Scholarships Guide

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For need-based financial aid, including student loans, grants and work-study, students must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA. No matter how many schools you are applying to, you only need to fill out one FAFSA application and list the schools you want your FAFSA information to go to.

The FAFSA is available starting January 1 for the upcoming year and should be completed as soon as possible if you are planning to enroll in college that fall. Keep in mind you have to fill out and submit your FAFSA application every year while you are in school. You should fill out the application regardless of your financial situation, as most students qualify for some form of assistance.

For more details visit each college’s financial aid office website, where you can get more information about deadlines and specific opportunities available at that college or university. It is important to note that there will most likely be a separate scholarship application for each scholarship that you want to apply for.

Also, the scholarship application might be due earlier than the general admissions deadlines. You can find scholarship opportunities at the school you want to attend or from other local charitable organizations, civic groups, and area foundations.

Communities and medical organizations often provide scholarships to local students. Check with your high

school guidance counselor, your AHEC office (www.ahec.hawaii.edu) and your college financial aid office for more information about how to apply for scholarships.

There are two additional scholarships for some health professions training programs: 1) National Health Service Corps, www.nhsc.hrsa.gov, which will pay for training in exchange for your commitment to serve in an area of need, and 2) the Native Hawaian Health Scholarship Program for primary care and behavioral health professionals in Hawai`i (primary care physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers) who will practice in an area of need in Hawai`i. The scholarship will pay back part or all of your loans depending on how long you work in the area of need. Visit www.ahec.hawaii.edu for more information.

For a great overview of how to finance your education, visit www.moneygeek.com/education/college/ to explore resources about student loans, work-study options, grants & scholarships, loan repayment, and more.

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