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Programs and services
- Aplastic anemia
- Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program
- Cancer Predisposition Clinic
- COMPASS Clinic
- Fertility navigation program
- Hematology program
- Integrative medicine program
- Next Steps survivorship program
- Cancer survivor scholarships
- Survivorship research
- Request survivorship team member call
- Oncology program
- Psychosocial services
- Sickle Cell Disease
Scholarships
Cancer scholarship opportunities
- American Cancer Society (ACS) - The ACS does not provide scholarships but can assist with providing a scholarship resource search in your geographic area.
- Cancer for College
- Michael Way Scholarship Program
- National Children’s Cancer Society – Beyond the Cure Scholarships
- National Collegiate Cancer Foundation (NCCF)
- Northwestern Mutual Foundation Childhood Cancer Survivor Program
- Northwestern Mutual Childhood Cancer Sibling Scholarship
- Patient Advocate Foundation “Scholarships for Survivors” Program
- Scholarships.com search for "cancer scholarships"
- The Brian Morden Memorial Scholarship
- The Michael A. Hunter Memorial Scholarship
- The Sam Fund
- The Simon Cancer Foundation: Harvey Simon Memorial Scholarship
- The Valerie Fund Scholarship
Other scholarship opportunities (not cancer specific)
- Amputee Coalition
- Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation
- Americorps National and Community Service Program
- Anne Ford and Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarships
- Benjamin Gilman International Scholarship (for Study Abroad)
- Coca Cola Scholars Foundation
- Disability Scholarships
- FinAid
- Hydrocephalus Association
- National Amputation Foundation Scholarship
- Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) National Scholarship Program
- Federal Student Aid Information Center
- National Grace Foundation (offers FREE college admission and financial aid counseling and advocacy service.)
College preparation guideline
Spring junior year/summer before senior year
- Begin looking online/visiting colleges of interest
- Request specific college catalogs if desired
- Contact your high school counselor and look online for registration materials and test dates for the SAT/ACT. Make a list of test names, dates, fees and registration deadlines. Register/take test.
- Think about college application essay/begin writing.
Senior year
September
- Make a list of deadlines for admissions and financial aid applications for colleges of your choice.
- Begin filling out applications.
October
- Take the SAT or ACT (or retake)
- Register for CSS/Financial Aid Profile (this determines your qualifications for private school aid)
- Complete admission application essays
- Complete your college applications for at least three colleges
November
- Take the SAT or ACT (or retake)
- Obtain financial aid applications
December
- Pick up a Free Application for Federal Student Aids (FAFSA)
- Apply for outside funding or scholarships
January
- Submit your completed FAFSA. Keep copies of all forms you submit
February
- Mail your FAFSA
- Rank your colleges
March
- Look for your Student Aid Report (SAR)
- Submit tax forms to the financial aid office
April
- Make your final decision about your college choice
- Send deposit to college
- Check with the college you’ve chosen to attend about the details of signing and returning financial aid award letters
- Notify other schools that you will not be attending
- Watch for important deadline at the chosen college (housing, financial aid, etc.)
May
- AP examinations
- Finalize summer school or summer job plans
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