College Planning -2019
Applying and Paying for College!
mrsbrechwald.blogspot.com - Wealth of resources on planning/scholarships
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Important Dates for Seniors
- Senior STUDENT meeting - Tuesday, Sept. 24th 9:00 AM. High School Little Theatre=Topics for Senior meetings: Post Secondary Planning, FAFSA, College Applications, Scholarships, Help days/nights, Resources. HERE is the information covered.
- October 1st- FAFSA opens - Check with colleges of interest for priority deadlines for scholarships - as they all vary!!!!!! (link below FAFSA/Scholarship Tip Link has dates for many of the colleges) ALL students planning to attend college should fill this out, regardless of financial situation - some scholarships require it be on file.
- College Week @ ELC HS - Oct. 28th - Nov. 1st - College related events/activities at the HS
- College Application Day at ELC - Wed. Oct. 30th 8:00-1:30 (for those who need help or haven't applied)
- Mon. Nov. 11th (same evening as Parent/Teacher conferences) - 5-5:30 HS Library - Steve Pelzer presenting to parents on Financial Aid 5:30-7 open work time, Volunteers available to assist students/guardians with FAFSA, applications, anything college related!
- FAFSA Help Session - Wed. Monday Dec. 9th 2pm-8pm @ Estherville Public Library
College Application Day
What to bring:
Social Security Number
Transcript
Wednesday, Oct 30, 2019, 08:00 AM
High School Media Center (OLC room)
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
College Planning Assistance Help Night!
5-5:30 Brief meeting on Financial Aid
5:30-7 Help Session = Volunteers will be available to assist parents/students in filling out their FAFSA, college applications, scholarships, etc. See link HERE for what to bring!
Monday, Nov 11, 2019, 05:00 PM
High School Media Center
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
FAFSA Completion Event (by appt)
Monday, Dec 9, 2019, 02:00 PM
Estherville Public Library
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Key Resources and Events
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is a critical piece of the college going process. You will need an FSA ID number in order to complete the FAFSA. The FAFSA can be completed as early as Oct. 1st of the students 12th grade year.
All things FAFSA###
Helpful Websites on Financial Aid
Scholarships
Local Scholarships can be found HERE
Be diligent of deadlines!!!!!
Resources for Comparing Colleges/Costs
College Representatives Visiting ELC - in the Cafeteria (subject to change)
Tuesday, Sept. 17th 1:00 Buena Vista University
Tuesday, Sept. 24th 1:00 Iowa Central Community College
Wed., Sept. 25th 1:00 University of Northern Iowa
Thurs., Oct. 24th 10:45 Iowa State University
Tues, Oct. 29th 10:30 Southeast Tech
Thurs., Oct. 31st 1:00 Augustana
Tues. Nov. 19th 2:00 Northwest Iowa Community College
Mindy Brechwald, ELC High School Counselor
Email: mindy.brechwald@elc-csd.org
Website: mrsbrechwald.blogspot.com
Location: 1520 Central Ave.
Phone: 7123622659
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