Scholarship Directory & Guidelines for Getting Into College A Reference Guide for High School Seniors, Families, Counselors & Others Focused on Native American Education Published by American Indian Education Fund A Program of Partnership With Native Americans (Fifth Edition, January 2018) 1 How this guide helps you AIEF staff developed this reference guide to provide Native American students and families with information that helps you plan for college. Knowing when to sign up for tests, which forms to fill out, and when and where to begin looking for the right school can be an overwhelming task for many high school students. With this guide, you will be able to develop a plan for your senior year or the year preceding your entry to college. Deadlines are a critical part of this plan and we cover them as well. Table of Contents Page Section 1 Intro to AIEF 2 Why College? 2 Which College Is Right for Me? 3 The FAFSA Form 4 The College Board Tests: ACT and SAT 6 Applying to College (Applications, Fees & Transcripts) 7 Essays for College Applications 7 College Application Checklist & Common Questions 8 Types of College Application Deadlines 9 The College Interview 10 Senior Year Timeline Planner 11 Finding The Money: AIEF & Other Scholarships 16 State Scholarships 18 Tribal Scholarships 24 Other Resources for Native Students 26 Closing Encouragement Publisher Information: Partnership With Native Americans, AIEF Program Office 2401 Eglin Street, Rapid City, SD 57703 Phone: 866-866-8642 E-mail:
[email protected] Website: www.aiefprogram.org AIEF Scholarship Application Deadline: April 4th each year (See page 11 for details) 2 Intro to AIEF The American Indian Education Fund (AIEF) is a nonprofit program aiding students in achieving their dreams through completion of post-secondary education.