FINANCIAL AID SEMINARS
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Seminar information for the 2008 - 2009 school year
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The following topics give a brief preview of what is covered in greater depth at the Pinellas County Schools Financial Aid Seminars. Viewing these topic links in no way takes the place of the amount and accuracy of the more detailed information provided at the seminars.
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Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program |
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Organizing the Financial Aid Search |
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Types of Financial Aid |
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Government Grants & Loans |
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Completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) |
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Understanding the Student Aid Report (SAR) |
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College Financial Aid Packaging & Award Letters |
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Pinellas Education Foundation Scholarship Catalog |
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Scholarship Essays |
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Scholarship Searches & Scams |
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DATES & LOCATIONS: |
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INFORMATION:
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THE FINANCIAL AID SEMINARS are held annually at designated Pinellas County public high schools. You may attend any of the seminars no matter which school you attend. The seminars are all the same.
If you are a student, or parent or guardian of a student, planning to attend a postsecondary institution and you are concerned about how to obtain financial aid, we invite you to attend a free seminar sponsored by the Pinellas County school system.
These presentations are most useful to parents and students who are looking for scholarships or need-based financial assistance to further their education after graduating from high school. Seminar speakers address the needs of current juniors and seniors, placing emphasis on school and district resources along with state and federal programs. Assistance in accurately completing applications and forms required for accessing scholarships and need-based aid is also provided.
Public and private school students and their parents may attend a financial aid seminar at any of the locations designated. Please contact the individual school for the exact location within the school. Presentations begin promptly at 7:00 pm and end at approximately 9:00 pm. Plan to arrive early to pick up the helpful handouts used during the seminar.
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Quick notes:
Students are encouraged to ask their guidance counselor about "Monthly Opportunities", a scholarship list e-mailed to schools every month during the school year from the district Financial Aid office and also posted on the Financial Aid web site.
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Information about "The Pinellas Education Foundation Scholarships" is available from early October through mid-December from the county high school guidance departments. Students apply for these scholarships on-line.
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Call the high school hosting the seminar you're interested in attending for details about time, location in the building, parking, etc. Call Jane Howell at 727-588-6013 with questions about the seminar content.
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