Financial Aid and Scholarship Information
Scholarships
In the 2019-2020 school year SCHS students were the recipients of over 27 local scholarships. It PAY$ to take the time to research scholarship opportunities and apply! The SCHS Counseling department will list current scholarships below. In addition, students should check the Scholarships tab in Naviance for many other opportunities based on specific criteria. Make sure you are aware of how to avoid scholarship scams.
Current Scholarships:
- Asian Pacific Scholarship Fund (multiple), deadlines range from Feb. 26th - May 17th
- Sons & Daughters of Italy Scholarships, due March 1st
- San Diego County Citizens' Scholarship Foundation, due March 2nd
- California Retired Teachers Association Scholarship (local), due March 8th
- MiraCosta Annual Scholarship Program (local), due March 19th
- North Island Credit Union Student Scholarship (local), due March 26th
- Region 18 Association of CA School Administrators Scholarship (local), due March 29th
- The Dr. Lynette Robinson Scholarship for Inclusive Education (local), due March 31st
- The Bob Grundstrom Memorial Scholarship (local), due March 31st
- 2021 Bea Gonzales Biliteracy Scholarship for Multilingual High School Seniors (local), due March 31st
- Beverly Yip Scholarship (local), due April 1st
- Assistance League of North Coast (local), due April 1st
- Kiwanis Club of Carlsbad Scholarship (local), due April 1st
- Coastal Community Foundation Scholarships (local), due April 2nd
- San Diego Alumnae Panhellenic 2021 Merit Scholarship (local), due April 11th
- Taiwanese American Foundation of San Diego (TAFSD) Scholarship (local), due April 15th
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Choir Grant (local), due April 27th
- North County African American Women Scholarship (local), due April 30th
- Jones Family Foundation Scholarship (for students in grades 10, 11, and 12 local), due May 1st
- Oz Foundation Scholarship (local), due May 26th
*Please check Naviance for more information on available scholarships.
Financial Aid
- Financial Aid Checklist for Grades 9 through 12
- Types of Financial Aid: Learn about the different funding sources to help pay for college.
- Net-Price Calculator: Watch this brief video to better understand how an institutions net-price calculator can assist with financial planning.
- How to Fill Out the FAFSA Guide and FAFSA on the web (worksheet)
- FAFSA Tips (Spanish)
- California Dream Act: Financial Aid resources for Undocumented and Non-Resident Students.
- Cal Grant: Students must complete a FAFSA before applying for a Cal Grant.
- CSS Profile: In addition to the FAFSA, this form is required for certain institutions.
- California Student Aid Commission (Cash 4 College): An overview of financial aid options for CA residents.
- U.S. Department of Education: College Affordability and Transparency Center
- MALDEF Scholarship Resource Guide: informative resource guide with an extensive list of scholarships, including many that do not inquire about immigration status.