Anyone in the Class of 2027 interested in Operating Engineer & Mechanics can apply BEFORE December 31, 2026!

Click HERE for more information.

Click HERE to apply!

The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at Youngstown State University is hosting a Financial Aid Night on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown.

Attendees will have an opportunity to:

• Learn the basics about applying for financial aid at our presentation

• Meet our financial aid counselors and representatives from other areas of campus

• Get direct assistance with online applications

Financial Aid Counselors will be available to assist with the completion of the 2027-2028 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  Students, and other contributors who will be completing the FAFSA should create their FSA IDs at studentaid.gov prior to the event.   

This is a great opportunity for parents and students in grades 11 and 12 planning to attend college to learn more about financial aid programs and to ask questions. Online registration is strongly encouraged. To register for this event, go to www.ysu.edu/finaid/night

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting an optional event beginning at 3 p.m. prior to Financial Aid Night that includes an information session, tours, and dinner.  Attendees can register for this event online on the Financial Aid Night registration form.

All seniors and their families are encrouaged to join the Class of 2027 Remind App so that you receive important reminders regarding senior events, graduation, etc...

Please see the note from Penn State!

The YSU Foundation encourages all seniors who have been accepted to Youngstown State University to fill out their scholarship application. The one application puts the student up for over 1,000 possible scholarship opportunities. YSU is thrilled to share they provided over 3.7 million dollars of scholarship money to students enrolled for the 2026-2027 academic year. 

The application deadline is February 1, 2027. Students will be notified of scholarship awards starting in April and continuing through the summer. They will receive notification via email along with the steps required to accept their awarded scholarship. 

More information can be found by clicking HERE.

Are you looking for a great opportunity to visit campus this fall? We’d love to welcome you to Youngstown State University for Penguin Preview Day!

Penguin Preview Day gives prospective students a chance to explore campus, connect with current students and professors, and discover the majors and opportunities available at YSU—all while getting a feel for what it’s like to be a Penguin. Parking and lunch are included!

There are two fall dates to choose from:

• Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

• Friday, November 20, 2026, from 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Interested students can register today! Visit preview.ysu.edu for more details.

Reserve A Spot Now

Interested in bringing a group to Penguin Preview Day?

Groups of high school students are welcome at Penguin Preview Day, with the program geared primarily toward students in grades 11–12.

We look forward to welcoming students to campus this fall! 

Please review this presentation for important senior dates and events throughout the year.

LaBrae FAFSA Night will be on Thursday, October 8th from 4:00 - 5:45 pm.  A financial aid representative will be here to help you complete your FAFSA and answer any questions you have regarding FAFSA.  

Parents & students MUST make a studentaid.gov account BEFORE October 8th, so that you have the pin to complete the FAFSA.

If you have any questions, please contact Miss Nogales at linda.nogales@labrae.school or by telephone (330) 898-0800, ext. 544.

All seniors and a parent/guardian are encouraged to attend the Class of 2027 Senior Night.             Important information will be presented regarding  important dates, graduation, and senior events that will take place throughout the school year.

Please mark your calendars and plan to attend!

When:    Monday, September 14, 2026

Where:  LaBrae High School Auditorium

Time:     Registration @ 5:30 pm                                                           Presentation will begin at 6:00 pm

Yard signs for display honoring LaBrae seniors are now available for sale at the Board of Education Office between the hours of 8:00 to 3:00.  Signs are $10.  These are a perfect way to publicly acknowledge your graduating senior.  Also, if your child is a senior next year, buying your sign now allows you to display it during the coming school year. 

{Signs are paid for by the LaBrae Levy Committee; Karen Ancell, Treasurer}