High school graduations are happening all across the valley. It's a big night for teens and their families. But it was extra special for a grad in Gilbert who received a special surprise.
High school graduations are happening all across the valley. It's a big night for teens and their families. But it was extra special for a grad in Gilbert who received a special surprise.
Three students almost finished the year with good grades -- but not because they earned them -- because they purchased a device that allowed them to hack into their teachers' computers and change their grades.
Three students almost finished the year with good grades -- but not because they earned them -- because they purchased a device that allowed them to hack into their teachers' computers and change their grades.
Last week's accident sent four students from Queen Creek High School to the hospital. Now, we're hearing from an off-duty officer who helped to save the teens' lives.
Last week's accident sent four students from Queen Creek High School to the hospital. Now, we're hearing from an off-duty officer who helped to save the teens' lives.
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They're barely old enough to see over the seats but that doesn't stop these kids from targeting a bus aid with profanity-laced insults, FOX 29's Bruce Gordon reports.
They're barely old enough to see over the seats but that doesn't stop these kids from targeting a bus aid with profanity-laced insults, FOX 29's Bruce Gordon reports.
Apply for admission and financial aid early in your senior year.
Submit a “FAFSA,” the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Submit it as early as January when your family receives the necessary income statements.
Ask your high school counselor about scholarship and grant information received by the school. Apply to the ones for which you qualify.
Check with the financial aid office at the college you want to attend. Find out what assistance is available through the college and find out what forms are required.
Surf the Web for more information (see our list of websites).
Apply for scholarships and grants.
Ask about Work Study programs.
Consider Parent PLUS loans.
Keep track of deadlines and contacts. Be organized! Think of the financial aid search as a part-time job.
Would you like to have an idea what college will cost you? Check out the free financial aid need estimator at ACT’s website: www.act.org/fane. This calculator will estimate what your family will be expected to contribute toward the cost of college. And you can determine the costs at more than 32,000 U.S. colleges and universities. You’ll get your official answer from the federal government later, but this will give you a good idea of what to expect since it uses the same financial aid formula used in calculating official results.
Beware of scholarship scams
The Federal Trade Commission offers the following signs of a scholarship scam: 1. "The scholarship is guaranteed or your money back." 2. "You can't get this information anywhere else." 3. "May I have your credit card or bank account number to hold this scholarship?" 4. "We'll do all the work." 5. "The scholarship will cost you some money." 6. "You've been selected" by a national foundation to receive a scholarship," or "You're a finalist" in a contest you never entered.
