How to maximize your money for college -
Step 1. Everyone should complete the FAFSA application - many scholarships are based on FAFSA completion!
Step 2. Apply for every available scholarship at the school(s) you are planning to attend - be aware of ALL deadlines at your college!
Step 3. Complete the GRACF local and regional scholarship application - deadline is March 15th
Step 4. Apply for local scholarships - DRHS local scholarships are due March 16th in the counseling office
Step 5. Apply for Blandin Scholarship - deadline is May 1st
Step 6. Check out your financial aid award from your college (mid-May) - you may need to take out loans
DRHS Local Scholarships are HERE! You will need to: read the "List of Local Scholarships" and decide which ones you would like to apply for. 2. A complete scholarship application includes: DRHS common application, completed Student Data Form and a copy of your transcript. You will submit one application packet for each scholarship you wish to apply for.
PAY ATTENTION TO SPELLING AND GRAMMAR! Scholarship committees really notice when spelling, grammar, capitalization, etc are NOT CORRECT!
Step 1. Everyone should complete the FAFSA application - many scholarships are based on FAFSA completion!
Step 2. Apply for every available scholarship at the school(s) you are planning to attend - be aware of ALL deadlines at your college!
Step 3. Complete the GRACF local and regional scholarship application - deadline is March 15th
Step 4. Apply for local scholarships - DRHS local scholarships are due March 16th in the counseling office
Step 5. Apply for Blandin Scholarship - deadline is May 1st
Step 6. Check out your financial aid award from your college (mid-May) - you may need to take out loans
DRHS Local Scholarships are HERE! You will need to: read the "List of Local Scholarships" and decide which ones you would like to apply for. 2. A complete scholarship application includes: DRHS common application, completed Student Data Form and a copy of your transcript. You will submit one application packet for each scholarship you wish to apply for.
PAY ATTENTION TO SPELLING AND GRAMMAR! Scholarship committees really notice when spelling, grammar, capitalization, etc are NOT CORRECT!