TO: Class of 2018

FROM: Frankfort HS Counselors

RE: Financial Aid for College

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID?

STEP I: RESEARCH COLLEGES

Access the Financial Aid and Scholarship section on the websites of the colleges in which you are interested. Please look through these websites very thoroughly, becoming familiar with various institutional scholarships, requirements and deadlines. Narrow down your list of schools you will apply to no more than five.

STEP II: COMPLETE THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS

Apply to the colleges you’ve selected by completing the college’s online application. Remember to let the senior counselor know where you’ve applied so that an official transcript can be sent. Your application is not complete until ALL documentation is received by the college. If you are submitting a paper application, please bring it to the senior counselor who will attach an official transcript and mail it for you. A college will not determine your financial aid package until you have been accepted. Once you have completed your FAFSA and have indicated on the FAFSA the schools to which you have applied, you’ll receive a financial aid award letter from the schools to which you’ve been accepted. Compare offers and make your decision where you’ll be attending college. Accept the financial aid offer from your chosen school (all or some portion of it) and tell the other schools you are declining their admission offer. This allows those schools to offer that aid to someone else.

STEP III: ATTEND THE FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOPS AT FHS

Get informed about the financial aid process by attending financial aid workshops led by college financial aid officers at Frankfort HS on Friday, September 15, 2017 at 11:30amWednesday, September 27 at 6:30 pm in the auditorium. Information on how to access andcomplete the FAFSA, sources of financial aid, and a review of the timeline for the financial process will be covered.

STEP IV: COMPLETE THE FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA) Please make sure you are completing the FAFSA for the 2018-19 school year.

The FAFSA will be available after October 1, 2017 and MUSTbe completed online ( by MARCH 1,, 2018for maximum aid consideration. Both the student and parent must sign the FAFSA electronicallythrough a FSA ID at The FSA ID can take up to three days to receive…you can get your FSA ID before you’re ready to complete your FAFSA.

IMPORTANT DEADLINE:

FAFSAmust be submitted online beforeMARCH 1STto receive PROMISEand for maximum financial aid consideration.

SOURCES OF AID AVAILABLE BY FILING THE FAFSA ARE:

I. Scholarships

  • All Federal and State Programs
  • PROMISE Scholarship
  • McKaig Scholarship Trust
  • Others as specified by application

II.Grants

  • West Virginia Higher Education Grant (WVHEG)
  • Federal Pell Grant
  • Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant

III. Work Programs

  • Federal CollegeWork-Study

IV. Loans and Tax Credits

  • Go toCollege Foundation of West Virginia for information on the student and parent loans for college.

IMPORTANT!!! IMPORTANT!!! IMPORTANT!!!

Beginning this year, scholarships WILL NOT be advertised on the morning or afternoon announcements.

Students should check the FHS Counseling Webpage for scholarship and other important information. Please DO NOT ask Mrs. Kenney for scholarship information, unless you have looked at the FHS School Counseling page.

You can access the FHS School Counseling Webpage here:

Scholarships are in order by Deadline

October

Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholarship

  • Student Athlete
  • 3.0 GPA or higher
  • Deadline: October 2,, 2017

Mineral County Golf Scholarship

  • Student must be a member of the golf team for at least Junior and Senior year
  • $250
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.25 or greater
  • See Mrs. Kenney for application
  • Deadline: October 15, 2017

Horatio Alger Scholarship

  • Pursuing a bachelor’s degree
  • Student must have demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity
  • Adjusted gross family income must be less than $55,000
  • Deadline: October 25,, 2017
  • Apply at

Coca-Cola Scholarship

  • 3.0 minimum GPA at end of junior year
  • U.S. Citizen
  • Parents and Grandparents cannot work for Coca-Cola
  • Pursuing a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution
  • Deadline is October 31, 2017
  • Apply at

November

Anne Ford Scholarship

  • $10,000 scholarship ($2500 over four years)
  • 3.0 minimum GPA, seeking a four year college degree
  • Have an documented specific learning disability
  • Must have financial need
  • Deadline: November 6, 2017
  • Apply:

Allegra Ford Scholarship

  • $2500 scholarship
  • For student seeking two year degree
  • Have an documented specific learning disability
  • Must have financial need
  • Deadline: November 6, 2017
  • Apply:

December

Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program

  • College scholarships and cash awards
  • For WV:

AXA Achievement Scholarship

  • Demonstrate ambition and determination, as evidenced by an outstanding achievement in an activity in school, the community, or the workplace
  • Information will be available on website in Fall 2017
  • Deadline: December 15,, 2017 or until 10,000 applications are received
  • Apply online at

Burger King Scholars Program

  • $1,000 - $50,000
  • Only the first 50,000 applicants are accepted
  • Application process begins October 15, 2017
  • Deadline: December 15, 2017

NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation

  • Applicants MUST be running their own small business in order to be considered for an award
  • Students must attend a two-year or four-year program
  • Information will be available on website after October 1
  • Deadline: December 2017

WV PTA Scholarship

  • Multiple $500 scholarships
  • Attending College or University in WV
  • Deadline January 20, 2018

January

U.S. JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship Program

  • $1,000 Scholarship
  • Deadline: January 5, 2018
  • Apply at

National Wild Turkey Academic Scholarship

  • Application and essay on conservation and preserving our hunting heritage
  • Current hunting license required
  • Deadline: January 1, 2018

Mensa Education and Research Foundation Local Scholarship Program

  • $200 to $1,000
  • Essay of 550 words or less
  • Information available on website after September 15, 2017
  • Deadline: January 15,, 2018

The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation

  • Over 90 different scholarships are available
  • $699,675.00 was awarded to427 West Virginia students last year
  • Applications will be available on website after November 1
  • Deadline: January 15,, 2018

Washington Crossing Foundation

  • $500 - $5000 scholarships
  • For students planning careers in government service
  • Deadline January 15, 2018

February

Verso Scholarship

  • Immediate family member employed at New Page (Luke Mill)
  • Student mustplan to attend Allegany College of MD, Frostburg, Garrett College, or Potomac State
  • 3.5 minimum GPA
  • Application available on FHS counselor webpage
  • Deadline: February 28, 2018

March

Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association

  • For students pursuing a two or four year college or university and are a pursuing degree in Fire Science, Emergency Medical Services or a related field such as fire investigation or research
  • Deadline March 1, 2018

The Maureen L. & Howard N. Blitman, P.E., Scholarship to Promote Diversity in Engineering

  • For an ethnic minority student who plans to study engineering at a ABET-accredited program at a four-year college or university
  • Deadline: March 1, 2018

PROMISE Scholarship

  • ACT: 20 in each subtest; 22 composite (from same test date)
  • SAT: 540 EBRW; 510math; 1100 combined (from same test date)
  • Deadline to achieve qualifying test scores is the June test dates of senior year
  • Deadline to apply is March 1st
  • Must have filed a FAFSA by March 1st
  • More information at

WV Engineering, Science, and Technology Scholarship

  • 3.0 or greater GPA
  • Up to $3000 per year
  • Work in WV one year for every year you receive the scholarshipor scholarship must be repaid
  • Be accepted as a full-time student by a post-secondary institution in engineering, science, or technology
  • Application available after December 1st
  • Deadline: March 1st

McDonalds Educates Scholarship

  • $1,500 or $5000
  • 3.0 GPA or higher
  • Demonstrate leadership skills in school and in community
  • Check website for application
  • Deadline: March 6, 2016

Boxwell - Churchill Scholarship

  • At least a B average GPA (minimum 3.0)
  • Only for the following Majors: Accounting, Computer Science, Political Science, Business Administration, Economics, Psychology, Civil Engineering, Education, and Social Science
  • One student nominated by the FHS Scholarship Committee
  • Application available on FHS Counselor website after January 1
  • Deadline: March 10, 2018 to guidance

William F. “Bill” Johnson Memorial Scholarship

  • Guidelines: son, daughter, grandson, and granddaughter of any member in the American Legion, American Auxiliary, or the Sons of the American Legion
  • Contact American Legion
  • Deadline: March 15, 2018

High Technology Scholars Program

  • $500 Scholarship for student studying technology related field
  • Deadline: March 15, 2018
  • programs/scholarships

SAE International – Engineering Scholarships

  • Undesignated and University – sponsored scholarships
  • Deadline: March 15, 2018
  • Complete applications @

The West Virginia Pumpkin Festival Scholarship

  • $2,000 scholarship
  • Plan to attend public college in WV
  • Show financial need
  • Deadline: March 15, 2018
  • access application under application/entry form

WV Association of Conservation Districts Scholarship

  • $500.00
  • Must attend a WV college and major in agriculture, animal science, civil or agriculture engineering, or majors relating to the environment (forestry, landscape architecture, wildlife management or similar)
  • GPA 3.0 or higher
  • Deadline 3rd Monday in March

Fountain Ruritan Scholarships

  • 2 - $600 Scholarships – John I. Rogers and James E. Taylor
  • Deadline: March 26, 2018
  • Application available on FHS counselor webpage

American Civil Liberties Union of WV Youth Activist Scholarship

  • Student may attend any four-year accredited college or university
  • Must demonstrate a strong commitment to civil liberties
  • 3.0 GPA
  • For more information, email Nancy Hill:

West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission – BB&T Scholarship

  • Child of a coach, band director, athletic director, or administrator
  • $1,000
  • 2.5 GPA or higher
  • See Mr. Riley or Mr. Hesse for details
  • Deadline: March 25, 2018

REACH-KFC Educational Grant

  • For students who work at KFC
  • Pursuing a two or four year degree
  • Information will be available on website
  • Open between February 1st and March 30, 2018

Albert Yanni Scholarship

  • $2,000 scholarship
  • For students who have completed program of study at MCTC and who will pursue this major in college
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA, with no final grade less than a C
  • Application will be available in late Januaryon FHS Counseling webpage
  • Deadline: March 31, 2018

WV Hospitality and Travel Association Scholarship

  • A $ 3000 scholarship for students who want to pursue post-secondary training in a hospitality, travel, or recreation management program
  • 2.75 GPA
  • Have performed a minimum of 250 hours of hospitality and travel industry related work experience
  • Deadline: March 31, 2018 (check website)

April

Wal-Mart Dependent Scholarship

  • Awards of up to $13,000
  • 2.0 GPA; dependent of an associate, pursuing a four year degree
  • Documented financial need
  • Deadline: April 1, 2018 (please check website)

WV Desk & Derrick Club Scholarship

  • Must attend a WV college with an interest in the energy industry
  • Application available online after February 1, 2018
  • Deadline: April 1, 2018

James “Jim” Bailey Scholarship Fund

  • For students who will be attending a two-year degree or certification program following graduation
  • Minimum 2.5 GPA
  • Financial need
  • Deadline: April 15, 2018
  • Application:

Laurin Swisher/Apple Alley Scholarship

  • $500 for student pursuing a degree in music, drama or art
  • Preference generally given to students who have participated with Apple Alley
  • Deadline April 22, 2018
  • Application on FHS counselor webpage

Katie DeRosa Memorial Scholarship

  • Must be two-year cross-country and or 1600m/3200m track team member with plans to participate in those events in college
  • 2.8 GPA and demonstrate good sportsmanship
  • See FHS counselor webpage or track/cross country coach for application
  • Deadline: April 15, 2018

Mineral County Transportation Scholarship

  • $200
  • For students attending a certification, two-year or four-year degree program
  • Chosen by the Bus Drivers and Transportation Department
  • Deadline: April 15, 2018
  • Application on FHS counselor webpage (spring)

Pilgrim’s CCP team Scholarship

  • $500 scholarship to a child of a Moorefield Pilgrim’s Pride employee or grower
  • 3.0 GPA, pursuing a degree in Agriculture or Business
  • Application on FHS counselor webpage (spring)
  • Deadline April 15, 2018

Potomac Valley Hospital/Charles Gordon & Mary Margaret McBee Scholarship

  • 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • ACT Composite of at least 20
  • Must be accepted as a full time student at 4 year college or university (does not have to be in WV)
  • Recipients of PROMISE and other large scholarships will not be considered
  • Application on FHS Counseling webpage
  • Deadline TBD (late spring)

Short Gap Lions Club

  • $1,000
  • Attending a WV college or university
  • Deadline: April 25, 2018
  • Application in FHS counselor office

Western Maryland Health System Auxiliary Scholarship

  • $2000 for one academic year
  • Application available:
  • Deadline April 2018

May

Short Gap Fire Department

  • 2.5 GPA or higher
  • Community service
  • Member of the fire department given preference
  • Application on FHS counselor webpage (spring)
  • Deadline: May 1, 2018

Fort Ashby Lions Club

  • GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Attending a WV college or university
  • Application on FHS counselor webpage (spring)
  • Deadline May 1, 2018 to FHS counselors

The Ridgeley American Legion Post #136 William E. Shuck Jr. Memorial Scholarship

  • Must have 2.5 GPA or Above
  • Must show financial need
  • Should possess high social and moral standards
  • Must attend a college in WV, or Allegany College, or Frostburg State
  • Application on FHS counselor webpage (spring)
  • Deadline: May 9, 2018 to counselors

Nursing Scholarshipsponsored by South Branch Voiture

  • Contact Blair M. Haines, Jr. for application
  • Nursing Scholarship Committee

P.O. Box 395

Romney, WV 26757

  • (304) 822-5064

McKaig Foundation Scholarship

  • One of the best local scholarships!
  • Student must demonstrate financial need
  • Student can attend any accredited US college or university
  • Application available onFHS counselor webpage (late winter)
  • Deadline: May 31, 2018

Other Scholarships Nominated by Scholarship Committee:

No application needed – please indicate your interest to be considered to

FHS counselors

Fort Ashby Alumni Scholarship

  • Resident of Fort Ashby
  • Show Financial Need
  • At Least 3.0 GPA

Melvin M. Heiskell/Mary K. Heiskel-Harmison Scholarship

  • Intend to major in Education
  • 3.0 GPA or higher

Mineral County Board of Education Scholarship

  • Show Financial Need
  • 3.0 GPA or higher

College Specific Scholarships

* Please check with your chosen college’s financial aid office for specific scholarships for which you may be eligible.Sometimes a separate scholarship application is necessary.

Allegany College of Maryland

  • Students interested in attending Allegany College must fill out the separate financial aid application for scholarships for which they are eligible.
  • Each student is eligible to receive up to three (3) ACM scholarship awards or $2,500 per academic year.

Eastern WV Community & Technical College

  • Must attend full-time
  • 2.5 GPA
  • Deadline April 1, 2016

Fairmont State University

Charles J. McClain Presidential Scholarship

  • 3.5 GPA
  • ACT Composite 26
  • PROMISE recipient
  • Deadline: February 1, 2018

Fairmont State University

PROMISE Beyond Scholarship

  • PROMISE recipient
  • Deadline: March 1, 2018

Glenville State College

Helen Holt Mollohan Scholarship

  • $1000
  • WV Female student
  • Deadline: March 31, 2018
  • programs/scholarships

Marshall University

The Society of Yeager Scholars Program

  • ACT Composite: 30
  • Demonstrated leadership; creative and intellectual curiosity
  • Deadline: December 2018

WVU

WVU Scholarships