Helpful Information
Available Scholarships
Which scholarship is right for me?
If you would like to apply for a scholarship through WYCF, visit our scholarship directory to learn more and apply.
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How can I access the application?
Visit our scholarships portal. Please prepare your answers, read through everything thoroughly, and have someone read over your answers before submitting your application.
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Collect Info
You will need to collect information for the financial aid affidavit.
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What's my Hathaway status?
No matter what scholarships you are applying for, you will need to know your Hathaway Status.
More info about HathawayExample
What will be on the application?
See an sample application to feel more prepared.
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We are here to help
If you need assistance with your scholarship application or have questions, reach out to Ben or call us at 307-721-8300.
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For Wyoming Students
$500K
Scholarships
Awarded each year
30+
Scholarships
Available to students
$
$500-$8,000
Scholarship range
Tools
Scholarship Resources
We have tools to help you with the financial aid process. These are helpful not just for WYCF scholarships, but for other applications too!
Costs of Attendance - WY Colleges
Net Price Calculators - WY Colleges
FAFSA Information & Advice
PLEASE NOTE: In 2023, FAFSA completed major changes to their website, application, and how they determine financial need.
WYCF scholarships do not require a FAFSA form, though most financial aid applications do. We therefore strongly recommend that you complete a FAFSA.
It can be a little overwhelming, though. Here are some useful resources:
- The “FAFSA guru” has a whole YouTube channel of great advice.
- Kantis Simmons has another great channel on college prep, including some FAFSA videos. Here’s one to start with.
Apprenticeships in Wyoming
Wyoming companies host many apprentices, and more are coming with new funding in place.
Learn more about WYCF’s Lauren P. Miller Apprenticeship Scholarship here.
Other Costs
Costs of Living:
To help you calculate expenses for off-campus living, you can use the Wyoming Women’s Foundation Self Sufficiency Calculator. This is an excellent tool that can help anyone make personal finance decisions (it is not designed exclusively for women).
Costs of Books:
There are many useful articles on the cost of books, like this one.
Writing a Strong Application
Your whole application needs to be as strong as possible, but it is nearly always the essays that set the winners apart. Good writing is one of the most important skills you can have. Here are some tools to help with writing scholarship application essays:
Click HERE for a guide to writing a strong WYCF scholarship essay.
HERE is a great article from the University of Maryville on writing a good application essay.
Donovan Taplin talks about telling your story (and mental health) in this excellent TEDx talk.
Support for Students with Children
- Casper College affordable childcare and support for single parents
- Central Wyoming College support (under grants, see “Single Parent/Displaced Homemaker/Nontraditional Careers Grant”)
- Western Wyoming Community College on-campus childcare
- LCCC on-campus childcare and scholarships for single parents (see under the “general” tab)
- U.W. on-campus childcare and a program to support single parents
Career Planning Tools
The State of Wyoming offers a Career Coach tool, complete with information to help you plan your finances with different careers. You can find it here.
Questions? Contact Ben
Please email Ben for questions and to discuss eligibility.