Scholarship & Financial Aid Links

  • GCS Scholarship Website

    Download Scholarships listed in Counseling Newsletters and search ScholarshipPlus for scholarshipshttp://www.scholarshipplus.com/Gaston/ This Online Scholarship Guide contains scholarships announced through the Guidance and Student Services Department in Gaston County high schools. Scholarship name, discipline, value, eligibility criteria, approximate due date and contact are given for each scholarship. Review this information carefully. Not all applications will be available at the beginning of the school year since many of the sponsoring organizations wait until close to the deadline to send them. Also, sometimes scholarship providers will change application deadlines, so be sure to contact your school counselor about all scholarships in which you have an interest.
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  • Fastweb

    Provides a free college and scholarship search. You login, fill out a profile and receive a mailbox, which you can periodically check for scholarship application sources. Very comprehensive site contains a database of over 1.5 million scholarships and is growing all the time. Complete a questionnaire and FastWeb will give you a list of scholarships for which you are eligible. Some scholarship applications are available on line. FastWeb will also notify you if additional scholarships are added to its database that are a match for you.
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  • RaiseMe

    FREE way to earn Micro-Scholarships to over 230 Colleges. Students create a FREE account and earn scholarships for their good grades, their involvement in sports and clubs, community service hours, and taking tests like the PSAT. Students can build a Portfolio of their achievements, Follow Colleges, and watch their scholarship earnings pile up! List of Colleges here - https://www.raise.me/colleges Create your FREE account here - https://www.raise.me

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  • GoingMerry

    GoingMerry is a new scholarship resource where you can apply to multiple scholarships for FREE. Create an account and it will match you with scholarships, allow you to apply directly, and auto fill your information for each application. 

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  • JLV College Counseling

    JLV College Counseling has a great list of scholarships and information for students.  JLV was created by a former admissions professional who now shares her insider knowledge to help students and their families as they move through the college admissions process. 

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  • (CFNC) College Foundation of NC

    Provides excellent information on every University and College in North Carolina. Provides scholarship, financial aid, and loan information.  Provides a Career Interest Inventory that matches careers with your interest and personality. Provides a Student Planner to keep a record of your high school grades, honors, test scores, and activities.
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  • (FAFSA) Free Application for Federal Student Aid

    To apply for federal student financial aid, and to apply for many state student aid programs, students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The information you provide on your FAFSA determines if you are eligible for financial aid. 
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  • CSS Profile

    The PROFILE is another financial aid form used by select colleges and universities.  This form needs to be completed in addition to the FAFSA for the following NC Colleges/Universities: UNC Chapel-Hill, Davidson College, Duke University, Wake Forest University,  Elon University.  There is a fee to complete the PROFILE.
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  • Federal Student Aid

    Your source for free information from the US Department of Education on preparing for and funding education beyond high school.
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  • FAFSA4caster

    Provides you with an early estimate of how much aid you might be eligible for. It also explains the basics of the federal student aid programs and the application process.
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  • FinAid

    A comprehensive, independent, and objective guide to student financial aid. Financial aid page includes information about all types of financial aid and financial aid calculators.
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  • Scholarships.com

    This is a free scholarship search and financial aid resource.
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  • Free-4U

    This site breaks scholarships down into categories and then gives you links to dozens of scholarship opportunities within each category. Categories include: by major, by state, minority scholarships, athletic scholarships, etc.
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  • The Scholarship Page

    Search for scholarships grouped by gender, heritage, state, and membership in organizations.
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  • Minority Scholarships

    Black Excel has presented gateways to well over 1000 Scholarships for students nationwide.  This is an Excellent Resource for Minority students.
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  • Financial Aid Opportunities for Minority Students

    A list of financial aid opportunities for minority students provided by bestcolleges.com  

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