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Frequently Asked Questions - High Schools
What is Imagine America?
Imagine America, offered by the Career College Foundation, is the primary national scholarship program for graduating high school seniors wishing to pursue postsecondary education at a career college.
How many Imagine America scholarships are available to my high school?
Each year, every high school may select three graduating seniors to receive a $1,000 Imagine America scholarship.
What criteria are required of Imagine America recipients?
The Career College Foundation offers the following four selection guidelines:
- Likelihood of successful completion of postsecondary education;
- High school grade point average of 2.5 or greater;
- Financial need; and
- Demonstrated voluntary community service during senior year.
When is the deadline?
October 31, 2005. Imagine America 2005 begins on November 1, 2004.
How can I find out which career colleges participate in
Imagine America?
More than 470 career colleges are participating in the 2005
Imagine America program. A career college search tool may be found at
www.petersons.com/cca.
How can I enroll my high school in the program?
High schools must be enrolled in Imagine America
before scholarship applications can be submitted from their school. Guidance
counselors can enroll their high school by calling 202-336-6711 or e-mailing
scholarships@career.org. There is no fee for the one-time enrollment process.
To find out if your high school has been enrolled, click here.
How are applications submitted?
Imagine America applications are available and submitted online at www.petersons.com/cca. A link to a step-by-step guide to the application process may be found on the home page.
What if I don't have e-mail?
The Career College Foundation is committed to ensuring equal access to all students. Guidance counselors or students who do not have e-mail may call the Scholarship Coordinator Desk at 202-336-6711.
Tell me more about the Career College Foundation.
The Career College Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing career education in America by providing scholarship programs, elevating public awareness of the vital role of career colleges, conducting research, and honoring achievement of professionals and students involved in career education.
Go to our new Web site www.imagine-america.org or www.careercollegefoundation.com.
For More Information Contact:
Bob Martin
Executive Director/Vice President
Career College Foundation
10 G Street, NE, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20002-4215
202.336.6800
Fax: 202.408.8102
scholarships@career.org
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