Grayson Rams Counseling Department
Volume III, Issue 3 (October 2021)
GCPS Foundation Scholarships & Grants
GCPS Foundation Scholarships & Grants season is open! Find and apply for scholarships for future studies in STEM/STEAM, Mathematics, Technology, and support for those seeking a teaching career. These as well as other scholarships are available in the GCPS Foundation Fund catalog! Apply today and apply for more than one! GCPS Foundation Scholarships
All children who are receiving any form of public assistance are eligible to receive gifts from The Empty Stocking Fund. There is no application process. Simply visit www.emptystockingfund.org/holiday-gifts or click here to register. Proof of benefits is required.
Need help completing the FAFSA?
Completing the FAFSA is the key to unlocking federal, state, and institutional aid. Here are some resources families can use to help complete the FAFSA:
- Contact Mr. Hal Wilkinson - Mr. Wilkinson is Grayson's contact with the Georgia Student Finance Commission. He is happy to assist our Grayson families. Schedule an appointment with Mr. Wilkinson
- Elizabeth Umberger from Georgia Gwinnett College recently facilitated a presentation to help families complete the FAFSA. Watch the presentation here. Please give the video a few minutes to load after you click the link
- Wyatt, FAFSA Assistance Chatbot - Get help from Wyatt, a free FAFSA assistance chatbot that you can text with. Click here getfafsahelp.org to sign up
Need a Fee Waiver for the SAT/ACT Exam?
Free and Reduced-price Meal Application
While meals will be provided at no charge for all students this school year, it still pays to complete the Free and Reduced-price Meal Application. Families whose students would be eligible for meal support in a typical year should complete the application as soon as possible.
One meal application affects a lot for your family…Confirmed eligibility establishes a number of benefits for individual students such as discounted or no fees for college-admissions exams and AP tests, discounted or free college applications, scholarship opportunities, and no- and low-cost access to technology and internet plans.
GCPS offers an online application and a printed application. A new application must be completed each year. Due to the number of applications received, families can expect a faster turnaround time for the online application, which is available in English and Spanish.
Atlanta Electrical Apprenticeship Program
Jumpstart your student's career off on the right foot with the Electrical Apprenticeship Program through the Atlanta Electrical Contractors Association (AECA). The AECA offers earn-while-you-learn electrical training that's designed to deliver on-the-job electrical training and valuable classroom time ensuring that your student is fully prepared for a career as an electrician. Learn more about the Electrical Apprenticeship Program
College Board Opportunity Scholarships
Complete these 6 college planning steps for 6 separate chances at $500. When students finish all 6, they will be entered into a drawing for a $40,000 scholarship.
Step 1 - Build College List ($500)
Step 2 - Practice for the SAT ($500)
Step 3 - Explore Scholarships ($500)
Step 4 - Strengthen College List ($500)
Step 5 - Complete the FAFSA ($500)
Step 6 - Apply to Colleges ($500)