Seniors


  • Transcripts, Applications, Letters of Recommendation
    • Any request for a transcript must be made throught Parchment.com. Make sure that proper addresses/contact persons are included on the request form.
    • Please do not run close on deadlines. Requests for transcripts will be processed in a timely fashion, but may not get immediate attention.
    • Requests for letters of recommendation should be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to the deadline. Students should supply a completed resume with a request for a letter of recommendation.
  • Senior Supplies
  • Jostens Campus Supply (cap, gown, etc)
    • Address: 3650 Northbrook Dr, Suite 5, Northport, Alabama
    • Phone: 205-764-5120
    • Hours: 9 am - 5 pm
  • Senior Portraits - Call Lifetouch/Prestige at 758-6995.
  • College-bound Student-Athletes If you are considering participation in collegiate sports, please visit www.ncaa.org to complete an application for eligibility.
  • Are you considering a Military Academy for college? A congressional nomination is required. For more information contact Col. Lackey. Deadlines are important in application process.
  • ACT/SAT Information: Sipsey Valley High School Code is 010549 Fee waivers are available to students who receive free or reduced lunch and students are able to receive up to two waivers throughout high school. Qualified students should see Mrs. Shanklin. ACT requires students to upload a picture when registering for the test. This photo will print on your admission ticket. Students will also be required to bring a government or school issued photo ID on their test day. Notify Mrs. Woodroof at least one week in advance if you need a school issued photo ID.
    • To register or learn about the ACT - www.actstudent.org
    • To register or learn about the SAT - www.collegeboard.com
  • COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS and FINANCIAL AID - Updated 07/19/17
  • Beware of scholarship scams. There is no need to pay for information about scholarships or financial aid. All information is free and is available from the Guidance Office or the internet.
  • Largest collection of scholarships on the web - www.studentscholarships.org
  • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - https://fafsa.gov/
  • College Counts Scholarship - funding assistance to Alabama high school students who demonstrate a financial need and a genuine desire to make a difference in what’s next. Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible for this scholarship:
    • Be a high school senior or first-time college freshman beginning in fall 2019
    • Be a U.S. citizen
    • Be an Alabama resident
    • Planning to enroll in an Alabama eligible educational institution in fall 2019
    • Demonstrate financial need
    • Have a minimum GPA of 2.75
    • Have an ACT score of 26 or below
    • (applicants attending a two-year school will not be required to submit ACT scores)
    • http://treasury.alabama.gov/collegecounts-scholarship/
  • Disability Scholarships – https://jlvcollegecounseling.com/scholarships/disability/
  • Both the Saban First in Family Scholarship and the Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship provide students with $5,000/year scholarship (renewable for 4 years, with GPA qualifications), as well as a multitude of professional development opportunities, academic coaching, and support programs.We are currently accepting scholarship applications from students who:
    • Are applying to The University of Alabama as freshmen for the fall or summer semester of 2019
    • Are Alabama residents
    • Will be the FIRST in their immediate family to attend college
    • Have at least a 3.0 GPA
  • Dixie Youth Scholarship Program – Scholarships are presented annually to deserving high school seniors who participated in the Dixie Youth Baseball program while age 12 and under. Financial need is considered. Scholarship value is $2000. http://youth.dixie.org/
  • ROTC Scholarships - ROTC cadets committed to serving in the military after college are eligible for scholarships covering the costs for tuition, fees, and textbooks for four years, plus a monthly stipend for personal expenses. If you have additional financial need, you are free to apply for regular financial aid and non-ROTC scholarships. If you leave the ROTC at the end of your freshman year, the ROTC will cover its share of your freshman expenses with no further obligation on your part. http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/high-school-students/four-year-scholarship.m.html
  • UNIGO - Search scholarships by category, such as: athletic, company-sponsored, minority, major, state, etc. https://www.unigo.com/scholarships
  • UNCF is the nation’s largest private scholarship provider to minority group members. Each year, we award more than $100 million in scholarships to more than 10,000 students at more than 1,100 schools across the country, including our prestigious network of 37 HBCUs. http://www.uncf.org/scholarships
  • Potential Magazine - sign up for scholarship alerts http://potentialmagazine.com/college-scholarships
  • Find Free Money with Scholarship Search by Sallie Mae® - https://www.salliemae.com/plan-for-college/scholarships/scholarships-for-high-school-seniors/
  • Alabama GI Dependents Scholarship Program For more information about this program, please contact your Dept. of Veterans Affairs representative located at the county courthouse.
  • The INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL OF ALABAMA'S WIA Program http://www.itcala.org/scholarships.html
  • OTHER RESOURCES
  • FREE Scholarship search engines:
  • Peterson’s - https://www.petersons.com/college-search/scholarship-search.aspx
  • Cappex.com – https://www.cappex.com/
  • Fastweb.com - http://www.fastweb.com/
  • Achieve Alabama - https://www.achievealabama.org/
  • It's no secret — college is expensive. Reduce your college expenses by applying to one of NextStepU's scholarships and then search for more scholarships with our scholarship search tool. http://www.nextstepu.com/nextstepu-scholarships/