The 2008 Scholarship Application will be available
Feb 5, 2008

The 2008 Etowah Foundation Scholarship Deadline
April 15, 2008

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Hints For A Successful Etowah Foundation Scholarship Application
1.	Instead of “undecided”, list an area of interest as your college major.
2.	Circle need/merit. (There are more opportunities if you circle both instead of one or the other.)
3.	Get both your pin and your child’s pin early for FAFSA www.pin.ed.gov
4.	Prepare the FAFSA as soon as you get your tax information www.fafsa.ed.gov
5.	Remember a FAFSA paper form mailed in takes 6-8 weeks
6.	Make sure your SAR form has an EFC number printed on it
7.	Apply to several colleges early. ( You must have one acceptance letter by April 15th.)
8.	Only a one page essay will be accepted. Change the font size, margins, etc. if you must but do not send two pages.
9.	Review essay for grammar and punctuation. (You don’t want to make a bad impression.)
10.	Do not leave any questions blank. Answer all questions accurately.

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Non-Traditional Scholarships

The Etowah Foundation provides limited scholarships for “non-traditional” students who are not in the typical college age bracket. Many local residents have returned to the classroom in their 20’s, 30’s, and 40’s thanks to such scholarships. Contact our office for application and deadline information. Some application requirements are different for the non-traditional student.

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Helpful Links to Your Success

•	DISCOVER®	www.act.org/discover/login
•	FAFSA	www.fafsa.ed.gov
•	HOPE Scholarship	www.gsfc.org
•	Other scholarships	www.fastweb.com
•	Other source of money	www.salliemae.com
•	Paying for College	www.collegeboard.com
•	Understanding the costs	www.wiredscholar.com
•	New Information Site	www.gacollege411.org
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