Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 14, Number 1, 1 Ianuali 1997 — Apply NOW for Financial Aid/Scholarship Assistance [ARTICLE]

Apply NOW for Financial Aid/Scholarship Assistance

The deadlines to apply for financial aid/scholarship assistance for higher education are quickly upon us. In order to meet the application deadhnes, students should begin gathering the information they need to complete their applications. It takes hard work and persistence when seeking financial aid, but in the long run, it will be worth all the effort and trouble you went through. Plan early, and be mindful of all the deadlines and requirements. Allow ample mailing time for items. Apply to more than one source of financial aid. Do not narrow your chances to receive financial aid by applying to only one source, or by applying for scholarships for Hawaiians only. Also, do not "disqualify" yourself from a scholarship by not applying. Do research for other sources of financial aid. The University of Hawai'i began its Computer-Assisted Scholarship Help (CA$H) internet database in Dec. 1, 1996. It is a database containing more than 1,000 loeal and national scholarship entries. You may access it on the Web at: http://dbserver.its.hawaii.edu/cash/ When applying, remember to keep copies of everything should they become lost in the mail. These items are important so you may want to send them by certified or registered mail to provide you with some degree of protection. Finally, be precise, and eheek and double eheek all applications, forms, etc., that you have not omitted anything. Be sure to include all information and to sign your application.