COUNSELOR ZOOM SERIES 

SEPTEMBER 10, 2026

6PM

How To Apply To College - Calvin Mayo

Applying To College (Click Here To Register)

Designed for 11th & 12th Graders

Learn about the college application process and what students can do right now to make the journey smoother and less overwhelming.

During this workshop, we will cover:

• ✅ The step-by-step college application process
  
  

• ✅ What students should be doing in 9th–12th grade
  
  

• ✅ Different types of college applications (Common App, Coalition, institutional applications, etc.)
  
  

• ✅ Application fee waivers and how to qualify
  
  

• ✅ Important financial aid basics
  
  

• ✅ Key college terms every student and family should know
  
  

• ✅ A clear timeline to stay on track
  
  

• ✅ Practical strategies to avoid stress during senior year
  
  

This session is designed to give students and families clarity, confidence, and a plan.

Don’t wait until senior year to figure it out — start now and stay ahead!

SEPTEMBER 30, 2026

6PM

Applying for Scholarships - Amy Miller

Scholarships: Find the Money! (Click Here To Register)

Designed for 11th & 12th Graders

Learn how to find, research, and apply for scholarships — and understand how outside scholarships can impact your college financial aid package.

During this workshop, we will cover:

• ✅ How and where to research scholarships

• ✅ When students should start researching and applying

• ✅ Where to find legitimate scholarship opportunities

• ✅ How to identify scholarships that are a good match for you

• ✅ How to organize scholarship deadlines and requirements

• ✅ Tips for completing strong scholarship applications

• ✅ Can a college reduce your financial aid because you received a scholarship?

• ✅ When outside scholarships can affect grants, loans, work-study, or other college funding

• ✅ Important questions to ask your college’s financial aid office

• ✅ Strategies for maximizing scholarship opportunities

This session is designed to give students and families the knowledge and tools to actively pursue scholarship money while understanding how scholarships fit into the overall cost of college.

Don’t wait until senior year to start looking for scholarship money — research early, apply often, and

OCTOBER 26, 2026

6PM

Financial Aid – Ron Felder

Financial Aid (Click Here To Register)

Designed for students in grades 11 & 12

Learn about financial aid — who applies, when to apply, and how to prepare.

This workshop will cover:

• ✅ Who should complete financial aid applications
  
  

• ✅ When to apply (important deadlines you cannot miss)
  
  

• ✅ Documents needed to complete the FAFSA and other applications
  
  

• ✅ How to maximize FREE money (grants & scholarships)
  
  

• ✅ Differences between grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study
  
  

• ✅ What families can do now to prepare
  
  

Who Should Attend:
All 11th & 12th graders and their parents/guardians who are interested in attending a 2-year college, 4-year college, or trade school.

Planning ahead can make a huge difference in how much FREE money your student receives. The earlier you understand the process, the less stressful senior year will be.

ACT 158 Graduation Pathways

Graduation Requirements (including updates regarding the FAFSA)

NCAA Eligibility / NCAA Clearinghouse

Helping Students Become More Competitive for Highly Selective (Tier One) Colleges

NIL (Name, Image & Likeness) Deals and Revenue Sharing for College Athletes