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. What is the FAFSA form?

Federal Student Aid Website Link - Great Financial Aid Articles  

FAFSA completion resources:

• How to Create a StudentAid.gov Account Guide: This step-by-step guide is easy to print and share.

• 2027-28 FAFSA Preview Presentation: This PowerPoint and PDF include 2027–28 FAFSA screens and instructions for common user scenarios. The presentation can be used as provided at a FAFSA completion event or modified as needed.

• 2027-28 FAFSA Prototype: This interactive tool lets you explore common student, parent, and spouse user flows. Refer to the companion Tip Sheet for help finding specific scenarios.

Class of 2027 👉 This is a graduation requirement unless you have signed a waiver on Genesis to opt-out 

November 2025 Financial Aid Presentation and Excel Worksheet for Attendance Calculations

Naviance Website

Common Application Website

College Board.com - 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 are visiting Montgomery in the fall 2026. Students can register for visits on Naviance. 

College Visits - Juniors and Seniors can have three visits excused with a note from the college on the visit day (Travel days are not included). See the Attendance Office 

Collegevine.com - 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 

MHS Senior Scholarships- Seniors can apply for more than 60 local and MHS scholarships through MHS in the winter and attend awards night in June, see our Scholarship Guide for details - Click Here for 2026 MHS Scholarship Guide 

MSEPTA Scholarship - Form Application for Students - https://forms.gle/nrVVpnnq5K9TU2W67  

NJSTRIDE Scholarship More Information   

Scholarship Resources - Elks etc. see list here Visit Google Sheet  

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. 

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

Finaid.org - 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.org - 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.com - This site includes FREE SAT, ACT and PSAT Practice tests, Test Prep programs, academic tutoring, webinars, and a blog about testing trends and study tips. Guide for 11th and 12th: EBook for Planning your 11th and 12th High School Years  

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

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

Lunch and Learn Speaker Series - As students continue developing career goals, they can join professional speakers to hear about careers during unit lunch starting in January. Sign up on the shared google form if interested if interested in a pizza lunch with the presenters.

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/USA.gov - 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.org - 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.

Volunteering - sites to explore - Volunteer Match on Idealist    www.jerseycares.org