Scholarships and Financial Aid

The key to affording college is knowledge - knowing not only how to pay for it but also, and most importantly, where to look to find the resources that will allow students to afford a college education.

2020 KISD Financial Aid Presentation
2020 KISD Spanish Financial Aid Presentation

High School Seniors and Parents: 

Students who are not eligible for Federal Aid, but are residents of Texas are eligible for state aid and may submit a TASFA. The TASFA can be found at collegeforalltexans.com. Review the listed criteria to determine if you’re eligible for state aid.

Scholarship Tips and Exploration Presentation
Ten Steps to A Strong Application

Keep in mind that federal and most state governments, as well as colleges and some scholarship providers, use the FAFSA, for aid processing. Many agencies, associations, and organizations 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 a non-need basis depending upon the organization or institution granting the scholarship.

Helpful Websites

Scholarship Search Websites List
Klein ISD E-Scholarship USA!
College for All Texans
College Board
Mapping Your Future
Fast Web!
Pay for College

The guidance counselor is an important source of both college admission and financial aid information. Counselors have information on regional and school-specific scholarships, such as the Rotary Club, churches, banks, and others. Each campus has a Scholarships web page that includes comprehensive information regarding scholarships and financial aid.