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FAQs and Links

Frequently Asked Questions


Am I eligible to apply?

Please read through the specific criteria in the CICF Scholarship Information Booklet to see if you are eligible to apply. If you have questions about the application process, please see your guidance counselor.

What can scholarship awards be used for?

The scholarships are for educational expenses including tuition, required fees, room and board.

If I am awarded a scholarship, how much will I get?

Only a few of the scholarship funds have set award amounts. Most funds offer varying award amounts, which range from $1,000 to several thousand dollars. Award amounts may vary from year to year.

May I receive awards from more than one scholarship?

Yes, you may apply to all the funds for which you are eligible and it is possible to receive multiple awards.

What is the timeline for scholarship decisions and notification?

Selection committees meet and select recipients during April and May. All applicants are notified about committees' decisions.

 

Links for Students


Financial Aid & Scholarships

CollegeResourceNetwork- a free, scholarship search engine and planning website specializing in Minority scholarships

College-Scholarships.com – email addresses for many of the admissions or financial aid offices, college search, scholarship search, and SAT/ACT preparation materials

FAFSA Online – interactive web version of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Fastweb, Inc. – a free, searchable scholarship database

FinAid! – guide to loans, scholarships, and other financial assistance

Scholarships.com – a free, searchable scholarship database

StudentAwards.com – a free, searchable scholarship database

US Department of Education – financial aid primer from the US Department of Education and the Office of Student Financial Assistance Programs


Student Loans

eStudentLoan – student loan guide and applications

Sallie Mae  – student loan guide and applications

 

Questions?

Call the Scholarship Student Information Line at 317.631.6542, ext. 279, e-mail scholarships@cicf.org, or see your guidance counselor.