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Interested in the Apprentice School? Check out the Pre-Apprentice Program!!!
EDGE-Flyer.pdfIt’s time to order your cap/gown, announcements, senior apparel,
and accessories. Please ORDER NOW and SAVE before prices
INCREASE in the new year!!
You can SCAN THE QR CODE on the attached flyer and CHECK OUT ALL JOSTENS HAS TO OFFER!!!
Mathews December senior flyer.pdf
SAVE THE DATES! Attached is a list of important dates for seniors throughout the year. Some events have been updated since the beginning of the year. Please note that Graduation has been changed to May 30th!
Jostens Holiday Haul Flyer (1).pdfCheck out the sales for Jostens class jewelry and senior apparel!!
News & Notes from The College Funding Coach
How to Maximize Merit Aid
November 20: we focus on a very specific component of college funding...merit aid. What are the different types then how do you find aid and maximize it. Reserve your spot
How High-Income Families Can Pay for College and Still Retire Comfortably
December 11:This is a popular topic that includes great tips on tax efficient use of money, cost reduction strategies and lesser-known tactics. Register early
FAFSA 2026 Walkthrough + Understanding Your Student Aid Index
January 15:Experts share a detailed look at the FAFSA process. Reserve your space today
November TuitionCents Webinar
November TuitionCents Webinar
Date & Time: Thursday, November 20, 7:00 PM EDT
Date & Time: Thursday, November 20, 7:00 PM EDT
Our TuitionCents specialty webinars each dive deeper into a specific component of the college planning process. Topics include the following:
--What is merit aid?
--Why is merit aid such a big deal?
--Types of merit aid
--How to maximize institutional aid
--How do you find schools that offer merit aid?
--Private scholarship success tips
Don't miss this webinar!
News from The College Place--Richmond
November Highlight: Parent Resources
Parents are powerful motivators during application season! This month’s highlights help families stay informed and involved.
BigFuture Webinar – Parent Support Night (Nov. 13)
Topic: “Keeping Your Teen Inspired in High School”
Learn strategies for keeping your teen engaged and motivated as they plan their future.
Explore More Parent Webinars:
BigFuture has an ongoing series of sessions designed just for families navigating college planning and financial aid.
Parent Scholarships
Parents of enrolled students can apply for $2,000 No Essay Sallie Mae Scholarships — a simple way to support your student’s education and reduce stress around college costs.
TCP Updates
Schools and partners should now have their 2025–2026 Virginia Opportunities Guide! If not, you can order more copies here: 2025–2026 Opportunities Booklet Order Form Survey
Tips for Parents Using the Guide:
Check out “Choosing the Right College for You” (page 4) to help your senior refine their list based on fit and values.
Use the Virginia College Profiler (page 29) to talk through estimated costs of attendance and affordability.
Review the 12th Grade Checklist to ensure your senior stays on track this fall.
Action Step
Encourage families with seniors to schedule a free 30-minute virtual session with The College Place Richmond!
We can help review applications, help families complete the FAFSA/CSS profile, and plan for next steps toward postsecondary success.
Book your appointment here:
For students that are interested in attending RCC, the scholarship application is available! Students will fill out one application and they will be considered for over 105 different scholarships. See attached flyer.
Scholarship Flyer 2025.pdfHere is the link to the Scholarship Bulletin. Typically, scholarships do not become available until January, but we wanted to share it with you so you had access to the document. You will see old due dates. Some scholarships are offered each year and some are not. These dates will give you an idea of when these scholarships could be open for the 2025-2026 school year. Your students have access to this in their Class of 2026 google classroom.
Student and Family Financial Aid Webinar Series
October 2025 - April 2026
uAspire has partnered the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), GEAR UP Virginia, and Level Up Virginia to provide students and families with Financial Aid Support through a series of webinars including:
FAFSA Walkthrough
Financial Aid for Current College Students
Scholarship Basics and Tips
Next Steps Post-FAFSA
Financial Aid Offer Review
Summer Steps for Financial Aid
Families and students can register for each webinar through www.uaspire.org/schev.
BIG FUTURE
Check out this helpful information! Big Future is something we have shared with the students as a helpful tool for future planning.
TRANSFER VIRGINIA
Check out this excellent resource for ALL students, but this can be especially helpful to those students that have already completed college credits. https://www.transfervirginia.org/
SAT Registration: Student will need to register to take the SAT through the College Board website. You will see test dates and registration information on the site: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat
ACT Registration: Students will need to register to take the ACT through the ACT website. You will see test dates and registration information on the site: www.act.org
Students can take either test. Please check the college websites your student is interested to make sure they require the SAT.
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