CTC Shadowing:
After the seminar we invite all seniors, and their families, to complete their FAFSA, with our help. To register for the FAFSA finish portion, please have your students register at https://www.frederickcountygives.org/Grants-Scholarships/Scholarships.
AFA - Academy for the Fine Arts Shadowing - Students interested in pursuing the arts after high school should consider shadowing the Academy for the Fine Arts which is housed right here in Gov. Thomas Johnson High School. The AFA provides an arts career pathway for students from any FCPS high school in the areas of art, dance, music, and theatre. Some classes may be taken for college credit. The AFA offers one shadow day a month beginning September 25. Students who plan to audition this year must submit their application by January 24.
PSAT @ OHS Wednesday, October 16. Students may stop by the counseling office for a practice booklet once they are signed up for the test. Students will report to their testing room– no earlier than 7:20 a.m. The test will begin promptly at 7:30 a.m. (Students who arrive late will begin late – no extra time will be given). Students will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m.. Room assignments will be posted outside of the Counseling Office (Monday-Wednesday). 1. Bring photo ID 2. Bring two #2 pencils. 3. Bring a calculator (optional, but encouraged) 4. Room assignments will be posted in the Cafeteria in case you forget your room number.
Register Online: https://frederickcounty.schoolcashonline.com/Home/Index
College and Career Readiness Requirements
We would like to invite you to a hands-on FAFSA Finish workshop to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You are welcome to attend any session that fits with your schedule.
Register to attend this free hands-on workshop today: www.frederickcountygives.org/FAFSAFinish
School/Location
Date
Time
Frederick Community College
October 12
1:00pm-4:00pm
Hood College
October 15
7:00pm-8:30pm
Brunswick High
October 16
Frederick High
October 17
6:00pm-8:00pm
October High
October 21
Walkersville High
October 24
Financial aid experts will be on hand to help you step by step through this free online application process. With multiple time slots available and a chance to win up to a $2,000 scholarship, these workshops focus on providing each applicant with personalized one-on-one assistance and an opportunity to access to the largest source of federal funding for higher education. Completion of a survey is required to be entered into scholarship drawing.
ACT Test Dates
Merit Aid: Helps students find merit-based scholarship opportunities before they apply to college. MeritAid.com is the first comprehensive web site dedicated to helping students with the college search by matching them to merit-based scholarships from across the country. Visit www.meritaid.com for more information.
SCHOLARSHIPS
John M. Belk Scholarship - www.davidson.edu/belk deadline: November 1, 2019
Each year the DAR awards over $150,000 through more than 25 scholarships to young individuals for their outstanding academic achievements. DAR Scholarships are offered for a wide range of disciplines including: history, law, medical, nursing, music, educations and many more. The various DAR scholarships each have different requirements and procedures which must be followed to apply for scholarship. For additional information about specific scholarships or to obtain an application form: DAR.org