YOUTH HELPS
Helpful links
INFORMATION HELPS:
1. COLLEGE / FINANCIAL AID / SCHOLARSHIP HELPS
2. TEEN PREGNANCY & TEEN MOMS HELP
3. PERSONAL & FAMILY HELP
1. For more information and/or help finding financial aid and scholarships for college:
Remember -
Rule #1: Fill out your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) early. Colleges and many scholarship and grant sources need this information before they can determine how and if they can help you, or if you are eligible.
Rule #2: If you have to PAY to apply for a scholarship, it might not be worth it. It is always better to present yourself in a positive manner, write a good essay, and DON'T PAY to apply. There are few exceptions to this rule.
- Scholarships.com is a great site for finding some potential scholarship leads. Register free.
- Fast Web is another MUST if you are searching far and wide for scholarship. Register free.
- College Board - You may become familiar with this site while looking for a college and registering for your SATs. Check it out.
- Fin Aid has some more helpful information. It links you back to Fast Web.
- College Scholarships - You do not even have to register for this search.
- High School Scholarship - This site has all sorts of scholarships and which years of high school you will need to apply for them.
SOME KEY SCHOLARSHIPS:
This is not an exhaustive list. You will need to check with your principal or guidance counselor for some of these require that you must be nominated by faculty. Show your interest ... don't give up! ALSO - check with your employer or your parents' employer to see if they offer scholarships, such as Burger King, McDonalds, Walmart.
APPLY: Senior year of high school
- Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
- Elks Foundation MVS (Most Valuable Student) Award
- Wal-Mart Foundation Scholarship
- The Lowe's Scholarship
- KFC Scholarship
- Tylenol Scholarships
MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF SCHOLARSHIP COMING SOON!
2. For more information and/or help for teen pregnancy:
- "Life Saver" Ministries pro-life crisis pregnancy help.
- TeenBreaks.com talks about teen pregnancy and a lot of other peer issues.
- Teens for Life is a pro-life help site by Teens - for Teens - that answers the questions you might be asking.
- Teen MOPS is a terrific faith-based, non-judgmental group for teen moms. MOPS stands for "Mothers Of Pre-Schoolers" and is a great place to find help as a teen mom.
