What is the FAFSA?

The FAFSA is the application you will use to apply for the federal student aid programs offered by the U.S. Department of Education (ED). Completing and submitting the FAFSA is free and easier than ever, and it gives you access to the largest source of financial aid to help pay for college or career school 

Why complete a FAFSA?

If you don’t complete a FAFSA, you could be missing out on a lot of financial aid. Federal Student Aid uses the data on your FAFSA to calculate a Student Aid Index (SAI). The SAI is an index number that’s used to determine your eligibility for federal student aid. The SAI is not the amount of money you will be eligible for nor the amount that your family must provide. The SAI is an index that the college will use to determine how much financial aid (grants, loans, or work study) you would receive if you were to attend that school.

How to complete the FAFSA

Get started or learn more about the FAFSA at StudentAid.gov.

Find scholarships, other financial aid and internships from more than 2,200 programs, totaling nearly $6 billion.

Included on this site is a regularly updated document outlining a sample of scholarships that are available

Ranging from $500 to $5,000, numerous scholarship opportunities are available to high school graduating seniors in the Pinellas County Public School system. Students only need to fill out one application to match their needs and future interests with nearly 100 scholarship opportunities.

SPC offers scholarships for students awarded by SPC or individual departments based on financial need or academic achievement. Criteria, amounts, and deadlines vary. Refer to the SPC Scholarships webpage for more information. Some of these scholarships will be awarded to students that apply to SPC as part of their application consideration. Some scholarships require a separate application.

Be sure to view the SPC Institutional Scholarships page for specific scholarships, eligibility requirements, how to apply, and deadlines.

Class of 2025 students who graduate from Northeast High School may be eligible for the SPC Promise Scholarship, which pays full tuition and fees for associates degrees and financial aid eligible certificates. 

In addition to scholarships awarded by SPC, students should be aware of scholarships offered by the SPC Foundation. With hundreds of scholarships available, you could be eligible to receive funding for tuition, books and supplies. Students must apply for these scholarships by the deadline.  

This program provides educational scholarships to high school seniors who have a financial need and have demonstrated scholastic achievement, and a dedication to community service.

Eligibility requirement:

Applicants must: Be high school seniors, high school graduates, or current undergraduate students.. i - Demonstrate financial need. i Currently attend or plan to attend, full-time, St. Petersburg College, St. Petersburg, Florida.

Additional Desired Qualifications: A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Scholarship s ecifics This scholarship is for one year only; however, current recipients may reapply and be considered for additional funding along with other new applicants. Scholarship recipients must be enrolled full-time.

The Beirut Veterans of America is pleased to provide an opportunity for any college or trade-school student to apply for a $1,000 scholarship. Below are the details on eligibility and an online form for applications.

The application process opens in November and all applications must be submitted by January 31. There will be two scholarships awarded by May 1.

$1,000 per year grants to help with college expenses for students who required significant financial need above and beyond the Pell Grant

Applications are available onlilne. Please see link below

The scholarship is a total of $1,000 per year (distributed $500 per semester) to help cover cost of books and fees.  This scholarship can be applied at any undergraduate institution offering classes leading to a career in any of the above stated areas.  Continuation of the scholarship for graduate studies will be considered on a case by case basis.

The Department of Florida offers five scholarships for Florida’s high school seniors: a General Scholarship, Eagle Scout of the Year, JROTC Cadet of the Year, Junior Shooting Sports, and the High School State Oratorical Contest.

Applications are either due Dec or March depending on scholarship

To Apply, contact Gail Van Zanten Gailvz15@gmail.com for information and application materials. Contact person is a member of local P.E.O. Chapter DN.

Nomination Request

For rising Freshmen to USF- applications open late Fall of HS Senior year (can also apply Rising Junior year of college)

The Kosove scholarship is a full scholarship that covers the cost of in-state tuition, room and board, books, fees and other expenses as determined by the USF Financial Aid Office for the completion of a USF undergraduate degree. The level of funding for individual student awards shall be reduced to the extent that the recipient receives other merit based awards and grants. The Kosove Undergraduate Scholarship is renewable for up to 4 years for freshmen

Ability to relate to and work with people of all ages.

Academic aptitude and achievement. Commitment to service, with special interest in teaching children and youth.

Economic need. Emphasis is placed on SAT and/or ACT scores. The minimum score for SAT is 1,000 or above (Reading and Math sections) or ACT is 22 or above. Participation and leadership in school and community activities. For additional information and to apply, go to:

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s scholarship programs are designed to encourage and support outstanding students who work hard and have financial need. Our scholarships provide financial assistance and academic support to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students.

The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program is the United States’ largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer community service.