Monday, February 6, 2012

FAFSA and Cash for College: Feb 2012


Cash for College

February 2012

FAFSA DAY is this Saturday at UNCW from 9 am till noon.

You need to attend if you can't make the FAFSA night in my room on the 27th .

You will need to bring a parent/guardian and your completed 2011 Federal Tax returns.

You MUST register beforehand at CFNC.org/FAFSAday or call 866-866-cfnc.


  1. NC Bar Association – For children of NC law enforcement officers disabled or killed in the line of duty. April 12 deadline. Contact Jaquelyn Terrell at sections@ncbar.org for application or call 1-800-662-7407.

  2. FAFSA Day – Saturday, 2/18 at UNCW. For students/parents who need assistance filling out their financial aid forms. Register at www.cfnc.org/fafsaday or call 1-866-866-CFNC.

  3. Forgivable Educational Loans for seniors – For NC residents committed to working in high-need professions. Go to www.cfnc.org/FELS for info.

  4. Buick Achievers – 2/29 deadline. For students majoring in engineering, technology, design, or business with an interest in the auto industry. $2000 to $25000! Go to www.buickachievers.com.

  5. Society of American Military Engineers – Two local students will win $1000. Must pursue engineering in college. 3/16 deadline. See your counselor for application.

  6. 180¡ Medical Scholarship – For students with spina bifida, a spinal cord injury, or transverse myelitis. Go to www.180medical.com for info. June 1 deadline.

  7. Communities in Schools – For seniors who participated or volunteered in a CIS program. Pickup scholarship applications in room 113. March 29 deadline. See Brian, Neil, Robin, or Megan for more info.

  8. Martha Huffine PTA Scholarship – 3/30 deadline. Minimum GPA 3.0. Applicant must have at least 3 hours of service to PTA/PTSA. One $1000 award. See counselor for application.

  9. Blueberry Festival Essay Contest – Local scholarships from $1000 - $4000. May 18 deadline. Email info@burgawchamber.com for more info.

  10. Kohl’s Cares Scholarship – recognizes student volunteers. Feb 1 – Mar 15 deadline. Go to www.act.org/kohls to nominate a student.

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