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PAST PRESENTATION LINKS
Below are links to the presentations given at STVM about College Financial Aid and College Credit Plus
2025-26 FAFSA Information
(Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE 2025–26 FAFSA® FORM
NEW: The 2025-26 FAFSA (the FAFSA that current seniors should complete) is now available.
Parents/guardians should complete the 2025-26 FAFSA form as soon as possible. Here are some steps to take to be prepared:
Create a StudentAid.gov account (if you don’t already have one).
Learn about the documents you may need to fill out the FAFSA form.
Determine your dependency status and whether your parent(s) or spouse will be required to contribute information on your FAFSA form.
If you’re a dependent student, use the Who’s My FAFSA Parent? wizard to identify which parent(s) will be a required contributor on your form.
ACT/SAT Testing
ACT/SAT Testing
All juniors will take the ACT on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at STVM. This is a state provided official test. No registration steps are needed for the March 11th exam.
ACT
Click here to register for one of the upcoming National ACT Test Dates:
April 5, 2025
June 14, 2025
July 12, 2025
SAT
Click here to register for one of the upcoming National SAT Test Dates:
March 8, 2025,
May 3, 2025
June 7, 2025
SCHOLARSHIP & Post-Graduation opportunities
SCHOLARSHIP & Post-Graduation opportunities
The counselors have been forwarding scholarship and other post-graduation opportunities to the Class of 2025 via their school email. Students should check their email regularly for information, eligibility requirements and deadlines. Recent emails were sent about the following opportunities:
The Matrix Trade Institute has a five-month accelerated program and has placements/job opportunities in Auto Repair/Efficiency & Collision Repair & Refinish Efficiency.
The Yellow Tea Rose Foundation Scholarship (deadline March 31, 2025)
Please make sure that you are searching through your specific college websites/application portals (of colleges that you have specifically applied to) to find university and/or specific major/minor programs that offer scholarship opportunities since most of your scholarship monies will come from your specific colleges/universities (where you have already applied). Local scholarship opportunities will primarily come during the spring months.
StudentScholarships.Org is a great resource for external scholarships. Please click here for a list of scholarships currently accepting applications. Also, please click here to sign up for their newsletter.
Senior Information
Senior Information
Seniors should continue to visit Ms. Henry at her office during school hours for assistance with post-high school plans and for support with college applications. Parents may also reach Ms. Henry by emailing her at jhenry@stvm.com or calling (330) 253-9113 Ext. 136.
Seniors also should continue to check their school email for application information sent by the counselors. Please also check the scholarship section of Counselor's Corner as well as the application portals of the colleges to which they've applied or been accepted for valuable information.
Math Tutor
Math Tutor
A math tutor is available at select times to assist students. Please see the LRC for details.
Meet The Counselors
Meet The Counselors
Ms. Jessica Henry - College & Career Counselor
Ms. Jessica Henry - College & Career Counselor
Ms. Henry has a Master of Arts Degree from the University of Akron and is a licensed School Counselor as well as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. She has worked at the high school level for her entire career in the education field and loves being able to help students navigate the college/career process and everything that comes after high school. Ways that Ms. Henry can help students includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Planning and pursuing post-high school plans, including college, job placement, armed forces or other opportunities.
Supporting the creation and management of Naviance and the Common Application accounts for college-bound students.
Reviewing transcripts and providing documentation necessary for college applications.
Notifying students about scholarship opportunities and providing support as necessary.
Notifying students of college visit opportunities and student programs.
Assisting students in identifying resources and meeting requirements needed to pursue post-secondary education, including ACT/SAT testing, essay development, letters of recommendation and other college requirements.
Assisting students in researching college options.
Guiding students through CCP (College Credit Plus) applications/guidelines/questions, etc.
Helping students with AP (Advanced Placement) information/guidance/questions, etc.
Helping student-athletes with NCAA Clearinghouse registration and questions.
Ms. Henry is extremely happy to be a part of the STVM Fighting Irish and has numerous family members that are alumni. Ms. Henry can be reached by email at jhenry@stvm.com or by phone at 330-253-9113 Ext. 136. Go Irish!
about The Health and Wellness Counselors
about The Health and Wellness Counselors
In our commitment to educating the whole person, the Health and Wellness Counselors at STVM support all students' social, emotional, and academic needs. They are available during the school day to meet with students individually or in groups and conduct classroom lessons.
Ways we can help include, but are not limited to:
Working with students to communicate with parents, teachers, and administrators.
Helping advocate for the individual needs of students and families and assist them in advocating for themselves.
Working with students to help assess abilities, interests, and achievements to help them make decisions about their future.
Providing professional assistance and support to a student or small group of students during times of transition, heightened stress, critical change, or other situations impeding student success.
Recognizing and responding to student mental health needs and assisting students and families seeking resources.
Sharing strategies that support student achievement with parents, teachers, other educators, and community organizations
Providing referrals for students and families to school or community resources for additional assistance and information.
Ms. Tara McCants (Serves families with last names A-L)
Ms. Tara McCants (Serves families with last names A-L)
Tara has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Master of Arts in School Counseling, both from Walsh University. She has been working as a school counselor for 11 years, with the majority of that time being at a school in Washington, D.C. Tara is happy to be a part of the STVM family, and she is committed to creating a nurturing environment where every student feels valued and empowered. Tara can be reached by phone at 330-253-9113 ext 131 or by email at tmccants@stvm.com. Students fill out a request to meet with Ms. Tara using this link: Request to See Tara. She looks forward to a great year!
Mrs. Amy Gay (Serves families with last names M-Z)
Mrs. Amy Gay (Serves families with last names M-Z)
Amy has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Minor in Applied Conflict Management, a Master of Education in School Counseling, and an Educational Specialist Degree in Counseling, all from Kent State University. Amy has more than 12 years of experience working with youth and more than ten years of experience working in a school setting. Amy is very excited to start this journey at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School! She is passionate about her work to help students and their families and believes every student can become their best self. Amy strives to provide a calm, warm, and non-judgmental environment. If you have questions or need to contact Amy, you can call at (330) 253-9113. Ext. 182, email agay@stvm.com. Students can request to see Mrs. Gay by filling out this form: Request to see Amy (this is only for student use). Let's make it a wonderful year!
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