Scholarships & Financial Aid College Prep
Scholarships
Scholarships open doors and help shape bright futures. At American Leadership Academy (ALA), we're committed to helping students easily navigate their scholarship search process.
How to Start Your Scholarship Search
Scholarships are everywhere! It is up to you as students to search them out. Whether you are interested in history, math, computers, choir, dancing, athletics, or cosmetology; you can find what you are looking for. You can start applying today!
Scholarship databases are search engines designed specifically to find scholarships. Most of the sites ask you to fill out a profile, this is completely safe and the reason they ask for it is so they can find scholarships unique for you.
The search engines below are some of the most popular and have proven to help many students. But please don’t stop here, do your own research and find others! Always remember if you have a questions about a scholarship talk to a counselor.
Happy Scholarship Hunting!
Recommended Scholarship Databases
Important Scholarship Tips
- If you have questions about a scholarship, always consult your school counselor.
- Always avoid paying fees to apply for scholarships; genuine scholarships never require payment.
FAFSA Financial Aid
FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Federal Student Aid is responsible for managing the student financial assistance programs authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965. These programs provide grants, loans, and work-study funds to students attending college or career school.
Start Learning About FAFSA Today
Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is an essential first step in securing financial aid for college. FAFSA helps determine your eligibility for federal grants, work-study programs, and loans. By submitting your FAFSA, you maximize your opportunities to fund your education.
Not sure where to start when filling out a FASFA application?
Check out this interactive guide to completing the FAFSA created by BestColleges.com.
We [FAFSA] help students and families access federal student aid by informing them about available programs, managing over 22 million FAFSA submissions annually, accurately distributing and overseeing aid through more than 6,200 institutions, managing federal student loan repayment, providing free assistance throughout the financial aid process, and ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
Find Your Registrars Contact Info Below
Eagles
Mesa Pre-K-6
Destinee Marcheski
destinee.marcheski@alaschools.org
Gilbert K-6
Kara Chase
kara.chase@alaschools.org
Gilbert North K-6
Alexis Van Vuuren
alvanvuuren@alaschools.org
Gilbert North 7-12
Amanda Augustine
aaugustine@alaschools.org
Patriots
Gilbert South Pre-K-6
Suzanne Stuart
suzanne.stuart@alaschools.org
Signal Butte Pre-K-6
Brooke Gilliland
bgilliland@alaschools.org
Queen Creek K-6
Becky Randall
brandall@alaschools.org
Queen Creek 7-12
Madison Smith
madison.smith@alaschools.org
Warriors
San Tan Valley Pre-K-6
Becky Modjeski
bmodjeski@alaschools.org
Ironwood Pre-K-6
Britnee Culwell
bculwell@alaschools.org
Ironwood 7-12
Mary Smeltz
msmeltz@alaschools.org
Falcons
ALA-Virtual K-6
Anne Dowell
adowell@alaschools.org
ALA-Virtual 7-12
Robin Gore
rgore@alaschools.org
Sierra Vista Pre-K-6
Marissa Kirby
marissa.kirby@alaschools.org
Sierra Vista 7-12
Jessika Peer
jessika.peer@alaschools.org
Titans
Anthem South Pre-K-6
Nadine Evans
nevans@alaschools.org
Anthem South 7-12
Jamie Bauch
jbauch@alaschools.org
Guardians
West Foothills Pre-K-6
Jessica Garcia
jae.garcia@alaschools.org
West Foothills 7-12
Amanda Brimhall
abrimhall@alaschools.org
Vistancia Pre-K-12
Quynn Santjer
quynn.santjer@alaschools.org
Pathfinders
ALA Applied Technology 7-12
Rochelle Patterson
rochelle.patterson@alaschools.org
Mavericks
Mesa North Pre-K-6
Denise Ryan
dryan@alaschools.org
Mesa North 7-12
Rebecca Craig
rebecca.craig@alaschools.org
Need help finding a school? Contact our District Registrar:
districtregistrar@alaschools.org