College-Planning Information for Juniors and Seniors
- From Ms. DeHertogh
Junior Class Field Trip
The junior class will be going to Bryant College to attend the ALANA Experience Day on Wednesday, April 4th. The ALANA Experience is an opportunity for juniors to learn about the college search process and meet with financial aid and admissions counselors. In addition, students will sit in on an actual class, tour the campus, and have lunch with Bryant students.
SAT Dates
Seniors' registration forms are in the guidance office along with practice books to help you prepare. Juniors should take the SAT in May or June of 2001. The remaining SAT dates for 2000-2001 are as follows:
Registration Deadline Test Date March 29 May 5 April 27 June 2
You are allowed to register late for an extra fee.
Financial Aid
Seniors -IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO FILL OUT THE FAFSA FINANCIAL AID FORM . It's FREE to apply for financial aid and you are under NO OBLIGATION to attend college just because you applied for financial aid. If you decide not to use the financial aid money to attend college or technical school, that's OK. You can apply again the following year.
Every senior must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA. You will need the following information to fill out the FAFSA:
1. A W-2 form for each of the jobs you have held between January 1, 2000-December 31, 2000. W-2 forms are sent to you by the employer.
2. If your W-2 's or your parents' W-2's are not available, we can estimate by using last year's tax forms.
3. If your family receives assistance such as Welfare or SSI, you will need to ask the caseworker for a printout of the benefits you and/or your family received or save a check stub.
Scholarships
Scholarship applications are mailed to me throughout the year. I keep all applications in a box in my office. Many scholarships require essays. If you are interested in any scholarship listed below, see me. Pay attention to deadlines!
Scholarships are free money towards college and help to pay for what federal,state, and institutional grants don't cover. Although many scholarships set specific criteria for qualification such as grade point average or rank in class, others do not. Read the list below very carefully. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain by applying!
Scholarships for Seniors
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority: Juanita Handy Scholarship
Female high school seniors who are accepted to attend a four year college or university. Essay and three letters of recommendation are required. Financial need will be a significant consideration.
Deadline: April 6, 2001
Constance Edmonds Scholarship:
You must be African-American or of Black descent. A short essay and letter of recommendation are required. Unspecified amount.
Deadline: June 1, 2001
Cox Communications:
Scholarship awarded to seniors who desire to continue their education in the communications field. Selection criteria based on academic excellence and community involvement. Essays required.
Deadline: April 13, 2001
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
General Award: Available to African American male or female. Transcript and letter of recommendation.
Deadline: March 23, 2001
Earth Day Scholarship
$1000 for students who want to study environmental studies including, ecology, biology, landscape architecture, environmental policy and law.
Deadline: March 30, 2001
Juvenile Arthritis Foundation
$500 scholarship to high school senior who has juvenile arthritis or another rheumatic disease.
Deadline: April 30, 2001
Latino Dollars for Scholars
Rhode Island Latino students. Application, transcripts required.
Deadline: April 27, 2001
New England Tech. Essay Contest
You must write a 500 word essay about one technology developed in the last 100 years that you believe has impacted American society the most.
Deadline: April 6, 2001
Urban League Scholarship
Scholarship for minorities. The amount of money available is not specified.
Deadline: April 27, 2001
National Council of Jewish Women
Unspecified amount. You do not have to be Jewish. Scholarships awarded on involvement in community service, academic achievement, and financial need.
Deadline for requesting applications is April 2, 2001.
Portuguese American Scholarship
$500 Associates Degree
$1000 Bachelor's Degree
You must be of Portuguese descent. Essay required.
Deadline: April 1, 2001
The RI Foundation
1. RDW Group Minority Scholarship
Scholarship for students of color planning to pursue a career in a communications field
Deadline : June 13, 2001
2. Association of Former Legislators Scholarship
Based on community service, academic record, financial need. You must submit a letter of recommendation from an organization for which you have volunteered significant time and effort.
Deadline: April 20, 2001
3. Patty & Kelvin Alperin / David Golden Scholarship
You must be a First generation college student- the son or daughter of parents who did not attend college. Two essays and recommendation required.
Deadline: May 18, 2001
4. Sgt. Cornell Young Jr. Scholarship
Open to seniors for this year only! Amount and # of awards vary. You must be a Providence resident, be able to demonstrate that you overcame a serious obstacle, provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor, demonstrate financial need. Short essays required.
Deadline: May 1, 2001.
5. Williamson/Kizirian Essay Contest $1,000
Open to high school seniors in Providence. 500 word essay on the topic: "How I Would Fight Discrimination"
Deadline : May 7, 2001
Senator Jack Reed Scholarship
One $500 Scholarship to a Providence high school student. Based on academics, community service, and financial need.
Deadline April 1, 2001
Scholarships for Juniors
Feinstein Scholarship
$10,000 for college. The scholarship is based on academics and community service. The applications should come in soon (February).
Deadline: June 2001.
Sgt. Cornell Young Jr. Scholarship
You must demonstrate that you overcame a serious obstacle, provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor, and demonstrate financial need. Short essay required.
Deadline: May 1, 2001