Pre-vet and Animal Science

“Pre-vet” and Animal Science

With the evolution of the vast pet industry, comes the need for more students trained in Animal Science. There are not just opportunities to become a full Veterinarian. A “Pre-vet” and Animal Science major can become a Veterinary Technician, work for a pet product manufacturer, teach, work at a zoo, and many other things. Like many other medical fields, pre-vet students should look for schools that specialize in, and have highly visible “Pre-Veterinary” programs.

“You never know”

To learn which colleges offer “Pre-vet” and Animal Science and watch videos about “Pre-vet” and Animal Science please go to:

http://collegemajors101.com/college-majors/pre-veterinary-medicine

BigSun Scholarship

BigSun Scholarships

The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. We are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. Deadline - June 19, 2017 Amount of Award - $500.00 The successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution or in the community.. Please visit our website at http://www.bigsunathletics.com to learn how to apply.

Raise.me

I hope you’re having a great start to the week. We're excited to announce that Arizona State University, Northeastern University, Syracuse University, University of Pittsburgh and University of South Carolina are among the latest colleges to join Raise.me! To make sure all of your students are earning from those colleges and the nearly 200 other colleges offering micro-scholarships, here is your personal link: https://www.raise.me/join/5793245726 so you can easily invite them to sign up for Raise.me. As always, thank you for the amazing work you do, and for helping us connect your students to scholarships for college. All the best, Amanda

Financial Aid 101

Financial Aid 101

Financial aid carries with it responsibilities that college-bound students must manage throughout college and beyond. Students and families should take the time to learn about their financial aid options before signing on the dotted line.

There are four types of aid that can create a financial aid package:

• Scholarships - Students usually do not have to pay back scholarships, which award money for academic achievement, athletic ability, special talents, and more. Scholarships are often available through public service organizations, like the Lions Club, the Rotary Club, and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), through religious institutions and local businesses.
• Grants - Grant programs may be federal, state, or school-sponsored. Students may receive federal and state grants based on financial need, and they may receive school-sponsored grants based on financial need or merit. Students should check with the schools they're interested in attending for more information on school-sponsored grants.
• Work-study - Schools can provide students with on- or off-campus employment to help pay for college costs. Students also gain career-related, hands-on work experience.
• Student loans - Borrowers must repay loans with interest. Several types of loans are available:
• Federal Perkins Loans and Direct Subsidized Loans are need-based, government-subsidized loans. The government pays the interest that accrues on these loans while students are in-school at least half-time and during their grace period. However, if the loan was disbursed between July 1, 2012 and July 1, 2014, the student is responsible for paying the interest that accrues during their grace period.
• Direct Unsubsidized Loans are calculated based on your student's cost of attendance, minus other financial aid he/she receives. Interest begins accruing on unsubsidized loans from the date of disbursement. Your student is responsible for all interest that accrues on these loans. Any unpaid interest that remains at the end of the student's grace period will be capitalized (added to the principal balance) before repayment begins.
• Parent PLUS Loans are federally guaranteed loans for parents who want to help pay for their student's education. Parents can borrow up to the cost of attendance, minus any financial aid awarded to the student.
• Private Education Loans are available through financial institutions like banks or credit unions. They typically have higher interest rates, more fees, and less flexible repayment options than federal student loans. Loan terms and limits on Private Education Loans vary substantially by lender. Students should consider these loans only if they need additional funds after obtaining aid through scholarships, grants, and federal loans.

Florida PTA Scholarship due 2/1/17

Florida PTA Scholarship Opportunity!

Florida PTA is pleased to offer an opportunity for assistance to qualified students who wish to continue their education beyond high school. 

Florida PTA offers a total of four (4) scholarships, one each in the following categories: University, Fine Arts, Community College, and Vo-Tech, to a student graduating in the 2016-2017 school year. This is a one-time (non-renewable) award of $2,000.00 and will be awarded to a worthy student who is interested in getting a start in life through higher education.

Deadline for all applications is February 1, 2017.  All applications must be postmarked by that date in order to be considered. For complete details, please visit floridapta.org.

Military Service Academy Informational Meeting

MILITARY SERVICE ACADEMY DAY INFORMATIONAL MEETING

In preparation for students interested in attending a Military Service Academy, representatives from all five Academies will conduct an Admission and Programmatic Informational Meeting for Parents and High School Students.

• To assist students interested in applying for one of the Military Service Academies, M-DCPS, Office of Academics, will be hosting a Military Service Academy Day admissions and programmatic informational meeting.
• The meeting is open to all  parents and underclass students interested in securing information on how to apply for Military Service Academies.  Post-graduation requirements will also be discussed.
• All five Military Service Academy representatives, the U.S. Military Academy (Army) in West Point, The U.S. Naval Academy (Navy/Marine Corps), the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and the Merchant Marines Academy will be onsite to provide a brief overview of their Military Service Academy and answer questions.
• The meeting will take place as follows:

Date:          Saturday, October 29, 2016
Time:          9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location:    Florida International University
                  Modesto A. Maidique Campus
                  11200 S.W. 8th Street, Miami, FL 33199
                  School Of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) Building
                  Room 125 - Auditorium

• A campus map can be found at:
  http://campusmaps.fiu.edu/index.html#/campus/MMC

Ford Salute to Education Scholarship

We are excited to announce that the 2016-2017 Salute to Education Scholarship Application Period Has Officially Begun!!!

Your students can begin the application process by going to our website www.stescholarships.org and registering online in order to get a login code and password. 

Once they begin the process they have a little over three months to complete the application as the deadline to submit all applications online is Friday, February 3^rd at midnight!