FOR MONTH OF MARCH
Acceptance and financial aid notices will be arriving from colleges. Watch the mail and make sure you address all notices and deadlines.
You should
receive your Student Aid Report from the Federal
Government indicating your eligibility
for financial aid. Sign and
return the SAR to the school(s)
you are attending.
start saving with this cost advantage
program for students. Cardholders save up to 50% OFF at more than 20,000 discount locations across the country:www.studentadvantage.com
Beware of
potential scholarship scams:
there are unscrupulous web sites and email campaigns that are trying to get your money. A general rule to follow is,
"if they
request money from you in order to get money",
they are likely a scam:
Detecting/reporting
scholarship scams: from the FTC: information about scholarship scams. PDF file available for download
www.ftc.gov
More information on detecting scholarship
scams: link over to our scholarship module
Task 4: Find the Summer Job
Use the summer to raise money you will need for college.
Money earned can be used for tuition, housing, transportation and for fun entertainment.
If you worked last summer with a job you liked, go back and see if you can work with them again this coming summer. Or try to find a different summer job that fits your career goals:
Summer work programs: Job listing for teens from many brand-name retail and other name companies: www.snagajob.com
another posting of summer jobs: www.summerjobs.com
job postings exclusively for teens: www.teens4hire.org
Internship Programs: internships in your field of interest is a great way to get experience that will help you college internships.wetfeet.com
Search Classified
ads in LOCAL PAPERS: you will find many local summer jobs through your local online classifieds: www.newspaperlinks.com
