College & Career Center News
DECEMBER 8 - 16
Northern Virginia Community College
NOVA Application Session for Seniors considering attending Northern Virginia Community College in the Fall.
Wednesday, December 13, 1:30 PM | Career Center
Bring your Chromebook to work on the application process.
NOVA’s EARLY ONLINE COLLEGE for 11th and 12th GRADE STUDENTS
Early Online College (EOC) allows high school juniors or seniors attending Loudoun County Public Schools to have the opportunity to take up to two tuition-free college courses for the Spring 2024 semester. Registration is now open and the registration deadline is Monday, January 8, 2024, at 5:00 PM, EST. The 12-week NOVA Online courses will run asynchronously from January 30 – April 22, 2024.
CLICK HERE for the online application process.
FAFSA UPDATE
FSA announced the Free Application for Federal Student Aid will open on December 31, 2023. NOVA hosts wonderful walk-through sessions to help families with the process. All seniors
considering college (2 or 4 years) should complete the FAFSA.
Thursday, January 18, 2024 | Heritage High School - LIBRARY
Please register in SCHOOLINKS.
Parents and students can set up their FSA ID (electronic signature) ahead of time by starting the account HERE
What will I need to fill out the FAFSA?
To complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®), you will need:
Your Social Security Number
Your Alien Registration Number (if you are not a U.S. citizen)
Your federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned. (Note: You may be able to transfer your federal tax return information into your FAFSA using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool.)
Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
Records of untaxed income (if applicable)
An FSA ID to sign electronically.
If you are a dependent student, then you will also need most of the above information for your parent(s).
SCHOLARSHIPS
1) Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship Program - Winners of the award receive $10,000 for up to 4 years at an accredited four-year college or university as well as a paid summer internship at Amazon. Applicants must be employment authorized to work in the U.S. (Employment Authorization Document holder, U.S. citizen, or permanent resident). Applicants are high school seniors who have completed or are currently enrolled in a computer science course (applicants may opt to take a brief assessment if they have not taken a formal computer science course). Applicant must be planning to attain a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, or other computer science-related field of study. Applicant must have an online recommendation from a teacher who knows you well. Due: December 15, 2023
2) MLK Diversity-Engagement Foundation Community Service-Based Scholarship - 2 @ $1,000 - Applicants must enroll in an accredited college or university for the following Fall academic year. Applicants must reside in Loudoun County.
The applicant must have and maintain a 2.5 GPA or above. Applications must include a two-page, typed, and double-spaced essay describing, MLK Theme that speaks to your desire to make our community a better place. The deadline for this scholarship is December 15, 2023.
Please make sure to log into SchooLinks to see more scholarship opportunities.
ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)
2023-2024 ASVAB Test Registration
The ASVAB test is open to all LCPS students, grades 10-12. Please arrive 15-20 minutes before the start time of the test for check-in. Heritage HS | Jan 22, 2024 | 9:00 AM
The ASVAB Career Exploration Program can help young adults identify and explore potentially satisfying occupations and develop effective strategies to realize career goals.
The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is one of the most widely used, multiple-aptitude tests in the world, developed and maintained by the Department of Defense. More than half of all high schools nationwide administer the ASVAB test to students in grades 10, 11, and 12 (sophomores cannot use their scores for enlistment eligibility).
The ASVAB consists of the following eight individual tests:
-General Science
-Arithmetic Reasoning
-Word Knowledge
-Paragraph Comprehension
-Mathematics Knowledge
-Electronics Information
-Auto and Shop Information
-Mechanical Comprehension
JOB OPPORTUNITIES - HIRING EVENTS
LOUDOUN UNITED FC
Loudoun United FC is looking to increase their season staff for spring and summer 2024! Please see new positions which Loudoun United is currently recruiting for; there are many openings and flexibility with scheduling. To view the full listing, please visit Loudoun United FC Job Opportunities. You can also find the positions now listed on the Loudoun Jobs Portal, under the employer name of “Attain Partners”: Loudoun United FC Job Openings - Search Results.
Job qualifications vary, but some jobs have a minimum age requirement of 16 years old.
Winter Admission Tour at ACL
Students interested in applying to the Monroe Advanced Technology Academy (MATA) or Advanced AET for next year are invited to attend our Winter Admissions Field Trip to the Academies of Loudoun on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Students will leave from Heritage HS at 11:00 am and return at
1:00 pm. The field trip includes a tour of the Academies and an information session.
Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Permission forms must be submitted to Mrs. Fekel by January 5, 2024, using the link below:
INFORMATION SESSION FOR HERITAGE HS - PRIDE TIME ON NOVEMBER 29
The 2024 Winter Admissions Cycle is for 9th, 10th, and 11th graders applying for enrollment to the Academies of Loudoun for the 2024-2025 school year. Click HERE to find the most current information.
TIMELINE - Application
Opens | November 27, 2023
ACL One-Hour Tour | January 18, 2024
Closes | February 12, 2024
Winter Admissions Testing | Saturday, February 17, 2024 (For Advanced AET applicants only)
SAT/ACT PREP
CAREER CORNER | Careers in English
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteers for HERITAGE WINTER Arts and Crafts Show
Heritage High School
Email: carlina.chirufekel@lcps.org
Website: https://sites.google.com/lcps.org/hhscounseling
Location: 520 Evergreen Mill Road SE Leesburg, VA 20175
Phone: 571-252-2800
Facebook: facebook.com/HeritageHighSchoolVA
Twitter: @RoarPride