If you missed our presentation on October 7, check it out here:
Virtual College Fairs! An opportunity to explore colleges all over the country from the comfort of your home. Check them out!
Virtual College Fair Registration<-- click here for more info and to register
Sunday, Sept. 12: Signature Fair: 1-6 p.m. ET
Tuesday, Sept. 28: Northeastern US Fair: 4-8 p.m. ET
Sunday, Oct. 3 Signature Fair: 1-6 p.m. ET
Thursday, Oct. 14: Midwest US Fair: 5-9 p.m. ET
Sunday, Oct. 24: Signature Fair: 1-6 p.m. ET
Tuesday, Nov. 2: Arts & STEM Fair: 4-8 p.m. ET
Colleges that Change Lives
March 23 and 24 - Recorded Sessions are available on the website if you missed these dates.
JUNIORS! Check out this special College Planning Webinar just for you! 4/13 & 4/20
LIVE WEBINAR Junior Night: A Two-part Webinar Series
If you need a TRANSCRIPT FOR COLLEGE APPLICATION <--- Click here for instructions.
It is recommended that your first complete your application to the college and submit it THEN request that your transcript be sent.
If you need a TRANSCRIPT FOR A SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION<--- Click here for instructions.
Continue checking Naviance for Scholarships.
Decision time? Need help deciphering and comparing your Financial Aid Award Letters? Click here for a helpful tool.
College and Financial Aid Resources:
Financing a College Education (click link)
by Lesa Briggs, University of Colorado Denver, Office of Financial Aid.
The Nuts and Bolts of Applying to College(click link)
by SLHS Counseling Department presented at Launch Your Future Night 9/26/19
Important Links and Downloads:
Apply to numerous colleges via The Common Application (Click Link)
Apply for the College Opportunity Fund(COF)
Sign in with your school credentials (ID and password) through CLEVER
Download SLHS High School Profile Here
Download Transcript Request Form Here
Download Request for Letter of Recommendation Here
FINANCIAL AID:
To apply for Federal Financial Aid:
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ - apply online for Federal Financial Aid here
FAFSA4caster - this tool will help you understand your options for paying for college and willestimate your eligibility for federal student aid.
Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) -Create your FSA ID to start your application and to electronically sign your FAFSA application (student and parent each need an FSA ID
Net Price Calculator Video Introduction - help in determining actual college costs.
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
- Boettcher Informational Zoom Meeting 9/25 and 9/28 2020 - (informational flyer) talk to your counselor if you missed the meeting.
- The Boettcher Scholarship application and Eligibility Criteria are available on their website: Boettcher Foundation
- This Year the Boettcher Foundation will be hosting webinars to help students "ACE" their scholarship applications, click here for more infomation and to register.
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College Athletics
If you are considering playing sports in college, please be sure to register for the athletic association your college is affiliated with.
NAIA National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
NCAANational Collegiate Athletic Association (only Division I and II need to register).