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Financial Aid Workshop Events

If seniors or parents of seniors need hands-on help, each campus will have Financial Aid Workshop events designated for students and parents. Simply bring your 2020 tax documents and income information (tax returns and W2’s), Social Security Numbers and dates of marriage/divorce/separation/widow status.

Financial aid reps from the local colleges will also be available to answer any questions. This is not an informational event. The purpose is to provide hands-on assistance during the event to help seniors and families fill out the online financial aid application.

The CCMR coordinator at each high school is your best contact for questions, and their contact information is listed in the below section.

Below that section is another section you can click and expand, and it details Things You Need Before You Fill Out The FAFSA—You will be best helped during your time at the Financial Aid Workshop event if you have those things before attending the event.

Financial Readiness

Financial readiness is the ability to cover the cost of postsecondary, higher education through college financial aid, savings, or loans. Amarillo ISD provides the support to help students and their families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and scholarship applications.

Students, keep these things in mind regarding financial readiness:

  • Don't let money keep you from pursuing your dreams
  • Learn about and apply for scholarships: Visit your high school's College and Career Center for more information
  • Amarillo ISD seniors earn millions of dollars in scholarships every year (This could be you!)
  • Fill out and complete your FAFSA (Opens in new window) in October and definitely by March of your senior year
  • Take advantage of FAFSA Workshops that take place around the district: Free professional help is available.

Financial Aid For College

Financial aid comes from the federal and local government. It's money that helps a student pay for education expenses at a postsecondary school (e.g. college, career school, and graduate school). Federal student aid covers expenses such as tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, and transportation. Financial aid often comes in the form of both grants and loans. Helpful links include:

  • College For All Texans listing of expenses at universities and colleges (Opens in new window)
  • The U.S. Department of Education's Federal Student Aid website is a valuable federal student aid resource to learn how grants, work-study, and loans help make college affordable. At https://studentaid.gov/ from the main menu you can select the following:
    • Loans and Grants
      • Get a Grant
        • Pell Grants
        • TEACH Grants
      • Learn About Loans and Grants
        • How Financial Aid Works
        • Financial Aid Eligibility
        • Loans, Grants, and Work-Study

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be done completely online (Opens in new window).

There is also a Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TAFSA) for non-residents (Opens in new window).

You can get an estimate on how much financial aid you can expect to receive (Opens in new window). Applications for financial aid should be completed by March 1st. Take advantage of our FAFSA Workshops during the spring.

Some private colleges also require a CSS profile (Opens in new window) in addition to the FAFSA or TAFSA Only submit this form if required by the institution you are applying to.

Scholarships

Scholarships are free money, meaning you do not have to repay, but there may be a few strings attached (e.g. good academic standing). In the end, the benefits of scholarships far outweigh any negatives you might attribute to the process in obtaining and/or maintaining the award. The application process depends on the benefactor.

All Amarillo ISD scholars are encouraged to complete the General Scholarship Application (PDF opens in new window). Scholarship booklets are listed below:

NOW AVAILABLE FOR 2024-2025: The scholarship booklets for 2024-2025 are now available.

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