College Access Newsletter
February 2016
Deadlines! Deadlines! Deadlines!
February is an important month for our senior students. It seems as though many application and scholarship deadlines will occur. Fortunately, there have already been many opportunities for students to meet with counselors and get an early start. In addition, during this month there will be even more opportunities for seniors to finalize there applications and get more help if needed.
Deadline: February 15th
Merrill High School seniors were very fortunate when LeeAnn Martuch from the Saginaw Community Foundation came in December and helped get them started on their application. Seniors, please remember that the deadline for this scholarship is happens on the 15th of this month.
Deadline: March 1st
Since December, seniors have had the opportunity to meet with counselors 3 times to focus on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students and parents were both invited to meet with Elvina Sikka from Delta College on December 17th for a overview of the financial aid process. If you are not done with your FAFSA yet, check out the events at the bottom of this newsletter for more opportunities for help.
Deadline: March 4th
Graduating Merrill students qualify for two different scholarships from the Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation. The C. Jane (Dubay) & Dwight D. Dodge Memorial Scholarships and the Richard C. Dubay Memorial Scholarship are both earmarked form Merrill students. More information and an online application can be found at:
More Scholarships!!!!!!
On February 1st, a total of 38 scholarships are currently listed on our scholarship newsletter page. Seniors, how many have YOU applied for?
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K6p7-_d6WeBOjKMK6qvYxWODWpVLP3uFSlpmkb2W0ZI/edit#
Upcoming Events:
Event Information
Senior Meeting on Resume Building
Mrs. Mager and Mr. Kitzmiller will meet with the seniors during Advisory Period to work on student resumes.
When?
Wednesday, Feb 10, 2016, 10:45 AM
Where?
Media Center
Event Information
FAFSA Support Meeting with Seniors and Parents
Mr. Kitzmiller will be available in the Media Center to help seniors and their parents finalize their FAFSA.
When?
Wednesday, Feb 10, 2016, 05:30 PM
Where?
Media Center
Event Information
Saginaw Community Foundation Scholarship DEADLINE
Student applications for the SCF scholarship are due.
When?
Monday, Feb 15, 2016, 11:45 PM
Where?
Merrill, MI, United States
Event Information
Job Search/Application Submission Lessons for Seniors
Seniors will be meeting with Mrs. Mager and Mr. Kitzmiller for help on job searching and filling out applications.
When?
Wednesday, Feb 17, 2016, 10:45 AM
Where?
Media Center
Event Information
Compass Testing
Any junior or senior who wishes to take the Compass Test for Delta College may attend travel to Delta with Mr. Kitzmiller and Mrs. Mager on Friday, Feb. 19th.
When?
Friday, Feb 19, 2016, 08:00 AM
Where?
Delta College, Delta Road, University Center, MI, United States
Event Information
FAFSA Completion Support for students and parents
This will be our last scheduled evening meeting to help families file their FAFSA. However, individual appointments can be scheduled with Mr. Kitzmiller.
When?
Wednesday, Feb 24, 2016, 06:30 PM
Where?
Media Center
Event Information
FAFSA Deadline!
March 1 is the deadline for filling your FAFSA for the 2016-2017 school year.
When?
Tuesday, Mar 1, 2016, 11:45 PM
Where?
Merrill, MI, United States
Mrs. Tara Mager
Merrill High School
555 W. Alice St.
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7231