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We know that paying for college can be challenging. You may have questions about the process of applying for scholarships and about financial aid in general.
Below are the answers to some frequently asked questions:
Yes, some scholarships are renewable. If a student is offered a renewable scholarship they will be contacted in the spring regarding the renewal process.
Deadlines vary by scholarship, with most between February and May. Specific award deadlines can be found on our online scholarship application.
Reviewers all have a different point of view. In general, we ask them to use the eligibility criteria and award preferences to score the applications. As a rule, the following are frowned upon:
You can log in and see the status of your application(s) by clicking on the “Home” tab of the application.
Most ACF scholarships can be used for tuition, fees, books, and on-campus room and board.
In order to maintain confidentiality and credibility, we ask that all references be completed online. You will receive an email from our online system with a link to complete the short reference questionnaire. If you are a first-time user, you will be asked to sign up for an account and create a password. If you already have an account because you’ve served as a reference before, click the link and sign in using your previously set password. Click “Trouble Signing In” if you can’t recall your password.
Your contact for questions about applying for scholarships:
602.381.1400 Email