First-Time STARS Users

To begin, click the START HERE button on the STARS welcome page. You will be asked to create a username and password. This will allow you to save your work and return to it later.

There are five sections to the online application process :

• Answer all questions in the personal information section. Please use the seven digits of your phone number (excluding area code) as your student ID. Save and move on.
• The opening questionnaire will ask you various questions. Answer all questions. Save and move on.
• The academic information section requires you to provide information about your academic history. Please note: the question regarding your major and the college you are attending does not have a full list. All information regarding your undergraduate/postgraduate education is requested in the free form questions section. Save and move on.
• The free form questions section asks eight questions. Please answer all completely. We recommend that you complete your work in Microsoft Word or a comparable program, then copy and paste your answers into the boxes provided as the online application will not notify you of grammatical or spelling errors. Save and move on. 
• Under attach documents, you will be asked to provide certain information specific to your application(s) electronically. All documents listed below must be attached in this section in order to complete an application. Unless otherwise stated, this information is required:
• A completed financial information worksheet (provided)
• A copy of your financial aid award letter
• Most recent transcript
• A copy of your Student Aid Report

After completing all sections, you will be presented with a list of scholarships for which you may qualify. Please read the eligibility criteria provided for each scholarship, as you will be asked to verify that you are eligible.