Cal Grant GPA Information Release forms due Feb. 1, 2013

Don't forget to turn your Cal Grant GPA Information Relese Form to the Counseling Office by Friday February 1, 2013 so you information can be released for you to receive financial aid for college.

These forms were mailed home to you from the counseling office  with the financial aid information. If you lost your form, you can come in and pick up another one from the counseling office. It must be signed by both you AND your parents.

Don't miss this important deadline!

Cash for College Workshop and Financial Aid Information

Tuesday, January 29, 2013 from 6:00-8:00pm

Eureka High School: Computer Labe Rm. 105 (Navi Lab)

Keep your eyes out for an envelope from EHS with important information about financial aid including information about the Cash for College Workshop.

It also contains a GPA release form that must be filled out and signed by students and parents allowing GPA information to be released to the California Student Aid Commission to be used in the Cal Grant applications. Please read the information carefully! Be sure to turn in your Cal Grant GPA Information Release Form by February 1, 2013.

What is the Cash for College Workshop? IT is a workshop that is presented by Humboldt County Office of Education Decade of Difference in partnership with Humboldt State University Financial Aid Department Staff to help students and parents get through the FAFSA application process and get other important financial aid information.

This is an opportunity to fill out your FAFSA online with financial aid professionals on hand to answer questions that may come up as you fill out the application. Please read the flyer enclosed in the packet that has been mailed home for more details and specifics about what you need to bring to the workshop.

There is also a $1,000 scholarship opportunity to all seniors who attend the Cash for College workshop, complete an exit survey, submit the FAFSA and apply for a Cal Grant by March 2, 2013.

Don’t miss out on this very important opportunity to have your FAFSA questions answered by the professionals, and a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship as well!

Watch your mail and look for the red label that says Open Immediately! Important Financial Aid Information Enclosed!

Confused About Financial Aid Information?

If you are confused about any financial aid information you are receiving and need some help deciphering it, please come by the Counseling office for some help.

The FAFSA forms are touchy and all it takes is one mistake to throw off your results. So if you got information that doesn't make sense to you, stop by and ask the counselors for help.

Financial Aid Questions

The week of February 13-17 will be the last time the counselor's will be available to help you and answer questions about financial aid so if you have questions, please come in and fill out a request to see your counselor form.

You can also come in during lunch and after school to see your counselor.

If you are needing help come in right away so there is time to see your counselor.

More Scholarship Websites

This link will take you to a link that lists several good scholarship sites as well as sites for grants.  There some very good resources listed on this site. On the left hand side of the page, there are links with more information regarding grants, loans and needs-based financial aid resource.

Financial Aid Planner from collegeboard.org

Here is a handy timeline to use as a guide to planning your financial aid search. This has some excellent ideas and tips to help you in your search for financial aid. And keep checking back here. They will be posted as they become open for applications.

Finacial Aid Timeline


And don't forget to keep checking back here on the blog. Scholarships are posted as they begin taking applications.