Hanover Democratic Committee of Virginia

Mark your calendars – Super Saturday 2008 will be held on Saturday, February 16th, 2008.  Super Saturday, an annual state-wide event sponsored by the Virginia Association of Student Aid Administrators, provides free information on financial aid.  In addition, students who plan on attending college in the fall of 2008 can receive free on-site assistance in completing your FAFSA.  TCP-Richmond will be a site in 2008.  Students wishing to receive assistance need to bring the following materials:

• U.S. Department of Education (ED) Personal Identification Number (PIN); Register for your PIN at least 10 – 14 days before Super Saturday at www.pin.ed.gov
• Social security numbers (or alien registration numbers)
• 2007 W-2 forms & other records of money earned
• 2007 Federal Income Tax Forms
• Untaxed income records for 2007 (Social Security, TANF, welfare, veterans benefits, etc.)
• Current business and investment mortgage information, business and farm records, and  other investment information

For more information, email Amanda Bate at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 827.1755.

FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION:

FAFSA - Beginning January 1st, 2008, students who plan on attending an institution of higher education in fall 0f 2008 may visit www.fafsa.ed.gov to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.  In order to complete a FAFSA, students must have a PIN (Visit to www.pin.ed.gov to request a Personal Identification Number. Be advised that this will take several days to receive), and parent/legal guardian’s tax information.

John Hancock Jr., Scholarship Awards - This scholarship encourages talented students needing financial assistance to attend a two-year or four-year college or university accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Scholarship candidates must intend to enroll in, a major in art, history, science, theater, performing arts, museum studies or creative writing. Other majors relating to the above will be considered. Application Deadline: February 29th, 2008. For more information, visit http://www.centerinthesquare.org/scholarship/hancockpage.html.

Dorothy J. Hall Scholarship – Virginia Credit Union – This scholarship ($2500 each) is awarded to 25 individuals who are members of the Virginia Credit Union (not any credit union in Virginia). Applicants must have a VACU checking account in their own name and joined the credit union by September 29th, 2007.  Students who will be rising college freshman, sophomores, juniors or seniors in an accredited university or college are eligible to apply. Students applying to community college are eligible as well. Must have at least a 3.0. Application Deadline: Monday, March 31st, 2008 at close of business. For more information, visit http://vacu.org/about/scholarships.asp .

Richmond Chapter of Credit Unions – Two scholarships ($1500 each) are awarded to a high school student that will graduate in 2008 and will begin college by December 31st, 2008. Applicant or parent must be a member of a Richmond Credit Union. Applicant must have a cumulative GPA (9th – 11th grade) of 2.8.  Scholarships are available for students who will be attending college, technical or trade schools. For more information, you can also visit: http://vacu.org/pdf/rccu_scholar08.pdf . Application Deadline:  Friday, March 28th, 2008.

Virginia Horticultural Foundation Scholarships (current college students): $1500 scholarships available to students who are currently horticulture majors at an accredited university/college in Virginia. Must be a full-time, part-time or graduate level student, who has completed 9 credit hours in horticulture. Must have a GPA of 3.0. For more information visit: www.MAHSC.org.

Sallie Mae Foundation – Visit the Salle Mae Foundation website for information on National Scholarships (http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/index.html).

State Council of Higher Education for Virginia Financial Aid Programs/Information – For financial aid information specifically for Virginia students (high school & undergraduates), visit http://www.schev.edu/students/undergradFinancialAidPrograms.asp?from=students .

The Community Foundation– There are several scholarships listed on The Community Foundation website for Central Virginia students.  Visit (http://www.tcfrichmond.org/page12381.cfm) to review the list.  As always, pay close attention to the scholarship deadlines!

Internship Opportunity – NASA’s Langley Aerospace Research Summers Scholars Program - NASA's Langley Aerospace Research Summer Scholars (LARSS) Program, hosted at  NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, offers paid 10-week summer or 15-week fall and spring internship experiences for rising college juniors and above. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, have a 3.0/4.0 GPA, and be pursuing a major of interest to NASA including engineering, science, mathematics, or special project areas such as history, journalism, accounting, and photography. There are also opportunities for outstanding rising High School Seniors, College Freshmen, and Sophomores who have a 3.5 GPA and previous NASA program experience. For more information, contact:

Debbie Murray, LARSS Program Coordinator at 757.964.5215 or via email ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ). You can also visit: http://research.nianet.org/larss

GENERAL RESOURCES:

Virginia Mentor:  Great information site with information about Virginia's Public and Private Colleges, SAT and ACT preparation, and dual enrollment. Visit www.virginiamentor.org for more information.

College Profiles:  If you are looking for a way to compare and contrast various colleges, visit the National Center for Education Statistics “College Navigator”. This is a great tool to give you snapshot information on any school you are interested in applying to. (http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/)

What can I do with a major in? (Ashland University): Don’t know major matches up with your career interest? Visit Ashland University’s career development website. Great information on various majors and the jobs they are associated with.  (http://www3.ashland.edu/services/cardev/cdm-major.html).

SAT Information: Visit http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/calenfees.html for test dates and fees.

ACT Information:  Visit http://www.actstudent.org/regist/currentdates.html for test dates and fees.

FAFSA4Caster- If you are a junior or senior, visit www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov , a new resource of the Department of Education. This site helps family get an early start on the financial aid process, become familiarized with the FAFSA and receive an early estimate on your financial aid eligibility.