Federal Programs Information for Parents
Federal Programs
http://www.escambiak12.net/?DivisionID=7221&DepartmentID=7053&ToggleSideNav=ShowAll
Websites
SAT
Explore this site for more information about the SAT.
http://sat.collegeboard.org/home
Financial Aid / General Scholarship sites
FAFSA
Submit a free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
Military Careers
Navy
Explore this site for more information about the Navy.
http://www.navy.com/
Army
Explore this site to learn more about the U.S. Army.
http://army.com/
Marines
Explore this site to learn more about the U.S. Marines.
http://www.marines.com/home
Air Force
Explore this site to learn more about the Air Force.
http://www.airforce.com/
Coast Guard
Explore this site to learn more about the U.S. Coast Guard.
http://www.gocoastguard.com
National Guard
Explore this site to learn more about the National Guard.
http://www.nationalguard.com/
Resume Help
Purdue OWL Resume Workshop
This site is an excellent resource for assistance in developing a functional resume.
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/719/01/
Career
Joblink
https://joblink.alabama.gov/ada/
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This site will give you practical information when looking at different careers.
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/
Scholarships
College Counts Alabama
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible for this scholarship:
- Be a high school senior or first-time college freshman beginning in fall 2015
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be an Alabama resident
- Planning to enroll in an Alabama eligible educational institution in fall 2015
- Demonstrate financial need
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.75
- Have an ACT score of 26 or below
(applicants attending a two-year school will not be required to submit ACT scores)
http://collegecountsalabama.com/
Alabama Bankers Association
Deadline: February 8, 2017
*Parent must be employed full time at an Alabama Bankers Association member bank
https://www.afsascholarship.org/
American Quarter Horse Foundation Scholarship
Deadline to apply: December 1
*Must be a current member of the American Quarter Horse Association and/or American Quarter Horse Youth Association to apply.
https://www.aqha.com/foundation/pages/scholarship-application/
AMVETS Scholarship
Open January 18
Closes April 30
*For children/grandchildren of veteran/active duty/guard/reserves
http://www.amvets.org/amvets-in-action/scholarships/
Minority Scholarships
McDonald's Scholarship
**Only applicable to participating chapters in specific areas
http://http://www.rmhc.org/rmhc-us-scholarships
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