West OrangeHigh School

This page is provided as an overview of financial aid options and information for our students and their families.
It is not intended to be a comprehensive guide to the full extent of financial aid available for every student. 
We strongly recommend each student research their individual financial aid options
and consult with each college's financial aid office to which they apply.

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

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. 

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:
- SUMMER 2025 will need to  complete the 2024-25 and 2025-26 FAFSA forms. 
- FALL 2025 will complete the 2025-26 FAFSA only.

STEP 1 : CREATE YOUR FSA ID

Click to download FSA ID without SSN Instructions

STEP 2 : COMPLETE THE FAFSA

FAFSA 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. 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.