Financial Aid/Scholarships
Caro High School Class of 2026 Scholarships
These forms are meant to be printed and filled out. If you have questions please contact Mrs. Phillips in the Guidance Office.
Local Scholarships
All applications are available in the Guidance Office.
Local Scholarship applications are due to the Guidance Office by March 4, 2026 unless indicated otherwise. Late applications will not be accepted.
Caro High School Teachers Scholarship
Caro Music Boosters - 4 yr Choir participation
Caro Band Boosters - 4 yr Instrumental participation
Caro Music Boosters - Vocal Major
Caro Education Association Scholarship
Justin Decker Memorial Foundation
Col Frederick J. & Alyce M. Haase Scholarship
Leigh Devault Light Memorial Scholarship
Poet Never Satisfied Scholarship
Living Waters Chapel Scholarship
Don Stamats Memorial Scholarship
Tuscola County Community Foundation Scholarships
Community Foundation applications and required attachments must be received at the Guidance Office by
March 11, 2026 unless indicated otherwise.
Harry J. Bastone Memorial Scholarship
Dr. Earl & Mary Branding Scholarship
Clare McDurmon Memorial Scholarship
Reginald & Lucille Ashmun Scholarship
Dr. Donald & Marlys Carr Memorial Scholarship
Harold Gates & Guy Way Varsity Athletes
Anthony Scott Walker Memorial Scholarship
Bob & Lois Moore Memorial Scholarship - Automotive
Bob & Lois Moore Memorial Scholarship - Education
Cockerill-Stevenson Family Scholarship
Betty E & Melvin R Eckfeld Scholarship
Raymond Langevin Memorial Scholarship
Donald D. & Sara J. Dost Memorial Agriculture Scholarship
Donald D. & Sara J. Dost Memorial Business Scholarship
Tuscola County Community Agriculture Scholarship
Houghtaling Family Scholarship
Dr. Bruce Dunn Memorial Scholarship
Shifters of Vassar Scholarship
More Scholarships
Covenant HealthCare Foundation - Human Medical Science Degree - Due 2/15/26
Covenant HealthCare Foundation - Legal Dependent of Covenant Employee - Due 2/15/25
Frankenmuth Credit Union Due 2/15/26
Mt. Moriah Masonic Lodge #226 - Due 3/1/26
MACAC Maggie Miller Scholarship - Due 3/13/26
American Legion - Skilled Trades - Due 4/30/26
Many scholarships are available at StudentScholarships.org. Take the time to set up an account and search for ones that fit you.
Financial Aid Terms
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid): The universal form to apply for financial aid from the federal government, including both federal loans and grants. All colleges require this form, which can be obtained in the M.S.H.S. Guidance Office or a college financial aid office. If you are a college-bound senior applying for financial aid, you are strongly encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
Stafford Loan (Formerly called Guaranteed Student Loans.): Stafford Loans are subsidized by the federal government, which means that you don't have to begin paying them back until six months after you graduate.
Pell Grant: A need based grant given by the federal government. You do not have to pay this back.
Institutional grant: A need based grant given by the college you attend.
Merit Scholarship: A scholarship, most often given by the college you attend, which is awarded based on academic or athletic qualifications, not financial need.
Work-study: A program subsidized by the federal government in which the government helps a college pay you to work on campus.
Financial aid package: The combination of grants, loans, and work-study that a college offers you to help pay for college costs.
Family Contribution: The amount of money you and your family can contribute to paying for you education, determined by analysis of the FAFSA and/or the FAF.
Demonstrated need: The difference between the cost of attending a college (tuition and room and board) and the family contribution. A college that says it meets "full need" is referring to demonstrated need.