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The College + Career Center posts scholarship information in:
» WOHS school website Scholarships page
» College + Career Center Module in the WOHS "Student Body" Canvas course.
Check the "Scholarships + Financial Aid" page weekly!
(must be logged into Canvas)
» College + Career Center Instagram @WOHS_CCC
» Student Services Newsletter in Canvas -Student Body
(families can read the newsletter by becoming "Observers"
and logging into the Canvas Parent Portal. Instructions linked here.)
FLORIDA FINANCIAL AID
The Florida Department of Education offers many state grants and scholarships, including the Bright Futures Scholarship, exclusively for Florida high school students.
Please visit the Florida Office of Student Financial Assistance for details.
» Must apply using the FFAA to be eligible (click here for link)
» Download the "How To Apply" guide here.
» Application opens October 1
The Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) is the free financial aid application from the state of Florida's Office of Student Financial Assistance.
ALL SENIORS MUST COMPLETE the FFAA in order to be eligible for all state grants and scholarships including the Bright Futures Scholarship.
* Students do not not need to eligible for Bright Futures at the time of application. Students should submit their FFAA when the application opens on October 1 of their senior year and continue working toward eligibility until the deadline of August 31 of their graduation year.
Click to be redirected to the Bright Futures Scholarship information page.
FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID
» The FAFSA application is expected to open on December 1.
The US Government awards grants, loans and work study programs for post secondary education. Students must apply using the FAFSA in order to be eligible to receive federal aid.
APPLY » Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
» Students starting college in SUMMER 2025 will need to complete the 2024-25 and 2025-26 FAFSA forms.
» Students starting college in FALL 2025 will need to complete the 2025-26 FAFSA only.
STEP 1 : CREATE YOUR FSA ID
FAFSA'S FAQ'S
WHAT STEPS CAN I DO NOW?
The 2025-2026 FAFSA is expected to open October 1, and you and all who will contribute information on the FAFSA should get a FSA ID now. If you already have a FSA ID, you don't need a new one. Be sure to save your ID and password where you can access them.
CAN MY PARENTS CREATE AN FSA ID WITHOUT A SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER?
All parents who need to contribute information to the FAFSA can get a FSA ID, even if they don't have a SSN. They will be asked several identifying questions by TransUnion, a credit agency that will be serving to confirm the identity of anyone without an SSN. These questions will be based on information they can find on a credit report (Ex: What is the make/model of the car with a loan you are currently paying?).Click to download FSA ID without SSN Instructions
» You must submit a FAFSA every year to receive financial aid.
» Applying EARLY every year can increase your financial aid award.
» ALL SENIORS SHOULD COMPLETE the FAFSA in order to be eligible for all federal loans, grants, and work study programs.
» Many colleges have FAFSA deadlines in order to be considered for priority financial aid from the school - Students and families are strongly encouraged to submit their FAFSA as soon as possible.
SCHOLARSHIPS
There are a plethora of local, national and international scholarships based on merit, demonstrated financial need, interests and talents, culture, family of origin, etc.
Students are strongly encouraged to make a considerable investment and effort to research and apply for as many scholarships as they are eligible.
» Please click for our scholarship information page for more information.