SENIOR INFORMATION MEETING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th AT 6:00 PM AT CEDAR FALLS HIGH SCHOOL
Class of 2020 and Parents
The meeting will be held in the high school auditorium. We encourage students and parents/guardians to attend together. The CFHS counselors will be sharing the "Top 10 Most Important Dates" and other information for the Class of 2020.
- Important resources will be shared.
- What are the steps to get to graduation?
- How do I find scholarships?
- How do I sign up for a job shadow?
- How do I know what is going on?
- How do I submit my senior picture?
- When is graduation and what do I need to do to participate?
- Find out what the "Future Ready Iowa Last Dollar Scholarship" is and how do you apply.
- Learn more about our partnership with CFU and scholarship opportunities.
Joining us at our Senior Meeting with be some very helpful folks!
Come to the high school around 5:30 pm and talk to the following representatives who will join us for our meeting. They will also be available afterward for questions.
Holly Grimm-See from Hawkeye Community College Admissions Office
Kristin Woods and Rachel Larsen from UNI Admissions Office
Carah Mabry from UNI EOC (Educational Opportunity Center)
- UNI EOC is offering a college visit to UNI where students can apply for free on September 20th.
Check out other great opportunities available NOW!!
- Tuesday, September 10 attend the College Fair @ the McCleod Center from 9-11. This is a GREAT opportunity to visit with college admission counselors. COLLEGE FAIR SIGN UP
- Sunday, September 29th attend the Golden Circle College Fair in Des Moines
College Application Week September 30 to October 4th
College Admission Counselors will be at CFHS for presentations and to help students complete applications and FSA IDs.
FAFSA Ready Iowa
During Parent-Teacher Conferences on November 4th and November 7th from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., we will have folks at CFHS to help with completing the FAFSA. We will also be providing assistance from ICAN once a month for FAFSA help!
Sign up to take the ASVAB
The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is an excellent assessment if you are interested in the military or just don't know what you want to do with your future. Sign up to take the ASVAB on November 20 at 8:45 at the CFHS HERE.
Financial Aid for College
- The FAFSA (Federal Application for Federal Student Aid) can be filed after October 1st.
- What is a Federal State ID?
- What are the college priority dates for filling out the FAFSA?
- How can I get help to fill out applications and FAFSA?
- What if I don't fill out the FAFSA?
Iowa College Access Network
- GREAT resource for planning and FAFSA help!
- One on One Personal Advising Sessions.
- Webinars and online sessions to help parents stay informed.
- Check out their website at http://www.icansucceed.org/
Cedar Falls High School Counseling Department Resources
- Hawkeye Community College Representative, Holly Grimm-See
- Cedar Valley Career Connections, Kelly Kobliska
- Blackhawk Grundy Mental Health Services, Emily Conrad
- Together for Youth-Jill White
- Riverview Center-Advocates for relationships without abuse