Scholarships may be awarded for a variety of reasons, not just based on financial need or merit. You are probably starting to get the idea that we would really like to see you at least try to get financial aid and it may be in the form of grants, scholarships, work study or loans. The information to be completed on the application is determined by dependency status. Each school determines its own deadlines for applications, but you should apply as early as possible. For example, most schools encourage students to apply in January for the following fall term.
Private scholarships have their own deadlines, sometimes as early as a year in advance.
Your financial aid administrator may ask you to complete additional forms, or submit copies of documents such as tax returns. Please do so as quickly as possible. Contact your financial aid administrator for eligibility information and applications for scholarships and assistantships. You may be directed to contact another office on campus for this information, as these programs vary widely from school to school. Once your eligibility for aid is determined, the financial aid administrator will send an award letter with your financial aid package.