Financial Aid & Scholarships

Shippensburg Area Senior High School Counseling Office

Federal Student Aid ID + Free Application for Federal Student Aid

All college or trade school bound seniors should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is now open.

What can I do to prepare for filling out the FAFSA?

Students and their contributors will need to make FSA IDs. The Counseling Office recommends that students and their contributors complete this before winter break (at the minimum four days before completing the FAFSA).

Families should determine who needs an FSA ID. Below is a flowchart that outlines which parent(s) need to make an FSA ID

When should I have my FAFSA completed?

The Counseling Office recommends that families complete the FAFSA by January 1st.

Who can help me fill out the FAFSA?

Mr. Gill is available to meet 1:1 with students and families to help them complete the FAFSA.

2025 SASHS LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION INFO

ATTENTION SENIORS!

We are fortunate to have a large group of individuals , clubs, and organizations from our community who wish to help us recognize our graduates for their talents and successes. Their support has made it possible for us to disburse many awards to deserving graduates. These awards have various criteria that students must meet in order to be given; leadership, community involvement, financial need, etc. In order to be considered for one of these awards, students must fill out an online Local Scholarship application.

The 2025 SASHS Local Scholarship Application due date is Wednesday, January 15th.

2024 SCHOLARSHIP INFO

Questions? Contact Mr. Gill (College Career Advisor) prior to the Friday, January 15th Deadline.

Students should be sure to frequently check the College & Career Google Classroom, as Mr. Gill will be posting additional scholarships as the counseling office recieves them.

The Foundation For Enhancing Communities (TFEC) Scholarship Info

The TFEC Scholarship Appllication will open up on January 1st.

Seniors,

As you prepare for college, a great way to offset the cost of a post-secondary education is to apply for scholarships. There are many places to find scholarships in your local communities. For tips, please check out this podcast by PHEAA and TFEC @ Click here to listen via Spotify .

TFEC offers over 115 scholarships through their High School Universal Application, which opens on January 1. By completing the HS Universal Application, you’ll be matched with scholarships you're eligible for. After submitting your application, you'll be informed of any additional requirements, such as letters of recommendation, essays, portfolios, or music uploads. To apply, create an account here. Once logged in, select the HS Universal Application, and be sure to explore the list of Stand-Alone scholarships that you may also be eligible for.

If you have any questions, please contact the TFEC Scholarship Team at scholarships@tfec.org.

Wendy Ellenberger
Program Officer for Educational Opportunities
Your partner in philanthropy & community impact.

Please contact Wendy Ellenberger with any questions.

WENDY ELLENBERGER |Program Officer for Educational Opportunities

The Foundation for Enhancing Communities

200 N. 3rd Street, 8th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101

717.236.5040 ext. 131| www.tfec.org

Adams Electric Cooperative Scholarship

$1,000 Scholarship Opportunity available to high school seniors who have parents or guardians that are cooperative members of Adams Electric.

Scholarships are available to students planning to attend a traditional collegiate route, or those anticipating heading to a Career or Trade School. Interested applicants can find additional information and criteria at https://www.adamsec.coop/high-school-collegiate-scholarships.

Students can apply through the Dollars for Scholars portal - https://adamscountypa.dollarsforscholars.org/index.php section=chapterWebsite&action=main&fwID=2177.

Applications are accepted from January 1 - March 15.