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College ID Program
The Texans are proud to have the best college ID program in the area. The College ID Program includes all of the following for U16 and older players:
1. Acceptance to Showcase Events across the country
Blue Chip - Cincinnati, Ohio
The Surf Cup - San Diego, California
Score at the Shore - Greensboro, North Carolina
Disney Showcase - Orlando, Florida
The Sun Bowl - Tampa, Florida
and more...
2. Attendance at Red Bull College ID Camps (evaluated yearly)
3. College Coaches brought in to train teams during College ID Week
Coaches that have attended our College ID Program: Michigan, Oakland, Kentucky, UNCG, UNCW, Elon, Eckerd, Memphis, Evansville, Texas State, Denver, HBU, St. Louis, Akron, Louisville, Syracuse, High Point, and more...
4. Seminars during College ID Week
5. Staff Connections with college coaches across Texas and the US
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College Bound Soccer Player Resources
CLEARINGHOUSE | ELIGIBILITY CENTER *New Website*
In order to participate in athletics and receive athletically based financial aid, you must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center and meet academic and amateurism eligibility standards.
This is a great site for searching for soccer schools by Region, Conference, State, Division, and more.
A helpful service for the college bound athlete.
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Many of you indicated you would like more information pertaining to college scholarships. Here is some information to assist you when looking for scholarships to help fund your college education.
There are four basic avenues to look at when trying to locate financial aid. All four should be explored.
1) Local
2) Internet
3) College
4) Government
Local
The best resource you have is your high school guidance counselor. It is his/her job to help you get to the next level in your education. He/she may know about local scholarships and can give you advice on how to apply for scholarships.
Also look at local organizations such at Rotary and Kiwanis as well as religious institutions such as your church. Many of these places have scholarship programs in place.
Look at employers. Supermarkets, department stores, and fast food chains often distribute scholarships. Consider your parents’ or guardians’ place of work as well. Many large companies offer scholarships to children of employees. Ask your parent(s) or guardian(s) to contact their human resources department.
Internet
Using the internet is the quickest way to find a wide range of scholarships that apply to you. Here are some free internet sites that provide direction when searching for scholarships.
You will find there is an array of scholarships. Some are based on ethnicity or origin, some are awarded for strong academics, and others are given according to your geographical location.
College
If you already know what educational institution you are going to attend research the scholarships they award. Browse the college website and contact their financial aid office. Many colleges have endowments set up to assist students with tuition.
Government
Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The government awards money for college based on your family’s income and circumstances. This can be completed at the beginning of the year after your household has filed taxes. Typically you want to complete the FAFSA during the second semester of your senior year. Here is the link: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/index.htm. It will guide you through a step-by-step process on how to complete the FAFSA.
Tips
-Fill out the FAFSA. It is need-based financial aid that will help fund your education. Make sure you hit the deadlines though.
-It is never too early to begin your scholarship search; scholarships are not just awarded to high school seniors.
-Take the ACT or SAT multiple times. The higher you score the more likely you are to receive greater funding. You can take these tests as many times as you like.
- Have your parents/guardians, guidance counselor, or coach look over any applications before you submit them. Details are important. For every scholarship available there are hundreds of applicants, if your application is not thorough and complete it may get thrown out.
-Polish up your résumé. It will be a good reference when applying for scholarships. If you do not have one, contact your high school guidance counselor for assistance.
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