Senior Scholarships

Seniors we are in the home stretch for scholarship applications. It is still not too late to win many outside scholarships, but the first step to competing is APPLYING! Please see the CCC for what is currently available and if the stairs are too much for you, then see the bulletin board in M-hall for scholarship information or email me. FREE college is the BEST payment plan to have!

Assistance League Scholarship

The Assistance League Scholarship packets are now available in the CCC. This scholarship covers all tuition, fees, books and tool costs at Butler or WATC for those students studying a one year certificate program. Packets are due back to the CCC by Thursday, February 25th and consists of recommendation letters and campus visits, so this is something you will not want to procrastinate on! Please see me ASAP for your packet! This is a great opportunity!!!!

Scholarship $$$ Still Available At WSU

If you missed the November 1st priority deadline for WSU's general scholarships, do not fret...there is still an opportunity for money!!! You need to send in your application for admission, $30 app fee, official high school transcript, ACT scores, activities chart and personal statement to WSU before Feb. 1st, 2010 to be considered for the remaining scholarship dollars. Visit WSU's website for forms to be completed as well as a template for the activities chart.
WSU Scholarship Info
Please let me know if you need any help with any of this process!

Financial Aid Nights

Southeast will host their annual Financial Aid Night tomorrow night at 6 pm in the SE library. This info session will cover the FAFSA and what amounts of funding are available through the U.S. government.

If this date and time does not work for you, other area high schools are also hosting financial aid nights.
Heights High School - Jan. 11th at 6pm
Norht High School - Jan. 21 at 6:30pm

If more are scheduled I will update the blog.

ACT Feb Test Deadline

If you plan to take the February 6th ACT, your registration deadline without a late fee is tomorrow, January 5th! Get on it! You can register the easy way online at www.actstudent.org or by mail with a registration packet (available in the CCC or B2).
The February test is a great test for juniors to take if they have not yet tested. Come see me if you need help with this.

Gates Millennium Scholars Program REMINDER

This is your reminder to get your applications completed for the Gates Scholarship! The deadline is January 11th. Criteria to apply are:
- African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian and Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American;
- Are a citizen/legal permanent resident or nationals of the United States;
- Have attained a cumulative GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (un-weighted);
- Will be enrolling for the first-time at a U.S. accredited* college or university as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student in the fall of 2010; or GED
- Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities; and
- Meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria (strong financial need)

If you have questions or need help, please see me immediately! Good luck!