Who do you know that could use a scholarship?

Pass on the news that Sound gives some pretty nice scholarships to some pretty nice students, like these 2008 recipients:

Beth Bollinger Cascade Christian HS Class of 2008 Keith Predmore Memorial Scholarship $1,000	Kaleb Shelton School of the Arts Class of 2008 Robert J. Smith Memorial Scholarship $1,000
Jordan Daniels Sumner HS Class of 2008 Sound Credit Union Scholarship $1,000	Justin Erickson Eatonville HS Class of 2008 Sound Credit Union Scholarship $1,000

We have five $1,000 Sound Credit Union Scholarships for graduating high school seniors who plan to attend a two or four year college. Applicants for the 2008-2009 school year have to have their own Sound Credit Union account by October 17, 2008, be a senior in a Washington State high school, a student in good standing and have maintained a 3.00 G.P.A. throughout high school. Download a 2008-2009 application.

Sound Credit Union believes education is important for our community's future. We are proud of this opportunity to help extraordinary high school graduates continue their education. Keep Sound in mind when your children or friends are ready for college.

Send this news to college-bound students in your life.

Sound Credit Union board members, supervisory committee members, staff and their immediate families are not eligible for consideration. Eligibility is not affected by other grants or financial assistance.

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You know education can be your best investment. And now's the time to get with it! Listed below are four simple steps to begin your student loan process.

• Complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). These forms are available from the financial aid office of any school to which you are applying. Or, you can apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.The FAFSA should be submitted as soon as possible after January 1.
• In 4 - 6 weeks, the processor will mail you and each of the schools to which you've applied the results in the form of a Student Aid Report (SAR). Each school will determine the financial aid for which you qualify and notify you in an award letter.
• Review your financial aid package and speak with a financial aid officer if you have any questions. Once you've selected which school you'll be attending, request a loan application from Sound Credit Union (if your award letter shows you are eligible for one).
• If you are a dependent undergraduate student, your parents/stepparents can borrow under the Federal PLUS Loan Program, even if you don't qualify for other financial aid.

Remember, Sound Credit Union offers scholarships to high school seniors each year.