BRACE

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WELCOME BACK STUDENTS..... THE BRACE OFFICE IS NOW OPEN. YOU MAY COME BY DURING YOUR LUNCH BREAK OR WITH A PASS DURING CLASS.

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The BRACE Office, located in room 211, has information on 4 year and 2 year colleges and universities, vocational-technical schools, military programs and apprenticeship programs. You will also be able to find resources for financial aid and scholarships as well as test prep materials.

Feel free to contact me by phone at 754-323-0699 or by email at eric.cruz@browardschools.com

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ALL SENIORS

NEED TO GO TO www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org. AND FILL OUT THE BRIGHT FUTURES APPLICATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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To sign up for a college visit please come to the BRACE Office before or after school,during lunch or during class with a pass only! NO PASSES will be given out on the day of the visit.

COLLEGE VISITS

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Please let Mr. Cruz know when you have been awarded scholarship money. The following two websites can be very helpful when finding money for college or universities: www.fastweb.com $$$ www.scholarships.com. You will also want to check with the schools you are applying to for additional money they may award.

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ALL SENIORS!!! Bright Futures application is available at www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org. The first day to apply is December 1st See Mr. Cruz with questions.

IMPORTANT Bright Futures information

IF you have a social security number it must be on record at school AND match the social security number you enter in the application. IF you DO NOT have a social security number you MUST leave the space for social security number blank on the bright futures application.

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The 2007-2008 FAFSA will be available January 1st by visiting www.fafsa.ed.gov.

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SCAM ALERT!! Remember, you should not pay to submit the FAFSA or for any other scholarship information.

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Looking for helpful websites? Check these out!

COLLEGE SEARCH: www.makingitcount.com~ www.collegeboard.com ~ www.collegenet.com ~ www.petersons.com ~ www.nextSTEPmag.com/collegematch ~ www.campusdirt.com ~ www.collegeparents.org ~ www.offtocollege.com ~ SCHOLARSHIPS: www.scholarshipsforhispanics.org ~ www.wiredscholar.com ~ www.findcollegemoney.com ~ CAREER SEARCHES: www.facts.org ~ www.mapping-your-future.org/features/careership ~ www.florida.echoices.com ~ www.careervoyages.gov

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SCHOLARSHIP NEWS

The descriptions of the scholarships on this page are brief. You should always read the actual scholarship application in order to understand specific eligibility requirements.

See your BRACE advisor for application materials. Your BRACE advisor deadline may be earlier. This is not a complete listing of all scholarship opportunities.
Check other sources, such as the Internet, employers, and the college or technical school you plan to attend!

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