From: The Counseling Office Table of Contents p.1 Events p.2 6 Scholarships p. 7 SAT p.8-9 Miscellaneous p. 10-11 Tips p.12 Websites Upcoming Events Upcoming College Preview/Visit Days NJC Discovery Days The visitation day enables you to tour campus, meet other prospective students, and talk with Northeastern s dedicated faculty and staff. On a Discovery Day, you will be welcomed by our ambassadors, have the opportunity to ask financial aid questions, and sample our excellent food service. Have questions? Contact us at 970.521.7000 or email admissions@njc.ed Upcoming Discovery Days: Nov 12 Feb 18 Apr 19 Visting UNC: Daily tours at 8:45am and 2:30pm each day, plus a variety of special interest and admitted student events. (Destination UNC) Discover UNC Days: November 16, 2018 Individuals and groups can register online at unco.edu/visit or by calling Admissions at 970-351-2881. UNC s fall 2018 applications are now open. Students may submit the Bear App, or the Common App. University of Colorado Colorado Springs-Mountain Lion Experience Humanities/Social Science-Oct 26th Business-Nov 2nd Nursing-Nov 9th For more info visit: www.uccs.edu/visit
Boettcher Scholarship: Since 1952, the Boettcher Foundation has awarded more than $65 million in undergraduate scholarships to many of Colorado s best and brightest students. That translates to more than 2,400 current and alumni Boettcher Scholars. Annually, more than 1,500 students apply for the 42 available Boettcher Scholarships. If you are a Colorado high school senior and interested in applying, we encourage you to visit the Application Process, Eligibility & Selection Criteria page on the Boettcher Foundation website, www.boettcherfoundation.org and take the senior Competitiveness Quiz, which will help you make an informed decision as to whether or not you would like to apply for the Boettcher Scholarship. Please stop by the counseling office for more information. Deadline: October 23, 2018 Horatio Alger Scholarship If integrity, determination and courage describe you, you have what it takes to be a Horatio Alger Scholar. Must have a 2.0 GPA and require financial assistance, plus pursue a higher education degree. For more info or to apply visit scholars.horatioalger.org Deadline: October 25, 2018 Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarship for High School Seniors The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors each year. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, and their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. It is our privilege to award over $60 million annually in scholarships to these young leaders. Current high school seniors with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA may apply using the following link through October 31, 2018: http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/applicants For additional information about this scholarship and profiles of past recipients, please visit our website at http:// www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org.
Latin American Educational Foundation The Latin American Educational Foundation scholarship application is now open! It will close on November 20th--- for more info visit www.laef.org/scholarship The LAEF scholarship amounts ranges from $500 to $2000 annual. We award 20 new high school seniors, and 4 new currently enrolled undergraduate students. Scholarships are renewable for up to 5 academic years (10 semesters). Students must have a 3.0 GPA All students graduating from a Colorado high school are eligible to apply, regardless of permanent residency or citizenship. Deadline: November 20, 2018 Daniels Scholarship Fund -Online application will be open from October 1- November 29, 2018 at 4:00pm MST -Complete the 2018/2019 FASFA -Students do not have to meet Pell eligibility -Students must embody the following: -Strength of character -Leadership potential -Academic performance or promise -Willingness to give back to the community -Well-rounded personality MUST TAKE THE ACT before October 27, 2018 (must score a 17 in Math, English, Reading, and Science) OR MUST TAKE THE SAT before November 3, 2018 (Must score a 470 in Math and a 450 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing) Demonstrate financial need DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO APPLY Stop by the SHS Counseling office for more information Deadline: November 29, 2018
Elks Most Valuable Student Award Eligibility: Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply. Applicants need not be related to a member of the Elks. High school graduates are not eligible to apply. Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are signed; permanent legal resident status does not qualify. Awards: The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2019 competition. Male and female students compete separately. Ranging from $1,000 per year to $12,500 per year, Most Valuable Student scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), in a U.S. college or university. All scholarships are in the form of certificates of award conditional upon the full-time enrollment of the winner in an accredited U.S. college or university. Deadline: November 15, 2018 K State Alumni Wabash CannonBall Scholarship Submit the Wabash CannonBall Colorado application Four $5,000 scholarships will be awarded. Scholars will be paid half of the scholarship monies ($2,500) at the start of the 2016-17 academic school year with the requirement to maintain a 3.0 GPA in the fall semester in order to earn the second half ($2,500) in the spring semester. Scholarships will only be awarded to recipients enrolled in 12 or more credit hours per semester. High school senior living in Colorado Must be admitted to Kansas State University and have completed a general scholarship application Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 on a weighted or un-weighted scale Deadline: Dec 1, 2018 5:00pm www.k-state.com/wabashscholarshipco Elks Legacy Scholarship Legacy Awards are $4,000 scholarships available to children and grandchildren of Elks members. Eligibility requirements are outlined below. The Foundation will offer a total of 300 awards in the 2019 contest. The 2019 contest opened on September 1, 2018. The deadline for applications is February 1, 2019 at 11:59 a.m. Central Time. For the 2019 contest, any child or grandchild (or step-child, step-grandchild, or legal ward) of a living Elk who joined the order on or before April 1, 2016, or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, 2016, is eligible to apply. The Elk must also be a paid-up member through March 31, 2019. Great-grandchildren are not eligible. For more info
Highline Electric Association Basin Electric Power Cooperative: Highline Electric Association Basin Electric Power Cooperative will offerr1 scholarship available for $1000. Your parent/guardian must be a member of Highline Electric. If you are interested in applying, please stop by the counseling office and pick up the application. This scholarship is different than the other Highline Association Scholarship listed in our newsletter. Deadline: NOON Feb 15, 2019 Highline Electric Association and Tri-State Generation and Transmission Scholarship: Tri-State Generation and Transmission Scholarship: this scholarship is for $500 and may be used at any accredited university, college or vocational technical school. Your parent/guardian must be a member of Highline to be eligible. Highline Electric Association Scholarship: available $1000, your parent/guardian must be a member of Highline Electric. Highline will award TEN scholarships. If you are interested in applying, please stop by the counseling office and pick up the application. If you fill out this application, you are applying for 2 different scholarships offered by Highline Electric Association. Deadline: NOON Feb 15, 2019 Jake Uhrig Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Post #3541 Scholarship -applicant must be a descendent of a VFW-eligible veteran (Must have a DD Form 214) -graduating from a Logan County High School -A minimum of one $1000.00 Scholarship will be awarded Deadline: March 1st, 2019 For more information please stop by the Counseling Office Centennial Mental Health Center In an effort to raise awareness of career opportunities in the mental health field to members of our communities, Centennial Mental Health Center is pleased to offer its 10th annual Future Mental Health Professional Scholarship Program. The program consists of $500 - $2,000 per year awards. The successful applicants will be selected based on the following criteria: No age limit, non-traditional students are also encouraged to apply Graduate from High School or GED program any time before but by Summer 2018 United States citizen or legal immigrant Permanent address must reside in Centennial s ten county catchment area (Phillips, Sedgwick, Logan, Morgan, Washington, Yuma, Elbert, Lincoln, Cheyenne Wells, Kit Carson) Intent to complete minimum of a bachelor degree in a behavioral health related field (psychology, sociology, counseling, etc) Submittal of an application, transcript(s), two letters of recommendation, and a 500-750 word essay Academic achievement, aptitude, and community service Amounts coordinate with full time enrollment (12+ credit hours per semester). Awards will be prorated based on student s actual enrollment. Applications are available in the SHS Counseling Office Applications should be postmarked no later than March 16, 2019 and sent to: Centennial Mental Health Center
Kelly de la Torre Scholarship This opportunity is opened to Colorado female high school students that plan to major in one of the S.T.E.M. fields at a 4-year accredited university. For more details, please visit the website for more information. If selected to receive an award, students may be eligible for up to $2,500 for the school year. https://www.womensenergynetwork.org/colorado/kelly-de-le-torre-scholarship-form/ Deadline: June 1, 2019 NJC Scholarships: Freshman General Scholarship Northeastern has streamlined the process of applying for Freshman scholarships. One application puts you in the running for numerous scholarships Northeastern has to offer. For more information or to view the Freshman Scholarships available through NJC, please follow the link: http:// www.njc.edu/scholarships/freshman The application for these scholarships will be available January 2019. Hope and Vision Scholarship Hope eligibility: Graduate from a high school located in our 5-county service area: (Logan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington, or Yuma county) Earn a 2.5 cumulative GPA in your 6th, 7th, or 8th semester of high school Attend NJC full-time in the Fall Term immediately following high school graduation Vision eligibility: Graduate from a Colorado high school not located in our 5-county service area Earn a 3.5 cumulative GPA in your 6th, 7th, or 8th semester of high school OR earn an ACT composite score of 23 Attend NJC full-time in the Fall Term immediately following high school graduation. Check back here in the Senior Newsletter for information about how to apply for the above scholarships.
Test Date Normal Deadline Late Registration* October 6, 2018- SHS September 7, 2018 Sept 18 (mailed) Sept 26 (online/phone) November 3, 2018- SHS December 1, 2018- SHS October 5, 2018 November 2, 2018 Oct 16 (mailed) Oct 24 (online/phone) Nov 13 (mailed) Nov 20 (online/phone) March 9, 2019 Feb 8, 2019 May 4, 2019-SHS April 5, 2019 June 1, 2019 May 3, 2019 Feb 19 (mailed) Feb 27 (online/phone) April 16 (mailed) April 24 (online/phone) May 14 (mailed) May 22 (online/phone) ACT Test Dates 2018-2019 Test Date: Registration Deadline: (Late Fee Required) October 27, 2018 September 28, 2018 Sept 29-Oct 14, 2018 December 8, 2018 November 2, 2018 Nov 3-Nov 19, 2018 February 9, 2019 January 11, 2019 January 12-19, 2019 April 13, 2019 March 8, 2019 March 9-25, 2019 June 8, 2019 May 3, 2019 May 4-20, 2019 July 13, 2019 June 14, 2019 June 15-24, 2019 To register for the ACT test please visit: www.act.org. The ACT test is given at many locations in Northeastern Colorado. The ACT is not given at SHS, however, most of the dates it is given at NJC. Please make sure you check carefully when you register so you make sure you pick the location that works best for you. If you have any questions, please stop in the SHS Counseling Office or call 970-522-2944.
From College Invest. What is the FAFSA? FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and universal application for financial aid at all eligible colleges and universities. It is available to complete online in English or Spanish at www.fafsa.gov. Where to Start? Students and families must complete the FAFSA as early as possible every year the student plans to attend higher education. One FAFSA per student attending college per year. October 1st of the year the student will attend school is the earliest date the FAFSA may be completed. For example, if you plan to attend college in Fall 2018 the earliest date your family can complete a FAFSA is October 1, 2018. As the name suggests, no fee is charged to file a FAFSA. Students apply online at www.fafsa.gov. One parent and the student must apply for a Personal Identification Number (PIN) to electronically sign the FAFSA form at www.pin.ed.gov. It is best to do this BEFORE you begin to complete the FAF- SA. You will use the same PIN every year so keep it in a safe place. BEWARE: Be sure to go to www.fafsa.gov (NOT www.fafsa.com). Scam web sites charge families to submit your FAFSA information. Don t be scammed into paying! IT S FREE! As a senior have you done the following: Discuss your classes, college plans, credits and test scores with your high school counselor Arrange campus visits- if not already done this past summer Begin soliciting letters of recommendation from reliable contacts who are familiar with your goals Register to take the SAT/ACT, if necessary Continue to search for free money (scholarships and grants) and others ways to pay Stay organized: File copies of applications and correspondence. Keep your calendar up-to-date tracking important dates and deadline If you have any questions at all, please feel free to stop in the counseling office and we will be able to answer your questions.
after high school. These can include: Academic Advising (including concurrent enrollment) Family Engagement Events and Resources Financial Aid Assistance: FAFSA and Scholarship Completion Help Career Exploration College Exploration Services College Major Advising College Enrollment and Transition Process Career-Ready Services: Job Search, Resumes, etc. To get more information or to set up an appointment. Please call, text, or email: Sadie Fritzler Career Coach/COSI Campus Advisor 970-521-6685(work) 970-370-8484(cell) Sadie.Fritzler@njc.edu
The following area college representatives/military representatives will be in the Sterling High School Counseling Office the following dates and times: Wednesday Oct 24, 2018 1:30pm-2:00pm Western State Colorado College Visit Thursday Nov 29, 2018 2:30pm-3:00pm Fort Hays State University College Visit If you are interested in visiting with a college/military rep, please stop by the counseling office to sign up for a visit. Did you know: Metropolitan State University of Denver offers a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training. For more info visit www.msudenver.edu/hps or www.nata.org
Visiting with College Admission Representatives Tips for Students and Parents Many students and their parents hesitate to talk with a college representative because they feel they may have an obligation to that school as a result of their visit, or they may not know what questions to ask. Remind them that a conversation or completing a request card does not constitute a commitment to attend that particular school. In fact, knowledgeable admission representatives will often refer a family to another college that may be a better fit for a particular student. Students should know their basic academic information (GPA, test scores) before talking with an admission representative. As a counselor, you can also encourage them to have a fulfilling conversation by providing them with a list of potential questions like the following: What are your admission requirements? Do I need to write an essay? If so, what are the possible topics? What factors are emphasized in the admission process? What can you tell me about your program in (insert major/program here)? Does your college give credit for AP/IB scores? If so, do you have a chart I could see? What is the academic profile of students attending your college? If I m interested in art/engineering/music/etc., are there specific requirements for admission? Tell me about your cost of attendance. What percent of students are offered need-based financial aid? How many receive scholarships? Is housing guaranteed if I am accepted? How many students live on campus? What are your policies regarding on-campus housing? What is the average class size? For freshmen? For juniors and seniors? What is the largest class on your campus? Are freshmen taught by professors or graduate students? Tell me about your academic advising program. Are there parking restrictions on campus? Can I bring my car? What do students do on weekends? Do they tend to leave campus or stick around? What percentage of your recent graduates started working right after graduation? How many went on to graduate school?
Websites of Interest http://www.actstudent.org http://www.collegeincolorado.org http://www.collegeboard.com http://www.collegeinvest.org http://www.meritaid.com (matches students with merit-based scholarships that reflect their accomplishments and interests) https://www.goingmerry.com http://www.ncaaclearinghouse.org http://www.pin.ed.gov http://www.fafsa.ed.gov http://www.njc.edu/financialaid/scholarships.html http://www.fastweb.com http://www.anycollege.com (click on win scholarship link) http://www.nelnet.com http://www.scholarships.com http://www.collegetoolkit.com (has college searches, scholarships searches, career exploration, interactive calculators and expert guides) http://www.questbridge.org http://www.scholarshipworkshop.com: Excellent resources with a timeline for seniors and a scholarship toolbox with articles and links to scholarships. www.educationcents.org www.finaid.org https://www.collegetuitioncompare.com/compare/tables/?state=co RE-1 Valley School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of Student Services/Assistant Superintendent. Address: 301 Hagen St., Sterling, CO 80751 Phone: 970-522-0792 Spanish version of the newsletter available upon request. Let yourself go as far as your dreams take you.