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Helpful Resources
This area is full of useful websites that will provide you with information on
scholarship searches listed under 10 different categories, federal and state
financial aid information, general financial aid information, college saving
plans, college information and searches, college testing, and career and job
information.
There is a very large number of scholarship websites on the Internet, be
cautious of possible scams. Generally, stay away from anything that guarantees
you money or asks you for an application fee. Remember, if it sounds to good to
be true, it probably is!
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RIScholarships.com
RIScholarships.com is the College Planning Center's scholarship database of
local scholarships. Every year we mail companies, corporation and organizations
throughout the state asking them to post their scholarship in our database.
Currently we have 400 active scholarships posted. These scholarships are not
restricted to attendence at schools in Rhode Island. When conducting your
scholarship search, make sure you visit RIScholarships.com, we may have a
scholarship for you.
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RI
Rewards Programs
As an incentive to keep teachers, nurses and pharmacists in RI, RISLA is
offering Reward Programs. If you are licensed in 1 of these 3 areas and meet
guidelines of employment, RISLA will eliminate the interest on your qualifying
Stafford loans for the first four years of your repayment. This benefit
will save you approximately one third of your monthly payment as well as one
third of your total payment. For specific information, call the College
Planning Center at 401-736-3170.
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The CPC College
Guide
We know how confusing the College Planning process can be. This guide will help
make it much easier. We think you will find some very helpful information to
prepare you for the admission and financial aid process. We encourage you to
use this guide in conjunction with frequent visits to your guidance office.
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CPC
Calendar
High school juniors and seniors should establish a monthly calendar for all
your important college planning dates! We've even started it for you with a few
important events. Simply print it out, add your own and put in a visible
location. You can also sign up for EdAlert!
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Planning
and Budgeting Calculator
This worksheet will help you estimate your college expenses and help you
balance your college budget. If you find that you may need to borrow money to
help pay for college, never borrow more than you need or can afford to pay back
after you finish school.
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The College Planning Center (CPC)
Since our inception in 1998, we have been dedicated to helping Rhode Island
families achieve their higher education goals. Our ongoing mission is to
provide Rhode Islanders with free, accurate and accessible information on all
aspects of the college planning process. Our professional counselors provide FREE
one-on-one advising and assistance to help students and families achieve their
higher education goals. We offer the following services:
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Help with conducting college searches
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Guidance through the college admissions process
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Instruction on financial aid procedures and policies, including financing
options
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Assistance in completing admission and financial aid applications
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Review financial aid award packages
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Provide information on researching scholarships and careers
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Explain education tax credits
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Answer education-related questions
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Loan consolidation
The Center is located in the Warwick Mall. Experienced financial aid and
admissions professionals are available seven days a week.*
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* The center is
closed on Sunday's May 1-Aug 31
During the busy financial aid season (January - March 31) we highly recommend
you make an appointment before stopping by.
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Request Materials
Request information on loans and reward programs or have applications delivered
right to your door.
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The Paul V.
Sherlock Memorial Scholarhsip
The RI Student Loan Authority established The Paul V. Sherlock Memorial
Scholarship in 2004 following the passing of Representative Sherlock. This
scholarship is awarded to twenty-five Rhode Island students each year to honor
Rep. Sherlock’s legacy as a champion of education. Rep. Sherlock, a dedicated
18-year board member of the RI Student Loan Authority, improved access to
services and financial aid to help more Rhode Island students attain a higher
education.
Rep. Sherlock was a tireless advocate throughout his career for those with
developmental disabilities, learning disorders, and mental illness. He was
widely regarded as the father of special education programs in Rhode Island.
While in elected office, Sherlock rose through the leadership ranks, serving as
Chairman of the House Finance Committee, a position held until his death in
2004. Prior to his tenure in the Rhode Island House of Representatives, he
worked as a Professor at Rhode Island College. The college houses the Paul V.
Sherlock Center on Disabilities.
The College Planning Center of Rhode Island will begin accepting applications
for the Paul Sherlock Scholarship on April 1, 2006 for enrollment in September
2006. Applications are available at the College Planning Center or this web
site. For additional information, please contact the College Planning Center of
Rhode Island.
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in association with:
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The College Planning Center of Rhode Island
Warwick office: Warwick Mall, 400 Bald Hill Road, Warwick, RI, phone:
401-736-3170
East Bay office: Bell Tower Plaza, 576 Metacom Ave, Bristol, RI, phone:
401-396-5481
Email: staff@cpcri.org | Fax:
(401)736-0104 | TDD: (401)222-6195
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