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 2009 recipients: Hannah Gilman Peninsula HS Class of 2009 Keith Predmore Memorial Scholarship $1,000 Carlyn Harlow Steilacoom HS Class of 2009 Robert J. Smith Memorial Scholarship $1,000 Katelyn Ward Peninsula HS Class of 2009 Sound Credit Union Scholarship $1,000 Clinton Montague Puyallup HS Class of 2009 Sound Credit Union Scholarship $1,000

Alex Hutton Puget Sound Adventist Academy Class of 2009 Sound Credit Union Scholarship $1,000

Sound Credit Union will be awarding several scholarships to graduating high school seniors who plan to attend a two or four year college. Download a 2009-2010 application packet.

• Applicants for the 2009-2010 school year must have their own Sound Credit Union account by October 16, 2009.
• Applicants must be a senior in a Washington State high school, a student in good standing and have maintained a 3.00 GPA throughout high school.
• Download a 2009-2010 application packet.

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.