Funding for Post-Secondary Plans
FAFSA and Funding for Postsecondary Plans Informational Night
Learn how to finance your education after high school.
- Date and Time: Wednesday, November 19 at 6 pm
- Location: Wright City High School Library at 159 Roelker Rd., Wright City, MO 63390
- Who Should Attend: Seniors planning to attend a college, university, or trade school after graduation.
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What You Will Learn:
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Information about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- How to review college financial aid reports.
- Strategies for funding higher education.
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- FAFSA Assistance: School Counselors will be available to schedule appointments for those interested in receiving additional support completing the FAFSA.
- Pre-event Resource: For more information about creating your FSAID and gathering required documentation, please visit studentaid.gov.
Pre-Register Today!
Pre-registration is not required, but it is highly encouraged so we can prepare materials for all attendees.
You May Be Wondering...
How Do I Find and Apply for Scholarships?
Here are many helpful hints to guide you along your scholarship journey:
1. Check out the “Scholarship Board” located in the senior hallway.
2. Search for Scholarships with the links below
3. Discuss scholarship opportunities with college representatives/admissions office you are attending or planning to attend. Colleges can often be the source of larger dollar amount scholarships.
4. Consider earning the A+ scholarship to attend a two year school with paid tuition. If you plan to attend a four year school ask if they offer a scholarship for having the A+ scholarship.
5. Complete the FAFSA online. Your counselors are available by appointment to assist if you need help or have questions about the FAFSA.
The student services center has many resources for area colleges and local scholarships. All seniors will receive regular emails with the most updated scholarships available to them. Please pay attention to DUE DATES! Late submissions will not be accepted.
If you need signatures or letters of recommendation, please be courteous and request these in advance of the deadline. Please let Mrs. Sommer know if you have any questions.
SallieMae scholarship search engine
The College Board scholarship search engine
Fast web Scholarship search engine
https://www.scholarships.com/
MyScholarshipCentral
Wright City R-II MSBA Student Scholarship
Each year the Missouri School Boards’ Association’s Foundation (FutureBuilders) awards $18,500 in scholarships to students in MSBA’s member districts. A winner is selected from each of the 17 MSBA Regions and one overall State Winner is selected. Each regional winner receives a $1000 scholarship and is automatically eligible to compete for the statewide winner who receives an additional $1500.
The Wright City R-II School Board is eligible to nominate one high school senior to apply.
Warren County Elks Lodge Scholarship
The Warren County Elks Lodge has the following scholarships available:
Most Valuable Student: Seniors who plan to attend a four-year college or university after graduation can apply now. The application deadline is November 12, 2025.
Most Valuable Student application
Elks Legacy Scholarship: Seniors who have either a parent or grandparent who joined the Elks on or before April 1, 2023 are eligible to apply. The February deadline will be listed there. These students must also be planning to attend a four-year college or university after graduation.
Trade School/Community College Scholarship: Deadline of January 16, 2026 -- to be emailed or mailed directly.
Trade School/Community College
William H. Cooper Leadership Scholarship
The William H. Cooper Leadership Scholarship is a leadership based scholarship for undergraduates who desire to further their education in a business-related field. One high school senior, will be selected each spring. The selection will be based on review of a written application that includes a letter of recommendation from a person familiar with the applicant’s leadership experiences and potential. If the applicant becomes a finalist, they will be invited to participate in a personal interview.