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Fall Senior Workshop. Monday, October 5 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Agenda. Senior Activities Postsecondary Planning College Admissions Bright Futures Scholarship Program Scholarships Additional Sources of Financial Aid. Senior Activities. Graduation Senior Trip Project Graduation.
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Fall Senior Workshop Monday, October 5 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Agenda • Senior Activities • Postsecondary Planning • College Admissions • Bright Futures Scholarship Program • Scholarships • Additional Sources of Financial Aid
Senior Activities • Graduation • Senior Trip • Project Graduation
Graduation • Graduation Ceremony • Date: Thursday, June 3 • Time: 4:00 p.m. • Place: Pensacola Civic Center • Caps and gowns (mandatory) • Announcements (optional) • All fees must be paid before graduation
Senior Trip • Date: April 30 – May 2 • Place: Orlando • Activities include Grad Bash, Busch Gardens, Island of Adventure, Planet Hollywood, and DisneyQuest • Cost: $330 per student (estimated) • $50 nonrefundable deposit • Deposit due January 15 • Balance due March 12
Project Graduation • Date: Thursday, June 3 • Place and Time: TBA • First Parent Meeting • Date: Tuesday, October 27 • Time: 6:00 p.m. • Place: WFHS Cafeteria
Postsecondary Planning • On the job training, apprenticeship programs, and technical schools • CareerOneStop • College Career Life Planning • FACTS.org • Military training • ASVAB Career Exploration Program
Military Service • Contact the recruiter for the branch of service being considered • Prepare for and take the ASVAB November 5 at WFHS • Registration begins October 5 • Register on the S.I.S. beginning October 7 • Parents should be involved • Contact Mr. Hunter for more information
College Planning • Senior College Checklist • State University System Matrix • Contact colleges and universities about deadlines • October 13 – first selective university deadline (FSU) • Apply on line when possible • Common Application for Florida universities available at www.FACTS.org • WFHS College Application Day October 13 • UWF and PJC representatives available • PJC Residency Form • University Residency Form • Counselors provide assistance with applications for one additional college or university • Register on the S.I.S. by Friday, October 9
Applying for College • Complete applications • Personal statement (if applicable) • Residency statement • Application fee • Application fee waivers available for qualified students (contact counselor for more information) • Provide references and recommendations (if applicable) • Complete transcript requests • Take required tests (ACT, SAT, and/or CPT)
College Entrance Tests • On line registration recommended • ACT • November 6 deadline for December 12 test • Measures achievement • Writing test optional • SAT • October 30 deadline for December 5 test • Measures ability • Writing test included • Fee waivers available for qualified students • Contact counselor for more information
College Planning Resources • FACTS.org • CollegeBoard • ACT College Planning • MyMajors.com • The Princeton Review • U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges 2010
College Visitation Policy • Students are allowed a total of 3 absences for college visits junior and senior year • College visits must have prior approval to be counted as excused school absences • College Visitation forms are available in the Guidance Department • Completed forms must be returned to the Attendance Office within 3 days after the visit
Student Athletes • Students who plan to play Division I/II college sports must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse (www.ncaaclearinghouse.com) • WFHS school code is 101-797 • Fee waivers are available • Completed transcript requests need to be given to Mrs. Thompson, guidance secretary • Monitor your eligibility status • Contact Mr. Hunter for more information
Scholarships Research and apply for scholarships: • WFHS Guidance Department web site • www.wfhs.net • www.fastweb.com • www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov • Other sources • Scholarship scams
Bright Futures Scholarship Program • Bright Futures Scholarship Program changes • Bright Futures award information • Check student eligibility at www.FACTS.org • Apply for Bright Futures beginning December 1 www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org • Students must complete the on line application before graduation to be eligible for an award
Community Service • 75 hours required for Bright Futures Academic Scholarship • Hours must be completed before graduation • Community Service Guidelines • Students should talk with their counselor before beginning a community service activity to verify the service hours will meet Bright Futures requirements
Additional Financial Aid Sources • Grants • Federal Pell Grant • Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) • Academic Competitiveness Grant • Work Study • Loans • Perkins loan • Stafford loan • Parent PLUS loan
Applying for Financial Aid • FAFSA4caster • FAFSA • Pin number (www.pin.ed.gov) • Compile documents (Tax return/W2s) • Complete FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1 (www.fafsa.ed.gov) • Review Student Aid Report (SAR) • Contact College Financial Aid Office • PROFILE • Required by some private colleges/universities
Financial Aid Resources • WFHS Guidance Department website • www.wfhs.net • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) • Florida Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) • College and university financial aid offices