january 8, 2016 - lapeer east high...
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January 8, 2016
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*College= any post-secondary education
which will help you to get a good job in the
career you aspire.
Juniors: now is the time to find the right fit
for you! Go Visit Colleges!
Make an appointment with the Admission
Office of a college/university/tech school and
go visit in person! (students can have 2 school
business days for official college visits—see your
counselor!)
LHS Spring College Fair April 13th! Over 50
Colleges, trade schools, etc…mark your calendar.
SENIORS…How are YOU going to pay for
College? Get Info on FAFSA, Financing, and
Scholarships!
It is time to fill your FAFSA!
Financial Aid Info for College!!. FSA ID Get your FSA ID (formerly known as the FAFSA PIN) now and you can file your FAFSA starting Jan.1st! Information in counseling, or go to FSAID.ed.gov (you will need your soc.security # to create your FSA ID)
FAFSA Nights: Get advice, start and/or complete the FAFSA “Paying for College” Open House (at Ed-Tech building) 4:00-6:00 Financial Aid specialists on hand to help! FAFSA, Financial Aid, and scholarship information available. Computers available; all students and families welcome! You can be eligible to win a laptop computer donated by Lapeer County Bank and
Trust! For more info call LHS counseling office. (FAFSA) College Goal Sunday! Free professional help available for families and students who wish to complete their FAFSA. Free info about statewide student services, admissions, and more! Numerous sites available, locally check out: 2-13-16 Mott Community College Event Center 10:00a.m.-12:00p.m. www.mcc.edu 2-14-16 U of M Flint 2:00-4:00p.m. www.umflint.edu See College Goal Sunday online for more
information: http://www.micollegegoal.org/ (Online issue: see page 3 for a list of financial
documents required to complete the FAFSA.)
FAFSA Night At LHS
February 8th @ LHS at 7:00 in Media Center
Oakland University financial aid specialist will be on hand
to help families/students fill out FAFSA’s, answer
questions, provide support during the FAFSA process. All
families/students welcome. Use our internet/computers! For
info and list of required documents to complete your
FAFSA call LHS counseling department! Save the date.
Computer Labs Open for FAFSA!
The Media Center Computer lab at LHS has fast internet,
and is available for student/parent use to aid in filing
your FAFSA! Our Media Center is open until 3:30 daily
after school, and at other times, by appointment. Please
contact counseling for more information. We are here to
help!
*2016 CASH for College Initiative*
Throughout the month of February we are
encouraging all seniors to complete the FAFSA!
Research is clear that students who fill out their
FAFSA are far more likely to follow through on
attending college. AS incentives, LHS has many great
local prizes up for grabs: prom tickets, “pay-to-
play”, parking passes, and more. Students need to
bring in proof of FAFSA completion to counseling
office by March 1st to be entered in drawings.
Junior Jump!
( into the College-going season!)
January 27th ALL 11th graders will attend the
“Junior Jump” at CFI. They will experience a
unique and dynamic opportunity to hear
about/from diverse colleges, military, AP and
dual enrollment opportunities. Mandatory
scheduling activities and information will be
discussed, and students will have lunch at CFI.
Please contact counseling with any questions.
Dual Enrollment Night LHS will host our local college partners on February
1st, to present their dual enrollment programs to
students and families. UM-Flint, Mott, and Baker
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Colleges will all be present to answer questions about
dual enrollment and how to earn college credits in
high school! (This is a great way to start your college
transcript!
Transcripts are now ONLINE! Sign up for your free account at Parchment.com to
send transcripts to Michigan colleges and
universities. Michigan colleges want electronic
transcripts! Information in the counseling office, or on
the LHS website counseling link . Remember: First
apply, Second, send transcript!
ACT Test Dates April 9, 2016 (register by March 4)
June 14, 2016(register by May 6)
Register online at www.actstudent.org
ACT Workshop Test Prep 1-2-3 will offer their 1 and/ or 2 day
workshop to prepare for the ACT in spring of 2016
at Lapeer High School. Limited seats available.
Information available at [email protected]
Free SAT Prep! Now available to all: Free SAT prep from your own
home. www.Khanacademy.org is the ONLY place to
get official, no cost, comprehensive SAT prep: take
practice tests, prep, track progress and much more.
Stay Connected; Be “Reminded!”
Receive text reminders from the counseling
office about important dates, events,
opportunities!
Class of 2016 (Seniors)
text @2f274 to 81010
Class of 2017 (Juniors)
text 250033 to 81010
Class of 2018 (Sophomores)
text 250033a to 81010
Remind is a free, safe, simple messaging tool which helps
us share important reminders with students and parents.
ALL personal info is kept private. We never see your
phone number. For questions, contact Mrs. Pecore.
Online Scholarship Search Reference
It is never too early to start applying!
Check out these free scholarship search/help sites: www.scholarship-monkey.com scholarship search
www.studentscholarshipsearch.com/ebook scholarship
search secrets
www.zinch.com clearinghouse for scholarships and more
www.fastweb.com scholarship search
www.usafunds.org/planning/access_to_education_scholarship
http://schoolsoup.com/scholarship-directory
http://www.studentaid.edgov/types/grants-
scholarships/finding-scholarships U.S. dept of ed
resources.
www.michigan.gov/ssg click on Planning for College
tab for Affording College in Michigan Guidebook
New! https://www.collegegreenlight.com/ Awesome website for first generation, and under-
represented students. College searches and scholarship
opportunities! Check this one out.
Scholarships Available
(The LHS “Common App” should be available in early
March when info from all donors is complete.)
National Commission for Co-Operative
Education Scholarships Check the list for participating colleges/universities.
Multiple large scholarships awarded for students with a
3.5 minimum GPA. www.co-op.edu. 2/15/2016
MEA Scholarship
Students who are dependents of a MEA member or
MEA-Retired member in good standing. The amount
and number of scholarships offered each year shall
be determined by the trustees of the MEA
Scholarship Fund. Apply by 2/25/2016
www.mea.org/mea-scholarship
Michigan Society of Engineers Scholarship Students that have at least a 3.0 and plan to major in
engineering may apply! Applications are available at
www.michiganspe.org by 2/5/16
Aspiring Nursing Scholarship
$1000 Nursing scholarship to seniors planning to
pursue a career in nursing. Apps due by 6/30/16 at
www.nursingschoolsamanac.com
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What you will need to fill out your FAFSA:
What to Bring Checklist Print This List
So you can complete the FAFSA form at a MI College Goal event, please bring
the following items with you:
Your FSA ID (formerly PIN number)
Your Social Security Number
Your Parent or Legal Guardian’s Social Security Number. (If you are 23 or
younger and a dependent)
Your driver’s license (if any) Your W-2 forms or other records of
money earned
Your 2015 Federal Income Tax Return (or 2014 not done yet)
Your Spouse’s 2015 Income Tax Return
(if married)
Your parent’s 2015 Federal Income Tax Return (or 2014 not done yet)
Your 2015 untaxed income records –
Social Security, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, welfare, or veterans
benefits records (if any)
Your 2015 bank statements Your 2015 business and investment
mortgage information, business and
farm records, stock, bond, and other investment records
Your alien registration card (if you are
not a U.S. Citizen)
January 8, 2016
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