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College Financial Aid

Funding a College Education

The School Counseling Team at The Morgan School is dedicated to helping students unlock their potential and achieve their educational dreams. Here, you’ll find a list of resources available to support your academic journey. The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and should be completed in the student's senior year. National scholarships are offered throughout the year and local scholarships begin becoming available in the winter and spring. Students can easily view these local scholarship opportunities on Naviance, our platform for college and career planning. Whether you’re seeking merit-based awards, need-based scholarships, or specialized grants, there’s something for everyone. We also post opportunities in the Student Support Suite. Check back often for updates. 

Our team is here to guide you through the scholarship application process and offer opportunities for support as you work through the FAFSA. We offer support to help you complete your applications with confidence. Don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re here to help you every step of the way!

Financial Aid & Loans

  • The Morgan School Counseling Office is partnering with CONNTAC to provide financial aid workshops to help parents with students in the Class of 2026 complete the FAFSA. 

    Save the dates for the upcoming events: 

    • December 10
    • January 7 
    • February 11 

    You can RSVP for one of these events.

  • Completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is a crucial step for parents of high school seniors as they prepare for college. This form determines a student’s eligibility for federal financial aid, including grants, loans, and work-study opportunities. It’s important to gather necessary financial documents, such as tax returns and bank statements, to ensure an accurate application. Submitting the FAFSA early can maximize potential aid, so starting the process when the portal opens is beneficial. It's important to pay attention to the individual deadlines that each college sets for financial aid as well. Remember, this is a collaborative effort; engaging your senior in discussions about their college plans can make the experience more meaningful. Review the Filling out the FAFSA Form page to be ready to complete the FAFSA. Be sure to check out the workshops we offer throughout the year as well. 

    Slide titled 'Why do we care about the FAFSA?' with information on financial aid.

  • The Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority (CHESLA) is a quasi-public state authority created to offer students and their families cost-effective financing options for higher education. We are a non-profit that channels our resources into helping you reach your educational goals.

  • 5 FAFSA Tips for Parents - a quick listing of key pieces of information when it comes to completing the FAFSA

    CT State Office of Financial Aid - Website for CT State Community College Financial Aid information

    FAFSA Videos - Updated videos to help students and families understand the importance of the FAFSA form, who is a FAFSA contributor, and what happens after submitting the form.

    Federal Student Aid Estimator—Provides an estimate of the Student Aid Index (SAI) and Federal Pell Grant eligibility calculation.

    “Who’s the Parent on the FAFSA Form?” Wizard—A new, stand-alone tool to help students and families determine who will need to provide contributor information on the FAFSA form prior to starting the application.

    “Creating Your StudentAid.gov Account” Page—A new resource that explains everything families and partners need to know about creating a StudentAid.gov account.

    Pro Tips for Completing the FAFSA Form—Updated tips for preparing to fill out and submitting the FAFSA form. This resource will also be linked from the StudentAid.gov Dashboard to promote easier access for students and their required contributor(s).

Scholarships

National Scholarship Search Tools

For Senior Students

The School Counseling Office will hold an information session for parents on scholarships for seniors at a date in January TBD. Come find out about the scholarship application process, finding scholarship opportunities, and the support school counselors will provide to students applying for scholarships.

  • Create or revise resumefa-file-circle-info
  • Plan out essays that commonly are asked for scholarships (personal statement, why major/field of study, and community service)
  • Review list of national scholarships available on websites listed above 
  • Apply to as many national scholarships as you can that are relevant and that you have time for
  • Continue work from Fall list
  • Review list of scholarships in Naviance and in the School Counseling Office each month
  • Begin applying for local scholarships
  • Review list of scholarships in Naviance and the School Counseling Office each week to see new ones
  • Apply to local scholarships available to you

A list of scholarship opportunities will be available soon. 

Each scholarship requires different pieces of information and asks for it in different ways. Some are completed online, while others are done on paper. The submission method may vary as well. Some may want everything to be mailed; others may request everything to be emailed or uploaded. Usually scholarships will require an application form, essay, resume/activity list, and letters of recommendation. 

Students are responsible for following all rules on the applications, adhering to DEADLINES, and returning complete scholarship packages to the Mrs. O'Beirn (kobeirn@clintonpublic.net) for transcripts (if applicable) and mailing.

Information regarding scholarships listed here is also available on the School Counseling Office bulletin board, the Weekly Blast, and Naviance.