Learn about the various Academic programs offered at Central Catholic High School. The Course Catalog and Faculty information can be found here.
The first step in the financial aid process for most colleges in the United States is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online. You and your parents will need to create an account at the FAFSA website. You will each need to create a Federal PIN number to electronically “sign” the document. FAFSA website: http://www.fafsa.gov By completing the FAFSA, you are completing the application for most Federal Financial Aid programs including both grants and loans. This is a FREE application. You should NEVER pay somebody else to complete this form for you. Pennsylvania also has a strong state grant program administered through AES/PHEAA. To apply for the state grant you must complete both of the following steps by MAY 1. This is a FIRM deadline: 1.) complete the FAFSA and 2.) complete the State Grant application on the AES website: http://www.aessuccess.org Many colleges will also require that you submit other documents to apply for financial aid, such as a college-specific Financial Aid Application, federal tax documents, or the CSS Profile. It is usually a good idea to contact the colleges you’ve applied to directly to see what their requirements are.Please click here for a Financial Aid Dictionary.
The College Placement Office has also compiled a list of local scholarships that students may be eligible for. This list will provide directions for students to seek out more information from the official scholarship sponsors. Click here to access this list.
Scholarships & Financial Aid Related Websites:
American Education Services Best Buy Scholarship Program FAFSA Form (Online) Fastweb.com Finaid.org Keystone Honors Academy PennsylvaniaMentor.org Pepsi Cola Tuition Funding Sources The Pittsburgh Foundation Sallie Mae Scholarships.com Scholarships4School.com SchoolSoup.com SimpleTuition.com
Presentations
Penn State Financial Aid (November 2009) Financial Aid (Penn State University, November 2008) The Financial Aid Process (W & J College, November 2008) Pennsylvania Aid Programs (PHEAA, November 2008) Education Loans (November 2008)