At 12:01 a.m. on October 1, 2024, the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and Iowa Financial Aid Application will become available to students, 3 months earlier than the traditional January 1 timeframe. In addition, the newly developed Iowa Financial Aid Application made its debut.
The 2025-26 Iowa Financial Aid Application is available on the Iowa College Aid website, or directly here.
Application deadlines for state scholarship/grant programs in 2025-26 are available on the Iowa College Aid website.
Complete the FAFSA to be considered for need-based state and federal financial aid.
Through a new program called raise.me, your student can automatically earn scholarships from colleges each time he or she achieves any of the following goals in school:
Our school is among the first in the country to take advantage of this opportunity, which is funded in part by the Bill Melinda Gates Foundation and U.S. colleges. High school students will be given information about raise.me and the opportunity to create an account during their STAR (advisory) time.
Here is how you can best support your student to get the most from this opportunity:
We hope using raise.me will make your student’s path to college both more fun and affordable.
If you have questions, please contact Emily Hall (933-2218 or (ehall@starmont.k12.ia.us), or send an email to support@raise.me. Increasing numbers of public and private colleges continue to join the raise.me program, such as Cornell College, Drake University, Dordt College, Clarke University, and over 150 other colleges. Colleges are added on a monthly basis and you can request colleges at any time. Your student will automatically get related Micro-Scholarships from all new colleges as they become available.
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LAST DOLLAR SCHOLARSHIP
The Last Dollar Scholarship pays most of the community college costs on eligible programs. Please visit this website to find out more information http://www.futurereadyiowa.gov/college-list
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FEBRUARY due dates
(RMC) REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER AUXILIARY
This is for students pursuing an education at an Iowa College in human health-related field. Eligibility requirements and application/reference forms are available online at http://regmedctr.org/scholarship
DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 28, 2025
MARCH due dates
MICHELLE RIMA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship has been set up in memory of Michelle Rima (1981 - 2006), a 1999 Starmont graduate. It shall
go to eligible graduating students with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, must be active in school activities,
of good moral character and attending a college, university, community college, or junior college on a full-time
basis and enrolling in a two year or more degree. The amount of the scholarship will be $1,000 and payable at
the start of the second half of the freshman year.
DEADLINE IS MARCH 1, 2025 Scholarships should be given to Mrs. Zitelman by the due date
Please let Mrs. Zitelman know if you are interested in the scholarship
MERCY ONE SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline is March 1st Informationa and application on Google Senior Classroom
East Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative
If your parents have ECIREC as their electric provider please see Mrs. Zitelman for an application
Deadline is March 5th
CLAYTON COUNTY CATTLEMEN'S SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded to a deseerving 2025 High School Graduate who is attending an accredited four-year college or an accredited two-year technical institute in the 2025-2026 school year. Preference will be given to Clayton County Cattlemen's Association to the deserving student who has chosen to further their education in the field of agriculture.
See Mrs. Zitelman if you are interested in an application.
Deadline is March 21st
CLAYTON COUNTY PHEASANTS FOREVER SCHOLARSHIP
Clayton County Pheasasnts Forever will be awarding a $500 scholarship to a Senior who are a resident of Clayton, Crawford or Fayette County and continuing your education/interest in Coservation and Land Management majoring in a study related to the conservation of natural resources
DEADLINE IS MARCH 15, 2025
Please see Mrs. Zitelman if you are interested
NEXUS Cooperative Scholarships
Graduating high school seniors attending a two or four year college are encouraged to apply for one of two $1,000 Ag Youth Scholarships. If you are interested in this scholarship the information and applicationo are available on your Senior Google Classroom.
Deadkine is MARCH 15th
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY 4th DISTRICT MERIT SCHOLARSHIP
If you are interested in an application please see Mrs. Zitelman.
DEADLINE IS MARCH 15TH
FIDELITY BANK & TRUST
Fidelity Bank & Trust will award twenty-nine are High School Seniors with a $500 Scholarship each. If you are interested in an application the information i on the Senior Google Classroom
Deadline is March 31, 2025
APRIL due dates
Wyatt's Warriors Spirit Scholarship
The purpose of the Wyatt's Warriors Spirit Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to a 2025 high school graduating senior or current college student pursuing further education at a college, university, vocational, or trade school. This scholarship aims to recognize and support individuals who have demonstrated a strong commitment to their community and fellow students. We seek to honor those who consistently show up for others, offering support, encouragement, and assistance when needed, embodying the spirit of Wyatt's Warriors. Through this scholarship, we hope to empower and uplift individuals who exemplify kindness, empathy, and dedication to making a positive difference in the lives of those around them.
$500 scholarship to any college, university, vocational or trade school.
ELIGIBILITY & SELECTION
To be eligible for the scholarship the applicant must meet the following criteria. Each application will be carefully reviewed and the applicant who appears to meet the selection criteria most closely will be chosen.
The winner will be announced in May. • 2025 graduating senior at a school in Eastern Iowa (living within 50 miles of Manchester) that has been accepted to a college, university, vocational, or trade school OR any current college student attending a college, university, vocational, or trade school who is from Eastern Iowa
. • Have demonstrated outstanding leadership and community service.
• Record of participation in volunteer activities in school or in the community
. • Letter of recommendation.
Application can be found in your Senior Google Classroom
DUE DATE IS APRIL 1, 2025
COMBAT VETERANS SCHOLARSHIP
Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Chapter 39-3 Memorial $1000 Scholarship. We ask that you share it with your 2025 graduating high school seniors who are planning to further their education after high school graduation.
We have a few requirements for them to be eligible, with the most important being that they MUST have at least one relative
who is serving or has served in the US Military (ex. - sister, brother, mother, father, grandparent, or great grandparent. NO
Aunts, Uncles or Cousins).
The student is also required, not only, to submit a completed copy of our Scholarship application form, but also a copy of their
acceptance letter from the College of their choice, any letters of recommendation they may have received, and their essay
written in 1000 words or less on the subject of ‘What does the American Flag and our Freedom mean to me?’
Please let Mrs. Zitelman know if you are interested in this scholarship
DEADLINE IS APRIL 4, 2025
FRIENDS OF MERCY ONE of Oelwein
The Friends of Oelwein Mercy One Lovelight Project will be awarding one $1500 scholarship to an individual who will be entering a health-related field of study upon high school graduation.
If you are interested in an application, please see Mrs. Zitelman or you may also find it in the Senior Google Classroom
DEADLINE IS APRI 4, 2025
AG COOP SAFETY LEADERS OF IOWA SCHOLARSHIP
The Ag Coop Safety Leaders of Iowa is an organization of Safety professionals from across the state. Our mission is to promote a safe working environment within the local agricultural organizations, as well as the advancement of agricultural safety personnel through continuing education and professional networking.
The Ag Coop Safety Leaders of Iowa Scholarship will consist of multipe scholarship awards totaling up to $3000 given to the recipients selected college, university, or trade school in the Fall 2025 Academic semester
Deadline is April 15, 2025 If you are interested in an application please see Mrs. Zitelman
Starmont Community School District