Eastview Counselor Connection
Edition #9: November 11, 2022
Upcoming Events and Opportunities
- Monday, November 14th: In-Person Paying for College Night
- Saturday, November 19th: FAFSA Completion Workshop
Paying for College Night - Monday, November 14th
“Paying for College - An Introduction to Financial Aid and the College Decision Process” will be held the evening of Monday, November 14th at 6:30pm in the Learning Commons.
This will be a one-hour presentation on how financial aid is determined, the financial aid application process, sources of financial support, borrowing, and private scholarships.
Audience participation is encouraged through polling and a Q&A to address broad questions about the process. The presenter will be Chris George, who is currently the Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at St. Olaf College.
To register, click HERE.
Upcoming! FAFSA Completion Workshop
When: Saturday, November 19th
Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm
WHERE: Eastview High School - Learning Commons East Computer Lab
Get help on completing your FAFSA. This is a hands-on, supported workshop. Although pre-registration is not required, if you are planning to come, please click here to RSVP and let us know.
What To Bring
- Social Security Number
- Cash, Saving, and Checking Account Balances
- Alien Registration Number
- Investments Other Than the Home in Which You Live
- Federal Tax Information or Tax Returns
- Records of Untaxed Income
Stay Connected to the Latest News and Events from the EVHS College and Career Center!
College Life in the Northland Event - Tuesday, November 15th
Admissions representatives from The College of Saint Scholastica, Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, Lake Superior College, University of Minnesota-Duluth, and UW-Superior will be hosting a collaborative Zoom presentation for students to learn more about the Northland area colleges and opportunities for them to continue their education.
When: Tuesday, November 15th
Time: 6:30 PM
Where: Via Zoom: https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/99012238929
Inver Hills Community College Open House
On the evening of Wednesday, November 16th, we’ll be hosting our annual Fall Open House on campus. More info about the event is found at our Open House website HERE. Students who attend the event will be entered into a drawing to win a $500 scholarship that can be used in the Spring, Summer, or Fall 2023 semester. We will also provide attendees with information about how to apply for FREE, as well as have light snacks available.
ESports College Fair ESports College Fair
Learn about Collegiate opportunities in ESports: scholarships, facilities, programs, teams, staff
Colleges:
Bethany Lutheran College
Concordia College St. Paul
Minnesota State University Mankato
North Central University
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
UW River Falls
When: Thursday November 17, 2022 2:30-4:00 pm
Where: Apple Valley HS Community Rooms
14450 Hayes Road, Apple Valley, MN 55423
FAFSA is Now Open!
1. Login or create an account (FSA ID).
2. Gather personal documents, such as your social security number and tax records.
3. Start your application! (www.fafsa.gov).
4. Provide your basic personal information.
5. List up to 10 colleges or career schools.
6. Review your parent's or parents' information if you are a dependent student.
7. Provide your financial information.
8. Sign and submit the FAFSA form.
Visit www.fafsa.gov for more information.
Financial Aid: College Cost Estimators
MyinTuition is most appropriate for prospective students and families looking for a quick ballpark estimate. It gives a range of expected costs for 90% of families in a similar situation.
Calculate your need
Option 2: Net Price Calculator
The Net Price Calculator is most appropriate for prospective students and families needing a close estimate of what their aid package will look like if attending a certain college/university.
Raise.Me: Scholarships Starting Freshmen Year!
With Raise.me, students can guarantee scholarships from 200+ colleges as early as 9th grade, making it easier to plan financially for school. Raise.me has proven to be a great tool to motivate students in high schools throughout the U.S., as the site immediately rewards
students with scholarships for their hard work in and outside of high school.
As an example: ● Get an A in a course ($100 - $1,000) ● Get a B in a course ($50 - $600) ● Participate in a school club or sport ($25 - $250) ● And much more! These bite-sized scholarships are called “Micro-Scholarships”. When students add achievements to their Portfolio on Raise.me, they could be eligible to earn Micro-Scholarships towards our partner colleges.
Steps to get started:
2) Encourage your student to regularly add good grades, community service, extracurricular activities, and other achievements to his or her raise.me “Portfolio” to earn “Micro-Scholarships” from colleges.
3) Visit: https://www.raise.me for more information. Local schools include: University of St. Thomas, Gustavus, UMD, Luther, University of Northern Iowa, University of Iowa, University of Wisconsin- Stout, and more!
Class of 2023 College Process Documents and Instructions
In case you missed it! View the presentation from the College Application Planning Night for Seniors here (many resources linked).
- View the Transcript Release Process for Eastview Students & Parents here.
- View the Eastview High School Steps to Submit the Common App here.
- View the Eastview High School steps to submit Institutional College Applications here.
(NOTE: NOT for use with The COMMON APPLICATION. See Common App guidelines sheet instead.)
- View the steps to request recommendations from EVHS Staff Members here.
Students can find these resources:
- Schoology Class of 2023 → Resources→ College Application Process
National ACT Test Dates for 2022-2023
National SAT Test Dates for 2022-2023
Upcoming College, University, and Military Visits to the Counseling Office
Tuesday, November 15th
11:15am - Army Reserves
Thursday, November 17th
11:15am - U.S. Air Force
12:45pm - University of Kansas
Friday, November 18th
10:25am - Hennepin Technical College
*Students are encouraged to register in Naviance and pick up a pass in the Counseling Office prior to the event.
School Supplies Available for EVHS Students in Need
If your student needs supplies, please send them to the Counseling Office. We have supplies including notebooks, pens, pencils, padlocks for gym lockers, pocket folders, graphing paper, index notecards and more. We also have new backpacks!
Winter Gear
Mom’s and Neighbors community organization has cold weather clothing available.
Please contact your student’s counselor if you have a need for winter coats, hats, gloves.
Eastview High School Virtual Calm Room
Park Nicollet's Growing Through Grief Support Group
Park Nicollet’s Growing Through Grief counselor, Jenny Simmonds, will be offering a weekly grief group for Eastview students who have experienced the death of a significant family member (parent, sibling, caregiver, etc.). If your teen is living with loss and you think they could benefit from participating in a grief group, please contact Molly Wellik at molly.wellik@district196.org and we will connect with your student regarding their interest.
Eastview High School Counseling Website
Eastview High School Counselors
Quincy Davis
Mark Wanous
952-431-8928
Terri Greener
952-431-8929
Jena Hitt
952-431-8900
Kelly Fisher
952-431-8930
Anne Scholen
952-431-8927
Larinda Hodges
952-431-8931
Farrah Jennings
952-431-8926
About Eastview High School
Email: Eastview@district196.org
Website: https://evhs.district196.org/families/counseling
Location: 6200 140th Street West, Apple Valley, MN, USA
Phone: 952-431-8900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evhs.college.career
Twitter: @evhscollege