BCHS Senior Newsletter
Boosting Character Helps Success
December 1, 2020
The 2020-2021 FAFSA window is NOW OPEN!
Students that plan on attending college next year will need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA window opened on October 1, 2020 and will close on April 15, 2021.
Several colleges will begin sending out Financial Aid packages WELL before April 15th. Please try to complete the FAFSA as soon as possible. It requires student and parent tax information that was submitted this past April 2020 (2019 Federal Tax Return Information). Some colleges have FAFSA deadlines as early as December 15th if students want to be considered for Academic Scholarships.
All students and parents must also apply for an FSA ID. This serves as your electronic signature on the FAFSA application.
This is the link to create an FSA ID:
This is the link for the FAFSA application:
Below is a PDF of the FAFSA worksheet. This sheet provides information about what is included on the FAFSA and can be used as a guideline when completing the FAFSA online.
Here is also a link with helpful tips on how to complete the FAFSA! Remember the FAFSA is FREE to complete!!
https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/filling-out
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SCHEDULE A TIME TO WORK ON YOUR FAFSA WITH THE GUIDANCE OFFICE....CALL US AT 812-358-3453
SCHOLARSHIPS AND DEADLINES
Indiana State University Gongaware and Networks Scholarship-Applicants interested in the Gongaware Scholarship must have an interest in a career in insurance and risk management and financial services. Qualified students must possess TWO of the following three criteria: GPA of 3.5 or higher, and 1140 SAT or 23 ACT, and/or ranking in the top 15% in their senior class. Students must be interested in Business or Financial Services and meet the same criteria above for the Networks Scholarship. Scholarships can be found at http://www.indstate.edu/scholarships/freshman DEADLINE Is December 15.
Vincennes University Scholarship Application- Any student that plans on attending Vincennes should print out a scholarship application on www.vinu.edu/scholarships Scroll down and click on the 2021-22 Scholarship Application. DEADLINE TO SUBMIT SCHOLARSHIPS IS JANUARY 22, 2021.
Knights of Pythias Scholarship- This is a $1,000 Scholarship available to any senior with a GPA of 3.0 or above. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE TYPED-no handwritten applications will be accepted. Two essays are also required. Apply online at www.knightsofpythiasofnewcastle.com Click on “event forms” on top of page..then on public form/rules. Paper applications are available in Guidance. See Guidance with questions. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 25th, 2021.
Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship– This scholarship is open to seniors that plan on majoring in education. They must have a 3.0 GPA and be in the top 20% of a class or score in the top 20th percentile on SAT or ACT. Nomination Forms and Application Forms are available online at http://in.gov/che/4680.htm. If a student receives this scholarship they must obtain a teaching license and teach in Indiana for 5 years or REPAY the amount of the scholarship back! This Scholarship will open October 1st and DEADLINE IS JANUARY 31st, 2021
Beacon Scholarship Program-This scholarship is open to high school seniors that are current members Beacon Credit Union. The application requires students to complete the form, essay and include a transcript. Applications can be found online at beaconcu.org Click on the Community Tab and then the scholarship link. DEADLINE is POSTMARKED by January 31, 2021.
Gary Wirt Jackson Lodge #146 Scholarship- This scholarship is available to any senior in Jackson County. Very detailed instructions are included with the application. Students MUST pick up an application packet in the guidance office. DEADLINE is March 31, 2021. This application must be sent via certified mail.
Jackson County Recycling District Scholarship- This application is open to any permanent resident of Jackson County. Priority will be given to students who are following a
course of study that will focus on and encourage environmental
stewardship. Applications must be emailed or mailed. DEADLINE is APRIL 2, 2021
Freetown High School Alumni Association Academic Scholarship- To be eligible for the scholarship students need to have attended Freetown Elem. School for one year, be a resident of Freetown School District at time of graduation, and begin some type of higher education by fall 2021. Scholarship applications are available in google classroom. Please scan them and attach to the assignment. DEADLINE IS APRIL 15.
Blue and Company LLC Scholarship- This scholarship is open to any senior with a 3.0 or higher GPA and planning to pursue and associate or bachelors degree in accounting. The scholarship form is available on google classroom. It must be submitted to Blue and Company via email. DEADLINE IS APRIL 21, 2021
IVY TECH ASAP Program
Do you want to earn your Associates Degree in 11 months instead of 2 years?
This is selective program to help students move through the first two years of college at a quicker pace in order to transfer to a 4 year college.
Specific GPA requirements must be met.
SEE GUIDANCE ASAP if you might be interested!!