Guidance Newsletter: April 2008
Additional information is available
on most scholarships.
See the postings outside the
guidance office, or contact Mrs. Kaiser: kaisera@fr.noacsc.org.
General News:
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1.
Looking for an apartment in
2.
Need counseling? I have lots of information on
private counseling services in the area…just ask!
3.
Practice ACT and AP Exams
online at http://www.infohio.org/ER/secure/LearningExpress.asp. Click on “Learning Express Library”.
You will need to create a user
account. See Mrs. Pottkotter for a
username and password to use this at home.
4.
FAFSA: All seniors planning to attend
college this fall should file the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student
Aid):
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Go online and obtain a PIN at www.pin.ed.gov (2 PIN’s are required: 1 for a parent and 1 for the
student)
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Fill out the FAFSA on the Web Worksheet
anytime after January 1st (you will need tax
info.)
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File your FAFSA online at: www.fafsa.ed.gov prior to your school’s
priority deadline. (If your tax
returns are not yet completed, it is okay to estimate on the FAFSA. You can go back and edit them later via
the website.)
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Paper FAFSA’s (for students without
internet access) can be obtained by calling
1-800-4-FED-AID
(1-800-433-3243). Forms are also in
the guidance office.
5.
ACT National Test Dates
2007-2008
Registration Deadline
April 12, 2008
March 7, 2008
June 14, 2008
May 9, 2008
FRHS Code: 362-165
**Students can register via paper packet or online at: www.actstudent.org
**if you are on an IEP/504 Plan and would like special
testing accommodations for the ACT, you must see Mrs. Kaiser well in
advance of the registration deadline to file your
paperwork
**Students may take the ACT at any
time: you need not be a junior or
senior. Younger students sometimes
take the ACT for the purpose of practicing and studying for future tests. The following are the times I suggest
students take the ACT: Seniors should take the October (and
December?) ACT. Juniors should take the ACT for the
first time in February, April and/or June.
**Hints for the ACT: STUDY FOR IT! Practice tests are available in the
guidance office and online. Pace
yourself, and don’t leave any questions blank (it is to your advantage to
guess).
6.
Fee Waivers are available for the
ACT…check out the
details on the website to see if you qualify: www.actstudent.org
7.
8.
Looking for a college or a career
that’s right for you? Check out collegeboard.com
or http://ocis.ode.state.oh.us (Ohio
Career Information System…username: ftrecov and password: ohiocis03). They are BOTH great websites to help you
narrow down your choices!
9.
Catalogs are available in the
guidance office that highlight all of Ohio’s Private and Public
Colleges. These books are excellent resources for
students to make comparisons between schools….they let you know enrollment,
tuition rates, admission policies and fees, locations, and much, much
more!
10. Don’t rule out Private
Colleges! In many cases, you can afford the
tuition…apply for the scholarships and grants available to you. Sometimes, you can attend a private
school for the same price as a public one.
The Ohio Student Choice Grant is an automatic award to students opting
for private universities, and will be awarded after filing the
FAFSA.
11. Students Interested in
Optometry: The Ohio State University College of
Optometry Open House & Career Day is Saturday, April 12, 2008 from 1:00 –
4:30 p.m. You will be discovering
the many opportunities a career in optometry has to offer. For more information check the flyer
outside the guidance office.
12. The University of Toledo College of
Pharmacy is hosting two Pharmacy Summer
Camps for high school students in the Class of 2009 who are considering
careers in Pharmacy. Camp dates are
Sunday, July 27- Wednesday, July 30 and Sunday, August 3- Wednesday, August 6.
Any more questions see the poster in the hallway.
13. Fifteen Summer Honors Institutes will be held
this year on college and university campuses around the state, and are open to
current ninth and tenth grade
14. The University of Dayton
is offering a Summer Advancement Program for area
rising seniors. The program is available to qualified juniors. The courses
listed in the application are for college credit, and tuition is free. Students
are responsible for books and other fees. Most classes run form June 23 to
August 2. Applicants have a minimum
of 3.0 GPA. (Fulfilling theses qualifications does not automatically guarantee
admission to the program.) Deadline for applications is May1,
2008.
15. Xavier Jump Start Program (gr 10-11)
16. Girls Interested in
Engineering: The
17. I have a Tech Prep packet available for any Tri-Star students who wish to fill out
the college credit articulation applications.
18. First Choice Credit Union (grade
12):
19. Pregnant/need help?
Scholarships/Grants/Loans: (Circle ones you have questions
about, and come see Mrs. Kaiser.)
20. Ohio Northern
University would
like to have the names and addresses of seniors who may qualify for one of their
many scholarships and awards. If
you are considering ONU, see Mrs. Kaiser ASAP so scholarship information can be
mailed to you.
21. ROTC (Military)
Scholarship
Information is available on flyers posted outside the office. Military recruiters visit FRHS
throughout the year, and set up in the Commons area at lunch so students can
gather information about the military and ask questions.
22. Imagine
23. FISCA (Financial Service Centers of
America) Scholarship: FISCA will award a minimum cash grant of
$2,000 for the freshman year of study to at least two (2) outstanding college
bound high school seniors, from each of the five geographic regions across the
nation, using leadership skills in both school and local community and academic
achievement as the criteria to identify winners. The application can also be obtained by
visiting FISCA's website at: http://www.fisca.org/scholar.htm. Applications must be postmarked by
4/3/08.
24.
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“Rhodes State Foundation”
Scholarship application can be found at www.rhodesstate.edu/departments/development/scholarships.asp,
and is due April 1, 2008.
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Tech Prep graduates are also
eligible for a $1000 Tech Prep Scholarship.
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NEW THIS YEAR – all tech prep
students who complete their first year at
25. AAA Ohio Auto Club will again offer high school
seniors the opportunity to apply for one of ten $1,000 grants by competing in the AAA
School Safety Patrol $1000 Grant Award Program. The program is limited to high
school seniors who once served as a member of a AAA School Safety Patrol team.
The grant awards are not limited only to students planning to attend a
university or college.
Applications can be found online at www.aaaohio.com or pick one up in the
Guidance Office and are due April 4, 2008.
26. William D. Squires
Scholarships: The William D. Squires Scholarship
is primarily need-based and is only for students from
27. Senior Athletes: The Ohio High School Athletic
Association is pleased to support the application of one senior female and one
senior male student-athlete from our high school for one of the OHSAA Foundation
of OHSAA Scholar-Athlete Scholarships.
Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.25, plus three varsity letters in
one sport or four varsity letters in two sports. (Note: recipients of athletic scholarships in
NCAA Division I or II are not eligible.)
Applications are due by April 7, 2008.
28. Mote & Associates
Scholarship
(
29. The
30. The Winners Club Scholarship: This scholarship is for students who
are pursuing a degree in the field of education. A minimum GPA of 3.5 is
required. Applications are online at:
http://winnersclubscholarship.visioncomm.net,
and must be submitted between February 1 and April 15,
2008.
31.
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Past President’s Parley- Nurses
Scholarship: Candidates must be a child or grandchild
of a veteran who has served in a war, and must be a senior in high school.
Applicants must plan to study nursing. Applications due April
15th.
32. Dick Meyers Memorial Scholarship:
The Ohio
Association of Litter Prevention and Recycling Professionals (OALPRP) is
offering a $1,000 scholarship to a deserving student from
33. Nursing Scholarship: The JTD Hospital Foundation will be
offering $1,000 scholarships to local residents studying nursing for the
2008-2009 academic year. To be eligible for the scholarship, the individual must
be a high school senior, current college student, or adult returning to school
who is a resident of Auglaize of Mercer counties or graduate of a high school in
those counties.
34. The Citi(R) 2008 Scholarship Contest
(grades 11-12): Citibank will award more than $35,000 in
college scholarships to 11th and 12th grade students. Teachers of winning
students will also receive prizes!
Enter at: http://message.scholastic.com/W0RT013040912EB92391D35EDFED70
Entry deadline: April 18, 2008.
35.
36. 2008 Mercer
37. The Road Sweepstakes/Fifth Third
Bank is offering
ten $530 scholarships for graduating seniors in 2008 that will enroll in a
college or university this upcoming academic year. There is no essay requirement
and no purchase is necessary. To enter, students need simply submit a form
online at: www.53EducationLending.com/TheRoad
. Deadline for this scholarship is May 3, 2008.
38.
39. The Mercer County Civic Foundation
has a small pool
of student loan funds
available. These low-interest
$900 college loans are renewable, and the 4% interest rate does not begin to
accrue until 6 months after graduation from college, and are interest-free if
repaid within that time.
Applications due by June 1st.
40. BigSun
Scholarship: The BigSun Organization is offering a
$500 scholarship to a student
athlete. The successful applicant will be a high
school senior or be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved
in some sport at that institution. Visit our website at http://www.bigsunathletics.com to
learn how to apply.
Deadline is June 20, 2008.
41. Loans for Future Medical
Students: The Medical Educational Foundation
Academy of Medicine of
42. AES Engineers
Scholarship: Students are NOT required to be
taking Engineering courses to be eligible. Students must submit an essay of no more
than 1000 words in answer to one of the two questions that are posted on: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php Amount
of the award is $500.00 and deadline for entry is September 15,
2008
43. National
Scholarships: Check out schoolsoup.com,
www.big33.org (through Feb.2008), and fastweb.com
for scholarship and college information.
There is also a scholarship search feature at: www.charterone.com/edu/scholarshipsearch
(click on “Resources for Students and Families”, select “scholarship search”,
and follow the instructions.
44. The Ohio Board of Regents
sponsors several
programs for college-bound students:
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Ohio War Orphans
Scholarship: for children of deceased or severely
disabled Ohio veterans who served in the armed forces during a period of
declared war or conflict, applications available from the Ohio Board of
Regents. Due: July 1.
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Nurse Education
Assistance Loan Program: $3,000 for up to four years of study,
but must agree to work as a nurse in the state of Ohio for a minimum of five
years after graduation, must file the FAFSA, then apply online for the
NEALP. Must apply before July
15.
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Regents
Graduate/Professional Fellowship Program: Students
are nominated by their undergraduate colleges and universities. Fellowships provide $3,500 each year for
two years.
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Robert C. Byrd
Honors Scholarship: Recipients may
receive up to $1,500 each year for undergraduate studies. Recipients are selected on class rank,
GPA, ACT scores, and activities.
Nominations are made by the high school and the scholarship is awarded
equally across
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Additional
Questions? Contact State Grants and Scholarships at
888-833-1133.
45. First Choice Credit
Union in Coldwater
offers student loans to students
pursuing higher education. Check
out their website at: www.1stchoicecu.com and click on the student H.E.L.P. loan program link or
call 419/678-3335.
46. Don’t wait too long to complete your
applications! You never know when school will be
delayed or cancelled, so ask for letters of recommendation, transcripts, etc.,
well in advance!
47. If you receive a
scholarship, be
sure to send a Thank-You note
showing your appreciation.
Upcoming Events:
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Local Scholarships are due this
month. (All seniors received this
information in W. History.)
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AP Exams in May:
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May 7: AP Calculus
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May 8: AP Lit and Comp
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May 13: AP Chemistry
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May 15: AP World History