Financial Aid

FAFSA- Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Federal aid consist of grants and loans. Loans have to be repaid with interest but not until 6 months after a student graduates from college. While an individual is a full-time student they will not have to pay back the loans. Filling out this application can also qualify you for private grants and scholarships and federal work-study. To learn more and fill out the application visit: www.fafsa.ed.gov

Scholarships and Grants

Scholarships and grants are monies given to students that do not have to be repaid. They can vary greatly in amount and there are many different application processes. There are merit scholarships, which are based on a students academic success, and need based scholarships, which are based on a students financial need. There are also scholarships for special populations such as individuals with disabilities and minorities. To start your scholarship and grant search visit: www.fastweb.com

Work-Study

Federal work-study provides payment for part-time jobs for undergraduate students with financial need. The pay is hourly and only applies to jobs listed through the work-study office of the college that the student is attending. Students are paid minimum wage, or more, dependent upon the type of job. Schools must pay students directly at least once a month. The total amount you can earn cannot exceed the amount that you have been awarded for the year. Your employer or supervisor will take this, your class schedule, and academic progress into consideration when creating your work schedule. Jobs will generally be related to your field of study but not always.

Vanguard Student of the Month

Name: Dario Dorilus
Grade: 12
Her Success: Dario is preparing to graduate in June and has been working extremely hard to complete his final PBA's. Dario is very active with LPP, attending our After School Program each week and applying to colleges. With the help of LPP Dario was recently able to attend New York Institute of Technology's "Student for a Day" opportunity. This will assist Dario in his future goals of becoming a mechanical engineer. Through all the ups and downs of senior year Dario has handled it all with a positive attitude and has a wonderful sense of humor.

Harlem Renaissance Student of the Month

Name: Yusmary Garcia
Grade: 12
His Success: Yusmary is set to graduate with an Advanced Regents Diploma in June, 2011. Yusmary is also taking a College level Psychology class at Hostos Community Colloge. Yusmary is a bright, intelligent and motivated student with excellent attendance and grades. She inteds to graduate in June and pursue a degree in Nursing. In the past year, Yusmary has been working as an intern with our LPP Program Coordinator at HRHS. In this role, she has proven to be hard-working and efficient. She is a reliable and productive student who is always opened to learning new infomation and skills: "I need to graduate and go to College--education is the only tool I have to succeed in life."