1 Tacoma Public Schools Indian Education Program Scholarship Information & Opportunities 2020-2021 Website – https://www.tacomaschools.org/departments/indian-education Paying for College . FAFSA – • FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid - We make it easier to get money for college or career school. To get started, fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. Then your college will tell you the types and amounts of aid you can get. And we'll help you along the way. https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/ Financial Aid and College Preparation Resources for Native Americans – • Native Americans & College Research has found that American Indians and Alaska Natives have a much lower rate of college completion than the population as a whole. Why go to college? A degree or certificate from a college or trade school is a great advantage, leading to a much wider choice of occupations and, therefore, more likelihood of a fulfilling career and a chance to make a difference in your community. In this fact sheet, we suggest some places to find information about preparing for college and paying for college. https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/sites/default/files/financial-aid-for-natives.pdf Plan4college.me - Tacoma’s one-stop-shop to get you ready for life after high school. • Whether you’re considering a four-year university, community or technical college, apprenticeship, or military service, advance preparation ensures that you have the chance to explore all the opportunities available to you. Plan4College.me is Tacoma’s one-stop-shop to get you ready for life after high school. 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Web Admissions Center is a centralized process that is housed on a server at the SBCTC-ITD. Colleges add a link from their Web pages to Web Admissions Center. Web Admissions Center has many easy-to-use features for both potential students and for colleges. o Potential students can: o 1. Complete the Web Admissions form in one sitting, or complete sections of the application over time. o 2. Select one or more colleges to receive the application. o 3. Check the status (pending, accepted, rejected) of the application. o 4. Submit the same application to additional colleges as needed. Easily apply for admission in one location to Washington State Community and Technical Colleges. https://www.public.ctc.edu/applicantwebclient/applicant/ • bigfuture.org – by The College Board. Find colleges that fit you. Find the best college matches based on what matters most. Get advice, guidance and student perspectives at every step. Access up-to-date and trusted info on nearly 4,000 two- and four-year colleges. https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/ 5 >>>>>> SCHOLARSHIPS <<<<<< Find Scholarships . • theWashBoard.org – Washington Student Achievement Council. Smarter scholarship matches. Looking for scholarships? theWashBoard.org makes it simple. We connect Washington students of all types with Washington scholarship providers…for FREE. Whether you’ll be attending in state or out, you save time by entering your profile once and letting us find the scholarship opportunities that fit. theWashBoard.org is spam- free and will never sell your information. https://thewashboard.org/login.aspx Native American Scholarship Information, Paying for College, & Opportunities . • Indigenous College Planning Guidebook – Empowering You On Your Journey To Higher Education Visit the following link, then scroll down to Indigenous College Planning Guidebook section and download the Indigenous College Planning Guidebook. https://professionals.collegeboard.org/guidance/access-to-opportunity/current-campaigns • 101 Tips for Landing Native American Scholarships and Grants for College. https://www.tacomaschools.org/indian-ed/PublishingImages/Pages/Scholarships- /101%20TIPS%20FOR%20LANDING%20NATIVE%20AMERICAN%20SCHOLARSHIPS%20AND%20GRANTS%20FOR %20COLLEGE.pdf • Tools for Success – Scholarship Directory & Guidelines for Getting into College – A Reference Guide for High School Seniors, Families, Counselors & Others Focused on Native American Education. http://www.nativepartnership.org/site/DocServer/pdf_Tools_For_Success.pdf?docID=6106 • Bureau of Indian Education – Scholarship Opportunities for American Indian Students. https://www.bie.edu/ParentsStudents/Grants/ • Paying for College – Native American Version. Resource for high school students. Compiled by Rosie Dayzie (Navajo), 2011. This is a contribution, to provide scholarship information for Native students, to encourage and promote postsecondary education for Native students, to promote networking opportunities for Native Americans, and to raise awareness and appreciation for the contributions made by Native Americans to our society. I share this resource with the hope that you would also seek compassion about young people who need guidance and support toward finding the quality of life. ~Rosie Dayzie https://www.tacomaschools.org/indian-ed/PublishingImages/Native_American_Scholarships.pdf • National Indian Education Association Scholarship Opportunities. http://www.niea.org/for-students/support/scholarship-opportunities/ • Nitrocollege.com – Scholarships for Native American Students https://www.nitrocollege.com/scholarships/native-americans 6 • Scholarships.com – American Indian/Native American Scholarships. https://www.scholarships.com/financial- aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-type/minority-scholarships/american-indian-native-american- scholarships/ • Scholarships for Native American Students – Compiled by JLV College Counseling – https://jlvcollegecounseling.com/scholarships/minority/native-american/ 40+ Scholarships for Native American students • Student Debt Relief – Grants, Internships and Scholarships for Native Americans. https://www.studentdebtrelief.us/scholarships/grants-internships-scholarships-native-americans/ • College Financial Aid Advice – Native American Scholarships http://www.college-financial-aid-advice.com/native-american-scholarships.html • American Indian College Fund - The American Indian College Fund provides scholarships to American Indian and Alaska Native college students attending: Tribal colleges and universities, any non-profit and accredited college or university https://collegefund.org/student-resources/scholarships/scholarship-programs/ • Full Circle Scholarship – American Indian College Fund DEADLINE – Full Circle scholarship applications are accepted every year from Jan 1 – May 31. 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