SK Counseling Corner

Paying for College 101

Our KHEAA rep, Ms. Montanna McClain, was here on Wednesday September 16th at 6pm in the auditorium to do a presentation about preparing and paying for college. Please enter SK through the side gym doors. If you were unable to attend, below are resources she provided to help with understanding admissions, scholarships, grants, FAFSA, and many other important topics as seniors prepare for college. If you have questions you can email her directly at mmcclain@kheaa.com

Future Forward

Affording Higher Education

Getting In: Class of 2027

KEES Brochure

KEES Flyer

FAFSA Completion Guide 27-28

FASFA 27-28

FAFSA is projected to open October 1, 2026 for the 27-28 school year.

The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The FAFSA is completed by current and prospective college students to determine their eligibility for student financial aid from the federal government. Many colleges and universities rely on the information provided in the application as well.

Here are a couple of resources available for students and families:
FAFSA Hotline open Monday – Thursday: 888-452-3722

KHEAA Rep Montanna McClain - mmcclain@kheaa.com

FAFSA Completion Guide 27-28

FAFSA Night

Our KHEAA rep, Ms. Montanna McClain, will be here on Monday October 19th from 6-7:30pm in the SK Library. Senior parents/guardians and students are invited to work with Ms. McClain if you need help completing and submitting the FAFSA. Please enter SK through the side gym doors.

Senior Dinner Dance

November 24, 2026 - Newport Syndicate - More information will be sent out closer to the date of the dance.

Senior Pictures

November 23 and 24, 2026

Retakes: January 8, 2027

Attire:

Girls - wear a spaghetti strap shirt so they can put the drape on shoulders without anything showing

Boys - wear a white t-shirt so they can have something on under the tux jacket

Ordering will be through Strawbridge.net. There will be a code to use.

Cap and Gown/Senior Swag

Jostens will be here to do a presentation for cap and gown and other Senior merchandise on October 15, 2026 during SKORE. If you are a student not on campus, you are welcome to come to the meeting if possible, just sign in at the main office. If you are unable to make it or are absent that day, all information discussed at this meeting will be shared with students and parents via email. A basic cap and gown is required for graduation. Deadline for orders will be December 18, 2026. Estimated delivery of orders will be late March 2027. More information on delivery will be shared at a later date.

Graduation

Truist Arena - Wednesday June 2, 2027 at 7pm. More details will come in the spring with the Senior Week and Graduation Information document.

Senior English Presentations

Ms. Robertson will be giving a presentation to all Senior English classes on Monday September 21st. You can view this presentation here. She will also give all students a "Getting In" book to help with college planning. If you are not in an English class at SK, please stop by the main office to get one.

Senior Week and Graduation Information

**Will be available in March/April 2027. Please see the 2027 Senior Week/Graduation Information document for details regarding the end of the school year for seniors and important graduation information.

Ordering Transcripts (Parchment)

Use this link to order your transcipt using Parchment.

Senior students will be emailed instructions on how to create an account with Parchment to order your transcript at the beginning of their senior year.

Don't forget to order your transcript when applying to colleges and universities! Your transcript will be sent WITHOUT your ACT/SAT scores unless requested. It is good to know the test-optional policy for the schools that you are applying to determine if it is in your best interest to send your standardized scores or not.

Final Transcripts will be sent to the college or university you are attending in the Fall. To order your Final Transcript, be sure to mark "Hold For Grades" when ordering your transcript so that it is released after final grades have posted to your high school transcript.

How to Order a Transcript

How to Order a Transcript: Parchment

Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority

The Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) is a organization committed to improve students' access to higher education. KHEAA administers several financial aid programs, including KEES money, and shares information about higher education opportunities. Students should be sure to create an account with KHEAA to keep track of their KEES money.

For more information from KHEAA click here.

Scholarship Information

Many local organizations, including Simon Kenton High School, offers scholarship money to graduating Senior students each year. Below is our Simon Kenton High School Scholarship Hub where opportunities that have been given to the counseling department are posted throughout the school year. Scholarships are listed by deadline dates to help students and families see which deadlines are next. This is a living document, so scholarship opportunities are added when they are received by the counseling department staff.

Current Scholarships Available

Important Documents for Senior Students

Letter of Recommendation Request (Brag Sheet)

If you are requesting for a letter of recommendation to be written for an application please first complete the Senior Data Sheet and bring it to the counseling office.

Rising Senior Tips Form

Helpful information for rising and current Senior students.

Senior Meeting Info

Presentation given during initial Senior Class Meetings. Students can review this information if they were absent or off-campus.

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