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FAFSA/TASFA Graduation Requirement
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All Seniors MUST complete either the FAFSA or TASFA in order to walk the stage and receive a diploma. A confirmation email must be uploaded into the student’s XELLO account (the new Career Cruising) or an “Opt Out” form must be completed and returned to the counseling office. I am attaching directions to this email that tells your student how to access their XELLO account.
If you chose not to complete the FAFSA or TASFA, you can complete the FAFSA/TASFA “Opt Out” form, and this will also meet the graduation requirement. I am attaching both the English and Spanish “Opt Out” forms to this email, as well. If this is what you decide to do, you must return the “Opt Out” form to your student’s counselor.
Uploaded FAFSA or uploaded TASFA or “Opt Out” forms are due by May 1, 2022. CLICK HERE FOR FORMS
COLLEGE INFORMATION
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Tackling College Admissions
Tackling the College Admission Process written by computer science student Akash Dharamshi, is a complete guide for you to take the most effective step in preparing your student for the college admission process. During the summer or during the school year, you can use this guide as the x factor in your student’s college preparation.
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College Applications
Seniors planning to attend a four-year university next August 2016 must complete the following:
- Take or re-take the SAT/ACT
- Visit college campuses; talk to admission officers on campus.
- Complete college applications during the first semester of the senior year. Don’t wait until the deadline.
- Essay prompts for College Applications
- Order FAFSA pin numbers for yourself and a parent
- Complete the FAFSA (federal student aid) form in January.
- Attend Financial Aid Night at the Berry Center
- Look at housing options
- Visit the colleges’ financial aid office to see what aid is available at a particular college. Each college has a pool of money available for scholarships and this money is usually available on a first come, first served basis. Remember, financial aid includes scholarships, loans, grants, personal savings and work study programs.
- Check with the college admissions’ office to see if you need to take a THEA or other placement test. Some colleges will not allow you to register for classes without placement information.
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Recommendations
Obatain a Wildcat profile packet to give to teachers, counselors and others that you are requesting a recommendation letter from. Remember to always provide your recommender with a stamped envelope with the college’s address typed on the front ( no return address). Allow the recommender three weeks to prepare the letter.
