Senior Sting Counselor Newsletter – March 2013
Allyson Lusby, Pat Banks, Monica Lewis, Regina Taylor, Sara Swinford, Cindy Anderson, A-F G-O P-Z Test Coordinator Social Worker Registrar Checklist: Don’t get senioritis! Colleges want to see strong grades the last term of your senior year. Submit your FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov ASAP if you haven’t already done so. See December’s Senior Sting for information needed to complete the FAFSA. Notify your counselor of any college acceptance letters you receive. Apply, apply, and apply for scholarships.
Four Types of Financial Aid
1. Scholarships – Awarded based on a particular skill, ability, affiliation, talent or achievement demonstrated by the recipients. Most scholarships do not have to be repaid. However, some scholarships require you to fulfill certain requirements and if you fail to do so then the scholarship reverts to a loan. 2. Grants – Usually offered to students with a financial need and do not have to be repaid. 3. Loans – Can either be federal student loans or a private loan offered by a lender. Must be repaid with interest. 4. Work-Study Programs – Generally federally or state-sponsored and provide the student an income to work on campus. Source: www.kheaa.com
Direct and Indirect College Costs
There are more college expenses than just tuition and housing. To estimate how much college costs remember to look at both direct and indirect expenses because they add up to the overall cost.
Direct Costs Tuition (can be based on the number of credit hours taken in an academic period) Fees Indirect Costs Room and board (can include Books and supplies a variety of meal plans – Lab fees prices vary significantly) Computers and requisite accessories (printer, scanner) Off-campus room and board Campus parking permits Personal expenses (laundry, Technology and student- haircuts, cell phones, activity fees entertainment) Travel expenses Source www.collegeanswer.com UK Multicultural Health Careers Open House – Saturday, March 23 at 10:00 a.m. (Biological Pharmaceutical Complex) The University of Kentucky is committed to building diversity by targeting traditionally underrepresented minorities interested in Health Professions. This event will give prospective students and their families the opportunity to meet and greet the Deans and select staff and students from each of the University’s Health Professions Colleges. Students will have the chance to choose from a myriad of different interest sessions designed to provide information about the Colleges of Health Sciences, Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and Public Health. In addition, sessions will be provided for students to give them the chance to learn more about financing a professional school education, interviewing, volunteering and other ways to be a competitive applicant. Students will have the opportunity to tour the UK Healthcare Colleges and hear an open, frank discussion from current professional students about their experiences. Registration is required at http://iwebd.uky.edu/omsaopenhouse/default.aspx. For more information, contact LaKetta Rollins at [email protected] or 859-257-5196 or Katrisha Waldridge at [email protected].
Student Temporary Employment Placement Service (STEPS)
STEPS is an internal staffing agency for the University of Kentucky. STEPS staffs a variety of jobs including administrative, technical, service, maintenance, skilled trades, laboratory, food service, and office/clerical. STEPS fills part-time and full-time jobs and accepts online applications from STUDENTS and NON-STUDENTS. STEPS is a great way to start building a work history. For more information call (859) 257-8894 or visit http://www.uky.edu/HR/tempjobs/
Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)
Do you know what you want to be when you grow up? The OOH is the Nation’s premier source for finding information about your future career options. The profiles featured cover hundreds of occupations and describe the following for each career: 1. What They Do 5. Job Outlook 2. Work Environment 6. Similar Occupations 3. How to Become One 7. Resources for More Information 4. Pay can also be viewed on your mobile phone at www.bls.gov/ooh/mobile. Visit the OOH at www.bls.gov/ooh/home.htm. The OOH
Testing
Register for the ACT and/or ACT online at www.actstudent.org or www.sat.collegeboard.org. Send scores to the colleges you are applying to. Don’t forget to upload your photo or your registration will be cancelled.
Registration ACT Dates Late Fee Deadline Registration SAT Dates Late Fee April 13 March 8 March 9-22 Deadline
June 8 May 3 May 4-17 March 9 February 8 February 22
ACT, Compass, and KYOTE Benchmarks
Subject ACT Compass KYOTE
English 18 74
Math 19 36 22
Reading 20 85
Test Resources: www.torchprep.com www.wordfordcountylibrary.o rg www.act.org/compass www.kyote.org Other Resources
College Planning:
www.gotocollege.ky.gov www.GoHigherKY.org www.collegeboard.com www.gocollege.com www.a2zcolleges.com www.offtocollege.com www.kheaa.com
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Career Planning:
www.bls.gov/OCO/ www.careercruising.com/ILP www.careerlocker.com www.careerpath.com
Financial Aid/Scholarship Resources
www.fastweb.com www.collegeboard.org www.gotocollege.ky.gov www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov www.careercruising.com/ilp Scholarships
Deadline Scholarship Description March 15 Commonwealth Credit Must be a member of Commonwealth Credit Union and accepted into an accredited Union “Nathan Leach college, trade school, or university. This is a $1,000 renewable scholarship providing Reach for the Stars” the student maintains a 2.8 GPA. Apply at http://www.ccuky.org/scholarship/ Scholarship March 15 Commonwealth Credit Scholarships specifically designed for Commonwealth Credit Union members that have Union “Adam Bender overcome a physical or learning disability. Must be accepted into an accredited Reach for Excellence” college, trade school, or university. This is a $1,000 renewable scholarship providing the student maintains a 2.8 GPA. Apply at http://www.ccuky.org/scholarship/ Scholarship March 29 Kentucky Electronic Awarding one $1,000 scholarship. Applicants must be accepted for admission to an Security Association accredited college or university. Parent must be a full-time employee of the police or (KYESA) Youth sheriff’s department or fire department. Parent may also be a volunteer member of a Scholarship Program fire department. See Guidance Office for application.
March 29 Great Clips Hair Salons $500 scholarship to be used toward tuition at any Cosmetology school in the Central Kentucky Area. Applications available in the guidance office.
March 31 Hemlepp Non-renewable $500 scholarship. Applicants must have played at least one season of Photography/Woodford Woodford Youth Soccer. Click here for the application Youth Soccer Scholarship April 1 Sarah T Feltner Must be Woodford County resident and pursuing one of several specific majors. Up to Scholarship $1000 will be awarded. Applications available at http://www.ca.uky.edu/woodford
April 1 Jenny Carr 4-H Must be a 4-H member in good standing and have at least five (5) years of Scholarship membership. Applications available at http://www.ca.uky.edu/woodford April 1 Blue Grass Energy Awarding $10,000 in scholarships to students based on academic achievement, Scholarship extracurricular activities and financial need. One-time, non-renewable grants are paid directly to the college. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. See Guidance Office or apply at http://www.bgenergy.com/mainnav/mycommunity/forStudentsScholarships.aspx
April 1 Kentucky Federation of Grants one $1,000 scholarship annually to a college-bound senior girl who has been Republican Women politically active during high school. Must be a registered Republican and plan to Scholarship Program enroll at an accredited college or university in Kentucky. Click here for the application April 3 Kentucky American One-time payment of $500 to a student from several counties, including Woodford. Water Ripple Effect Requires an essay describing a community service or volunteer project that Scholarship demonstrates a commitment to the environment. Applications available at https://www.kentuckyamericanwater.com April 12 Jimmy Cox Memorial Available to current Woodford County FFA members who plan to major in Agriculture Scholarship at a four year college or university. Two $1250 non-renewable scholarships available. click here for the application
April 15 The Phillip and Betty Given annually in honor of Phillip and Betty Luckett to a WCHS senior who has Luckett Memorial Award demonstrated outstanding character in all aspects of his/her life. Click here for application
April 15 University of Louisville Must plan to attend the University of Louisville. Scholarships awarded to students best Central Kentucky Alumni exemplifying the following characteristics: leadership ability, academic achievement, Scholarship breadth of interests and financial need as determined by a committee of club members. Apply at www.louisville.edu/alumni/scholarships/central%kentucky %20alumni%20club%20scholarship%20 application.pdf
April 15 University of Louisville Must plan to attend the University of Louisville. Awarded preferentially to a student Michael R. Baer whose father, mother or guardian is a recovering patient, current patient or a victim of Scholarship a terminal illness. Apply at www.louisville.edu/alumni/scholarships/central%kentucky %20alumni%20club%20scholarship%20 application.pdf
April 15 Woodford County Farm Awarding two scholarships of $1,500 ($750 each semester) to students pursuing a Bureau four-year degree. Must have a 2.5 GPA and be the child of a Woodford County Farm Bureau member. Click here for the application
April 15 Central Kentucky Created to assist one senior interested in furthering his/her education in a mechanical Maintenance Council field/diesel mechanics in a Career or Technical School educational environment. Scholarship Students going into diesel mechanics will be given preference. Selection committee will consider financial need, good citizenship, school activities, and community involvement in awarding this scholarship. See Guidance Office for application.
April 15 Carla R. Dills Memorial Awarding one $500.00 non-renewable scholarship to a student that embodies Scholarship kindness and a passion for reading and lifelong learning. Click here for the Carla Dill Memorial Application
April 26 Noble Fund Scholarship The Noble Fund is an avenue to thank and recognize, not only David Noble, but all WCHS teachers, past, and present for educating and improving the lives of young people. This fund provides a $1000 scholarship for a graduating senior pursuing a “noble” profession-dedicated to educating, healing or otherwise improving the lives of young people. Applications available in the guidance office or Click here for application April 29 Versailles Kiwanis Club Limited to seniors from Woodford County who have participated in community service Foundation Scholarship activities and will be attending college, community college, or trade school. Click here for the Kiwanis Application.
May 1 Simmons Foundation Awarding one $200 non-renewable scholarship to a senior who attended Simmons Scholarship Elementary School for a minimum of one year. Click here for Simmons application.
May 1 Southside Elementary Open to any student that attended Southside Elementary and will be attending college School Education or technical school. Winner will be announced at Awards Night. See Guidance Office Association Scholarship for application. Click Here for the Southside Application
May 1 Monica Combs Memorial Awarded to a WCHS graduating senior who is selfless, genuine, a natural leader, and Scholarship willing to put the needs of others ahead of their own wants. One letter of recommendation must be written by a friend. Visit the website at www.monicacombs.org for more information. Click here for Monica Combs scholarship
May 1 Woodford County Scholarship for Woodford County High School seniors who plan to attend college or Human Rights trade school. Priority will be given to a minority student majoring in Education. See Commission and Roots Guidance Office for application. Click here for the Roots and Heritage Festival and Heritage Festival Application! Scholarship May 27 B. Davis Scholarship Awarding a $1,000 scholarship. Apply at http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm
May 3 Gayle Douglas Memorial Available to senior female student athletes with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Must Scholarship write a one page essay on a community service project in which you have participated and explain why community service is important to you. Click here for the application
May 3 Bluegrass Community Available to Woodford County High School student who has a financial need, GPA of Hospital Auxiliary 2.5 or higher, and strong moral character. Click here for application Scholarship Various Sullivan University Many scholarships available for students who plan to attend Sullican, including a teen recipe throwdown scholarship, a chef shadow scholarship, and several academic based scholarships. Visit www.sullican.edu and type the word “scholarship” in the search box for more details. June 15 University of Kentucky’s Awarding a $1,000 scholarship to any deserving man or woman who is planning to Alpha Gamma Rho enroll at the University of Kentucky. Being a member or becoming a member is not Fraternity Scholarship required. Phone interview and/or a face to face interview may be required if you are selected as a finalist. Apply at www.ukagr.org/2013-scholarship-application October 4 AES Engineering AES’ belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria Consulting Firm for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a $500 scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted. Apply at http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Please see your counselor if you have any questions.