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Box 244023 Montgomery, AL 36124-4023 [email protected] | aum.edu 334-244-3000 • 1-800-227-2649 Table of Contents • Letter from the President • Belhaven University 80 • Union University 147 of Junior League of • Benedict College 81 • University of Memphis 148 Montgomery 1 • Berry College 81 • University of South • Paying for College: Grants, • Brenau University 83 Carolina 150 Loans, and Other Financial • Christian Brothers • University of West Aid Sources 2 University 84 Florida 152 In-State Four-Year • College of Charleston 89 • The University of Southern Colleges and Universities • Columbus State University 91 Mississippi 153 • Alabama A&M University 9 • Covenant College 92 • The University of Louisiana • Alabama State University 10 • Cumberland University 94 at Lafayette 157 • Athens State University 11 • Delta State University 95 • University • Auburn University 12 • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical of New Orleans 161 • Auburn University at University 97 • University Montgomery 13 • Emory University — Emory of West Georgia 162 • Birmingham-Southern College & Oxford College 98 • Vanderbilt University 174 College 16 • Erskine College 99 • Virginia Military • Faulkner University 18 • Fisk University 101 Institute 175 • Huntingdon College 20 • Florida State University 102 • Wesleyan College 177 • Jacksonville State • Fort Valley State • William Carey University 23 University 103 University 177 • Judson College 25 • Furman University 104 • Wofford College 178 • Miles College 26 • Georgia Southern In-State Two-Year Colleges • Samford University 27 University 105 • Central Alabama • Selma University 29 • Georgia Southwestern Community College 179 • South University, State University 106 • Coastal Alabama Montgomery 30 • Kennesaw State Community College 181 • Spring Hill College 31 University 112 • Drake State • Stillman College 32 • LaGrange College 115 Community College 184 • Talladega College 33 • Louisiana State University • Enterprise State • Troy University 33 (LSU) 118 Community College 185 • Tuskegee University 35 • Loyola University New • Gadsden State • The University of Orleans 119 Community College 189 Alabama 36 • Maryville College 120 • Jefferson State • The University of Alabama • Middle Tennessee State Community College 191 • School of Education 39 University 121 • Lawson State • University of Alabama at • Millsaps College 127 Community College 192 Birmingham 48 • Mississippi College 129 • Lurleen B. Wallace • University of Alabama at • Mississippi State Community College 193 Birmingham College of Arts University 130 • Marion Military & Sciences 49 • Oglethorpe University 132 Institute 195 • University of Alabama • Ohio University 132 • Northwest Alabama at Birmingham School of • The University of Community College 196 Nursing 51 Mississippi (Ole Miss) 134 • Northwest Shoals • University of Alabama in • Piedmont College 136 Community College 203 Huntsville 66 • Point University 137 • Shelton State • University of Mobile 67 • Reinhardt University 138 Community College 206 • University of Montevallo 69 • Savannah College of Art • Snead State Community • University of North and Design 139 College 208 Alabama 69 • Savannah State • Southern Union State • University of South University 140 Community College 210 Alabama 71 • Sewanee: The University • University of West of the South 141 • Trenholm State Alabama 73 • Shorter University 142 Community College 213 • Wallace Community Out-of-State Four-Year • South Georgia State Colleges and Universities College 143 College 214 • Abraham Baldwin • Southern University at • Wallace Community Agricultural College 75 Shreveport 145 College - Selma 215 • Alcorn State University 75 • Tennessee State Other Scholarship • Belmont University 78 University 146 Opportunities 216 Dear Students, Families and Counselors: Welcome to the Junior League of Montgomery’s VIRTUAL College and Career Fair with Signature sponsor Auburn University of Montgomery! Since 1985, we have presented this free event for high school students and their families to ex- plore academic and career opportunities. We were not going to let the pandemic stop us from offering this resource to the students and families of our Region. We hope this resource guide will provide you with information to help you reach your post-secondary educational and career goals. We are deeply grateful to the many local businesses, clubs and organizations that provide scholarships, grants and loans to deserving students in our area. Their commitment to improving our community through encouraging and supporting success of young people assures a brighter future for all of us. This year we are thrilled to announce that a Junior or Senior attendee will receive a $500.00 scholarship courtesy of the Junior League of Montgomery! In order to be eligible for the drawing, you must be a Junior or Senior living in the River Region and visit at least 10 colleges or career booths. The Junior League of Montgomery is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Since 1926, we have donated countless hours and millions of dollars in financial sup- port to the River Region. Each year our members not only give their time, but dedicate themselves to serving our Community. This year’s College and Career Night Fair has been made possible because of the creativity, determination, and tireless work of its Committee. Led by Hollie Reed and Amerika Blair who are determined to give you a wide variety of Colleges, Universities and Career oppor- tunities. We are so thankful for each of them! Since this event is virtual, an additional speaker component is being added. Make sure you visit https://jlmcollegeandcareerfair.swoogo.com/JLM for the most up- to-date information. The Junior League of Montgomery would like to invite you and your families to participate in our Virtual Holiday Market, October 7th – 11th, 2020, as well as, our Rummage Sale on January 23rd, 2021, and Women’s Leadership Summit on March 5th, 2021. Know that when you invest in the Junior League of Mont- gomery, you are helping to strengthen families in the River Region. If you are interested in our events or Membership, please look at our website www.jlmontgomery.org for more information. Students, we celebrate your academic achievements and wish you all the best as you pursue our academic or vocational goals! Sincerely, Allison Prillaman, 2020-2021 President Junior League of Montgomery 1 Paying for College: Grants, Loans, and Other Financial Aid Sources Finding financial aid can seem overwhelming when you’re trying to get ready for college or career school. The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid recom- mends: Preparation Scholarships and state aid can help cover the cost of college or career school, but you may find yourself in need of federal assistance. 1. Start with savings. Begin saving early. 2. Scholarships – Look for scholarships through your state or college as well as national and community organizations. 3. State Aid – Many states have college funding programs. Ask a guidance counselor or your college financial aid office for more information. FAFSA The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and is the only way to apply for federal student aid. Many Universities, Colleges and Trade Schools REQUIRE you to fill out the FASFA in order to be eligible to apply. The schools you list on your application will use FAFSA informa- tion to evaluate your financial need and determine how much federal aid you are eligible to receive. Many states and colleges also use information from your FAFSA to provide their own financial aid. • Each October 1st, the FAFSA is available for the upcoming school year. It is best to fill it out as early as you can because some aid is first come, first served. • When you complete the FAFSA, you’ll need to provide personal and tax information. If you’ve filed your taxes already, you may be able to auto- matically retrieve the information from the IRS. If you haven’t, just esti- mate your tax information and update it later. • Complete the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.gov. Make sure to fill out and submit the FAFSA each year you are in college. There is NEVER a fee to fill the FASFA out online, do not pay for FASFA serves or companies that advertise that they can help you get FASFA money. The only legal and true way to get FASFA money is to apply directly to them. • After you submit your FAFSA, you’ll receive your Student Aid Report (SAR). Your SAR summarizes the information on your FAFSA. Review it and make corrections if needed. • Your FAFSA helps your school determine the types of federal student aid you are eligible to receive. Disclaimer: Scholarships types and award amounts are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the Intuition awarding the scholarship. Please confirm the details of the scholarship prior to applying. 2 TYPES OF FEDERAL STUDENT AID As the largest provider of financial aid, the U.S. Department of Educa- tion’s Office of Federal Student Aid provides grants, loans, and work-study funds. Grants: Grants are free money that does not have to be repaid. Loans: Student loans are real loans (like a car or home loan) that need to be repaid with interest. Be sure to look for pay back dates and rates if you are planning to secure funding in through this method.