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Karen Schaefer
kschaefer@shawnee84.org
Director of Student Services
Upcoming Events
TEST PREPARATION
register for ACT online & take practice tests
Free on-line ACT practice test
Free on-line ACT test allows you to see your answers and explains the ones you got wrong.
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
UNITED STATES SENATE YOUTH PROGRAM
This is a two phase program:
Phase I: Two students selected from the applicants from each state will travel to Washington D.C March 7-14, 2015.
Phase II:Selected students from the above group are awarded a Hearst Scholarship of $5,000. See below for information and application.
SPIN NIGHT
Juniors and Seniors
Information is provided about scholarships, financial aid, as well as further education and career opportunities. Representatives from colleges, universities, the armed forces and local bussinesses/organizations are presented.
A $250.00 scholarship is awarded to a senior from each high school in Union County.
September 29, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.
Traveling Vietnam Wall
September 11 Opening Ceremony 6:30 p.m.
September 14 Closing Ceremony 1:30 p.m.
Carbondale, IL
Practice Football Field, SIU
This is an 80% Replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C., Portrait of a Soldier Exhibit, Military Order of the Purple Heart Mobile Display, Silent Vigil-Honor Guards
2014 Elite Conference
November 10, 2014
Bloomington, IL
9:30-2:30 p.m.
High School students interested in beoming a CTE educator
For more information contact: Linda Walker
lwalker@cwd.siu.edu
SAT\ACT PREP
For more information:
dce.siu.edu
618-536-7751
COLLEGE/CAREER INFORMATION
College Illinois is a 529 prepaid tuition plan that allows you to lock in the current cost of tuition and fees, protecting you against future tuition inflation. College Illinois is administered through the Illinois Student Assistance Commission.
In this site students can access information on colleges, financial aid, and scholarships. Parents can get information on prepaid tuition programs, selecting colleges, and paying for colleges.
A site that has virtual college tours, webcams, campus maps, college movies, videos, and pictures.
This site has a college search, information on applying to colleges, scholarships, and more.
Examine more than 3,800 schools to find the college that's right for you. Take a virtual campus tour, apply online, and more.
Students, parents, and educators may use this page to request college and university catalogues, admissions applications, and information about scholarships and financial aid.
Illinois has 49 community colleges serving 40 districts across the state. This site can link you to any two-year college in our state.
PAYING FOR COLLEGE
To complete the FAFSA on the web
The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. FAFSA opens the door to the federal aid process. Usually the FAFSA is submitted in February because you will need financial information from the previous year. Tax records as well as other financial information is needed. The website will have information about what is needed.
FAFSA information for completion
Using this site will allow you to get a Personal Identification Number (PIN). Your PIN serves as your electronic signature and provides access to your personal records, you should never give your PIN to anyone. Be sure your PIN is in a safe place; you will be able to use the same PIN in the future to apply electronically for student aid and access your U.S. Department of Education records
Very cool website provided by FAFSA- provides you with an early estimate of student aid eligibility & will increase your knowledge of the financial aid process and provide information about other sources of aid.
ATHLETES
Prospective student-athletes can register with the NCAA Clearinghouse online (the preferred method). You can also view the NCAA Division I and Division II initial-eligibility requirements. Students should register at the end of their junior year.
The National Junior College Athletic Association provides opportunities for student-athletes to continue their athletic careers. The NJCAA is divided into three divisions just like the NCAA. THe schools who are members of this organization are two year comunity and junior colleges. After completing their eligibility, a student-athlete may choose to continue their academic and athletic career at a NCAA or NAIA school.
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