Seniors and Senior Parents
Have you completed the FAFSA? If you have, kudos to you. You've taken an important first step toward funding your post high school education. If you have not filled out the FAFSA, it's not too late. In fact, now is the perfect time. Below are a few things to consider if your desired career path requires a two or four year degree.
There are strategies to help make college more affordable.
https://www.bestcolleges.com/blog/how-to-make-college-more-affordable/
Filing a FAFSA is the single most important thing you can do to get money for college. It's the gateway to more than $150 billion in college grants, work-study funds, and federal student loans, as well as certain state-based aid.
https://www.salliemae.com/blog/top-reasons-to-fill-out-fafsa/
Filing early can give students an extra edge: Many schools and states award aid and grant money on a first-come, first-served basis. Students who file the FAFSA in the first three months tend to get twice as many grants as those who file later, according to college planning expert Mark Kantrowitz.
https://grow.acorns.com/why-to-file-fafsa-college-aid-early/
March 1 serves as the Michigan Priority Deadline. This means money for Michigan students begins to be dispersed on March 2. Students can still complete the FAFSA after March 1, however the amount of aid that can be offered will be less than if the FAFSA was completed before March 1.
http://www.keweenawtrio.org/fafsa-information#:~:text=March%201%20serves%20as%20the,was%20completed%20before%20March%201.
But one of the biggest questions is: Do my parents make too much money for me to submit the FAFSA? The short answer is no.
https://www.moneyunder30.com/high-income-and-the-fafsa
The good news is that you are never required to accept financial assistance - although you certainly can.
https://www.edmit.me/blog/if-a-school-put-loans-in-my-financial-aid-package-do-i-have-to-accept-them
The takeaway, completing the FAFSA opens an opportunity for grants, scholarships, work-study and loans and you are under no obligation to take the loans. If you choose to file, make sure you do so prior to March 1st. If you need help completing the FAFSA, don't hesitate to reach out to the financial aid department at both Mott Community College and University of Michigan- Flint. Both offices have said they'd be happy to answer questions even if you don't plan to attend college there.
College Application Process
SEE ATTACHED VIDEO FROM SVSU COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE
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How to request a transcript
SEE ATTACHED INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO
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GRADUATES MUST UPDATE THEIR TRANSCRIPT IN PARCHMENT - SEE ATTACHED INSTRUCTION SHEET
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Genesee Opportunity------- Don't miss out on the Genesee Opportunity
GO Learn GO Achieve GO Beyond
Seniors are encouraged to apply now even if they've not decided where they will attend. They will be contacted over the summer to get any information that's still needed to process the stipend.
All seniors should consider completing the application form.
Once the completed application is received, Genesee Opportunity staff will verify the information provided to determine eligibility for the GO Stipend. Students who have already taken a qualifying assessment for certification at a training institution can call (810) 591-GCGO (4246) to discuss eligibility for reimbursement.
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The GENESEE CAREER INSTITUTE
Early College
Click on the link for more info
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Do you have questions about your SAT scores or your College Board account? Contact the College Board at 866-756-7346.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR PSAT SCORES- CLICK HERE
LINKING YOUR PSAT SCORES TO KHAN ACADEMY - CLICK HERE
CLEP - A way to earn college credit. This site gives an overview of what it is and how to earn credit. Click here for a link to a page designed for parents.
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Need a tutor? Click here for a list of available tutors.
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Information for TIP Eligible Students
High School Seniors: You MUST set up your account and confirm your college choice by accessing the MiSSG Student Portal.
All TIP Eligible Students: You MUST update the MiSSG Student Portal with any changes to your address or college choice.
Note: If you do not have access to a computer, need assistance or have questions, please contact the Customer Care Unit toll free at 1-888-4-GRANTS (888-447-2687) and one of our representatives can assist you with the process.
TIP Fact Sheet
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Counseling department contact information:
A-L Counselor M-Z Counselor
Mrs. Armour Ms. Mason
810-591-0414 810-591-0419
[email protected] [email protected]
Dual Enrollment/EMC/At- Risk
Mrs. Horning
810-591-0420
[email protected]
For more information about the EDP process go to the Career Connections site.
Have you completed the FAFSA? If you have, kudos to you. You've taken an important first step toward funding your post high school education. If you have not filled out the FAFSA, it's not too late. In fact, now is the perfect time. Below are a few things to consider if your desired career path requires a two or four year degree.
There are strategies to help make college more affordable.
https://www.bestcolleges.com/blog/how-to-make-college-more-affordable/
Filing a FAFSA is the single most important thing you can do to get money for college. It's the gateway to more than $150 billion in college grants, work-study funds, and federal student loans, as well as certain state-based aid.
https://www.salliemae.com/blog/top-reasons-to-fill-out-fafsa/
Filing early can give students an extra edge: Many schools and states award aid and grant money on a first-come, first-served basis. Students who file the FAFSA in the first three months tend to get twice as many grants as those who file later, according to college planning expert Mark Kantrowitz.
https://grow.acorns.com/why-to-file-fafsa-college-aid-early/
March 1 serves as the Michigan Priority Deadline. This means money for Michigan students begins to be dispersed on March 2. Students can still complete the FAFSA after March 1, however the amount of aid that can be offered will be less than if the FAFSA was completed before March 1.
http://www.keweenawtrio.org/fafsa-information#:~:text=March%201%20serves%20as%20the,was%20completed%20before%20March%201.
But one of the biggest questions is: Do my parents make too much money for me to submit the FAFSA? The short answer is no.
https://www.moneyunder30.com/high-income-and-the-fafsa
The good news is that you are never required to accept financial assistance - although you certainly can.
https://www.edmit.me/blog/if-a-school-put-loans-in-my-financial-aid-package-do-i-have-to-accept-them
The takeaway, completing the FAFSA opens an opportunity for grants, scholarships, work-study and loans and you are under no obligation to take the loans. If you choose to file, make sure you do so prior to March 1st. If you need help completing the FAFSA, don't hesitate to reach out to the financial aid department at both Mott Community College and University of Michigan- Flint. Both offices have said they'd be happy to answer questions even if you don't plan to attend college there.
College Application Process
SEE ATTACHED VIDEO FROM SVSU COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE
__________________________________________________________________________________________
How to request a transcript
SEE ATTACHED INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
GRADUATES MUST UPDATE THEIR TRANSCRIPT IN PARCHMENT - SEE ATTACHED INSTRUCTION SHEET
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Genesee Opportunity------- Don't miss out on the Genesee Opportunity
GO Learn GO Achieve GO Beyond
Seniors are encouraged to apply now even if they've not decided where they will attend. They will be contacted over the summer to get any information that's still needed to process the stipend.
All seniors should consider completing the application form.
Once the completed application is received, Genesee Opportunity staff will verify the information provided to determine eligibility for the GO Stipend. Students who have already taken a qualifying assessment for certification at a training institution can call (810) 591-GCGO (4246) to discuss eligibility for reimbursement.
________________________________________________________________________________________
The GENESEE CAREER INSTITUTE
Early College
Click on the link for more info
____________________________________________________________________________
Do you have questions about your SAT scores or your College Board account? Contact the College Board at 866-756-7346.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR PSAT SCORES- CLICK HERE
LINKING YOUR PSAT SCORES TO KHAN ACADEMY - CLICK HERE
CLEP - A way to earn college credit. This site gives an overview of what it is and how to earn credit. Click here for a link to a page designed for parents.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Need a tutor? Click here for a list of available tutors.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Information for TIP Eligible Students
High School Seniors: You MUST set up your account and confirm your college choice by accessing the MiSSG Student Portal.
All TIP Eligible Students: You MUST update the MiSSG Student Portal with any changes to your address or college choice.
Note: If you do not have access to a computer, need assistance or have questions, please contact the Customer Care Unit toll free at 1-888-4-GRANTS (888-447-2687) and one of our representatives can assist you with the process.
TIP Fact Sheet
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Counseling department contact information:
A-L Counselor M-Z Counselor
Mrs. Armour Ms. Mason
810-591-0414 810-591-0419
[email protected] [email protected]
Dual Enrollment/EMC/At- Risk
Mrs. Horning
810-591-0420
[email protected]
For more information about the EDP process go to the Career Connections site.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
Freshmen
PSAT 9 - TBA Sophomores PSAT 10- TBA PSAT/NMSQT - See Below Prepping for College PowerPoint Juniors PSAT/NMSQT- Fall - Contact Ms. Mason for more information SAT – ALL juniors are required to take the SAT and other state mandated testing. These tests will be administered TBA Please keep this in mind when planning vacations and other appointments that would take your student out of school. This testing is required. ACT- ACT now requires students to upload a picture of themselves when they register for national testing dates. For more information go to http://www.act.org/newsroom/announce/testprocedures.html ALL STUDENTS Are you interested in a career in the military? Find out more by going to http://www.npc-pubs.com/RecruiterJournal/Education-Guide2013. Are you interested in a career in the skilled trades? Click here for local apprenticeship programs. |
Seniors Begin to get your college applications in. Remember, you must send your transcript through Parchment.com when you apply. Many colleges have an application deadline in order to qualify for their academic scholarships. Applying before December 1st is a general rule of thumb but you should check the deadlines just to be sure. Some colleges have an October 1st application deadline to be considered for their academic scholarships. Senior Year Planning Presentation This presentation was shared with seniors in October. Counselor's helped students create their College Board (gain access to SAT and AP scores) and Parchment (send transcripts) accounts. They also helped students create their FAFSA IDs. Local Scholarships - Local scholarships are now completely online. You can find the links on the scholarship tab of this page. They were made available the first week of March. Watch your email for the application deadline. No late applications will be accepted. FAFSA Deadline March 1st for state level grants and some federal level aid. You can now fill out the FAFSA as early as October 1st. The FAFSA website is https://studentaid.gov Use this link to access a video that gives an overview of what it looks like to complete the FAFSA. Student Aid Reference Sheet 19-20 - Use this as a quick reference to potential student aid awards that are linked to FAFSA. Tuition Incentive Program You may qualify for the TIP program through the state of Michigan. Access the State of Michigan site to see what TIP is and if you will be able to use the money available to pay for the college you plan to attend. Foster Care If you've been part of the foster care system you may qualify for the ETV program through the state of Michigan. Use this link for more details. |
REQUESTING TRANSCRIPTS
When transcripts are needed, you must request them through Parchment. Click here to watch how to order transcripts. If you need assistance, please contact Mrs. Day in the counseling office at 810-591-0418 or via email at [email protected].