholarship application and submit required documents hereAcademic Excellence Scholarship
Awarded to all students who meet the criteria and apply by June 1, 2024, as long as scholarship funds are available.Deadline: June 1, 2024

  • Students with a composite ACT score of 25 or higher will receive a scholarship for 9 credit hours per semester for up to 6 semesters.
  • Students with a composite ACT score of 22-24 will receive a scholarship for 6 credit hours per semester for up to 6 semesters.

The applicant must meet the following criteria:

  • Have a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher at the end of their 1st semester of senior year
  • Have a 22 or higher composite ACT score. ACT scores must be on file with Admissions by the June 1st deadline
  • Applied for admission to Jefferson State for Fall 2024 prior to submitting the scholarship application
  • Submit a copy of their high school transcripts showing their grades and GPA after the first semester of their senior year

To apply, complete the JSCC Academic Excellence Scholarship application and submit required documents hereDual Enrollment Achievement Scholarship for Graduating Seniors Deadline: June 1, 2024
Tuition and fees scholarship for 6 credit hours per semester for up to 6 semestersThe applicant must meet the following criteria:

  • Have a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher at the end of their 1st semester of senior year, including JSCC coursework
  • Have 20 or higher composite ACT score. ACT scores must be on file with Admissions by the June 1st deadline
  • Successfully completed 6 or more credit hours in the JSCC Dual Enrollment program
  • Applied for admission to Jefferson State for Fall 2024 prior to submitting the scholarship application
  • Submit a copy of their high school transcripts showing their grades and GPA after the first semester of their senior year