PCHS
SENIOR OCTOBER NEWSLETTER
COLLEGE PREVIEW DAYS
FALL PREVIEW DAYS
Fall Preview Days are a great way to see many facets of a college or university. Go to a school's website to sign up online to participate in their preview day. If you cannot make the preview day, then sign up online for a tour of campus. If the preview day or campus visit takes place on a weekday, make sure to fill out the appropriate form so that absence does not affect your attendance.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY
Oct 7, 2016
Oct 24, 2016
Nov 7, 2016
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
Oct 17, 2016
Nov 14, 2016
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA IN HUNTSVILLE
Oct 29, 2016
Nov 19, 2016
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA
Oct 15, 2016
Nov 5, 2016
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH ALABAMA
Nov 5, 2016
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA IN BIRMINGHAM
Oct 29, 2016
JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY
Oct 15, 2016
Nov 5, 2016
UNIVERSITY OF MONTEVALLO
Oct 8, 2016
Oct 29, 2016
FAFSA - Know the changes!
What is the FAFSA?
You must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if you want to apply for federal and state financial aid. Many colleges and universities, especially public institutions, also require the FAFSA. You must submit the FAFSA every year that you want aid.
The FAFSA is available in several formats, including online, PDF and paper versions. The best option is to complete the web-based version of the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov, known as FAFSA on the Web.
What are the changes to the FAFSA?
You can start completing the FAFSA in OCTOBER using your parents 2015 taxes. This is a significant change for the better. You will have more time to complete the FAFSA. Most colleges & universities have a preferred deadline of March 1.
College Application Week November 1-4 at PCHS
The folloiwng colleges will waive their application fees during this week:
Alabama State University
Auburn University at Montgomery
Judson College*
Spring Hill College
Stillman College
Troy University**
University of West Alabama
Scholarships
- The Horatio Alger Association awards scholarships to students who have financial need and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. Awards range from $7,000 to $25,000. Students can apply atwww.scholars.horatioalger.org. Deadline is October 25, 2016.
- The Prudential Spirit of Community awards program celebrates volunteerism and recognizes students grades 9-12 who have distinguished themselves through community service. If you have participated in community service activities, fill out an online application at http://spirit.prudential.com. You could be eligible to win an award of $1,000 or more. Deadline is November 8, 2016.
- The Smith Scholarship Foundation is an Accountability Scholarship Program providing assistance to high school seniors who have "given back" to their community through volunteering or care of family while overcoming financial and personal challenges. The SSF Program provides up to $15,000 a year in financial assistance in addition to many other opportunities. Please visit their website atwww.smithscholarships.com for additional information. Deadline for application is December 1, 2016. Letters of Recommendation are due January 15, 2016.
- The FBLA-PBL Foundation Scholarship will be awarded to one paid, senior member of each Alabama district for FBLA students. Deadline is December 15, 2016. Applications are available in the Guidance Department.
- The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) invite all 9th-12th grade students to participate in the Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest. Each students 5-6 minute speech will be judges based on its composition, delivery, significance and historical accuracy and relevance. Cash prizes range from $150- $4,000. Deadline is December 20, 2016.
- The Linley Heflin Scholarship grants four-year scholarships of $4,000/year to Alabama women with significant economic need and sound academic record. Requirements are a minimum composite ACT of 23, Alabama resident and US citizen, financial need, academic proficiency and must be attending a four-year Alabama SACS accredited college. Applications can be downloaded at www.linleyheflin.org. Deadline is January 9, 2017.
Colleges visiting PCHS during October
Mississippi State University - Monday, October 17 at 9:30
Troy University - Tuesday, October 18 at 9:30
Seniors MUST sign up for these visits through their Naviance account.
Remaining ACT Dates
- October 22, 2016
- December 10, 2016** (last chance for many scholarship deadlines)
You must log-in to your ACT account to have your individual scores sent to colleges. Your account will tell you which schools you sent your scores to.