The Financial Aid Scholar

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1 SHAW UNIVERSITY November 2010 The Financial Aid Scholar V O L U M E I I I S S U E I V F A L L S E M E S T E R Editor: Zakiya Middleton Scholarship Coordinator Financial Aid Director: Ms. Rochelle King Assistant Director: Mrs. Linda Sledge Office of Financial Aid Scholarships 118 East South Street Raleigh, NC I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E : UNCF Visits Shaw University/ The Gates Millennium Scholarship UNCF Scholarship Opportunities ASIS Scholarship/ College Work-Study Opportunities Tips for Default Prevention UNCF Visits Shaw University Shaw University is one of the thirty-nine United Negro College Fund private HBCU s member schools in the United States. UNCF provides financial support through academic scholarships to minority students. In September, UNCF visited with Shaw University in its efforts to continue to build a strong relationship with it s partner schools. UNCF s Program Administrators of the Virginia Office, Girmu Habte and Lottie Evans took the time to personally meet with the university s Scholarship Coordinator and selected Shaw University UNCF scholarship recipients. Left to Right: UNCF Girmu Habte, UNCF Lottie Evans, Devon Allen, UNCF Scholar Left to Right: UNCF Girmu Habte, UNCF Lottie Evans, Zakiya Middleton, Picture by : Mrs. Linda Sledge The Program Administrators received a hearty Shaw Bear welcome as they toured the Financial Aid Office and met with its staff. Their meeting concluded with an open discussion over muffins, pastries and juice as Shaw UNCF scholars, Devon Allen, Maurice Young and Marquita Randolph were given the opportunity to ask questions on how to maximize their chances of receiving scholarships. The visit with UNCF was time well spent! A special thanks to Dr. Jeffrey Smith and Ms. Rochelle King for their support in making Shaw s visit with UNCF such a great success! Completing the ELC & MPN/ FAFSA Reminder Benefits of Using Shaw Campus /Scholarship Websites 7 8 ATTENTION ALL INCOMING FRESHMEN: The 2011 Gates Millennium Scholarship Application Is Now Available SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS Must be a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States. Have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 on an 4.0 scale or have earned a GED. Will enroll for the first time at a U.S. located, accredited college or university in the fall of 2011 as a full-time, degree-seeking, (with the exception of students pursuing a high school diploma while concurrently enrolled). Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities. Meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria. Have completed and submitted all three required forms: the student s application (Nominee Personal Information Form), an evaluation of the student s academic record (Nominator Form) and an evaluation of the student s community service and leadership activities (Recommender Form) by the deadline. The deadline for all submission is January 10, 2011.

2 P A G E 2 Medtronic Foundation Scholarship 2010 r $ Eligible Majors: Computer Science, Chemistry, Biology $ Classifications: College Juniors & Seniors Application Deadline: November 12, 2010 NASCAR/Wendell Scott, Sr. Scholarship $ Scholarship Amount: $10, $ Classifications: College Junior, Seniors & Graduate Students $ Majors: Accounting, Business, Communications, CIS, Computer Science Application Deadline: November 12, 2010 NJ Mayors Task Force-Elizabeth/UNCF Scholarship $ Scholarship Amount: $1, $ Classifications: College Freshmen, Sophomore, Juniors & Seniors $ Eligible Locations: New Jersey Application Deadline: November 12, 2010 Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater North Texas $ Scholarship Amount: $3, $ GPA Requirements: 2.75 or better $ Classifications: All $ Eligible Locations: Texas Application Deadline: November 16, 2010 UNCF/Dominion Scholars Program 2010 $ Eligible Majors: Accounting, Business, Chemistry, Communications, Finance, Information Technology $ Classifications: College Freshmen, Sophomore, Juniors and Seniors Application Deadline: November 16, 2010 Marathon Oil/UNCF CSP 2010 for Seniors $ Scholarship Amount: $15, $ Classifications: College Seniors $ Majors: Environmental Sciences, Geology Application Deadline: November 17, 2010 T H E F I N A N C I A L A I D S C H O L A R

3 V O L U M E I I I S S U E I V P A G E 3 Marathon Oil/UNCF CSP 2010 for Sophomores $ Scholarship Amount: $15, $ Eligible Majors: Computer Science, Geology, Management Information Systems $ Classifications: College Sophomores Application Deadline: November 17, 2010 Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Business Leadership Award $ Classifications: College Juniors $ Majors: All Application Deadline: November 27, 2010 Gilbane Building Company Scholarship $ Scholarship Amount: $6, $ Classifications: College Sophomores & Junior $ Majors: Mathematics $ Eligible Locations: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware Application Deadline: November 22, 2010 Berbeco Senior Research Fellowship Program $ Scholarship Amount: $6, $ Classifications: College Sophomores & Juniors Application Deadline: November 29, 2010 Amtrak Travel Scholarship 2010 Anheuser-Busch Better World Scholarship $ Scholarship Amount: $ $ Classifications: College Freshmen, Sophomore, Juniors & Seniors Application Deadline: November 30, 2010 $ Scholarship Amount: $7, $ GPA Requirements: 3.3 or better $ Classifications: All $ Majors: All Application Deadline: December 3, 2010

4 P A G E 4 USB/Paine Webber Scholarship $ Scholarship Amount: $8, $ Eligible Majors: Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance $ Classifications: College Sophomores & Juniors Application Deadline: December 6, 2010 Gateway to Leadership (GTL) Internship Program $ Classifications: College Sophomores $ Majors: Finance, Accounting Application Deadline: December 15, 2010 United Water Corporate Scholars Program 2010 $ Classifications: College Sophomores $ Majors: Accounting, Communications, Marketing Application Deadline: December 31,2010 Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Scholarship $ Scholarship Amount: $2, $ GPA Requirements: 2.75 or better $ Classifications: College Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors & Graduate students $ Eligible Locations: Texas Application Deadline: January 15, 2011 AT&T Foundation Scholarship UNCF General Scholarship 2010/2011 Academic Year $ Scholarship Amount: $2, $ Classifications: All $ Classifications: All $ Majors: All Application Deadline: February 15, 2011 Application Deadline: May 15, 2011 T H E F I N A N C I A L A I D S C H O L A R

5 V O L U M E I I I S S U E I V P A G E 5 Open to ASIS members and other students pursing a career in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement or related fields. GPA requirements will be defined by organization. Two Scholarship Awards Are Available: $1, from the ASIS Foundation $ from local ASIS Chapter 119 DEADLINE: November 22 nd, 2010 Applications available under scholarship section. All applicants will be contacted by the organization regarding application status. For additional questions or to submit applications, please contact Mr. Kevin Grice, ASIS 119 Chapter Chair via Kevin.Grice@Niscayah.US or by 600 Airport Blvd., Suite 140 Morrisville, NC Contact numbers: Mobile: /Office: x2801 Looking to earn some extra cash? COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT AVAILABLE. Position Open Position Open Must have a 2.5 GPA or better. Must be a male student. Must be an Education major. Must have a 2.5 GPA or better. Must be interested in tutoring English or Math. Must have transportation. Must have transportation. For additional information, please contact Ms. Cherelle Smith, Work-Study Coordinator at (919) or via at csmith@shawu.edu.

6 P A G E 6 KEY FACTS TO REMEMBER: Loan Deferment postpones repayment if you are enrolled in an accredited school at least six credit hours and in some instances, if you are employed less than 30 hours. Loan Forbearance postpones repayment because of financial hardship. Loan Consolidation multiple loans can be melted down into one master loan. Please contact Ms. Wanda Carter, Default Manager at (919) or via at wcarter@shawu.edu to learn more! T H E F I N A N C I A L A I D S C H O L A R

7 V O L U M E I I I S S U E I V P A G E 7 Entrance Loan Counseling (ELC): A questionnaire session that educates the borrower on the student loan process. Master Promissory Note (MPN): A paper or electronic document signed by a borrower promising to repay a loan under agreed upon-terms that is valid for up to ten years. Did you know that failure to complete these processes can result in the following: An outstanding balance due to the school. A financial hold on your student account. The inability to pre-register for the 2011 spring term. A delay in receiving your refund check. Several notices from your lender and school. Get started & don t delay, log on to today! For additional information regarding the student loan process contact the Financial Aid Office at (919) You may begin filing your FAFSA form for the school year starting January 2011! All you need to begin is you or your parent s income for the year Ex: Copy of your 2010 Federal tax return or any untaxed income. In order to successfully submit your FAFSA, you and your parent (if applicable) must sign using a Personal Identification Number (PIN). Please visit to apply for PIN or to request a duplicate if have misplaced it. By completing your FAFSA form early, you are increasing your chances to receive grant monies. Most funding awarded by the Financial Aid Office is awarded on a first-come-first-serve basis and on availability of funding. If you are selected for a process called verification, you should contact the Financial Aid Office or check online through the school s to find out what documents are needed. It is imperative that you take the necessary steps to ensure that you benefit from all possible funding available.

8 WOW! I HAVE REALLY BEEN MISSING OUT ON A LOT OF IMPORTANT INFORMATION! I AM GLAD I CHECKED MY SHAWBEAR TODAY! Did you know that checking your campus is good housekeeping! Don t miss out on your opportunity to learn about some of the following: Scholarship & Grant Information Internships & Study-Abroad Opportunities Coursework Assignments Up-Coming Events Campus Activities Important Dates & Deadlines and so much more... Make it a Practice to Check Your Campus . The More You Know, the More You Grow!