SCHOLARSHIPS 2012-2013

August 28, 2012

The Junior League of Montgomery would like to invite you to attend their 28th Annual College and Career Night on Monday, September 17, 2012.  It will be held at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel and Spa at the Convention Center from 6:00pm until 8:00pm.

Prattville High School will host a county-wide College and Career Day for Junior and Senior students on September 10, 2012 from 8:00am until 11:00am. Parents are invited to attend. College counselors/career professionals will be available in the Gym to answer questions concerning the enrollment process.

August 30, 2012

The PSAT will be given on Wednesday, October 17, 2012. The cost will be $15 CASH ONLY, for those wanting to compete for the National Merit Scholarship. The 2012 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is the qualifying tet for entry to the 2014 National Merit Program. The competition will span about 18 months from entry in October 2012 until the spring of 2014 when scholarships for college undergraduate study will be awarded. It is expected that about 3.5 million students will take the PSAT/NMSQT in 2012, and approximately 1.5 million of them will meet requirements to enter this program.

On October 5th, 2012, AUM will be having a Hospitality & Tourism Expo, beginning at 10:00am. The cost is $12 per student.

September 4, 2012

Marion Military Institute Preview Day will be on October 12, 2012. Live a day in the life of a MMI cadet! Tour the campus, observe an actual collegte class, watch the MMI Corps of Cadets perform a Pass In Review, ask questions to current and alumni, and discuss financial and scholarship opportunities.

Jacksonville State University will host a Fall Preview Day for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors and their families on Saturday, September 29, 2012. Activities begin at 9:00am. Representatives from academic departments, student, clubs, organizations, and support offices will be available. Campus tours will also be given. 

The Auburn University College of Agriculture is please to invite you to the upcoming annual Ag Exploration Days! There is no cost and a meal is provided at the end of the program for all students, teachers, and guidance counselors in attendance. Students in attendance can look forward to a schedule that will include: tours of the agricultural research center, learning more about the majors offered in the College of Agriculture, hands on activities and demonstrations, meeting current students, faculty, and alumni from our College, and finding out more information on scholarships, the application process, and career opportunities. The events usually start at 9:00am and wrap up by 12:30pm. To register for the event and to see when these events will be held in your area, please go to: https://auburn.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SVaaaePUGhEaRsvfT.

The University of Alabama is accepting applications from rising juniors and seniors who have a 3.0+ GPA. These students can apply for early admission anytime between now and October 16 (the last date when seniors are elligible). If you would like more materials and/or have questions, feel free to contact us at earlycollege@ua.edu or call 1-877-823-8759.

September 12, 2012

AES Engineering Scholarship Deadline Approaching

We will be awarding $500 to the winner(s) each year.

Scholarship Deadline: October 5, 2012

Application Process: Students will submit an essay on one of the two topics that appear on the scholarship page of our website http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

Full details are available on our site.

This scholarship is not intended just for Engineering students! 

 September 14, 2012

Come to Auburn University for the COSAM 2012 Minority High School Visitation Day on Thursday, October 18, 2012, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Student Center. You have the opportunity to learn about Undergraduate Admissions, Scholarships, and Financial Services, meet Support Staff, Outstanding Faculty, and Top-Notch Students, investigate Academic and Pre-Professional Programs, discover various Student Organizations, and take a tour of the campus!

Please RSVP by October 12, 2012, to Bianca D. Evans, Minority Programs Coordinator, at 334-844-4663 or by email at dropincenter@auburn.edu. To register online go to www.auburn.edu/cosam/diversity

 

September 18, 2012 

 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated presents Miss Fashionetta Pageant 2012-2013.This event is open to Sophmores, Juniors, and Seniors.

The following criteria are required for each Miss Fashionetta participant:

Current classification must be a sophomore, junior or senior

May not have previously participated in Miss Fashionetta

Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above

Must have high moral, ethical and academic standards  

Please see your guidance counselor for a copy of the application

 September 19, 2012

The University of Alabama School of Engineering will be hosting their annual E-Day on Thursday, October 11, 2012 from 8:00am-1:00pm. E-Day includes an open house of the College of Engineering, and will provide prospective students, teachers, and counselors with helpful information about the College as well as a free BBQ lunch. Reservations are NOT required. Please visit the E-Day web page for driving and parking directions: http://eng.ua.edu/undergraduate/e-day

 Each year, the Department of Chemical Engineering at Auburn University has the pleasure of awarding scholarships to new freshmen who have excelled academically. Approximately 35 Freshman Merit Scholarships with a total value of $35,000, or more, will be awarded for next Fall. These scholarships will provide up to $1,000 each for the 2013-2014 school year. Students receiving these scholarships are awarded scholarship funds for each subsequent year, if they maintain a high grade point average with good progress in curriculum. A student may recieve this scholarship in addtion to a number of other scholarships available through the University. Students must specify Pre-Chemical Engineering as their major on their Auburn Application to be eligible for our departmental scholarships. For questions, contact Jennifer Harris at harrijm@auburn.edu or call (334) 844-2030

September 21, 2012

The Office of University Recruitment and  the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs will be hosting recruitment receptions in Montgomery and Birmingham for Ethnic Minority Students. Students must register online at the following website: www.auburn.edu/admissions/events  before October 9th 2012.  Students should contact Helen Stewart at (334)844-6440 if they have any questions.

September 25, 2012

September 27, 2012 is UAB night at Wynlakes Golf and Country Club starting at 7:00PM. Students will learn about the UAB campus, scholarship opportunities, housing and financial aid.

September 26, 2012

Students taking the PSAT need to pay $15.00 cash to Mrs. Bailey by October 10th. Mrs. Bailey (front office) will receipt the $15.00 from 8:00am - 11:00am only. 

September 28, 2012

2013 Horatio Alger Scholarship seeks to assist students who have demonstrated integrity, perseverance in over coming adversity, strength of character, financial need, and commitment to pursue a college education, and a desire to contribute to society. To apply a student must submit an online application at www.horatioalger.org/scholarships by October 25, 2012.

October 2, 2012

On Tuesday, October 23rd, a University of South Alabama representative will be visiting PHS at 11:30am in the Mane during lunch hours.

If you wish to participate in NCAA Division I or II athletics, you need to be certified by the NCAA Eligibility Center. You need to qualify academically and you will also need to be cleared as an amateur student-athlete. You are responsible for achieving and protecting your status!

Checklist of College-Bound Student Athletes:

• Register at the beginning of your sophomore year at www.eligibilitycenter.org
• Ask your high school counselor to send your transcript to the NCAA Eligibility Center at the end of your junior year.
• Take the ACT or SAT and use the code "9999" to have your official scores sent directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center.
• Check with your high school counselor to make sure you are on the track to graduate on time with your class and have the required amound to core courses.
• Request final amateurism certification during you senior year (beginning April 1).
• Ask your high school counselor to submit your final transcript with proof of graduation.

ALCARH is a non-profit organization in Alabama that serves as an advocate for development, management, financing, and ownership of affordable housing. Our scholarship program strives to enable the state's youth with the best college education in order to better themselves and our great state. For inquiries about ALCARH's scholarship program call (205) 331-8668 or e-mail arrice@alcarh.org.

Wendy's Heisman: Seniors, Class of 2013 who have at least a "B" grade average and participate in at least one school-sponsored sport can apply online in just a few easy steps. Visit www.WendysHeisman.com for details on how to apply.

 2012 Farm-City State Multimedia Contest: all entries must be received by 3:45pm on Thursday, November 1, 2012.

2012 Farm-City Week Essay Contest: all entries must be received by 3:45pm on Thursday, November 1, 2012.

For more information on the Farm-City contests, please see Mrs. Harvard.

October 3, 2012 

MAXWELL Credit Union is offering 10 students scholarships that will be a 2013 graduate of a Central or East Alabama high school.  Scholarship applications may be obtained by visiting myMax.com  or by calling (334) 215-4644. Student must:write an essay, send an official transcript, and provide 3 letters of recommendations. The deadline to apply is March 8, 2012.  

October 9, 2012

National Society of Black Engineers Montgomery Alumni Extension 2013 Scholarship Application now available. See Mrs. Harvard for information.

Applicant Instructions:

• To ensure that your Application is complete, provide all of the following information below:
•  Completed application
• Current official transcript of your grades from high school or all colleges you have attended
• Two (2) letters od recommendation from teachers, employers, guidance counselors, academic advisors, and/or pastors
• Copy of SAT and/or ACT test scores (high school students only)
• Personal Statement (500 words or less)

*Note: all applications and personal statements should be typed.

Mail your completed application and all attachments to:

Attn: LaTasha Merchant

NSBE-MAE Scholarship Program

P.O. Box 210176

Montgomery, Alabama 36121

If you have any questions, please call (205) 305-7672.

October 18, 2012 

"To Kill A Mockingbird Contest" essay contest is available via email at: ctownsend@alsde.edu.

Students in need of tutoring

Beginning Tuesday, October 30th  we will be offering free tutoring after school onTuesdays and Thursday from 3:30-4:30. Tutoring will not be offered during the week of Thanksgiving, the first 2 weeks of January, nor the last 2 weeks of March.

FBLA-PBL Foundation Scholarship Application is now availble

The scholarship  is awarding $1000.00 for students that are paid members of the Alabama FBLA. Deadline is October 31, 2012. Please direct any questions concerning the application process  to Lisa Weeks, FBLA State Advisor at lweeks@alsde.edu.

October 19, 2012

Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarhip Program  University of Alabama

For Alabama residents who will be college freshmen by FAll 2013 ONLY and whose parents or siblings have NO education beyond high school. Application deadline is February 1, 2013. For an application or questions, please contact Ms. Erika Imbody emasonimbody@aalan.ua.edu or 205-348-0731 or see Mrs. Harvard

October 23, 2012 

Scholars AthletesFoot Locker Deadline December 5, 2012

Foot Locker and DoSomething .org will be rewarding 20 incoming college freshmen $20,000.00 in scholarship funding for college. For information go to http://www.dosomething.org/FootLocker

Keep the Drive High School Journalism Awards Program Deadline March 1, 2013

Http://www.allstatefoundation.org/keep-the-drive High school students can write an article about teen safe driving for a chance to win $2000.00.

 October 29, 2012

U.S. Department of State Youth Exchange Scholarships for U.S. High School Students

• The National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) offers merit-based scholarships to U.S. high-school aged students for overseas study of 7 critical foreign languages: Arabic, Chines (Mandarin), Hindi, Korean, Persian (Tajik), Russian and Turkish. Applications for summer 2013 and academic year 2013-2014 programs are due November 1, 2012. Visit www.nsliforyouth.org for more information.
• The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Abroad Program offers scholarships to American high school students to spend the 2013-2014 academic year in countries that may include Bosnia& Herzegovina, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mali (semester), Morocco, Oman, South Africa, Thailand, Tunisia, and Turkey. The application deadline is January 10, 2013. Visit the YES Program's Website for more information.
• The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program (CPYX). Scholarships are now available for the academic year 2013-2014; application deadlines vary by US region and range from September 2013 to January 2013. For more information and application deadlines, visit the organization in charge of recruitment for your state at www.USAGermanyScholarship.org 
• The American Youth Leadership Program offers opportunities for American high students and educators to travel abroad on a 3-4 week long exchange program to gain first hand knowledge of foreign cultures and to collaborate on solving global issues. Recruitment areas and applications deadlines vary, so please check the American Youth Leadership Program website for more information.

 November 2, 2011

ACT Tutors that get results

Randy Foster and Carol Yeaman 293-9070 ($50.00 for 2 hours)

 November 5, 2012

The Big Sun Organization is proud to be able to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits.  They are offering an annual scholarship to a derserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they participated in . The deadline is Junne 21, 2012 and the amount of the award is $500.00. Please visit the website to apply http://www.bigsunathletics.com

 November 15, 2012

The Tenaska Scholarship program is a $1000.00 scholarship for a 2013 graduating senior who plans to attend a 4-year college/university. The Deadline for submission is Monday, March 4, 2013.  Applications are available in Mrs. Harvard's office.

November 26, 2012 

Any Senior girl interested in applying for the Dixie Softball Scholarship, should see Mrs.Ward for an application. Postmark is required by March1, 2013.

November 29, 2012

Interested in Engineering? Auburn University and International Paper are presenting a Scholarship Opportunity:

Learn what it means to be an engineer and receive information about Engineering Scholarship Opportunities to Auburn University.

Who is invited: Interested high school seniors, parents, guidance counselors, science and math teachers

When Thursday, December 13, 2012 6:00pm

Where: International Paper's Prattville Mill 100 Jensen Road, Prattville, AL 36067

Deadline to sign up: Call or e-mail to make your reservation; Nancy Stein 334-361-5002 or nancy.stein@ipaper.com by December 7th

Dinner and a mill tour will be provided. The program should last approximately 2 hours

 December 13, 2012

Smith Scholarship Foundation Center 

The Smith Foundation Scholarships are designed to help young Alabamians obtain a higher education and fulfill their personal goals to give back to their communities. Applications will be accepted from October 1, 2012 to January 15, 2013 for funding in fall 2013. We are a Last Dollar Scholarship providing up to $15,000 per year, renewable for four years to a qualified Alabama institution of higher learning, after all other financial aid is applied. The Smith Scholarship provides funding for tuition, room/ board, books, study abroad opportunities, dorm pack, business attire, mentors available 24/7, emergency assistance and professional advancement seminars.

Our qualifications are simple: 1) must be a graduating Alabama high school senior; 2) must have a minimum of a C+ grade point average; 3) planning to attend an approved 4-year public college in the State of Alabama - Nursing majors may attend an accredited two year institution; and 4) significant contribution to family or community.

Approximately 15 new scholarships will be awarded in April 2013. We want to encourage your student to complete the online application now available on our website at www.smithscholarship.com.

  The University of Alabama: Arts and Sciences

The Department of Art and Art History at The University of Alabama is offering three full-tuition academic scholarships to incoming freshmen students who plan on majoring in studio art or art history.  The scholarships will be awarded based on the quality of the student's work and are contingent upon the student's admission to The University of Alabama for the fall semester of 2013. The student must declare a major in art or art history.

Application Deadline: February 4, 2013

Details of the scholarship application process and requirements for submitting an application may be found at http://art.ua.edu/site .

December 19, 2012 

The University Alabma Rural Health Scholars Program Application is now availble in Mrs. Harvard's office. This program is availble for current  11thgraders who have an interest in health care. 

Requirements

ACT with writing score of a 21 or higher

Currently an 11th grader with a 3.0 GPA

Two letters of recommendation

Statement of interest essay

For More information contact cmoore@cchus.ua.edu or (205)348-3116

 

 

 January 7, 2013

AES Engineers is committed to continuing its support of higher education by providing scholaships to deserving students. To be eligible the student needs to answer essay questions that they will find on our site at   http://www.aessengineers.com/scholarships.htm. Deadline for entry is October 4, 2013.

January 11, 2013

Samuel Ginn College of Engineering (E Day) is Friday, February 22, 2013. E Day is an excellent opportunity to explore a wide range of engineering disciplines. Students can veiw exhibits, talk with faculty and departmental representatives. For more information contact Jessica Dewberry dewbeja@auburn.edu 

January 23, 2013

Autauga County Troy Alumni Chapter Scholarship applications can be picked up in Mrs. Ward's office.  Deadline for submission is March 28. 

January 23, 2013

Applications for the Maxwell Gunter Officers Spouses Club Scholarship Program can be picked up in Mrs. Ward's office.  Deadline for submision is February 28, 2013. 

January 24, 2013

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Academic Scholarship. This is for high school seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA, good character, and active involvement in school and community activities. Students must include a transcript, two letters of recommendation, a resume, and essay. See Ms. Harvard for an application. Deadline is March 4, 2013.

February 5, 2013

Any Senior interested in the A. W. Watkins Scholarship, please see Mrs. Ward or Mrs. Harvard for an application.  Student must be a resident of Central Alabama and have a GPA of 2.5 and ACT schore of 17.  Applicant must possess leadership skills and show school/community involvement.  Two letters of recommendation are required, along with a 500 word essay.  All documentation must be postmarked by March, 31, 2013.  Please pick up an application from Guidance today!

February 13, 2012

The Paul Easterling Dixie Youth Scholarship is to any senior who has ever participated in Dixie Youth League baseball. It is intended to recognize students who exemplify good sportsmanship on and off the field. Students must provide an official transcript reflecting a minimum GPA of a 3.0 or a minimum ACT score of 20, provide two letters of reference, and write an essay of 500 words or less on the importance of sportsmanship in athletics. Applications are due April 1 and can be found on the Autauga Area Community Foundation website, www.aacfinfo.org. Return application to the Autauga Area Community Foundation Attn: Caroline Montgomery Clark, 434 N. Mcdonough Street, Montgomery, AL 36104 

February 14, 2013

The Montgomery Retired Officers Scholarship Foundation will award its annual scholarship in the amount of $7000 to a deserving high school senior. All applications and supporting documents must be received May 1, 2013. Applicants who are dependents or grandchildren of US military: Active Duty, National Guard, or Honorably Discharged, are encouraged to apply. For an application see Mrs. Harvard or contact rbgold@knology.net for more information. 

February 25, 2013

The Troy University Foundation Scholarhips are available on the Troy website. Deadline is March 31, 2013.

February 26, 2013

The Lions Club of Prattville and Autaugaville have an opportunity for two scholarships. The ALOYF will give two scholarhsips of $1,000 each with a deadline of May 1, 2013. The ALHSLF is a weekend leaderhsip forum for outstanding high school seniors and juniors that is held at Troy University. There will be two scholarships of $1,000 to one boy and one girl selected as the "outstanding delegate." For additional information, contact George Head at 365-7608 or Cindy Ducker at 365-3784.

March 7, 2013

The Gilbraitti Scholarship is a $500 scholarship for those between the ages of 16 and 20. You must be attending a college or university in the Fall of 2013 and must complete the application and essay by March 30, 2013. Applications on www.abbotsfordmortgagebrokers.ca.

The Youth Volunteer Scholarship is for $500. You must have completed 50 volunteer hours in the past 2 years and also maintained a 3.5 or greater GPA. You must be under 21 and submit an essay with the application. Deadline is April 15, 2013. Applications on www.bbgcommunicationsinc.com.

The Healthy Choices Scholarship is for $500. You must be attending a post-secondary school by fall of 2013 and be enrolled in a program that is 2 years or longer. Applications on www.chiropractorkelowna.ca and the deadline is April 30, 2013.

The Scholarship by Design Award is $500 and you must be a high school senior or an undergraduate student, a resident of the US or Canada, and be attending school on a full-time basis. Applications found at www.studentscholarships.org/scholarshipsforcollege.php. Deadline is May 1, 2013.

Black and Lee Scholarship is $500. You must be between the ages of 15 and 20 on May 15, 2013, submit answers to the essay question and be attening a post-secondary institution by Fall 2013. Applications on www.studentscholarships.org/scholarshipsandgrants.php. Deadline is May 15, 2013.

The Caretenders Scholarship Program is $500. You must be attending an accredited university, college, trades, or technical school in the fall of 2013. The school must be in Canada or the US. Applications on www.kelownaretirementhomes.ca. Deadline is May 31, 2013.

The LM Scholarship Program is $1,000. You must be enrolled in a degree program by September, a 3.0 or higher GPA, and submit an answer to the essay question. Applications on www.forklifttraininginseattle.com. Deadline is May 31, 2013.

The Rogers Community Volunteer Scholarship is $500. You must be attending school in Fall of 2013 in an undergraduate degree program. You must have completed 10 hours of non-paid, volunteer service within your community in the last 12 months and maintained a 2.5 or greater GPA. Applications on www.southsurreydentists.com. Deadline is June 1, 2013.

The Sedary and Associates Scholarhship is $500. You must be between the ages of 16-22, be enrolled in a college, university, trades, or technical school by fall 2013, and submit and essay answering the question on the website. Applications on www.chilliwacklawyers.ca. Deadline is June 15, 2013.

The Lift Parts Express Scholarship os $1,000. You must be a senior in high school or a freshman or sophomore in a college or university, be a legal resident, and be enrolled or expected to be enrolled by Fall of 2013. Applications on www.forkliftpartsgeorgia.com. Deadline is June 30, 2013.

 

Do you have any students interested in a career in Accounting? If so, The University of Alabama's Accounting Career Awareness Program (ACAP) is a wonderful opportunity for them!

 

The program will be held July 14th - 19th, 2013 and applications are due April 1st, 2013. This summer program is 100% FREE to students selected!

 

ACAP is a one-week summer program for high school minority students. The program introduces students to career opportunities in accounting by involving local university faculty and guest lecturers from business and government. Students selected for ACAP receive a full scholarship for the program that covers the cost of tuition, room, meals, books, and supplies. Students also compete for college scholarships in a Group Case Study Competition.

 

For more information, please visit http://mycba.ua.edu/acap. The program's PDF brochure can be found at http://old.cba.ua.edu/assets/images/accounting/acap/docs/ACAP_2013_Brochure_in_pdf.pdf

 

March 14, 2013

The Prattville Rotary Club Scholarship: This year, the Prattville Rotary Club will be awarding 2 high school seniors that attend a private or public school in Autauga County or the City of Prattville a "Horace Powell" $1,500 college scholarship or a $1,000 "Frank Lamar" college scholarship. In order to be considered for these scholarships, the interested student must submit a 1000 word essay on the Rotary International Motto "Service Before Self."  Essays are due no later than 5:00 PM, April 19, 2013. Please see Mrs. Harvard for more details.

The Elizabeth Steere Memorial Scholarship:

Requirements:

1. Applicant must have at least a "C" average.
2. Applicant must have applied to be admitted to a post-secondary institution with attached letter of acceptance.
3. Applicant must submit along with application a 75 word essay entitled "Why I Feel I Should Receive This Scholarship."
4. 2 letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or religious leaders in the community must be submitted.
5. Application should be completed and submitted to the Scholarship Committee by April 15, 2013.
6. If you receive this scholarship you will be required to submit a letter of gratitude and a statement of your educational goals to Mr. Agee and Mr. Steere.

For an application and more information, please see Mrs. Harvard.

April 1, 2013

The Prattville Civic Club Scholarship application is now availble in Mrs. Harvard's office.  The application and all supporting papers must be mailed prior to April 15, 213 to:

 Tim Meaddows

220 College Street

Prattville, AL 36067

April 2, 2013

The Jackson Hospital Foundation will offer ten $1000.00 scholarships for area high school students who plan to pursue careers in nursing, imaging, or the medical field. Applications are availble in Mrs. Harvrd's office.

 

April 3, 2012

Autauga County Black Heritage Assoc., Inc. Scholarship application is now available in Mrs. Harvard's office 

 

 April 5 2013

The Lions of Alabama is offering a scholarship for beginning freshmen with a minimum ACT 22 or a SAT of 1030. Preference will be given to applicants who have demonstrated community service leadership in recognized school or community organizations and clubs. Deadline is May 1, 2013. Contact Lion Cindy Ducker at 365-3784 for more information or see Mrs. Harvard for details.

 April 09, 2013

Women in Touch Scholarship application is now availble in Mrs. Harvard's office. The award for this scholarship is in the amount of $1000.00 and is based on financial need, community service, and extracurricular activities. The deadline id April 23 2013.

 May 2, 2013

Autauga County Farmers Federation Scholarhip

Requirements for the scholarship are as follows:

• Must be a U.S. citizen and resident of Autauga County
• Must be planning to obtain a degree in agriculture or a related field
• Must include a letter of acceptance from the university of choice
• Must include an official, signed grade report/transcript from high school/college
• Must include 3 letters of reference; on should be from someone in the agricultural field
• Do not have to be an ALFA member to apply
• Do not have to be a freshman to apply

Applications must be received by May 30, 2013. Please mail documents to the Autauga County Farmers Federation Scholarship Committee, PO Box 190, Autaugaville, AL 36003. Please see Mrs. Harvard for an application.

May 03, 2013

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

The Montgomery Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. is proud to announce the acceptance of applications for one of our availble scholarships. Please see Mrs. Harvard for an application.

 

 

TESTING DATES

 

AHSGE: July 8-12, 2013

AHSGE: September 16-20, 2013

AHSGE: December 2-6, 2013

AHSGE: March 17-21, 2014

ACT plus Writing: April 23, 2014

 

PLANNING FOR COLLEGE

 

 

 

 

Grade 9

1. Create a four-year plan

• Make sure you know what high school courses are required by colleges you may want to attend

2.  Encourage extracurricular activities- (start thinking resume!)

• Remember colleges want to see real involvement
• If you want to play sports in college, research National College Athletic Association eligibility requirements. Visit www.ncaaclearinghouse.net.

3.  Start thinking about a college savings plan if you haven't done so

• Investigate state financial aid programs and 529 programs.

 

Grade 10

• 1. Take the PSAT.
• 2. Take college campus tours during the summer.
• 3. Begin to work on resume. Include honors/work experience and volunteer experience

 

Grade 11

1. Take the ACT/SAT Check dates on the PHS website or see your counselor (take the writing section at least 1 time).

• 2. Take the PSAT.

3. Learn about colleges by searching their web sites or the college reps when they visit PHS.

4.  Visit some local colleges (Mrs. Harvard takes students on fieldtrips to Alabama, Auburn, Troy, and UAB)

1. If you are planning to play a sport in college register with the NCAA

Clearinghouse (www.ncaaclearinghouse.net)

1. Attend the PHS financial aid meeting (usually held in November).
2. Attend college/career day at PHS (usually held in September).
3. Create your resume.
4. Check application deadlines and procedures for admissions to colleges

 you wish to apply to.

 

 

 

Grade 12

• 1. Take the ACT and/or SAT.
• 2. Update your resume.
• 3. Secure reference/ recommendation letters (give writer at least 2 weeks notice).
• 4. Finalize college choices and send college deposits.
• 5. Complete college applications by Thanksgiving Holidays (most deadlines for scholarships are December 1).
• 6. Send high school transcripts to colleges (2 weeks notice See Mrs. Grigsby, PHS Registrar)
• 7. Send FAFSA forms to college of your choice for financial aid (after taxes have been filed) www.FAFSA.ed.gov
• 8. Check the PHS website for scholarship opportunities.

 

Parents,

It is never too early to start thinking about paying for your child's college expenses.  The cost of education continues to rise, but there are ways to help defer the cost.  The most important advice is to get smart about Federal Student Aid and to know the financial counselor at the University or College where your child will be attending. 

 

Most student financial aid comes from the federal government.  Applying for federal aid is free so beware of anyone who charges money for scholarships.

Basic Eligibility for Federal Aid

1. Demonstrate financial need
2. Be a US citizen
3. Be working toward a degree
4. Show that you have applied to a postsecondary school
5. Complete a high school education
6. Register with the Selective Service
7. Maintain academic progress once in school

 

There are three types of federal student aid:

 

1. Grants-financial aid that doesn't have to be repaid
2. Work-Study-allows you to earn money for your education
3. Loans- allow you to borrow money for your education. You must repay loans.

 

To receive any Federal Aid you must complete the FAFSA application.

Go online to www.fafsa.ed.gov. or www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov/pubs

To receive a paper copy you may call 1-800-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243)

 

Prattville High School will host a financial seminar in the month of November to help answer any questions you may have concerning ways to help with college cost.  Please continue to check the PHS website for scholarship information and dates for informational meetings.  We will also use the STI call home to inform you of upcoming events.