All Things College & Career

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SENIORS:

WELCOME BACK!!!

It's senior year!!!

If you are planning to apply for university most of their priority deadlines are November 1st! If you have not taken an ACT or SAT or need to improve your score, you need to do that ASAP! SEE BELOW FOR INFORMATION ON SIGNING UP-COME SEE ME IF YOU HAVE FREE/REDUCED LUNCH TO WAIVE THE TESTING FEES!!

It is college application season!! I will be holding a College Application Information Night, date and time to be determined.

If you need to see me make an appointment at the bottom of this newsletter.

JUNIORS:

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU BEGIN TAKING THE SAT/ACT TESTS IN THE LATE FALL/EARLY SPRING, SEE BELOW FOR INFORMATION ON SIGNING UP-COME SEE ME IF YOU HAVE FREE/REDUCED LUNCH TO WAIVE THE TESTING FEES!!

SOPHOMORES & FRESHMAN

It is never too early to start thinking about your future, come see me if you want to put together a plan!! Also to get started on those community service hours!!

Need to make an appointment with me? Drop to the bottom of the newsletter!

Here are some links for more info on FGCU

Eagle Expo Page: https://www.fgcu.edu/admissionsandaid/visitus/expo/

Eagle Expo is our open house that we host every fall and spring. This year, we created numerous videos and other virtual resources. There is some great information on our programs, student life, and what makes FGCU truly unique.

FGCU Freshman Application Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ja-vzyw92_k&feature=emb_title
FGCU Scholarships: https://www.fgcu.edu/admissionsandaid/financialaid/undergraduate/typesofaid/scholarships.aspx

FGCU Merit Award: https://www.fgcu.edu/admissionsandaid/undergraduateadmissions/scholarshipsandwaivers#FreshmanScholarshipOpportunities

THINKING ABOUT APPLYING TO ST LEO?? HERE ARE SOME AWESOME RESOURCES!

- Academic Viewbook

o Get a first look at Saint Leo!

- Digital Inquiry Card

o This will allow students to easily add their names to our inquiry pool to receive our emails and outreach

- Virtual Tour

o Even if students cannot visit campus physically, I would invite them to tour our beautiful campus from the comfort of their own homes!


OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL AID This is for seniors only! This application is for Florida specific scholarship/grants. This application is REQUIRED for students who want to be evaluated for the Florida Bright Futures program.To review what programs are included under the FFAA and to apply on or after OCTOBER 1 of a students SENIOR year, click here: Take me to the FFAA! This application does not require financial statements, you must have a correct social security number available when applying on this government secured site.	FREE APPLICATION FOR STUDENT AID *FOR SENIORS ONLY!* The FAFSA is a government program, funds are awarded based on household income. Families should complete the application on or after October 1 of a student's senior year and every year after while in college. It is important to apply early as funds are dispersed on a first come, first serve bases. To explore and begin the financial aid process please click HERE. Here is a great resource for frequently asked questions! Here is a list of most common mistakes when completing the application. All kinds of videos and additional resources can be found here: Federal Aid Resources	BIG FUTURE *ALL GRADES!* Getting ready for college? Big Future is a free planning tool from College Board. It is designed to support students and families plan for college from the first thoughts to your first day on campus. Big Future can help with: Understanding the college process. Researching what college is right for you. Discovering your interests and career options. Investigating ways NOW to pay for your Big Future. College Board scholarship opportunities.

OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL AID

This is for seniors only! This application is for Florida specific scholarship/grants. This application is REQUIRED for students who want to be evaluated for the Florida Bright Futures program.To review what programs are included under the FFAA and to apply on or after OCTOBER 1 of a students SENIOR year, click here: Take me to the FFAA! This application does not require financial statements, you must have a correct social security number available when applying on this government secured site.

FREE APPLICATION FOR STUDENT AID

FOR SENIORS ONLY! The FAFSA is a government program, funds are awarded based on household income. Families should complete the application on or after October 1 of a student's senior year and every year after while in college. It is important to apply early as funds are dispersed on a first come, first serve bases. To explore and begin the financial aid process please click HERE.

Here is a great resource for frequently asked questions!

Here is a list of most common mistakes when completing the application.

All kinds of videos and additional resources can be found here:

Federal Aid Resources

BIG FUTURE

ALL GRADES! Getting ready for college? Big Future is a free planning tool from College Board. It is designed to support students and families plan for college from the first thoughts to your first day on campus. Big Future can help with:

Understanding the college process.
Researching what college is right for you.
Discovering your interests and career options.
Investigating ways NOW to pay for your Big Future. College Board scholarship opportunities.

COMMUNITY SERVICE HOUR OPPORTUNITIES

In order to meet the requirements for the Bright Futures Scholarship students are required to obtain community service hours.

The organizations below provide opportunities for virtual and/or in person ways to give back to the community and earn service hours.

AARP: Become a Virtual Community Volunteer, Make a Difference in the Areas that Matter to You. Connect with Your Community by Finding Volunteering Opportunities While You're at Home!

CLICK HERE

VOLUNTEERMATCH:

Virtual Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteer From Anywhere | VolunteerMatch

Explore hundreds of virtual volunteer opportunities in cause areas like health and medicine, education, and community building, that you can do from a computer, from home or anywhere

CLICK HERE

FEEDING TAMPA BAY: Feeding Tampa Bay is the largest food rescue and distribution organization in our community, serving more than 700000 hungry people in the 10-county region

CLICK HERE

SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH ENGINES

Helpful hint...create a separate email for these links..

BE AWARE, if any site asks for you to pay for a service, immediately, find another site. You should NOT pay anyone to find FREE resources!

ASVAB

The ASVAB is available to all students interested in career interest and career aptitude testing. Students interested in a career in the US Military should also take the ASVAB as it is a requirement for enlistment. For more information CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for study materials to help improve scores on standardized tests including ASVAB.

TO SIGN UP FOR THE NEXT DATE: JANUARY 25TH

CLICK HERE

MYCAREERSHINES

MyCareerShines, a service of FloridaShines, is Florida’s free, online, education and career planning system where students and adults can create a personalized plan that is just right for them. This FREE, state-funded tool allows students to assess their interests and skills, explore careers, plan for their future education, and create a personal portfolio to share with prospective schools and employers.

Most importantly students will gain an understanding of what it takes to pursue the career of their dreams. MyCareerShines offers students the chance to explore new careers and create a personalized approach to planning for the future. To learn more, CLICK HERE today and help your student get on the path to their dream career.

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All Things College & Career

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All Things College & Career

From Mrs. Flynn-Gerardi

College *** Career *** Military

August 10, 2021

HAPPENING NOW!

Take a look at all the cool things they offer at Florida Gulf Coast University!!

CLICK BELOW FOR VIDEO

2020 FGCU Board of Governors Final.mp4

Here are some links for more info on FGCU

THINKING ABOUT APPLYING TO ST LEO?? HERE ARE SOME AWESOME RESOURCES!

CHECK OUT FULL SAIL'S Live Virtual Experiences

COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY RESOURCES

STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF FLORIDA

VIRTUAL CAMPUS TOURS

NACAC NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIRS (VIRTUAL)

APPLYING TO UNIVERSITY

THE COMMON APPLICATION

THE COALITION APPLICATION

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

COLLEGE ESSAY TIPS & TRICKS

How to Write a Great College Essay, Step-by-Step

U.S. SERVICE ACADEMIES

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID

OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL AID

FREE APPLICATION FOR STUDENT AID

BIG FUTURE

OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL AID

FREE APPLICATION FOR STUDENT AID

BIG FUTURE

BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP

COMMUNITY SERVICE HOUR OPPORTUNITIES

PASCO COUNTY SCHOOLS SCHOLARSHIP PAGE

Going Merry Scholarship Bank

SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH ENGINES

HUDSON HIGH SCHOLARSHIPS: Check back Semester II

TESTING

SAT AND ACT TESTING

ASVAB

MYCAREERSHINES

COLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

MILITARY

RECRUITERS

United States Army

FLORIDA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

AMERICA'S NAVY

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

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