W. T. White High School

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Scholarships and Financial Aid

The W.T. White Counseling office has the latest information on scholarships and financial aid that may be available. The sites listed here are intended to supplement that information. Please be sure to check with the counseling office for additional information such as deadlines, requirements, and additional financial aid sources.

www.fafsa.ed.gov

• This is a free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on the Web and is an internet-based version of the paper FAFSA. The federal government uses this form to determine your eligibility for aid, which includes grants, scholarships, work-study and loans.

www.dallasisd.org/parent_students/sch_handbook/

• DISD Scholarship handbook lists scholarships alphabetically and by application deadline.

www.ed.gov/finaid/

• Click on the Find Aid link in the menu on the left hand side for a list of scholarships and links. Be sure to look for the link to the Student Guide and free application for Federal Student Aid.

www.pin.ed.gov

• Apply for a PIN that allows you to apply electronically for student aid and access your U.S. Department of Education records.

www.wiredscholar.com

• Information and interactive tools to assist with college preparation, evaluation, selection application and financing.

www.collegefortexans.com

• Texas Financial Aid Information Center or call (877) 782-7322 (toll free)

www.dcccd.edu/fdn/risingstar/risingstarintro.html

• The Dallas County Community College District Rising Star program offers a full two-year scholarship covering tuition and books to any Dallas County public high school graduate with at least a "B" average and financial need.

www.aie.org

• Texas Guaranteed (TG) provides Adventures in Education (AIE) to assist parents and students in preparing for and transiting to higher education. Search the online database for financial aid that meets your individual goals, qualifications and interests for schools.

www.nabse.org

• National Alliance of Black School Educators. Click on “Scholarship Announcements ”

www.college-scholarships.com/texas.htm

• Listing of Universities and College in Texas, links to online applications and scholarship information

www.fastweb.com

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www.collegeboard.com/parents/pay/

• Learn about college costs, applying for scholarships and other types of financial aid, choosing the best aid package, taking out education loans, and paying the college bill from The College Board, a not-for-profit membership organization committed to excellence and equity in education.

www.act.org/fane

• ACT ’s Financial Aid Need Estimator