Scholarships and Financial Aid
The key to affording college is knowledge—
knowing not only how to pay for it, but also,
and more importantly, where to look to find the
resources that will allow students to afford a
college education.
Aid is available from the federal government in
the form of grants, work-study, and loans.
High School Seniors and Parents:
The 2018-19 FAFSA is now available!
Complete as soon as possible here: https://fafsa.ed.gov/
View this PowerPoint presentation to learn more about ways to help pay for college and the financial aid process.
View here for the Spanish version of the Power Point presentation
College Preparation Checklist Booklet
Do You Need Money for College?
FAFSA: The How-To Guide for Students
Federal Student Aid at-a-Glance 2018-19
Federal Student Aid at-a-Glance 2018-19 Spanish
Financial Aid Glossary - College Board
How to Create Your FSA ID
7 Things You Need Before You Fill Out the FAFSA
2018-2019 TASFA - Texas Application and Notes for State Financial Aid
2018-2019 TASFA- Texas Application and Notes for State Financial Aid- Spanish
Keep in mind that federal and most state governments, as well as colleges and some scholarship providers, use the FAFSA, for aid processing.
Tips for Success: Finding Scholarships
Many agencies, associations and organizations (for example, corporations, civic, religious and philanthropic groups, and associations connected with a specific career field) provide money for college students. Each scholarship provider has its own application and its own rules to decide who can get its scholarship. The scholarship process requires time, work, and dedication on the part of students and parents as well as school personnel.
Although many scholarships are awarded for academic success, others are given for athletic ability, extracurricular activities,
specific major interests, community involvement, and citizenship. Scholarships may be granted on need basis or on non-need basis depending upon the organization or institution granting the scholarship.
Helpful Websites
Klein ISD E-Scholarship USA!
College for Texans
College Board
Mapping Your Future
Fast Web!
Pay for College
Federal Student Aid
Texas Financial Aid Information Center
The guidance counselor is an important source of both college admission and financial aid information. Each campus has a Scholarships webpage that includes comprehensive information regarding scholarships and financial aid. Multiple local scholarships are awarded by various civic organizations and businesses in the Klein area.
Klein Collins School Scholarship Information
Klein Forest School Scholarship Information
Klein High School Scholarship Information
Klein Oak High School Scholarship Information
For More Information:
Kayla Shaw
Officer for Counseling and Whole Student Wellness
kshaw@kleinisd.net
832-249-4703