The resources below are designed to help you explore the various options, scholarships, grants, loans, and strategies available to you. Included is a recorded presentation from our Financial Aid Night, the PowerPoint slides from the presentation, and a financial aid cost comparison worksheet.

Federal Student Aid Website Link - Great Financial Aid Articles  

Click here to begin FAFSA  

November 2024 Financial Aid Presentation and Excel Worksheet for Attendance Calculations

College Board - Organization of colleges and high schools. The site includes advice for students and parents, a college search, online applications, and everything you need to know about SAT Program testing and the CSS Financial Aid Profile.

• College Board - College Visit Checklist  

College Visit Schedule - The list of schools that visited Montgomery in the fall 2024.

Collegevine - Helpful college application articles/blogs, diversity programs and data, College Fly-In programs, essay tips, testing and more. 

Juniors - MHS College Series: Beginning Your College Search Process Presentation 

Scholarship Searches 

Naviance is a good source of scholarship information and has a built-in search feature. Emails will also be sent out from Ms. Hampton regarding scholarship opportunities. 

MHS Senior Scholarships- Seniors can apply for more than 60 local scholarships, see our Local Scholarship Guide for details - Click Here for Guide   2025 Application for Seniors  

Fastweb Link - One of the biggest and best scholarship search sites on the web. You do have to register, but it's free. 

Finaid - Probably the best site for information on all aspects of financial aid. Loans, grants, estimators; if it has to do with financial aid, it is probably here.

QuestBridge - National College Match - Through this college and scholarship application process, low-income students can apply for free to colleges and be considered for early admission and a full four-year scholarship.  

NCAA (Athletics and Recruiting) - Information about becoming an NCAA student-athlete and the recruiting process.  

Revolution Prep - This site includes FREE SAT, PSAT Practice tests, Test Prep programs, academic tutoring, webinars, and a blog about testing trends and study tips.

Test Optional and Test Free Colleges - A list of colleges that don't require SAT/ACT results to be submitted before admissions decisions are made.

Timelines by Grade Level for College Planning - MHS checklists with suggestions for staying on track for college bound students.

Naviance and the College Board aren't just for college—they're also great resources for career exploration and planning. Below are some additional resources you may find helpful:

Cover Letter Writing Tips - Some things to keep in mind as you write your cover letter for jobs.

Gap Year Information - This article provides some pros and cons about taking a gap year after high school.

Job Interview Tips - Ways to make a good impression once you've landed an interview.

Military Careers and Information - Find out more about careers in all the branches of the United States Military.

Occupational Outlook Handbook - Broken up into clusters of similar occupations, this handbook from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics provides information about different occupations you may be considering, including the work environment, necessary qualifications, future outlook, potential pay, and more.

Resume Writing Tips - Advice on how to best craft your resume when applying for jobs.

NJ Transfer - This site aids students and parents in navigating through the processes ranging from selecting community college courses to finding which colleges will accept transferred credits. Links to all of New Jersey’s two-year and four-year schools are accessible.