To fulfill my goals in life, it is necessary for me to obtain an education after high school.
Due to limited personal and family income, I will not be able to provide the necessary
finances. I would greatly appreciate your consideration for financial aid. I am the oldest of
three children, all of whom want to attend college. I would gratefully accept any form of
financial assistance available to me.
I have worked diligently to maintain good grades throughout my elementary and high
school years. I completed three years in the advanced diploma curriculum; I also
participated in the gifted education program until removed in ninth grade due to limited
funding for the program. These accomplishments prove the dedication I have and will
show to this college.
Aviation is an extremely demanding field; there is much competition for these highly
coveted jobs. I have done much to prepare myself for this profession. Though there is a
limited potential for aviation opportunities in this area, I have shadowed several
individuals whose jobs are in the field. I am currently in D.E.P. status with the United
States Navy. I was placed in an air traffic control program to gain experience to become a
pilot. This program will create many more opportunities for not only job shadowing, but
also for the ever valuable “on the job training.” I have always been able to think extremely