Upcoming Trips

To attend a trip students must:

•  Sign up using the form(s) posted to their grade level google classroom

• Return a signed permission form to Guidance Office by the listed due date

 Permission forms are available in the Guidance Office 

Permission Due Date Trip Date   Destination

Sign up Sheet is posted to students grade level google classroom

Upcoming Information Sessions 

To attend an information session students must sign up the day before the session begins using the forms posted to their grade level google classroom. An appointment will be sent to the student on the morning of the information session through the pass system. Information sessions will be held in the guidance office.  These information sessions are available to 10th-12th grade students. 

Information Session Schedule: 

Date Name of Session 

Sign up Sheet is posted to students grade level google classroom

ASVAB

The ASVAB test held at CHS on November 19, 2025 

Sign up Sheet is posted to students grade level google classroom 

PSAT/NMSQT

11th graders who would like to take the PSAT/NMSQT need to complete the form posted to their google classroom by September 19, 2025.

The test will be held at CHS on October 15th 

The cost of the test is $18. Payment is due in guidance by October 15th 

The standardized test primarily used to qualify students for the National Merit Scholarship Program and provide a practice version of the SAT.

The goals of the merit program are to:

• identify and honor academically talented U.S. high school students and encourage them to pursue rigorous college studies

• provide professional services for corporations, company foundations, colleges and universities and other individuals and organizations that wish to sponsor scholarships for outstanding participants in the competition.

• encourage the pursuit of academic excellence at all levels of education.

ACT/SAT & TEAS 

Testing Dates and Deadlines

CHS School Code: 392420

Upcoming Information Sessions/Webinars

Mount Aloysius FAFSA Completion Event 

The Financial Aid Office at Mount Aloysius College is offering sessions to assist in filing the 2026-2027 FAFSA. If you are uneasy about completing the FAFSA, let them help you!

Bring the following (Parent(s) & Student):

• Your personal Laptop (preferred)

• 2024 Federal Tax Returns & W-2’s

• Taxed & Untaxed Income Documentation

• Current Balance of Cash, Savings, & Checking

• Net worth of Investments & Business/Farm Value

• Child Support Received

• If parents are married, but filed separate returns or are not married and live together, then both parents must get FSA ID’s & each must complete their sections of the FAFSA.

Phone: 814-886-6357

Nov. 18, 2025: 5 pm—6 pm

Dec. 17, 2025: 5 pm—6 pm

Main Administration Bldg., Room 121 

Use this link to RSVP: https://apply.mtaloy.edu/portal/fafsa_completion_nights 

Borrowing for Higher Education

You've chosen schools, filed your FAFSA and Pennsylvania State Grant Form, searched for scholarships, and reviewed your college costs. After calculating your funding gap, you may find that loans are necessary. But what should you do next?

Join PA Forward's Account Executives for a webinar on student loan options. They will explain the various federal and private education loan programs, review the pros and cons of each, and help you make informed borrowing decisions. PA Forward's Account Executives will answer your questions to help you choose the best options for you and your family.

Thursday, May 7, 2026
TIME: Noon-12:45 PM (ET)

Register for this session.

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
TIME: 6:30-7:15 PM (ET)

Register for this session.

Deep Dive Into Covering the Gap

Your semester bill has arrived, and the payment deadline is approaching. You may notice the bill looks different from your earlier financial aid offer and may have questions about what costs are not included. What happened to your Federal Work-Study award? Are there additional expenses to plan for? Will you need to borrow, and which loan options are available?

Join members from PHEAA for a webinar that explains these questions and more. They'll help you understand remaining costs, explore available loan options, and make informed decisions about financing your semester.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
TIME: 6:30-7:15 PM (ET)

Register for this session.

Thursday, June 11, 2026
TIME: Noon-12:45 PM (ET)

Register for this session.

PA Forward & Keystone Student Loans—New Product Session

We're excited to introduce two new loan options for medical and specialized health care graduate students! The new medical and health professional loans offer all the great benefits of our existing graduate loans; plus, added flexibility tailored to the unique demands of advanced professional study.

Join our private student lending team to learn more about these new opportunities and how you can support your students' educational journey.

Tuesday, June 2, 2026
TIME: 2:00-2:45 PM (ET)

Register for this session.

Improve Your Credit—Get Your Loan

Learn how to navigate private education loans with tips on building credit, budgeting, and protecting against identity theft. Presented by members of the private student lending team, this session will help you feel confident throughout the borrowing process.

Thursday, July 23, 2026
TIME: 6:30-7:15 PM (ET)

Register for this session.

Financial Aid Q&A Planning

Feeling overwhelmed by college costs? Join our 1-hour Q&A covering school selection, financial aid, scholarships, loan comparisons, and repayment, plus get your questions answered! Send your questions ahead of time to keystonepodcast@pheaa.org or ask during the session. We hope to see you there!

Tuesday, August 4, 2026
TIME: 6:00-7:00 PM (ET)

Register for this session.

Keystone Student Loan Program Webinar Events

Keystone Student Loans

This webinar is designed for schools who are looking for additional funding options to offer their Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia students. Join us to learn more about the benefits of the Keystone Student Loan Program and unlock a better way to pay for college!

Thursday, June 25, 2026
TIME: 2:00-2:45 PM (ET)

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Financial Aid & FAFSA® Webinars

Financial Aid Overview with Representative Liz Hanbidge

This event will feature a guest speaker from PHEAA. The webinar provides an overview of the new and changing process to apply for financial aid beginning with the 2026-27 academic year. During this presentation, we will discuss higher education costs, the types of financial aid available, and how to apply for financial aid. There will be time available to address Q&A after the presentation.

Thursday, May 7, 2026
TIME: 6:30-8:00 PM (ET)

Register for this session.

FAFSA Reporting Overview for Educators & Counselors

To support schools with the universal FAFSA requirement in Pennsylvania for the upcoming school year, PHEAA will present information to counselors on the steps to get access to FAFSA completion reporting and how to view the information on our website.

Tuesday, May 27, 2026
TIME: 10:00-11:00 AM (ET)

Register for this session.

Local Employment Opportunities 

Summer Opportunities