Financial Aid & Scholarships

Class of 2026 Financial Aid Workshops:

Class of 2026 Financial Aid Workshops Flyer (PDF)

https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

Counselors recommend that seniors launch their financial aid application through their CaliforniaColleges.edu accounts.

Have questions or need support with the FAFSA?

Call 1-800-433-3243 or go to https://studentaid.gov/help-center/contact

https://dream.csac.ca.gov/landing

Counselors recommend that seniors launch their financial aid application through their CaliforniaColleges.edu accounts.

Have questions or need support with the CA Dream Act?

Call 1-888-224-7268 or go to https://www.csac.ca.gov/contact-us

NSHS Financial Aid Guide for the Class of 2026:

NSHS Financial Aid Guide for the Class of 2026 - English PDF

 

Financial Aid Materials Checklist for the Class of 2026:

Financial Aid Materials Checklist for the Class of 2026 (PDF)

Join our Financial Aid & Scholarships Google Classroom: 

Join with the Code 3cstiqk or Click on the Link Below:

Click Here to Join the Financial Aid & Scholarships Google Classroom

 

What are Scholarships and Grants?  

• Gift aid from multiple sources: Government, organization, school, individual

 

How do I get them?

• Search websites, announcements, join our GC & apply to Viking Gold
• Determine if you qualify 
• Identify and work on any application requirements, such as essays or letters of recommendation
• Submit your applications
• Express gratitude

 

Types of Scholarships:

• Academics or merit
• Community service
• Athletics
• Financial need
• Heritage/culture
• Association with a specific company
• School alumni
• Specific talent or trait
• Intended major or career field
• And more!

 

Scholarship Websites:

• Community Foundation for Monterey County Scholarships
• fastweb.com 
• goingmerry.com 
• Collegeboard Big Futures
• niche.com 
• Hispanic Scholarship Fund
• Asian Pacific Fund
• American Indian College Fund
• thedream.us (undocumented students)
• MALDEF Scholarship Resources
• Cal KIDS
• The Coolidge Scholarship (Juniors)
• LEDA Scholars (Juniors)

 

College and Scholarship Exploration Resource Guide:

College and Scholarship Exploration Resource Guide - PDF

Viking Gold Scholarship for North Salinas High School Seniors:

Click Here for the Class of 2026 Viking Gold Scholarship Application

The Class of 2026 Viking Gold Scholarship will be open from:

November 3rd, 2025 - December 10th, 2025

NSHS seniors may apply for multiple scholarships through this one Viking Gold application (1 application = 20+ scholarships available).

Copies are available in the Counseling Office and the College and Career Readiness Center. 

The applications should be submitted to Ms. Martinez in the Counseling Office. Please note that the deadline is December 10th at 3:30 PM, and we will not accept any late submissions. 

If you have any questions, please check in with the counseling team.