Seniors
Class of 2024
Important Information
GRADUATION WEBSITE - be sure to check this website often so you are up to date on all things related to graduation.
CLICK HERE to view Hoggard's college visit schedule.
View the Senior Parent Night presentation here.
Keep your eye on the link above "College Visits at Hoggard" for an up to date list of school who will be visiting our students in person.
Need help applying to college?
Click here for a step by step guide on how to complete CommonApp!
Documents You May Need
Established in 1973, the Governor’s Page Program gives high school students from all over North Carolina the opportunity to come to Raleigh for a week of hands-on participation in their state government. We want the Page Program to represent North Carolina’s diverse communities and help inspire a new generation of leaders.
During the week, Pages will be onsite in the Governor’s Office and will also tour government buildings and historic sites including the Legislative Building, the State Capitol, the Executive Mansion, and the North Carolina Museum of History. In addition, pages will have the opportunity to develop a policy proposal with policy officials from various state government departments.
There is no GPA requirement. Any students may apply in their junior and senior year. There are several weeks (including virtual options) available from January 2023 - December 2023. Apply here.
Please ask your counselor for additional details if interested.
Fafsa
WHO SHOULD COMPLETE THE FAFSA?
ALL families who have a student planning to attend college in the upcoming academic year.
There’s a misconception that if a family’s income is above average they shouldn’t complete the FAFSA, but that isn’t true. Those students might not be given need-based grants, but they’ll still want to try for scholarships, merit-based aid, federal loans, or work-study. To earn any sort of financial aid, students need to have first completed a FAFSA.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO COMPLETE THE FAFSA?
An FSA ID is a username and password that serves as an electronic signature to sign the FAFSA. Parents and students must create their your own FSA ID.
Parents & Students will each need to gather these documents:
Social Security number
Alien Registration number (if you are not a U.S. citizen)
2017 federal income tax returns, W-2s, and/or other records of money earned*
Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
Records of untaxed income (if applicable)
List of the school(s) you are interested in attending
Even if there is only a slight chance you’ll apply to a college, list the school on your FAFSA form. You can always remove schools later if you decide not to apply, but if you wait to add a school, you could miss out on first-come, first-served financial aid.
You can list up to 10 schools at a time on your FAFSA form. If you’re applying to more than 10 schools, here’s what you should do.
WHEN SHOULD YOU COMPLETE THE FAFSA?
Each school year, the FAFSA opens on October 1st. Once it's available, complete it ASAP!
The earlier you file, the more grant money (FREE MONEY!) you are likely to receive. Filing early also helps to ensure you don’t miss FAFSA deadlines for state and college aid, which may differ from the federal deadline. You can find state FAFSA deadlines at https://fafsa.ed.gov/deadlines.htm. For a specific school’s FAFSA deadline, contact the college directly.
WHERE SHOULD YOU COMPLETE THE FAFSA?
The FAFSA is always free to file, so be wary of websites mimicking the federal site or requesting a fee. Filing online can greatly speed up the review process and allows you to list up to ten potential colleges (you can only list four on the paper version of the FAFSA).
If you prefer to file your FAFSA the old-fashioned way, you can request a paper FAFSA (call 1-800-433-3243 or TTY 1-800-730-8914 to request) or complete the fillable PDF FAFSA, but know that your application will take longer to process if you do it this way.
WHY SHOULD YOU COMPLETE THE FAFSA?
It's FREE! Don't leave money on the table!
By not completing the FAFSA, students are missing out! Federal grants do not need to be repaid, federal student loans have low interest rates and work-study programs can be a convenient way to simultaneously fund an education and build a resume.
It's quick! The FAFSA takes the average student around 30 minutes to fill out, according to the U.S. Department of Education's federal student aid website.
When you file early, you will likely receive information on how much aid you qualify for before you receive admission notifications from colleges. This can help you decide how much you can afford, and which school will best meet your needs, both academically and financially.
Students tend to underestimate how much need-based aid (aid based on income and financial situation) they are eligible for, and overestimate how much merit-based aid (aid based on academic performance) they will receive.
HOW CAN YOU RECEIVE HELP COMPLETING THE FAFSA?
Visit the Federal Student Aid website: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/filling-out/help
FAFSA on the Web. The federal government can help if you have questions with the form. Just call the FAFSA hotline at (800) 433-3243. When you are working on the FAFSA online, you can also click the "Live Help" button.
Be on the look out for community events. SECU, UNCW, and CFCC typically hold annual FAFSA Help days. You can also reach out to the Financial Aid office at CFCC to schedule an appointment for FAFSA help (even if you aren't attending CFCC!)
Check out the complete walk through video below!
AFTER COMPLETING THE FAFSA
The U.S. Department of Education will process your application within 3-5 days. If you submitted a paper FAFSA, your application will be processed within 7-10 days.
You will receive a copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR), which summarizes the information you provided on your FAFSA. Review your SAR and make sure all of the information is complete and accurate. Complete or correct any missing/incorrect information as soon as possible.
Once your FAFSA is processed by Federal Student Aid, your SAR is sent to the colleges that you listed on your FAFSA. Each college will use the information on your SAR to determine your eligibility for federal and nonfederal student aid.
Senior FAQ
How do I send my transcript to a college?
If you are applying to a college using the Common Application, your transcript will be sent electronically by your counselor. *you must enter your counselors information in Common App* Counselor contact information can be found here
If you are applying to a college using College Foundation of North Carolina, you do not need to request a paper transcript be sent through the mail. Your transcript will be sent by the Department of Instruction. *you must enter your student number* Your student number is the same as your computer password.
How do I get a recommendation letter from my teacher?
Ask teachers early if they will write you a recommendation letter. There is often a form that teachers need to fill out in addition to sending the letter - make sure you give them the form (it's found on the college's website). As a courtesy, give them an addressed and stamped envelope so they can send the letter off immediately without using their own postage. If you are applying using the common app, your teacher will write your recommendation directly on the common app. Be sure to include their email address under recommenders.
How do I get my counselor to write a letter of recommendation for me?
See your counselor in person or email them to request that they write a letter for you. You will have to fill out a brag sheet before your counselor will write the letter.
Many colleges do not require a letter, so please check the colleges website to see what is required.
What is a brag sheet and why do I need to fill it out?
In order for your counselor to write you a strong recommendation letter, we need to have additional information about you to make you stand apart from the crowd. Please fill out these forms completely and make sure you tell us all the great things about you - hence, brag about yourself and your accomplishments!
When is the last time I can take the SAT or ACT before college deadlines?
If you are applying for early action or early decision, the October or November test dates are often the last ones you can register for to ensure the scores are submitted on time. Check the individual college websites for more information - they will usually tell you the deadline to submit scores. (NC State does not accept the November test if you are applying early action)
If you are applying for regular decision, the January test date is usually the last one you can register for to ensure your scores are submitted on time. Some colleges may accept scores after this date, especially if they want you to restest - check with the school before you register after the January test date.
The benefits and drawbacks of Early action and Early decision: click here for some guidlines
How do I find scholarships to apply for?
Every week we post the scholarships we hear about in the student services department. Check our scholarships tab often.
Every college you are applying to has a Financial Aid and Scholarship Department. Check the individual college websites for available scholarships from your school of your choice or contact someone directly from the school you wish to attend.