The FAFSA is used to determine your financial need and can qualify you for need-based loans and grants. Many colleges, universities, and scholarship programs require it. Seniors can apply for Federal Aid using the FAFSA after December 1st of their senior year at this link. Please see the FAFSA tab on the CHS Guidance page for more information.
Florida Bright Futures
Students may complete the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) beginning October 1 of their Senior year. Please see the Creekside Guidance Bright Futures page for more information regarding eligibility and policies.
Scholarships for St. Johns River State College
If you plan to attend SJRSC you may be eligible for a scholarship! All scholarship applications go through the SJCSD Foundation. All Applications are due April 1 for the following academic year. Click here to find out more.
Scholarships for Career/ Technical Training
First Coast Technical College has quite a variety of scholarships available on their website.
Local, State, and National Scholarships
Local Scholarships are posted by their due date so you will want to look ahead. Students may use Parchment to send transcripts (please see the Transcripts tab on the CHS Guidance page to create a Parchment account.) If you need a letter of recommendation or any other documentation from a teacher or counselor please allow at least two weeks advance notice. Please see Ms. Bunnell if you are awarded a scholarship from a community agency.
October Scholarships
November Scholarships
December Scholarships
January Scholarships
February Scholarships
March Scholarships
April Scholarships
May Scholarships
June Scholarships
Scholarships for Military Families
Scholarship Search Engines
Big Future is a free platform where students can search for colleges, scholarships, complete career assessments, and more.
Sallie will help you sort through hundreds of opportunities and find the best matches for you. (Formerly known as Scholly.)
Going Merry will send your application to scholarships for vocational school, state/ community college, four–year universities, or graduate programs.
Fastweb is a free platform for students to search for college and trade school scholarships, and provides a variety of financial aid resources.
Research loans, grants, scholarships, and work-study at Finaid.