Gopher Gazette
GPHS Counseling Department: November Issue
GPHS Counseling Team
Mimi Robb (Bu-Fi) ext. 5776
Danielle Butler (Fl-Hern) ext. 5763
Janet Farris (Ph-Sh) ext. 5741
Stephanie Satcher (Herr-Mar) ext. 5742
Phillip Burks (Mas-Pe) ext. 5722
Melissa Gaitan (Si-Z) ext. 5714
Lenora Brown (GPHS Early College Counselor) ext. 6378
Kelly Newman (GPHS Early College CTE RN Academy Counselor) ext. 5715
Email Addresses: firstname.lastname@gpisd.org
No School Friday, November 10, 2017
Thanksgiving Holidays!!!
2017 GenTX Week @ GPHS
Important Events & Dates to Remember...
GPHS FAST Pass & College Entrance Examination Updates
November 1, 2017..... ACT FAST Pass Registration
November 3, 2017 .... ACT December Registration Deadline
November 4, 2017 ... SAT exam @ GPHS (See Ms. Fox for more information)
Financial Aid Assistance
GPISD FAFSA/TASFA Assistance
GPISD Parents and students can receive assistance with college financial aid applications on the dates list below at any of the available sites.
- November 1, 2017 (SGPHS)
Net Price Calculator
Each college website will have a Net Price Calculator Center. Utilize the calculator to discover the amount you will pay to attend your college of choice.
Dallas Co. PROMISE Parent Meeting
All GPHS parents
- November 9, 2017 (GPHS) 2 Sessions: 5:30pm and 6:30pm
(Note: Assistance with application is available after informational session)
College Application Assistance
November 16, 2017- GPHS Application Drive (College & Career Center Staff)
November 17, 2017- GPHS "No Pie til You Apply" drive (College & Career Center Staff)
Important Websites
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)............(website)........... www.fafsa.ed.gov
1-800-4FedAid (or) 1-800-433-3243
Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA)...........................................1-888-311-8881
See GPHS College & Career Center Staff or School Counselor
CSS Profile ..................................................................... https://cssprofile.collegeboard.org
ACT .......................................................................................................... www.actstudent.org
SAT ...................................................................................................... www.collegeboard.org
Apply Texas ........................................................................................... www.applytexas.org
BigFuture .............(Scholarship Search Engine) ............ www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org
November Fun Facts to Remember
Aviation History Month
Child Safety Protection Month
National Caregivers Appreciation Month
National Diabetes Awareness Month
National Epilepsy Month
National Novel Writing Month
Native American Heritage Month
Peanut Butter Lovers Month
National Sleep Comfort Month
Helpful Tips for Parents: Federal Student Aid Process
To Do:
- Work with your child on filling out the FAFSA.
To Explore:
- Make sure your child’s personal information is safe when he or she applies for financial aid. For tips, read Federal Student Aid and Identity Theft.
- Read IRS Publication 970, Tax Benefits for Education to see how you might benefit from federal income tax credits for education expenses.
- Understand the benefits of federal student loans.
- Help your child learn about the responsibilities involved in accepting a student loan by reviewing “What should I consider when taking out federal student loans?” with him or her.
- Look at communications from schools to which your child sent FAFSA information. If a school has offered you or your child Direct PLUS Loans, the Federal Student Loans: Basics for Students and Federal Student Loans: Direct PLUS Loan Basics for Parents booklets might be useful to you.
Resource: www.studentaid.ed.gov (link)