Senior Year Resources:
Class of 2021
-Enrolling in College-
Senior Destination Surveys are due May 5th in Naviance
Community College & Transfer Credit
Ocean County College Registration Event
Email guidance to sign up for an OCC registration event in May.
-Paying for College (& Scholarships)-
How to find Scholarships in Naviance
Appealing Financial Aid
We recommend "Swift Student" a nationally endorsed non-profit to help you craft your financial aid appeal letter.
"Paying for College: FAFSA and Financial Aid"
Presented yearly in the spring, this presentation is for Juniors in the Class of 2021.
Federal vs Private Loans
General Information
Upcoming Events
-Applying to College-
Submit “Transcript Request” form to guidance for each of the schools you are applying to. The first transcript is free and then there is a $3.00 processing fee- please be conscious of deadlines!
We must receive this form at least 7 school days before your deadline!
The SAT & ACT
Final Fall SAT is December 5th
Final Fall ACT is December 12th
-Our College Presentations for Students & Families-
"The Nitty Gritty on Applying to College"
Presented in August yearly, this presentation is for Seniors in the Class of 2021.
"Applying to College During COVID"
Presented in the spring, this presentation is for Juniors in the Class of 2021.
Plan to visit Colleges at their Open House (Virtually or in-person)! Here is the College Visit Form for excused absences. Please be sure to not be breaking any travel restrictions when you return to NJ!
Coffee with a Counselor!
WeDays from
11am -Noon
(Please arrive by 11:30)
Applying for Financial Aid
Parents & Students should file the FAFSA (Free Application for Student Aid) which is available as of October 1, 2020. Here is the “Paying for College” Presentation from the Spring. Video Here.
College Credit Opportunities
College Credit Opportunity with Ocean County College
-Fee Waivers-
Please speak with your counselor to see if you qualify
2020-2021 Free/Reduced Lunch Application
*Donovan Catholic will waive Transcript Fees for students who qualify for any of the above waivers.*
-Going to College in New Jersey-
Service Hour Requirements
Students service hours from the school year 2019-2020 will be combined with half of the hours expected in 2020-2021.
Class of 2024: 10 total hours for 2020-2021
Class of 2023: 10 + 10 = 20 total hours for 2019-2021
Class of 2022: 20 + 10 = 30 total hours for 2019-2021
Class of 2021: 20 + 10 = 30 total hours for 2019-2021
End of Year Service Awards
A combined total from 2019-2020 and 2020- 2021 will earn the following service awards.
Bronze: 100- 174 hours
Silver: 175- 249 hours
Gold: 250+ hours