Learn about the culture of college campuses across the USA through the voices of current students by watching The College Tour TV series (www.thecollegetour.com).

The Common Application is an undergraduate college admission application that applicants may use to apply to any of more than 900 member colleges and universities in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, as well as in Canada, China, Japan, and many European countries.

Create an account at commonapp.org

Common App Step-by-Step Guide that walks students step-by-step through each question of the Common Application, including why it’s asked and how to best answer.

Are you interested in taking a college class while still in high school?

Consider the Early College Aspirations Program: ExplorEC

Website: https://www.maine.edu/students/early-college/

Register for Classes: HERE!

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Early College Summer Courses 2023

• Click here:3 Reasons for Early College Credits with a Purpose
• Please note that these sections will fill on a first come, first served basis and most are open to all UMS students (not just Early College students). We will not process applications until they are complete (student, parent, counselor).
• Because many of these courses are shorter in length, they will be more intensive and students should have a study hall or time management plan to ensure adequate time set aside for a successful experience. 
• Free online tutoring for all EC students (they will be provided a link by their EC campus administrator).
• Dual enrollment courses and Early College credits are also available through many of the vocational programs at WRVC and PATHS!

LEARN MORE ON THE EARLY COLLEGE PAGE OF OUR STUDENT SERVICES WEBSITE: HERE!

Whether you’re a student or parent, freshman or senior, it's never too soon to think about financial aid!

STEPS:

1. Get Prepared - gather the documents you'll need!
2. Complete the FAFSA Form - apply early to maximize your aid!
3. Review Student Aid Report - make corrections if necessary!
4. Respond to Aid Offer - accept the aid you want!
5. Receive Aid - get your aid from your school!
6. Renew Your FAFSA Form - reapply each year!

2023-24 Application Available October 1, 2022!

The new 2023-24 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form is here! Some states and schools have limited funds, so don't delay! To begin your application, select the "Start Here" button on the FAFSA homepage.

Need help filling out the FAFSA form? Click here!

Financial Aid Sources

FAFSA Step-by-Step Guide that walks students and families through each question of the FAFSA, including screenshots and explanations and a FAQ page for students with special circumstances.

Check List To Prepare

FAME : Finance Authority of Maine | PO Box 949, 5 Community Drive, Augusta, ME 04332-0949

High School Seniors and Families – Get Ready to File the FAFSA

The FASFA for the 2023-2024 academic year will become available on October 1, 2022. Students, start getting ready now by creating your Federal Student Aid account and setting up your FSA ID. The FSA ID is the username and password used to access all Federal Student Aid websites, including FAFSA.gov. All students need their own FSA ID to access and sign the FAFSA. One parent of a dependent student will also need to create an account and set up their own FSA ID to sign the student’s FAFSA. Go to StudentAid.gov and click on “Create Account” to get started and keep track of your information using FAME’s FSA ID Information Tracking Sheet.

Financial Aid Seekers – Know That FASFA Completion Help Will Be Available

Starting in October, FAME will be offering sessions to help students and their parents complete the FAFSA. Given the ongoing health concerns associated with COVID-19, we are still working out the details related to meeting structure and format. Once sessions are scheduled, information will be posted on FAME’s Events page. Additionally, Online FAFSA Help, including videos and FAQs, is always available at FAMEmaine.com/FAFSA.

FAME is here for you now and will continue to be throughout the entire year. If you have any questions or concerns, give us a call at 1-800-228-3734, send an email to our Customer Service Team, or email any of the members of FAME’s College Access and Financial Education Team directly. We’d love to hear from you! And if you are interested in viewing any of the sessions or seeing the resources shared at FA101, visit FAME’s FA101 Google site.

Follow this link to log into Naviance!

What Is Naviance?    

Naviance by Hobsons is a comprehensive K-12 college and career readiness platform that enables self-discovery, career exploration, academic planning, and college preparation for millions of students across all ages and around the globe.

In addition to being the tool that we use to send transcripts and other academic information to colleges and universities, Naviance helps students explore their interests and strengths and develop a course of study that matches long-term goals with an actionable plan.  Each student at Bonny Eagle has a Naviance login username and password.  Counselors work with students every year to align student strengths and interests to postsecondary goals, improving student outcomes and connecting learning to life.

Naviance helps our 6-12 students discover their strengths to ensure that students receive the resources they need to succeed after high school.   Please check out the two minute video below for an overview.  

student.naviance.com/auth/fclookup 

Are you thinking of being a college student-athlete?  There are many factors to consider early in your high school career as you plan out your course schedule and work to maintain eligibility.  Set up an appointment with your school counselor to ensure your plan will prepare you for this opportunity.

This resource is a guide for all questions related to being an college-bound student athlete: http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/eligibility_center/Student_Resources/CBSA.pdf

Some scholarships, both local and national, can be located on Naviance.  Senior students should log in, go to the "Scholarship Search" page under the "Colleges" heading.   Log into Naviance here!

Seniors, click here to complete the application to be considered for Local Scholarships!  We will update the link when it is live.

SEARCHES:

See FAME's Maine Scholarship Search to look up state scholarships for which you are eligible.

Check out the Maine Scholarship Directory, a list of 100+ vetted scholarships for students across the state, broken down by monthly due dates.

Head over to Maine Community Foundation to search for scholarships available! 

SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS:

May 2024 Scholarships - from StudentScholarships.org.

The American Legion Department of Maine has a few scholarships available, including:

• Children & Youth Scholarship
• Daniel E. Lambert Scholarship
• James V. Day Scholarship
• American Legion Baseball Scholarship
• Eagle Scout Scholarship

Go to this website (scroll down to the “State of Maine American Legion Scholarships” section and the “National American Legion Scholarships” section). Most deadlines are May 1st.

The application deadline for the 2024 Maine State Troopers Foundation Women in Law Enforcement Scholarship is only a few months away!  This unique scholarship opportunity for young women was created in 2021 by the women of the Maine State Police, working in conjunction with the Maine State Troopers Foundation and women from across New England State Police agencies.  Our goal is to support and encourage young women in their pursuit of law enforcement careers, and we hope that this effort will encourage young women to consider a career in the Maine State Police.  This year’s application deadline is May 3, 2024.  Any female graduating senior who will be pursuing a degree in law enforcement is eligible to apply.  All applications will be reviewed, and the finalists will be selected by the Maine State Troopers Foundation Women in Law Enforcement Scholarship Committee.  Please visit this website for an application and for more information. Or email mspwomeninlawneforcement@gmail.com with further questions.

New England Inn & Resorts (NEIRA) Educational Foundation is providing scholarships that are open to any student (any age) who resides or attends school in New England and is pursuing a career or enhancing their current career in the lodging, culinary or hospitality field.  Applicants may be graduates of accredited high schools, high school students or post secondary students. To get more information and to apply, visit their website. The deadline for applications is March 15th.

• One (1) $4,000 Scholarship – Bob Smith Hospitality Scholarship
• One (1) $4,000 Scholarship – Rolf T. Hammer Scholarship
• One (1) $4,000 Scholarship – NEIRA Lavin Family Scholarship

2024 Maine Blue Collar Scholarship Foundation awards scholarships to all students in Maine entering a trade school or heading directly into the workforce. We will be presenting $150,000 in academic and tool scholarships this year! The deadline to apply is April 15th. Learn more here.

Landry/French Construction Scholarship: Ten awards in the amount of $2,500 each. Open to students entering or enrolled undergraduate students for the 2024/25 school year in a construction-related program, such as construction management, construction engineering technology, architecture, engineering, STEM, trades, or a related field of study. The deadline to apply is April 30th. Learn more here! Apply on their website: www.landryfrench.com/careers 

Cancer Unwrapped Teen Writing Contest** i**s open for 2024!  Cancer Unwrapped is a writing contest for any teen around the country touched by cancer. This annual event encourages teens in grades 9-12 to write about their experience with cancer for the opportunity to win one of several $1,000 prizes. The deadline for entries is March 1, 2024.

2024 George Coleman Scholarship: Each year, the New England Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers awards scholarships to three high school graduates who will be enrolling in a NEACRAO member institution for the fall semester of that year (list of NEACRAO member institutions). Each high school graduate who is selected is awarded $2,000. Apply here! Deadline is March 1st.

2024 MEDEA Scholarship: The Maine Driver's Education Association offers two $500 scholarships to encourage and assist young people of Maine to start a post secondary education in any field: vocational, technical, or academic. Find more info here! Deadline is March 29th.

GFWC & MCEAP Scholarship Essay Contest: The Maine General Federation of Women's Clubs and the Maine Council for Elder Abuse Prevention will be awarding a $1,000 scholarship as they raise awareness about elder abuse. The deadline has been extended to May 1st. More info here, and the application can be found here.

Douglas M. Eugley Memorial Scholarship for Public Service: The Maine Municipal Association (MMA) is pleased to announce that the scholarship for Maine high school seniors planning to enter post-secondary education to pursue a career in municipal government or public service, has been expanded and is open to accepting applications for 2024. The program consists of five (5) $1,500 scholarships and is open to all Maine high school seniors. More information and the application can be found here and the deadline is April 30.

The OUT Maine Scholarship Fund is now accepting applications. The OUT Maine Scholarship Fund provides renewable support for Maine LGBTQ+ youth pursuing post-secondary education at an accredited, not-for-profit, non-sectarian college, university, or technical/vocational college in the United States. Applicants must demonstrate a financial need. The deadline to apply is April 1st. Learn more and apply here!

A merit-based scholarship opportunity for Maine students: Barowsky Scholars is seeking students who have demonstrated academic excellence and are planning to attend competitive four year colleges as freshmen in the fall of 2024. This scholarship seeks to support students who are interested in honing their careful listening, civic discourse, facilitation and negotiation skills to become leaders that build trust and find common ground across people and groups with differing views and experiences. It provides a four-year renewable scholarship of up to $25,000 based on financial need. The deadline to apply is March 15. Information about the scholarship, including guidelines and application instructions can be found here.

Since 2001, Mainely Character has awarded scholarships to graduating seniors who demonstrate courage, integrity, responsibility, and concern for others. We focus solely on these 4 areas of character when determining awardees. Our goal this year is to award a minimum of 10 scholarships for $5000 each. Applications for this year’s scholarships are due March 1. Students can learn more and apply by visiting www.mainelycharacter.org.  

The AGC Maine Education Foundation provides scholarship awards to students pursuing degrees in construction. Our scholarships range from $1,000-$4,000 each year. Here is the link to the application and the deadline is Friday March 1st: https://agcmaine.org/scholarship/

Find information about the 4-year college Worthington Scholarship Program here. 

Find information about the community college Worthington Scholarship Program here. 

Check out this “No-Sweat” $2,500 Scholarship offered from Cirkled In!

Look at this awesome list of available scholarships and their upcoming deadlines from Scholarships.com.

Here is info about the United States JCI Senate Foundation $1,500 Scholarship Program.  

Every year, the UMaine Pulp & Paper Foundation (UMPPF) has the privilege of awarding more than 130 scholarships to deserving students.  This year’s application deadline for high school seniors is Dec. 31.  The booming pulp and paper industry offers unprecedented opportunities for bright, motivated students who want to study engineering and help develop innovative, impactful solutions in our field.  Find out more and apply here!

If you are a minority high school senior who plans to attend a 4-year college, consider applying for the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship. More info here!

The Mitchell Scholarship application will be available on January 1, 2024, and the deadline to apply is April 1.  When it goes live, information, including a link to the application, can be found here: Scholarship - The Mitchell Institute. In addition to our longstanding commitment of awarding at least one $10,000 scholarship annually to a graduating student from each of the 134 public high schools in Maine, we are excited to share that we will award 40 additional scholarships across the state in 2024, bringing our annual total to $1.74M in support for the class of 2024 Mitchell Scholars.

The Horatio Alger Scholarship has dedicated funds of OVER $50,000 awarded specifically to Maine students!

1. This scholarship application is unique in that it targets HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS to apply in their spring semester!
2. This scholarship targets students who demonstrate critical financial need and the application only has a GPA requirement of 2.0.  The ideal student does NOT need to have a 4.0 GPA. This scholarship is specifically targeted at students who need help going to college and have shown great perseverance in overcoming adversity.
3. Students can apply here for the scholarship. The deadline is March 15, 2024: https://scholars.horatioalger.org/about-our-scholarship-programs/national-scholarships/

Dates from CollegeBoard: click here!

Information parents & students should know: If a work permit application form is completed during the summer, please send it to dyork@bonnyeagle.org while Student Services is closed.

Minors under 16 years old must obtain a work permit before beginning a job. This includes home-schoolers. They must get a new permit every time they begin a new job until they reach 16 years old, even if they work for their parents.  More detailed info: Work Permits