information for seniors and their parents
it's
financial aid time for college-bound seniors
Financial Aid Things to Do:
aObtain the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and complete as soon as possible after January 1st. This can also be completed online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
aCollect and complete W-2 forms and federal tax returns for the FAFSA.
aContinue to complete college applications and be sure you are meeting application deadlines.
aRespond in a timely fashion to any requests for information from colleges.
aContinue to do well in your courses. Colleges will request mid-semester grades.
aRemember to request your transcript to be sent to any colleges applied to through the internet.
aNotify Guidance Office of all decisions from colleges (acceptances, denials, wait list).
Click here to find out what you'll need to fill out the FAFSA.
Financial
Aid timeline
Meet or beat deadlines to qualify for most aid. Follow this timeline
Seniors, do
expect your counselor to...
The services you receive from your counselor during your senior year may vary from previous years. Postgraduate and college planning can seem overwhelming and confusing. You may find yourself introduced to new and unfamiliar information and technology. Understanding how to utilize your counselor's expertise will make achieving your goals an easier task. Click here for some guidelines on what you should and should not expect from your counselor during this process.
info
for parents of seniors
Your child's senior year, much anticipated, is finally here. It is an exciting, and sometimes anxious time for parents and students: thinking about high school graduation and potential opportunities after graduation. MORE
check
out these web sites:
www.collegeboard.com SAT, college search and more
www.act.org ACT information
www.hesc.org college/career search, financial aid
www.schoolsoup.com scholarship information
www.finaid.org financial aid information
www.fastweb.com scholarship site
www.fafsa.ed.gov FAFSA on the web
www.testprep.com SAT preview
www.curry.edu/special/ldcs.aspx Helping students
with Learning Disabilities Navigate
the College Search
scholarship
opportunities
The Guidance Department provides
information about scholarship opportunities through
SCHOLARSHIP BULLETINS.
You can also search for scholarships on
the internet via the following Web sites:
www.schoolsoup.com
www.fastweb.com