RESOURCE ROOM 1-238, in Student Services: Mon.-Thu. from 7:45a – 5:00p
Join the Remind! Group: @mhs1-238 (or text class code to 81010)
- Parent and Family Financial Aid Night Presentation, click HERE.
- Links to helpful videos that explain steps of the FAFSA.
- FAFSA “Data Keeper” page to help keep track of your FSA ID and FAFSA information, click HERE.
- Florida Financial Aid (Bright Futures) on back page.
- Looking for college specific scholarship opportunities? Check out our College News Page – we share anything the colleges send to us there!
LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Select by MONTH applications are DUE for a full list of available local scholarships. Applications and additional information available in the Resource Room 1-238 in Student Services.
NEW SCHOLARSHIPS! Check lists now!!
- Fall 2019 Scholarships HERE – links for online applications included.
- Copies of paper applications available in Resource Room.
- Daytona Dreamer Essay Contest – open to 9th-12th grade
- Searchable table showing all local scholarships available at bottom of page
Federal & State Financial Aid
Florida Scholarship and Grant Programs
***This opens October 1st of your SENIOR Year for you to apply. We will work with the students for registration, please DO NOT register early, it will cause issues with your student profile.***
You can check your Bright Futures eligibility progress throughout your 9th-12th grade years HERE. You will need to know your Social Security # as this is how the FLDOE links your records to the award. If we do not have your SS# on file, you will need to provide a copy to your guidance counselor so your students records can be updated.
Click here for Bright Futures FAS-FMS Eligibility Requirements
FAFSA (Free Application for Financial Student Aid)
***This opens October 1st of your SENIOR Year for you to apply. You MAY NOT register early.***
Video Tutorial on the 7 Easy Steps to the FAFSA – click HERE!
Do you receive free or reduced lunch? If so, you may qualify for:
STEP UP FOR STUDENTS INCOME BASED SCHOLARSHIP
If you qualify for the free and reduced lunch program, you are also eligible for ACT, SAT and college application fee waivers.
FREE OR REDUCED LUNCH APPLICATION
Scholarship & Funding Sites
STATE SCHOLARSHIPS
Florida Trend’s NEXT Magazine (Prizes, Tips, Tools, Information)
ESA Foundation (Various Florida Scholarships)
SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH SITES
Create profiles at these free search sites to find the perfect scholarships for you!
Scholly (small monthly fee)
Are you a JUNIOR? There are scholarships that YOU can apply for!
Click HERE to search!
For applications, assistance with submissions or questions, please see:
LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS - searchable table
Scholarship applications and additional information are available in the Resource Room 1-238, in Student Services.***Refer to application for COMPLETE list of qualifications and submission requirements.***
| DUE DATE | SCHOLARSHIP | AMOUNT | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | Epic Flight Academy (flight training) | $20,000 & $5,000 | Online Application |
| 10/25 | Horatio Alger National & State Scholarships | $10,000 to $25,000 | Minimum 2.0 GPA, critical financial need Online Application |
| 11/1 | 2019 Daytona Dreamer Essay Contest | Acer Chromebook (laptop) | Open to 9th-12th grade - Mainland EXCLUSIVE. Online Application |
| 11/5 | Most Valuable Student - Elks National Foundation | 500 Four-Year Awards | Online Application |
| 11/15 | MLK Celebration for Florida - "Empowering Our Youth-To Move Forward" | $1,000.00 | Minimum 3.0 GPA, 500 word essay. See application for complete details. Application Packet |
| 11/15 | MLK Celebration For Life-Trayvon Martin Memorial Award | $750.00 | GPA 2.5-2.9, 500 word essay. See application for complete details. Application Packet |
| Ongoing | DSC: S-STAR (STEM) Scholarship | $2,750.00 per semester | Minimum 3.0 GPA Online Application |