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To be eligible for scholarships from the funds listed within the instructions, you must have completed secondary school studies and be a current or past resident of Concord (MA) or Carlisle (MA), or have attended school in either of these towns.

PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO THE ENORMOUS UNMET UNDERGRADUATE NEED, WE REGRET THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO CONSIDER APPLICATIONSFOR GRADUATE ASSISTANCE.

Students who complete the CCSF application process will automatically be considered for all CCSF-funded scholarships and for scholarship assistance from all CCSF Affiliated Organizations.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2012-13 ACADEMIC YEAR ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOADING.
Download Instructions and Forms:
Scholarship Application Instructions and Forms for Current Secondary School Students
Scholarship Application Instructions and Forms for "In-College" Students

2012-13 ACADEMIC YEAR "IN-COLLEGE" APPLICATION DEADLINE:
APRIL 2, 2012.
2012-13 ACADEMIC YEAR HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR APPLICATION DEADLINE:
MAY 1, 2012

Please understand that, in fairness to all who meet the deadlines,
"In-college" applications mailed after April 2, 2012, cannot be considered;
High School Senior applications mailed after May 1, 2012, cannot be considered.

To assist you, we have prepared
A SUGGESTED TIME-LINE FOR THINGS YOU MUST DO.

NOW:   Review the CCSF application and instructions. Note that you must submit the application, your most recent transcript, and a copy of your FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR) to the CCSF by:

                      April 2, 2012, for "In-College" applicants.
                  May 1, 2012, for High School Senior applicants.

NOVEMBER: Request a PIN (personal identification number) from the Department of Education. Your PIN will significantly reduce processing time on your FAFSA.

DECEMBER: Encourage your parents/guardians to start assembling their financial information. Request a copy of the FAFSA from your school's Guidance or Financial Aid Office. If you plan to complete the FAFSA on-line, visit the site and review the application. Note that you may start your FAFSA now and save your work for completion at a later date. Check the FAFSA website for detailed instructions.

JANUARY: Complete all family taxes ASAP! As soon as they are filed, complete and submit the FAFSA.

FEBRUARY: Complete your CCSF application. Request that your latest transcript be mailed to the CCSF. Mail your CCSF application and a COPY of your Student Aid Report (SAR) to the CCSF as soon as possible.

MARCH: If not previously done, (1) mail your CCSF application and copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR) to the CCSF BEFORE April 2, 2012, and (2) request that your transcript be mailed to the CCSF BEFORE April 2, 2012.

APRIL: All "In-College" application materials must have been submitted prior to April 2, 2012. All Hign School Senior application materials must be submitted prior to May 1, 2012.

Note: For your convenience, all materials have been created as "fill-in" forms that can be completed on your computer. Alternatively, you may simply print out the form and complete it manually.

If you encounter difficulty when accessing these forms, please send an e-mail explaining your problem to ccsf@colonial.net. We will respond promptly and send you the materials by mail or in another file format, e.g., MSWord, that works for you.

Also: If you have not updated to Adobe Reader X, you are urged to do so by selecting the Adobe Reader link given below.

Important!

All applicants, including those who are currently receiving a CCSF-based scholarship, must submit a current copy of their Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Applicants and parents may find the following resources helpful:

FAFSA on the Web Worksheet
Complete a PDF FAFSA
Completing the FAFSA
Tips for Completing the FAFSA (video)
Month-by-Month Guide to procuring financial aid!
College planning for information and guidance on post-secondary school planning.
(This is the Sallie Mae homepage. The CCSF does not endorse this or any other private enterprise. However, this website does provide extensive, helpful information.)

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Download Instructions and Forms:

Scholarship Application Instructions and Forms for Current Secondary School Students

Scholarship Application Instructions and Forms for "In-College" Students