Financial Aid & Scholarships   

General Websites
California Student Aid Commission -- Comprehensive information about financial aid resources
Education: Financial Aid -- Links from Yahoo!
Fin-Aid: Financial Aid Information Page -- Sponsored by the National Association of Student Aid Administrators
Financial Aid -- Information on student aid from the U.S. Dept. of Education
Financing Education -- General information on financial aid; from Peterson's Education Center
Finding Out About Scholarships, Loans, and Other Financial Aids -- Cabrillo Library Research Guide, with additional online and print resources
Students.gov -- Government portal for access to any kind of federal service or information

Financial Aid Search Sites
CollegeNET -- Scholarship search
FASTaiD -- Largest and oldest private sector scholarship database
FastWEB -- Financial Aid Search Through the Web
Financial Aid Resource Center -- Web site designed by a financial aid administrator
Paying for College -- From College Board Online
Sallie Mae -- Free online scholarship and loan service
SRN Express -- From Scholarship Resource Network

Soquel High School List of Scholarships
A variety of local scholarships are available based on academic performance and/or need. Students may complete the student profile available in the Counseling Office.

Other scholarships may be available in the Soquel High School Counseling Department. Periodically check the scholarship drawer in the Counseling Office.

The Art Institutes National Scholarships -- A variety of art scholarships are available through the Art Institutes, located in 29 major cities across the US and Canada. Contact the Art Institute location of your choice or call 1-800-275-2440.
Elks National Foundation -- Emergency Educational Grants -- Assistance for children of Elks who are deceased or totally incapacitated. Student must be unmarried, have financial need, be under the age of 23, and be a full time undergraduate student. Contact the Elks National Foundation, (773) 775-4732
Girl Scout Gold Award Scholarships -- For young women who have achieved the Gold Award in Girl Scouting. Must be a high school senior. Applicants judged on Academics, activities, leadership, community involvement, and pursuit of individual interests. Eight $6000 ($1500/yr) scholarships. Contact your local Girl Scout council or visit the Girl Scouts’ website.
Terrassist Foundation Michael Lee Environmental Fund -- Graduating seniors from Santa Cruz or Santa Clara County Public High Schools wishing to study environmental sciences or technologies at an accredited college or university. Applications are available in the scholarship drawer and instructions are available at the Foundation's Website. One award of $2500, one award of $1000, and one award of $750. Minimum 2.8 G.P.A., U.S. Citizen or Resident Alien status.
Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce -- One $500 scholarship for school year available to a female high school senior in SC County who intends to attend a SC County university or college and pursue a degree in a business field. Student must be affiliated with a SC Chamber of Commerce business (work for, own, or be an immediate relative of a SC Chamber business). Essay, recommendations, school attendance, and recent grade report required. Applications available in the scholarship drawer in the counseling office.
DeVry University -- Offers various scholarships depending on SAT or ACT scores. Visit DeVry’s website for more information. Deadlines vary depending on scholarship
Educational Communications Scholarship Foundation -- Scholarships range from $1000-$6000. Applicants must be legal residents of the U.S. and accepted at any accredited, post secondary institution. Criteria are based on ability (G.P.A. and aptitude tests), activities, and financial need.
Omega Nu -- Applications are available in the scholarship drawer in the counseling office. This is a local scholarship open to seniors planning on attending a public CA state college or university. Overall G.P.A. of 3.0 or better, letter of recommendation, short biography, and financial information required.
California Wine Grape Growers Foundation -- Two scholarships of $1000/year for four years and four scholarships
providing $500/year are offered. Only the children of vineyard workers employed in the 2004 or 2005 winegrape growing season are eligible to apply. Applications are available in the scholarship drawer in the counseling office or online at the website. Applications are available in English and Spanish.
Wayne Richards Memorial Scholarship -- One $500 scholarship to a male student-athlete and one $500 scholarship to a female student-athlete in Santa Cruz County. Two additional scholarships of $250 go to either a male or female student athlete. Applicants must have a 3.0 G.P.A. or better, be enrolled in a university, college, or trade school full time in the Fall, be involved in School or community affairs, and be a citizen of the United States. Applications are available in the scholarship drawer in the counseling office.
American Iris Society -- One $500.00 Horticulture/Floriculture scholarship for a student from the area covering Northern CA, Nevada, and Hawaii. Applications are available in the scholarship drawer in the counseling office.
The Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County -- Scholarships are awarded out of eight funds managed by the Community Foundation. Students may obtain more information on the website or by calling the Community Foundation at 477-1264, ext. 221 and talking to Kate Brovarney.
McNellis Partners -- One $5000 scholarship. Open only to SENIORS GRADUATING FROM SOQUEL HIGH SCHOOL WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED A STRONG INTEREST IN LEADERSHIP. Minimum overall G.P.A. of 3.0, official transcript, economically disadvantaged (parent’s W-2 or tax returns sufficient), and students must be active in at least one social program either at school or in the community during the past year and provide verification of such. A written statement minimum of 500 words and letter of recommendation are required. Proof of acceptance from an accredited college or university is required. Applications are available in the scholarship drawer in the counseling office.
P.Y Wen Scholarships College of Business -- San Francisco State University. Scholarship for seniors who are entering the SFSU College of Business for their freshman year. Applicants must be CA residents, full-time student majoring in business, have a minimum G.P.A. 3.25, and have financial need as determined by the SFSU Office of Student Financial Aid. The amount of award is equivalent to full-time university enrollment fees for the fall and spring academic year. Applications are available in the scholarship drawer in the counseling office or you may e mail _busbrc@sfsu.edu_ with questions. Please put “P.Y. Wen Scholarship application request” in the e mail subject line.
Boys and Girls Club Scholarship -- Applicants must be current or former Boys and Girls Club members who plan on pursuing a full time education after high school graduation. Applications are available in the scholarship drawer in the counseling office. Amount of scholarship varies from $100-$500.
Monterey Bay Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO Scholarship -- Applicant must be a dependent or child of a member of any union properly affiliated with the Monterey Bay Central Labor Council. 3.0 minimum G.P.A., transcript, and completed application. Applications are available in the scholarship drawer in the counseling office.
California Labor Federation -- $2000 scholarships open to seniors who plan to enroll in an accredited college or technical school in 2005. Essay topic, 1000 words, “Describe a significant impact that unions have had in the last fifty years and how your community has benefited from it”. Applications are available in the scholarship drawer in the counseling office.
Santa Cruz Council of Classified Employees CFT AFT AFL-CIO Local 6084 -- Applicants must be dependents or children of members of SCCCE (Santa Cruz Council of Classified Employees). Minimum 3.0 G.P.A., transcripts, letters ofrecommendation required. Applicants must submit a statement, which can be verified, indicating any participation in community service or extra curricular activities. Applications are available in the scholarship drawer in the counseling office.
Albert E. Wright Scholarship -- Greater Santa Cruz Federation of Teachers AFL/CIO Local 2030 One or more scholarships each year ranging from $500 - $1000. Eligibility is based on your intent to become a teacher, counselor, library media teacher, school nurse, or other certificated person in education. The selection committee reviews a student’s transcript, school and community activities, interests, and any special circumstances the student is willing to share. Applications are available in the scholarship drawer in the counseling office. Must submitted to the union office.
California Association of Nurseries and Garden Centers -- Monterey Bay Chapter One $4000 scholarship to a student entering a four year institution and four $500 book scholarships for students enrolled in Community College or higher horticulture programs. Scholarships may be divided between qualified applicants. Students must demonstrate a strong interest in pursuing a Horticulture related career and be resident of the Monterey Bay C.A.N.G.C. chapter (includes Santa Cruz and Monterey counties). Applications are available in the scholarship drawer in the counseling office.
Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California -- $400 scholarships to students of Portuguese descent. Student must be of Portuguese descent on their father or mother’s side and permanent residents of the U.S. Minimum 3.5 G.P.A., transcript, participation in at least 3 extra curricular activities, three letters of recommendation. Applications are available in the scholarship drawer in the counseling office.
Robert G. Porter Scholars Program -- American Federation of Teachers AFL – CIO Four-year, $8000 Post secondary scholarship. Student applicant must be an AFT member’s dependent and a graduating high school senior. The parent or guardian must be an AFT member for at least one year. No full- or part-time AFT staff, state or local, may apply. Applications are available in the scholarship drawer in the counseling office.
San Jose State University ALUMNI scholarship Santa Cruz Area Chapter -- $500-$2000 one-time and renewable scholarships to local high school students. Applicant must have 3.0 G.P.A., be enrolled at SJSU full-time, starting in the fall of 2005, provide two letters of recommendation, provide a current transcript, show evidence of involvement in school and/or community affairs, provide evidence of partial self support to help cover educational expenses. Submit application to Soquel High counseling office.
California Alarm Association -- For children of law enforcement and fire service personnel. In Northern CA, one $1000 scholarship and one $750 scholarship. Applicants judged on GPA, SAT scores, essay, academic prizes, awards, hobbies, school and outside extracurricular activities. Applications are available in the scholarship drawer in the counseling office.

Specific Sites
FAFSA -- Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Title IV Institution Codes
Health Professions Education Foundation -- Scholarships & loan repayment
NELNET -- National Education Loan Network

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