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Application Instructions
Student Presentation, 2019-2020
Bright Futures is a workforce focused program.
Our goal is to help students, GED recipients
and honorably discharged Veterans receive
the education they need to earn a successful
career in Weld County.
What is Bright
Futures?
How do I receive a Bright Future grant?
Step One: Apply before the DEADLINE!
June 30th
Step Two: Complete requirements
• Must be a resident of Weld County for 2 of your 4 years
• of High school—one being your senior year
• 16 hours of community service within Weld County
• Complete and upload FAFSA or alternative application
• One time acknowledgment of attending the mandatory meeting
Step Three: Receive grant
Step Four: Stay connected and keep your profile updated.
• YOU are responsible when it comes to staying updated with Bright Futures news and your
account. We do not notify students that an application is not complete.
Full application instructions are available at www.brightfuturesco.com/resources.
What you need to know…
The Bright Futures grant is UP TO $2,000 per year.
• The grant is last dollar in. This means that all scholarships, grants and “free monies” will be applied to your student account first. Bright Futures can ONLY be applied to tuition and mandatory fees.
Examples:
• Ben’s tuition & mandatory fees are $4,000. Ben receives a $500 scholarship from a local
rotary. He received $1,000 from the PELL grant. Ben is then eligible for $1,000 in a Bright
Futures grant.
• Carrie’s tuition & mandatory fees are $4,000. Carrie receives $2,000 from the PELL grant and
$1,000 scholarship from the university and $1,000 from a local rotary. Carrie is NOT eligible
that semester to receive Bright Future funds as her tuition & fees are fully paid for.
Bright Futures grants can only be used in Colorado or bordering states. That
includes Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming and Utah.
Full application instructions are available at
www.brightfuturesco.com/resources.
Let’s set up your Account!
Go to
https://www.brightfuturesco.com/
● Click on the eScholarship Portal tab
Step One: Create Online Account
Click on “I’m A New Student” highlighted label.
Step One: Create Online Account
Complete “Create Your Weld County Bright
Futures Student Account.”
● Birth date and state assigned student identifier
data (SASID) data must match information
provided by your high school
● Create password.
● Do NOT use your school email - Once you
graduate it will be shut-down.
● Complete and click “Create Account” this will
take student to the portal & application.
● After you create your account you will receive
an email with your user ID. You will need this ID
to log-in, check your account status, and
complete program requirements.
Step Two: Application
● You must complete your Scholarship Application to continue.
● Blanks will automatically fill with the information the high school
has provided.
● Review the information and fill it out to the best of your ability.
You can log back in to complete the application before
submission.
● All fields with a * must have a response to complete the
application.
● Please confirm phone, email and text information. DO NOT
use your high school email.
Step Two: Application
● Review information for accuracy and make any necessary
corrections.
● Account Confirmation – Read and acknowledge your
understanding of programs requirements.
● Parent must sign in if student is under 18 years● If you are over 18 and do not wish to add a guardian, enter your information again.
● Submit will take student to their account.
Step Three: Enrollment
Same deadline as application! JUNE 30th!
● In your Bright Futures account, click on “My Colleges”.
● Click Add School—Be sure to find the exact match.
● Click the enrolled box and choose the semester & year based on a school year
calendar.○ Example: September 2020 you would be attending fall 2020/2021 school year. ○ Example: January 2021 you would be attending spring 2020/2021 school year.
● Click save
● Must complete enrollment information so Bright Futures can distribute grant
money.
Step Four: Mandatory Meeting
● Select Programs
● Click Add Program
● Select Mandatory Meeting
● Enter date of meeting or date online presentation viewed
Step Five: Community Service
● Select Programs
● Click Add Program
● Select Community Service
● Select where community service was completed under
subprogram. If your organization is not listed, email the name,
address and web address to our office for review. We will add the
organization if it meets program requirements. Enter the dates
community service was completed and the number of hours.
Upload the community service form.
(the form can be found at
https://www.brightfuturesco.com/community-service/)
Step Six: FAFSA
● Enter FAFSA as the title, select “Student Aid Report” as the
document type, enter school year (of anticipated grant funds),
and upload document.
● FAFSA opens October 1st. The process does take some time,
so please do not wait until the Bright Futures deadline to start
your FAFSA.
● If you need assistance completing your FAFSA, call
1.800.4FEDAID
What are the grant timeframes for students?
● Application deadline - no grace period
○ June 30th
● Students must begin within two years of graduation and
end within six years.
Final Important Information
● Application Deadline:○ June 30th
● The Bright Futures website has information and resources for
you:
www.brightfuturesco.com
● Contacts○ hello@brightfuturesco.com○ 970-400-3258
Requirements While in College● Log-in and Update your Account each Semester – STAY Informed on the status of your
Bright Futures Account.
● Stay enrolled at a Title IV accredited higher education institution or certified training program
in the required geographic region (Colorado or bordering state).
● Update enrollment in ‘My Colleges’ if transferring
● Update your Community Service Hours
● Maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA (average)○ If student’s cumulative GPA drops below 2.0 they are eligible for grant funds for one more
semester as they work to bring the GPA up to meet the required cumulative of 2.0. If GPA is not brought up to meet the requirement and a student has two consecutive semesters below 2.0 they are no longer eligible for Bright Futures funds.
● Each semester you are responsible for providing information and updates at
www.brightfuturesco.com. Many schools provide this so please visit our website for the list of
schools that do. If your school is on the list, DO NOT upload documents.○ Upload unofficial transcript with grades and credit hour information. Document must have students name printed on it.
Future Login Information
Step 1. Visit www.brightfuturesco.com and click eScholarship
Step 2. Enter student User ID and Password - created during the
application process.
● If you cannot remember your email and password, please click
forgot password or username. With continued issues, contact
Bright Futures.
● To prevent your Bright Futures Grant emails from going to
“Junk Mail” add “Noreply@escholorships.com” to your email
list.
Responsibilities of Receiving a Bright Futures
Grant
● Succeed academically
● Seek a good paying career
● Meet personal goals
● Contribute to a strong workforce
This is a Weld County investment in
your and our future!
Contact Us Anytime
www.brightfuturesco.com
hello@brightfutures.com
970-400-3258
What are you doing after
high school?
The following information was graciously provided by Employment Services of Weld
County.
Top Industries to work in Weld
County
How much can I make in Weld County?
Description Avg. Earnings Per Job
Government $49,249
Construction $57,800
Manufacturing $60,542
Retail Trade $30,338
Health Care and Social Assistance $52,308
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $88,918
Accommodation and Food Services $19,287
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and
Remediation Services$34,550
Other Services (except Public Administration) $27,822
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services $48,879
Transportation and Warehousing $59,960
Government Careers
Description Employed in
Industry (2017)
% of Total Jobs
in Industry
(2017)
Median Hourly
Earnings
Elementary School Teachers 1,211 6.7%
Office Clerks, General 771 4.3%
Teacher Assistants 749 4.2%
Secondary School Teachers, 739 4.1%
Construction Careers
DescriptionEmployed in
Industry
(2017)
% of Total
Jobs in
Industry
(2017)
Median Hourly
Earnings
Construction Laborers 2,631 17.8%
Carpenters 1,407 9.5%
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
1,082 7.3%
Electricians 771 5.2%
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
753 5.1%
Manufacturing Careers
DescriptionEmployed in
Industry
(2017)
% of
Total Jobs in
Industry (2017)
Median Hourly
Earnings
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers 1,273 8.8%
Helpers--Production Workers 758 5.3%
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
608 4.2%
Slaughterers and Meat Packers 534 3.7%
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
451 3.1%
Retail/Trade Careers
DescriptionEmployed in
Industry
(2017)
% of
Total
Jobs in
Industry
(2017)
Median Hourly
Earnings
Retail Salespersons 3,152 22.3%
Cashiers 1,921 13.6%
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers 1,542 10.9%
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers
1,461 10.3%
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 844 6.0%
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil & Gas Extraction
Careers
DescriptionEmployed in
Industry
(2017)
% of
Total
Jobs in
Industry
(2017)
Median Hourly
Earnings
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 956 10.3%
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining 912 9.8%
Wellhead Pumpers 615 6.6%
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
457 4.9%
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers
425 4.6%
Health Care & Social Assistance
Careers
DescriptionEmployed in
Industry
(2017)
% of
Total
Jobs in
Industry
(2017)
Median Hourly
Earnings
Registered Nurses 1,136 9.8%
Childcare Workers 817 7.1%
Nursing Assistants 691 6.0%
Personal Care Aides 606 5.3%
Medical Assistants 450 3.9%
What’s next?
Go to www.brightfuturesco.com and apply TODAY!
Begin your requirements:
FAFSA (Opens October 1st)
16 hours of community service at a Weld County non-profit
Acknowledge attendance at mandatory meeting
Enrollment—tell us where you are going to school
Think about what we presented today. What career path
will you choose in Weld County?
We are working with Employment Services of Weld County
to help bring job fairs to YOU!www.brightfuturesco.com
More Resources:
Organizations
Employment Services of Weld Countyhttps://www.weldgov.com/departments/human_services/employment_services/
Community Foundation
https://www.cfsgwc.org/
Aims Community College
https://www.aims.edu/
UNC
https://www.unco.edu/
Final Important
Information
Apply TODAY and get your requirements done soon.
Deadline: June 30th
Let us know if you need help!
Contact information:
• www.brightfuturesco.com
• hello@brightfuturesco.com ALWAYS EMAIL FOR HELP
FIRST! (Include full name & date of birth so we can locate
your account.)
• 970.400.3258
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