May/June 2021 College and Career Newsletter
May/June 2021 College and Career Newsletter
Mrs. Janet Malherek - College & Career Advisor, [email protected] May/June 2021
ATTENTION SENIORS… If you HAVE NOT completed the CLASS OF 2021 SURVEY for the GRADUATION PROGRAM, PLEASE DO SO NOW!!! Seniors were asked to complete the SURVEY by Friday, April 30, 2021. The information collected from the survey is used to prepare the GRADUATION PROGRAM and/or end-of-year reports. Mrs. Malherek wants to make sure she has the CORRECT post-secondary plans for EVERY SENIOR. *Students who DO NOT complete the Survey will be listed under Workforce. PLEASE REMEMBER….Copies of acceptance letters (4-year schools ONLY), scholarships, grants, awards, financial aid letters, or military commitments were due to Mrs. Malherek at [email protected] by Friday, April 30, 2021 in order for the information to be guaranteed to be included in the graduation program. If you have received acceptances and/or scholarships after Friday, April 30, 2021, please email Mrs. Malherek immediately and send her a copy of the information. She will do her best to get the information included into the graduation program and/or end-of-year reports. Please contact Mrs. Malherek if you have any questions.
Virtual College, Military, & Career Visits and College Fairs!! Below is the list of Virtual College, Military, & Career Visits and College Fairs scheduled for this month!!! Students will receive an email in StudentVUE with a schedule that contains the name of the school/military branch/organization, the date, time, and link for you to join the LIVE Virtual College Admissions & Military Representative Visits. These virtual visits are a great opportunity to meet with College Admissions Representatives, Military Representatives, and/or potential Employers to hear presentations and ask any questions you may have. (The college reps you will meet are usually the ones who will review your application and recommend you for admission!!!)
Wednesday, May 12th United States Army: 10:00 AM Bowie State University: 12:00 PM
Saturday, May 22nd FAPA Future Pilot Forum: 2:00 PM
HBCU COLLEGE FAIR - FREE Sponsored by Common Black College Application For more information and to register, go to: www.commonblackcollegeapp.com/collegefair
Saturday, May 1, 2021
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (EDT)
NACAC VIRTUAL COLLEGE FAIRS - FREE For more information and to register to attend this Virtual College Fair, go to: www.nacacfairs.org/attend/attend-virtual- college-fairs/students
Sunday, May 2, 2021
1:00 PM – 7:00 PM (EDT)
Make Your Summer Work For You!
Out of school for the summer? This might seem like a time for kicking back and unwinding after the school year, but it’s actually a great opportunity to start building that resume to help you impress the college of your choice or gain experience for your future career. Your plans can be more than simply getting a summer job; there are a number of activities that can help you stay active and gain valuable experience over the summer months. Use the link below to help you find some summer programs. Work Employment is one of the most practical ways to build your resume and impress colleges and employers. Even if working during the school year is not an option, there are often seasonal establishments such as summer camps that look for help specifically during the summer months. Any job is good, but working in a leadership position or in an academic area would be ideal. The more a job challenges you, the more it builds the skills that colleges and future employers are interested in seeing in applicants. Helpful links: Southern Maryland Job Source - Located at 175 Post Office Road, Waldorf, MD (301-645-8712). Office hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM daily. www.dllr.state.md.us/county/smd Maryland Workforce Exchange - https://mwejobs.maryland.gov/vosnet/Default.aspx www.snagajob.com www.careerbuilder.com www.linkup.com www.simplyhired.com www.indeed.com www.linkedin.com www.glassdoor.com Intern Choosing what to do with your vacation can have a significant impact on your future. Whether you've finalized your career path or not, participating in a summer internship program will move you forward in many ways towards a viable and meaningful future. Summer internships for high school students are designed to provide valuable on-the-job experience for young people who are just starting to explore career options. These programs can be a fun and exciting first step toward furthering your education and figuring out what direction you want to take in life. Applying for, participating in, and completing a summer internship as a high school student will give you the confidence and skills you need to understand the world of the "job search." It will allow you to explore a wide variety of career options including marketing, design, nursing, accounting, or something else. It will propel you into the world of networking. And it will give you an impressive entry for your resume—the same resume that will potentially help you land your first big job after college. Helpful links: http://www.careerjet.com/high-school-student-summer-intern-jobs/maryland-384.html https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/ http://internships.com/
Travel While this may not be an option for everyone, summer travel can be an exciting way to enrich your mind while enhancing your resume. Visiting and exploring foreign places will broaden your horizons, allowing you to expand your awareness of other peoples and cultures. It is also a great chance to develop language skills. Even if you cannot visit foreign places, take time to explore local sites and museums.
Take a Class 'Summer school' does not always have to be a bad thing, and colleges and employers may look kindly upon applicants who take the initiative to further their education over the summer. You can check out your local community college to take an additional class.
Summer Enrichment Programs
Along with summer classes, enrichment programs can be another valuable and educational summer experience. Investigate the types of summer enrichment programs offered by local youth groups or area colleges and universities. Many of these organizations have residential or day camps for high school students focused on specific topics such as music, creative writing, science, engineering and a variety of other areas of interest. These programs are a good way to explore and gain experience in fields you may want to study in college. Visit websites for colleges that interest you and look into their summer programs for high school students. Some colleges will have general programs, but others may have very specialized programs for subjects like engineering, computer science, music, and many other topics. Helpful links: www.csmd.edu/programs-courses/non-credit/personal-enrichment/index.html www.teenink.com/summer
Visit Colleges
It almost goes without saying that campus visits should be part of any college applicant’s summer plans. Of course, while these visits are a priority when considering which colleges to apply to, it is important to remember that they should be just one part of your summer equation. A few campus tours don’t constitute a summer’s worth of experience; they should be included in your plans, along with other resume- building activities and experiences, in order to set you apart from your fellow applicants. Visit college websites for more information about how you can sign-up/register for visits/tours to your favorite campuses. *Please be sure to register for your college visit on the college’s website. Virtual Tours of college/university campuses are available on college/university websites. Virtual Tours of college campuses can also be found at: www.campustours.com and www.ecampustours.com
Prep for the SAT/ACT
Standardized tests are an important part of the admissions equation at most of the country's highly selective colleges. If you've taken the SAT or ACT and your scores aren't what you think you'll need to get into your top choice colleges, then the summer is a great time to work through an exam preparation book or take a test prep class. For SAT practice, go to: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat For ACT practice, go to: http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act.html Go on the Career Center page of the St. Charles High School website to find additional test preparation information: www.ccboe.com/schools/stcharles/index.php/2016-04-24-18-50-51/2016-04-22-21-40-09
Volunteer Get involved and donate some of your time to volunteering! Volunteer opportunities allow you to gain work and leadership experience, make new friends, network, learn valuable skills, help the community, and improve your resume’!!! Nonprofits such as soup kitchens and animal shelters are always looking for volunteers, so it should not be difficult to find a volunteer organization near you that could use an extra pair of hands for a few hours a week during the summer. Volunteer opportunities are a very important part of your resume’, college application, and job application. Make sure you take advantage of getting involved and volunteering!!! Colleges and businesses are looking for well-rounded individuals who are making a difference!!! Below are some websites to help you find some volunteer opportunities and a list of organizations in OUR AREA where YOU can VOLUNTEER. Idealist - http://www.idealist.org Volunteer Match - www.volunteermatch.org Do Something - www.dosomething.org/us Special Olympics - www.specialolympics.org Points of Light - www.pointsoflight.org
*Charles County Sheriff’s Office TEEN COURT: TEEN COURT is seeking youth volunteers to serve as jurors and prosecution and defense attorneys. Volunteers earn community service hours, gain experience in the legal system, try real court cases, take part in free field trips and help their community. To find out more about this program and get a schedule of Teen Court dates, please visit www.ccso.us/teen-court or contact Ms. Sarah Vaughan, Teen Court Coordinator, at 301-609-3916.
*Our Place Soup Kitchen: Volunteers are needed to sponsor dinners, set up, clean up, and serve the meals. To find out more information about volunteering go to: www.OurPlaceWaldorf.org , call 240-682-2569 or email [email protected].
*Spring Dell Center, Inc.: Volunteers are needed to assist in many areas that help people with disabilities. For more information go to: www.springdellcenter.org, or call 301-934-4561. Volunteer applications are available in the Career Center.
*Tri-County Youth Services Bureau, Inc.: The TCYSB is looking for volunteers to help a young person realize his or her fullest potential. For more information call 301-645-1837 or email [email protected].
*LifeStyles of Maryland Foundation, Inc.: Volunteers are needed to help provide services to those who are economically disadvantaged. For more information visit their website at www.lifestylesofmd.org or call 301-609-9900.
*Sagepoint Senior Living Services: Volunteers are needed to assist in several areas to help senior citizens. For more information and to download an application go to: https://www.sagepointcare.org/about-us/volunteering/ or you may contact a Volunteer Services Representative at 301-934-1900.
*Melwood: Volunteers are needed to assist in many areas that help individuals of differing abilities. If you are interested in volunteering with Melwood, contact the volunteer coordinator at [email protected] or call 301- 599-2724.
*The Humane Society of Charles County, Inc.: The Junior Volunteer Program is set up for those who are under 18. Volunteers are needed for many different kinds of work and activities. You can visit their website at www.humanesocietycc.org. For questions, please call 301-645-8181.
*Charles County Children’s Aid Society: This is a volunteer opportunity for students to give back to the community. Volunteers are needed on a daily basis. You can visit their website at www.childrens-aid-society.org or contact the volunteer coordinator at 301-645-1561.
*Nursing and Healthcare Career Exploration Opportunity: University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center offers a Volunteens Program for students interested in finding out more about the healthcare environment while deciding if healthcare is the career for them. The program also offers teens an opportunity to serve their community and its residents. Volunteens learn about the hospital setting while assisting staff members and patients. Volunteens spend between 4 and 30 hours each week at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center over the summer. Students must be between 14 to 17 years of age. The Volunteen Program begins in late June and will consist of 3 two-week sessions. To find out more information about this program and/or if you are interested in applying for the Volunteen Program, please go to their website at: VOLUNTEEN PROGRAM Additional information about volunteering is available at www.charlesregionalcareers.org/volunteer. If you have questions about the Volunteen Program or need assistance, please call 301-609-4095. Volunteen Applications are accepted beginning April 1st of each year. Please pay attention to the deadline for submitting your application. APPLICATION DEADLINE – MAY 15, 2021
Grade Level Monthly Reminders Freshmen: Study hard for those final tests. Plan a productive summer with community service, volunteer work, college summer programs, sports camps, summer school, and/or jobs. All things that help build your resume. Use Study Island and Career Cruising to prepare for the fall PSAT and career/college research. READ!
Sophomores: Use www.careercruising.com to research colleges, scholarships, and career options. Passwords required. If you forgot, contact your Counselor or College and Career Advisor. Practice for the October PSAT using your College Board Access Code you received on your PSAT paper score report. If you do not have a PSAT Score Report, you can still prepare for the PSAT. Go to: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10. You can also use your Study Island account. Study for your final tests. Keep those grades high. Start thinking about what you want to do when you graduate. Start creating your plan of what you need to do to get there. If you plan to go to college, start creating a list of colleges that interest you and research them. Make sure your list covers a range of schools from safety to reach. Start visiting colleges and/or take advantage of virtual resources such as websites like www.collegeweeklive.com, www.campustours.com, and www.ecampustours.com Enroll in summer workshops, participate in volunteer/community service experiences, or find a job. It’s important to build up your resume! Prep for ACT/SATs that need to be taken for four-year colleges....READ, READ, READ! Juniors: Four-year, college-bound students should plan to take the ACT and/or SAT the end of your junior year. Deadlines for the June college entrance exams are in early May. Don’t wait and have to pay late fees...register EARLY! Take your AP exams and study for finals. Refine your target list of schools and be sure it covers a range of safety to reach schools. Enroll in summer workshops, participate in volunteer experiences, or find a job. It’s important to build up your resume! Prep for ACT/SATs that need to be taken for four-year colleges. Start getting prepared to complete college applications. Most colleges open their applications in August/September! Check your colleges’ websites…..and pay attention to deadlines!!! Use Scholarship Search programs...FREE ones! Visit colleges and do interviews with reps. www.collegeweeklive.com provides virtual visits and scholarships. Athletes, register with the NCAA Eligibility Center at www.eligibilitycenter.org and use Core Course GPA to calculate your GPA and ACT/SAT test scores needed for Division I and II collegiate sports. Be sure you are earning the right credits...sign up today at www.CoreCourseGPA.com. (School ID: 211067; School Code: 796712340) See your Athletic Director or coach for more details.
Seniors: Complete your senior survey and turn in documentation to make sure you are included in the graduation program. A final transcript will be sent to your selected college. If you are attending a four-year college, a copy of your acceptance letter must be sent to Mrs. Malherek, College and Career Advisor, at [email protected] or brought to the Career Center. You also must send copies of any financial aid you receive (scholarships, awards, grants, etc.) and/or copies of your military commitments. Withdraw your applications from colleges you are not attending. Send thank you notes to those who helped you in your college application process. Most four-year colleges must be notified by May 1 of your intent to accept admissions and enroll. Pay attention to housing and meal plan information. DON’T MISS THE DEADLINES!!! Study for your finals and AP Exams!
Testing Information Freshmen, Sophomores, & Juniors – If you are planning to take AP and Honors Classes in the Fall remember to check for summer reading assignments! These assignments are part of your 1st quarter grade in the Fall. No slacking! Juniors - If you are planning to apply to 4-year colleges, you should register to take either the ACT or the SAT in June/July. Deadlines to register for the June tests are in May!!! ACT also offers a test date in July. If you miss those dates, the next tests you can register for are August/September!!! Juniors - If you are planning to go to a 2-year college, trade or technical school you may not need to take the ACT or SAT. Look for more information in the September Newsletter this Fall! Juniors & Seniors - If you are planning to enlist in the military, you will need to take the ASVAB. Use the resources on the Career Center page of the SCHS website to help you prepare for the test. Seniors – Make sure you are not missing important information from your college! Know when and where you may have to take any college placement exams! PAY ATTENTION TO DEADLINES!
*College of Southern Maryland (CSM) and Westlake High School are scheduled to provide SAT testing on the following dates: Test Date: 6/5/2021 Registration Deadline: 5/6/2021
For more information, practice resources, and to register for the SAT, please visit www.collegeboard.org
*College of Southern Maryland (CSM) and Westlake High School are scheduled to provide ACT testing on the following dates: Test Date: 06/12/2021 Registration Deadline: 5/7/2021 Test Date: 07/17/2021 Registration Deadline: 6/18/2021
For more information, practice resources, and to register for the ACT, please visit: https://act.org
*ACT Test Prep ACT provides a Preparing for the ACT comprehensive test prep booklet free of charge that contains a full practice test and lots of helpful tips on how to take the ACT. Click on this link to access the booklet - Preparing for the ACT
Test your knowledge with FREE prep from the makers of the ACT test. Access ACT study guide, study tips, a full-length official ACT online exam, and video lessons FREE!!! www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-preparation/free-act-test-prep.html
*SAT Test Prep College Board provides a SAT Student Guide that is a comprehensive test prep booklet free of charge and contains a full practice test and lots of helpful tips on how to take the SAT. Click on this link to access the booklet - SAT Student Guide
SAT Practice on Khan Academy – FREE!!! Watch videos, get personalized help, take a practice SAT, and answer daily questions. https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/practice
*Khan Academy EXCELLENT FREE TEST PREP for ALL CLASSES & the SAT!!! Offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. They tackle math, science, computer programming, history, art history, economics, and more. Their math missions guide learners from kindergarten to calculus using state-of-the-art, adaptive technology that identifies strengths and learning gaps. They have also partnered with institutions like NASA, The Museum of Modern Art, The California Academy of Sciences, and MIT to offer specialized content. For more information go to: www.khanacademy.org *FairTest This list includes institutions that are “test optional”, “test flexible” or otherwise de-emphasize the use of standardized tests by making admissions decisions about substantial numbers of applicants who recently graduated from U.S. high schools without using the SAT or ACT. www.fairtest.org/university/optional
*AP Exams and Earning College Credit Your AP Scores can provide you the opportunity to earn credit and placement in college. For more information go to https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/creditandplacement.
*Study Island Students have access to Study Island on their Office 365 account under their “APPS.”
*CSM Continuing Education Operations SAT/ACT Prep Class, Organization and Study Skills www.csmd.edu/go/register
PSAT/NMSQT Practice & Score Reports Students can use their PSAT/NMSQT Scores to help them prepare for the SAT. The PSAT was cancelled this year, however, students can still take a practice PSAT. The PSAT helps prepare students to take the SAT. College Board has several practice PSATs available for students to take on their website. Go to: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/practice/full-length- practice-tests Students can create an account on College Board by going to www.collegeboard.org. College Board has numerous resources for students to use. Students can find out what to expect and how on the SAT and how to prepare for it, find information on AP classes, do college, scholarship, major and career searches and more!!!
Students who have taken the PSAT in the past can use their College Board PSAT Score Reports they received to access resources on the College Board website to help them prepare for college entrance exams if they are planning to attend a four-year college upon graduation from high school. Students should contact their counselor if they misplaced their PSAT Score Report or did not receive one. Once they have their score report, they should visit https://studentscores.collegeboard.org to learn more about what their scores mean. Using their score report, they will learn how ready they are for college, explore which AP courses are a good match for them, and get insight into which skills to focus on in order to prepare for the SAT. They can also link their College Board and Khan Academy accounts to access FREE, personalized SAT practice based on their PSAT/NMSQT results.
Students who have an account with College Board can sign in with their Username and Password. Students who do not have an account, can create an account on College Board by going to www.collegeboard.org. College Board has numerous resources for students to use. Students can find out what to expect on the SAT and how to prepare for it, find information on AP classes, do college, scholarship, major and career searches and more!!!
Other Test Prep Websites http://www.princetonreview.com/college/sat-act www.4tests.com www.march2success.com www.majortests.com/sat www.quizlet.com/subject/act/ www.quizlet.com/subject/sat/ www.number2.com
Touring College Campuses
Due to COVID-19, touring College Campuses may be a little different. Please look at the college’s websites to see what types of tours may be available at this time. Many campuses are starting to offer scheduled private tours or tours for very small groups. If a personal tour is not available, colleges still have virtual tours available. Please check the college’s website for information about their virtual tours. There are also several websites available to find virtual tours, please see the information below to find out how you can Tour College Campuses….VIRTUALLY!!! Ideally, touring the college campuses you are considering is the best way to find out if a college is for you. However, during these times you may not have the opportunity to personally visit a college campus and…just because you may want to attend a school out of state doesn’t mean you have to spring for plane tickets to every university on your Top 10 list. Many of the college websites also provide a virtual tour of their campus….be sure to check it out! To help whittle down the choices, there are also websites where you can find VIRTUAL COLLEGE TOURS!!! You can take a virtual tour at: www.campustours.com OR
www.youvisit.com VIRTUAL Learning = VIRTUAL College Fairs, Information Sessions, and MORE!!! Students have the opportunity to participate in several VIRTUAL COLLEGE FAIRS being offered this year. During these virtual college fairs, students will be able to hear presentations from college representatives, meet with college representatives, ask questions, and get additional information and links to various resources. STUDENTS - Please take advantage of this amazing opportunity to find out more information to help you with your college research!!! Please visit college websites to see what events they are offering for students/families to find out more about their schools….there are a lot of Virtual Events planned. Virtual College/Military/Career Visits are being scheduled for the spring. A list of the date, time, and link to these visits are sent out weekly through StudentVUE. Students can also look for additional information about virtual college fairs by going to www.collegefairsonline.com. Go to the student link on the website in order to register for the virtual college fair. During the fair, you can log on and search through all the colleges represented. Each booth will include information about the school and offer a chat time to talk with school representatives.
HBCU COLLEGE FAIR - FREE Sponsored by the Common Black College Application For more information and to register to attend the HBCU College Fair, go to: https://commonblackcollegeapp.com/collegefair
Saturday, May 1, 2021
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
NACAC VIRTUAL COLLEGE FAIR - FREE For more information and to register to attend these Virtual College Fairs, go to: www.nacacfairs.org/attend/attend-virtual- college-fairs/students
Sunday, May 2, 2021
1:00 PM – 7:00 PM (EDT)
Research and Compare Colleges
Career Cruising: This website provides a wealth of information for students. Students are able to take Interest and Skills Assessments, look at Career Profiles, watch Multimedia Interviews, research College and Financial Aid Information, save items to the Electronic Career Portfolio and create a resume using the Resume Builder. To access the website go to: www.careercruising.com. Enter the school’s Username: stcharles / Password: careers. Students have their own individual accounts they can access with their own username and password that allows them to save items to their account. Students who do not remember their password can see their counselor or Mrs. Malherek in the Career Center.
Petersons: This website provides information and tools to help you find, get in, and pay for school. Go to: www.petersons.com
College Results Online: This is an interactive, user-friendly Web tool designed to provide parents and students with information about graduation rates for nearly any four-year college or university in the country or to compare colleges. Go to: www.collegeresults.org
NACAC Virtual College Fairs: NACAC (National Association for College Admission Counseling) provides many opportunities for students to participate in college fairs throughout the year. www.nacacfairs.org/virtual/
Exploring College Options: Student/Parent Information Sessions – Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn, and Stanford – in the Metro DC area, go to: www.exploringcollegeoptions.org
Exploring Educational Excellence: Information sessions presented by Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Rice University, and the University of Chicago. For more information visit: www.exploringeducationalexcellence.org
College Visits Tours: Tours are led and supervised by trained staff. Tours are set up across the United States and Canada. Call 843-853-8149 for details. View a complete list of tours and register at www.college-visits.com.
Arrow Collegiate Tours: This organization was formed to introduce students to the heritage of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s). They offer a week-long HBCU tour twice a year and One-Day tours at various times throughout the year. For more information and to register, go to: www.arrowcollegiatetour.com
College Navigator: From the US Department of Education, this website gathers admission, retention, graduation, and financial aid data for every college in the country. Go to: www.nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator.
CollegeWeekLive: This is a free, online event designed to connect prospective students with colleges and universities in a live, interactive environment. Visit www.CollegeWeekLive.com.
CappexConnect Online: Connect with colleges, faculty and admissions, watch live presentations from a variety of institutions on your computers and learn more about specific colleges or college in general. Go to: www.cappex.com
Big Future – The College Board: Choosing a college is a big and exciting decision. Explore your interests and take the time to find a college that will put you on the path to a bright future!!! Go to: www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org
College Majors 101: There are so many majors to choose from! College Majors 101 provides information and videos about college majors, lists of accredited schools, student/professional associations, examples of employers, industry publications and more! Go to: www.collegemajors101.com
College Simply: College Simply provides clear, easy to understand admission chances, rankings and tools to help simplify the college search process. Go to: www.collegesimply.com
2021 Best Colleges in America The Best Colleges ranking is based on rigorous analysis of academic, admissions, financial, and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education along with millions of reviews from students and alumni. 2021 Best Colleges in America - Niche
College of Southern Maryland Information
College of Southern Maryland: Application and Testing Process:
Seniors who are interested in attending the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) after they graduate, can apply NOW!!!
Steps to Enroll as a CREDIT STUDENT: www.csmd.edu/apply-register/credit/index.html
Need HELP completing the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Application???? CLICK on the link below for a CSM APPLICATION VIDEO TUTORIAL!!! www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmCFNmmpm5c&feature=youtu.be
1. Apply online at www.csmd.edu/apply-register, CLICK on APPLY NOW, there is NO APPLICATION FEE.
2. Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible. The FAFSA is available NOW! CSM’s school code is 002064. If your application is not completed, your financial aid cannot be processed.
*Please Note: In order to be considered for the Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship, students must complete the FAFSA, identify the College of Southern Maryland (Community College) on the FAFSA as one of the schools on your list, and submit the FAFSA by March 1, 2021. Students will be notified by email of the required documentation to submit for further consideration of the Scholarship. For more information, please visit: Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship OR College of Southern Maryland’s website at: www.csmd.edu/costs-aid/scholarships-financial-aid/scholarships/promise.html
3. Prior to Covid-19, CSM required students to take a CSM Placement Test as part of their registration process. Currently, CSM is using an alternate means for placement testing. More information about CSM’s plans for an alternative to placement testing is available on CSM’s website at https://www.csmd.edu/student-services/testing-services/placement-testing/.
4. Register for an appointment for the Student Orientation and Registration (S.O.A.R.) by calling the college at 301-934-2251.
As we all continue to work to support students through this year, the staff at the College of Southern Maryland are still available to assist students with enrollment and answer questions. CSM’s call center is fully operational and can be reached by email at [email protected], or by calling 301-934-2251 option 0. The La Plata Campus Enrollment Coordinator, Mary Prather, is available to work with students and can be reached by email at [email protected], or by calling 301-934-7862. Zoom video conferences can be scheduled too.
Seniors may have had a change of plans given this past year, and there may be additional students who may decide to change their plans following high school. If any seniors have questions about what's available at CSM, please contact the staff at the College of Southern Maryland. They are happy to provide you with information about the many opportunities available at the College of Southern Maryland.
Seniors planning on attending the College of Southern Maryland after graduation…don’t forget to APPLY for SCHOLARSHIPS!!!
College of Southern Maryland (CSM) $cholarship Finder!!! AVAILABLE NOW!!!
Check out CSM’s Online Scholarship Finder!!! It’s EASY! It’s FREE! Check it out! Visit www.csmd.edu/scholarshipfinder for the most up-to-date information and eligibility requirements. Remember to apply early for best consideration! Contact the CSM Financial Assistance Department at (301) 934-7531 for additional information. Be sure to check out ALL of the scholarship opportunities available on CSM’s Online Scholarship Finder!!!
****College of Southern Maryland STEM Scholarship*** Eligible: SENIORS Criteria: CSM student planning to major in a STEM (look at scholarship application for additional details), Financial Need, GPA 3.0+, essay, letter of recommendation, official transcript. Award: Up to $6,000 per year Deadline: 5/3 PRIORITY DEADLINE; HOWEVER, late submissions will be accepted. Application available on the Career Center page of the St. Charles High School website under “SCHOLARSHIPS”.
Have questions about financial aid at CSM or ANY College/University? Check out CSM Financial Aid TV! The financial aid information is helpful to ALL students, even if they are not planning to attend CSM.
Go to: http://csmd.financialaidtv.com/
DUAL ENROLLMENT For more information about Dual Enrollment, please see your counselor. Additional information about Dual Enrollment is available on the College of Southern Maryland website: www.csmd.edu/apply-register/credit/high-school/dual-enrollment/index.html
CSM WORKFORCE TRAINING Start learning the skills you need to grow in your job or launch an entirely new career at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM). You can choose from 16 distinct areas of study and gain the skills, knowledge, or certificates you need to begin or enhance your career. It is time to start on your path to a great future. Realize your potential with CSM’s WORKFORCE TRAINING. Programs available include: Agriculture, Business, Computers and Information Technology, Construction and Skilled Trades, Design, Early Childhood, Fitness and Wellness, Healthcare, Hospitality, Legal, Nonprofits, Occupational Safety, Real Estate, Teacher Education, Transportation, and Veterinary Studies. For more information, go to: www.csmd.edu/programs-courses/non-credit/workforce-training/index.html
CSM GUIDED PATHWAYS WHAT ARE GUIDED PATHWAYS? With so many options to choose from, guided pathways simplify the process of finding the credit or non- credit program that is right for you by grouping similar programs. Explore guided pathways that will lead you to a rewarding career or prepare you for transfer to a bachelor’s degree program. For more information, please visit: www.csmd.edu/programs-courses/pathways/index.html
NCAA Eligibility Center Information
Don’t have the GPA or college entrance exam scores needed for a four-year college? Think JUNIOR COLLEGES!!! Many junior colleges across the country have full athletic programs including tackle football. Visit www.njcaa.org and find out where you can use your talents while building your academic skills for a four-year college or university program.
JUNIORS: It is time to register for the NCAA Eligibility Center if you plan to participate in Division I or Division II level of play in college. Visit www.eligibilitycenter.org to register with a credit card. If you are a student receiving free or reduced lunch or participate in federal trio programs, ask your counselor about fee waivers. 1. Ask your counselor to send your transcript to the NCAA Eligibility Center at the end of your junior year. 2. Take the ACT or SAT and use the code “9999” to have your official scores sent directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center. 3. Check with your counselor to make sure you are on track to graduate on time with your class and have the required amount of core courses. Use the www.CoreCourseGPA.com program to help with this process.
How to ACTIVATE your FREE Membership: Step 1: Go to www.CoreCourseGPA.com Step 2: In the “New Member Account Creation” box, enter: School ID: 211067 School Code: 796712340
SENIORS: Request final amateurism certification beginning April 1, and ask your counselor to submit your final transcript with proof of graduation.
For a Complete List of NCAA Courses: Visit www.eligibilitycenter.org and enter the site as an NCAA College-Bound Student-Athlete. Navigate to the “Resources” tab, click “U.S. Students” and then “List of NCAA Courses.” Follow the prompts to search for your high school’s list by name. The NCAA works with more than 430,000 student-athletes participating in 23 sports at more than a 1,000 colleges/universities. Good Luck! Juniors planning to play Division I or Division II sports in college… It is time to register at the NCAA Eligibility Center!!!
Research JOBS and CAREERS
CareerOneStop – Sponsored by the US Department of Labor. Learn about careers, find career information, and locate career resources and advice. Visit www.careeronestop.com Explore Career Paths with Career Coach – College of Southern Maryland has a website that is available for students to use as they prepare for their future. It is designed to help you find a good career by providing the most current local data on wages, employment, job postings, and associated education and training. Visit the website at: www.csmd.edu/student-services/advising/career- services/explore-careers.html
Wondering what you can do with a major??? – Visit the following website: www.collegemajors101.com
Employment Information – o There are many websites available for you to be able to browse jobs that are available in a certain area and/or use their resources to learn some tips to help you when you are finding a job. Go to: www.indeed.com, www.glassdoor.com, www.careeronestop.org, www.snagajob.com, www.onetonline.org, www.snagajob.com o The Maryland Job Service is located at 175 Post Office Road in Waldorf, Maryland. Office hours for Job Service referrals are from 8:00 am-3:00 pm daily. Maryland Job Service: 301-645-8712 or go online at: www.dllr.state.md.us/county/smd/ OR the Maryland Workforce Exchange website at: https://mwejobs.maryland.gov o Federal Jobs and Internships – Students and recent graduates may be eligible for federal internships and job opportunities through the Pathways and other student programs: www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students DOD Provides Website to Help Youth Explore Pathways for Their Future: Figure out what’s next! This website presents career, college and the Military as options, allowing students to explore all possibilities and gain insight into each option. More than 1,000 civilian and military career fields and nearly 7,000 accredited colleges and trade schools are featured. Go to: www.myfuture.com. Career Cruising – This website provides a wealth of information for students. Students are able to take Interest and Skills Assessments, look at Career Profiles, watch Multimedia Interviews, research College and Financial Aid Information, save items to the Electronic Career Portfolio and create a resume using the Resume Builder. To access the website go to: www.careercruising.com. Enter the school’s Username: stcharles / Password: careers. Students have their own individual accounts they can access with their own username and password that allows them to save items to their account. Students who do not remember their password can see their counselor or Mrs. Malherek in the Career Center. Work Permits – Students who are between 14 – 17 years of age and would like to work are required to get a work permit. For more information and to apply online, go to: https://www.dllr.state.md.us/labor/wages/empm.shtml
O*NET OnLine – This is a tool for career exploration and job analysis! This site has detailed descriptions of the world of work! Build your future with O*NET OnLine: http://www.onetonline.org/ My Next Move – U.S. Department of Labor’s Career Search Tool: www.mynextmove.org Maryland Natural Resources Police – Natural Resource Cadet, high school graduate (men and women) between ages of 18 and 20, full-time position. Apply at: www.dnr.state.md.us/nrp Charles County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) – There are several student/career opportunities available at the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. For more information, visit: www.ccso.us CLICK on “Career Opportunities”. Security Professional Development Institute – Training and development of security practitioners for the security industry. Training academy information available at: www.spditraining.com STEM Jobs – Discover your career, do what you love, go to www.STEMjobs.com click on “Find Your STEM Type”, take a quiz and get results, see which jobs match your type. Federal Government Jobs and Internships – Opportunities for jobs with the Federal Government: www.USAJOBS.gov Under “Explore Hiring Paths” CLICK on “Students and recent graduates.”
Marine Trades Association of Maryland – Career opportunities in the boating industry. www.mtam.org Lundeberg Maryland Seamanship School, Inc. – A vocational school dedicated to preparing students for successful careers as U.S. merchant mariners. Tuition-free training, no prior experience necessary, www.seafarers.org Located on the campus of the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, 45353 St. Georges Ave., Piney Point, MD 20674 Maryland Dental Assistant School – 10 weeks, entry-level dental assistant program, Dr. Evelyn Leach, 888-401-4555, fax 240-253-2673, 15638 Livingston Road Unit 9, Accokeek, MD 20607
Dental Assistant Training – Contact Dr. Coleman at 703-963-8969 Divers Academy International – Career opportunities in commercial diving and underwater welding, hands-on learning, comprehensive certifications, 5 month program, career assistance, high job placement, high income potential. www.diversacademy.edu United States Intelligence Community Intelligence Careers – The Intelligence Careers (IC) offers students a wide variety of excellent programs to get a jumpstart on a career in intelligence. Choose your agency, education level, field of study and the type of opportunity you’re looking for, and match your needs to theirs. For more information go to: https://www.intelligencecareers.gov/icstudents.html?Agency=NSA Year Up (National Capital Region) – Year Up is a one-year, intensive training program that provides low-income young adults from the National Capital Region, ages 18-24, with a combination of hands-on skill development, college credits and corporate internships. The first six months of the program focuses on technical and professional skill building, while the second six months focuses on applying these skills through corporate internships. Year Up is FREE of charge and students earn a weekly stipend. For more information, go to: www.yearup.org and www.yearup.org/about-us/our- locations/national-capital-region. You can also contact the admissions office at 703-312-9327 or [email protected] and attend an Open House (see website for dates)!! Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Program – An Apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job training (OJT) and related classroom instruction under the supervision of a journey-level craft person or trade professional. These programs vary in length, pay, and intensity among the various trades. ************************
LOOK on the Career Apprenticeships Center page on SCHS website for more For more information about information!!! Apprenticeship opportunities go to:
https://www.apprenticeship.gov/become-apprentice AND https://www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/appr/
Additional websites with Apprenticeship opportunities: Electrical and Telecommunication: www.washdcjatc.org Skilled Equipment Operators in the Construction Industry: www.iuoelocal77.com , Plumbers, Fitters, Welders, and Service Techs: www.local5plumbers.org Electrical: www.getchargedup.org Carpentry: www.mactc.net
Heat and Frost Insulators & Allied Workers Local #24 Accepting applications for Apprenticeship; starting pay $13.25/hr. plus benefits, must be 18 years old, apply in person at 901 Montgomery Street, Laurel, MD. Application fee $25.00, questions: 301- 498-9162; www.insulators24.org
Steamfitters, Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Process Piping & Environmental Systems Field Apprenticeships: Trade school located at 8509 Ardwick-Ardmore Road, Landover, Maryland 20785. Be sure to bring your birth certificate or passport and a valid driver’s license or valid state issued identification card. You must be 18 years of age to apply. Call 301-341-1555 for more information. http://steamfitters-602.org
A career in the construction trades can change your life! It’s time to CONSTRUCT YOUR FUTURE! There are numerous benefits available to you through a career in the construction trades – and they all BEGIN WITH AN APPRENTICESHIP!!! An apprenticeship provides the training to learn a craft. You'll earn a living wage, from day one! There’s no education related debt and you can start to build the life you deserve. That includes a secure retirement plan and health benefits. Learn about the construction trades by visiting: https://www.constructyourfuture.com/
“EARN WHILE YOU LEARN” JOB OPPORTUNITIES!!! Apprenticeships provide you the opportunity to learn a job/skill while you are earning a salary!!! Find out about the many apprenticeship opportunities that are available by visiting Maryland’s Department of Labor website!!!
www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/appr JOBS…..JOBS…..JOBS
Southern Maryland Pool Management is HIRING LIFEGUARDS for the summer!!!
Find out what jobs are available at one of the many Waldorf outdoor community pools by going to: https://somdpoolmgmt.isolvedhire.com
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The Charles County Government currently has 18 intern positions posted on their website. These internships are OPEN to rising juniors, rising seniors, upcoming graduates, college graduates or current college or graduate students. This year they will have a 10-week internship that will run June 7th – August 13th and a 6-week internship that will run July 7th – August 13th. Summer interns can work up to 28 hours per week, at $11.75 per hour. The DEADLINE to apply is Sunday, May 2nd. Application are being accepted online at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/charlescountymd/transferjobs
This is a great opportunity for students to see how government works. Below is a list of the intern positions that are available:
PGM Digital Archive Intern Board Committees & Commissions Intern Constituent Management Intern County Commissioners Project Management Intern HR Digital Archive Intern Watershed Protection Outreach Support Intern GIS & Administrative Support Intern IT Inventory Intern CCSO Community Outreach Intern CCSO Media Relations Intern CCSO IT Intern CCSO Forensic Science Section Intern Budget Book Intern County Administration Project Management Intern Housing Authority Intern Charles SCD Intern Tourism Intern Environmental Resources Intern
Charles County Sheriff’s Office www.ccso.us
Students MUST have a DIPLOMA to apply for this JOB OPPORTUNITY!!!
MILITARY NEWS
MILITARY WEBSITES
ARMY NAVY ARMY RESERVE www.goarmy.com www.navy.com www.goarmyreserve.com
AIR FORCE MARINE CORPS NAVY RESERVE www.airforce.com www.marines.com www.navyreserve.com
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD AIR NATIONAL GUARD AIR FORCE RESERVE www.nationalguard.com www.goang.com www.afreserve.com
COAST GUARD COAST GUARD RESERVE MARINE CORPS RESERVE www.gocoastguard.com www.uscg.mil/reserve/ www.marines.com/eligibility/service- options/reserve UNITED STATES SPACEFORCE www.airforce.com/spaceforce
Registering with Selective Service
Attention all 17 and 18 year old male students: If you are not registered with Selective Service, you must do so within 30 days of turning 18. You MUST register. This is not a school requirement, it’s the law. If you fail to register, it will affect your ability to receive Federal college loans, grants and student aid. In addition, it will affect your ability to receive job training or to gain citizenship. It will even curtail opportunities to get many good jobs in the future. Register online at www.sss.gov fill out a registration card at any U.S. Post Office.
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Career Exploration Program (Information from www.asvabprogram.com)
What is the ASVAB?
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery - Career Exploration Program (ASVAB CEP) is a career planning program that includes three components. The three components include: the ASVAB - a multiple-aptitude test, the FYI - an interest inventory, and the OCCU-Find – a career catalog with relevant occupational data and planning tools. When using these components together, it provides students with the confidence to map out a post-secondary plan that aligns with their individual skills and interests. The ASVAB has been shown to have up to 96% reliability in determining aptitudes ranging from composite academic ability, to language comprehension, to mechanics. Results of the exam are normally ready for student release within 2 weeks after the exam is taken. A representative from Baltimore MEPS will meet with the students who take the ASVAB in the fall and provide post-exam interpretations for them. Juniors and seniors are able to take the ASVAB CEP for FREE!!!
The ASVAB consists of nine short individual tests covering: General Science - measures knowledge of life science, earth and space science, and physical science Arithmetic Reasoning - measures ability to solve basic arithmetic word problems Word Knowledge - measures ability to understand the meaning of words through synonyms Paragraph Comprehension - measures ability to obtain information from written material Mathematics Knowledge - measures knowledge of mathematical concepts and applications Electronics Information - measures knowledge of electrical current, circuits, devices, and electronic systems Auto and Shop Information - measures knowledge of automotive maintenance and repair, and wood and metal shop practices Mechanical Comprehension - measures knowledge of the principles of mechanical devices, structural support, and properties of materials Assembling Objects - measures ability with spatial relationships
What is the relationship between the ASVAB and the Military?
ASVAB participants are not under any obligation to the Military as a result of taking the ASVAB. A junior or senior who is interested in the military will use their scores from the ASVAB to enlist in the military after graduation. The scores are good for two years. Many students take the ASVAB for career exploration and have no interest in military occupations.
Did you know?
A student’s decision to enter college, technical or vocational school, military service or the civilian world of work after high school is an important one. They may already have a general idea of what direction they want to go in life; however, the ASVAB CEP can assist them in narrowing career fields down to a manageable number. In addition, the program may show them that they have abilities in fields that they have never considered. The ASVAB Career Exploration Program is not offered to try to recruit students for the military, but to help them with planning their future, whether it lay with the military or not. It can help students take steps now toward finding a career that’s right for them. Take advantage of all the ASVAB CEP can offer by signing up when it is available. The test will be administered at St. Charles High School in the fall and spring for any juniors and seniors interested in taking it. Listen for announcements about the date of the ASVAB and when you can sign-up to take it.
**Free Test Preparation for the ASVAB** www.march2success.com, www.tests.com/practice/ASVAB-Exam, www.asvabprogram.com, www.military.com/join-armed-forces/asvab, www.4tests.com, http://todaysmilitary.com/joining/asvab- test-sample-questions, http://official-asvab.com/samples_app.htm, www.testprepreview.com/asvab_practice.htm, www.asvabtutor.com
*The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is FREE and available for interested Juniors and Seniors!!! We are not able to schedule a date for the ASVAB to be administered in the school at this time. A virtual test is NOT available.
***Juniors and Seniors who are interested in ENLISTING in the military can CONTACT A RECRUITER to take an ASVAB test and talk to them about a career in the military.
Please see below for the contact information for the Military Recruiters.
Local Military Recruiting Offices
U.S. Air Force Recruiting Office U.S. Navy Recruiting Station 173 St. Patricks Drive 173 St. Patricks Drive Waldorf, MD 20603 Waldorf, MD 20603 240-530-0177 301-843-8572 240-304-4476
U.S. Army Recruiting Station U.S. Marine Corps Recruiting 173 St. Patricks Drive 173 St. Patricks Drive Waldorf, MD 20603 Waldorf, MD 20603 301-645-9190 301-843-0353
U.S. Coast Guard Recruiting Office DC Air National Guard Recruiting, 113th Wing 645 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE STE 202 7529 Old Alexandria Ferry Road Washington, DC 20003 Clinton, MD 20735 202-543-8313 240-857-5449
Maryland Army National Guard 6025 Rose Hill Road La Plata, MD 20646 240-805-0418 https://military.maryland.gov (Click on MD National Guard link on the left)
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Life is FULL of OPPORTUNITIES… Don’t miss out!!!
There are multitudes of programs for high school students at colleges and universities across the country…..especially during the summer!!! Pre-college programs and workshops are hosted by the University of Maryland, Georgetown, and CSM, just to name a few in our area. If you are interested in a particular college or university, visit the college’s website to see what programs and workshops they may have available.
*Due to COVID-19 – some events may change their availability.
Banson NYC 2021 In-Person and Virtual Fashion Camps – For high school and college students in 2021. See dates below. Each camp will be one week long. Programs will be dynamic, interactive and fun! More information can be found at: www.bansonnyc.org or 917-328-1469.
Session A: June 13 - June 18, 2021 (In-Person Career Camp) Session B: July 11 - July 16, 2021 (In-Person Career Camp) Session C: June 20 - June 25, 2021 (Virtual Career Camp) Session D: June 28 - July 2, 2021 (Virtual Design Camp) Session E: July 19 - July 23, 2021 (Virtual Styling Camp)
Boston Leadership Institute – Stem Programs designed for high achieving students. Offering both live and remote programs in 2021. Apply at www.bostonleadershipinstitute.com
Cyber Defense Training Camp - For rising juniors and seniors, July 21-July 2. Summer 2021 will be a VIRTUAL experience. During this two-week summer program, rising 11th and 12th grade boys and girls learn and apply their skills in intermediate networking, programming, hacking, and more while learning about the careers in cybersecurity and cybersecurity options at the University of Maryland. For more information and to register, visit: https://inclusion.cs.umd.edu/outreach/cyber
Government Summer Internships – USAJOBS posts summer internship positions frequently for students, under “Explore Hiring Paths” click on “Students and recent graduates” at www.usajobs.gov
Meredith Manor International Equestrian Centre – This is a Trade School to build a career as a professional in the horses’ industry, articulation with West Virginia University for students to also pursue an equine bases degree. Open House Friday, May 14th and Saturday, May 15th., Contact Kristen Bosgraf [email protected] for more information www.meredithmanor.edu/openhouse.asp
Nursing and Healthcare career exploration opportunity: VolunTeens Program – University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center offers a Volunteen Program which is a great way for a teen between the ages of 14 and 17 to be exposed to the healthcare environment while deciding if healthcare is the career for them. The program also offers teens an opportunity to serve their community and its residents. For more information and an application, please visit: www.umms.org/charles/jobs/volunteen-program?si=charles APPLICATION DEADLINE – MAY 15, 2021
Rotary Club of Charles County is calling students to JOIN ROTARY INTERACT The Rotary Club of Charles County has started a community-based Rotary Interact Club. Teens will learn leadership and service while working as a team. Rotary Interact students will serve our community and world through virtual service. The Rotary Club will also provide guest speakers who will mentor the students about their interest in careers and service adventures. The Rotary Interact Club will meet on Mondays from 6 – 7 PM, VIRTUALLY through ZOOM. Students can register by going to:
To register for the Rotary Interact Club, find more information, or join a meeting/see the meeting schedule, please visit: www.neighborhoodcreativeartscenter.org/rotary-interact
Shared Support Maryland – TRANSLATORS NEEDED Shared Support Maryland is a company who uses Person-Centered Planning principles to support Maryland residents with disabilities to be in control of their own lives. They are currently working on a project called Expectations Matter ~ My Life, My Choice, My Plan (thanks to a grant from the Maryland DDCouncil) that educates individuals with disabilities and their family members about person-centered planning - ultimately reminding them that they are in the driver's seat of their own lives and have the power and autonomy to make decisions for themselves. As a company whose missions are inspired by a passion for social justice, they are passionate about making this presentation as accessible as possible to those who could benefit from it.
To make it accessible, they are interested in offering the presentation in various languages, including: Arabic, ASL, Braille, Chinese, French (African French), Korean, and Spanish. Ideally, they would love to employ individuals who have a disability or their family members who fluently speak one of the languages but are open to speaking with anyone who is willing to translate. In terms of translation materials, we need registration forms, evaluation forms, and the presentation modules translated. For more information and details, please contact [email protected]. If you prefer to be contacted by phone, please email with your name and phone number, and a member of Shared Support will reach out to you.
Veterinary Technicians Career Exploration: A Virtual Workshop for High School Students High School Students interested in exploring the field of Veterinary Technology are invited to join experts for a two-hour workshop focusing on education and training, shelter medicine, and emergency hospital management. The cost of the workshop is $25.00. For more information and to register for this workshop, go to: http://support.humanerescuealliance.org/site/Calendar?id=102557&view=Detail
UMD Summer Programs
Terp Young Scholars Program
July 11-30, 2021
*For rising high school seniors, juniors, sophomores, and freshmen* Experience college life at the University of Maryland and earn three college credits Application CLOSES June 1, 2021 (Applications are reviewed and admission made on first-come, first-served basis.) For more information and to apply, go to: https://oes.umd.edu/pre-college-programs/terp-young-scholars-online
2021 Women in Engineering Summer Programs at UMD These programs provide high school students the chance to learn about engineering, explore engineering disciplines, build confidence, and meet like-minded friends. 2021 summer programs will be virtual. More information about the program and registration will be available early February. https://eng.umd.edu/women/6-12-programs
COLLEGES THAT CHANGE LIVES (CTCL) CTCL is an organization dedicated to the support of student-centered college search. Their programs are designed to offer students and parents/guardians a new perspective on college admission, to address some of the misconceptions about college admission, and to help students connect with representatives from CTCL- member colleges. Their programs are FREE and open to the public. For more information and recordings of their virtual presentations, please go to: https://ctcl.org/
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Youth for Astronomy and Engineering Youth for Astronomy and Engineering events create a positive and supportive experience for young men and women each year as they make their choices about high school courses, college majors, and activities. They host events that help support a student’s interest in becoming a scientist, engineer, technologist or mathematician. ALL EVENTS ARE VIRTUAL AT THIS TIME. Space Telescope Science Institute 3700 San Martin Drive Baltimore, Md. For more information and a schedule of events visit the website at: www.stsci.edu/yae
Did You Know???
The Common Black College Application, EDU, Inc. Common Black College Application: Apply to 60 member institutions with ONE $20.00 application fee - https://commonblackcollegeapp.com or call (770)716-0616. (*Includes 3 Maryland schools – Coppin State University, Morgan State University, & University of Maryland Eastern Shore!!!)
The Common Application: There are over 900 Colleges and Universities using the Common App. While they represent tremendous diversity in size, mission, location, and selectivity, they all share a commitment of promoting access through holistic admission. For more information and to see which colleges and universities accept the Common Application go to: www.commonapp.org.
Coalition for College: This is an online college application system which allows high school students, grades 9-12, to set up an account and begin learning about the application and financial aid processes. The platform provides a single, centralized toolkit for students to organize, build, and refine their applications. There are three main features:
• Virtual Locker – Students can collect and store information that may be useful when they apply such as academic documents, essays, written work, extracurricular activities, videos, photos, visual arts/music, etc. • Collaboration Platform – The teachers, counselors, employers, and mentors who are supporting the student’s college search and application can offer feedback. • Application Portal – Students select the information from their Virtual Locker that they wish to include with their application to Coalition member universities. There are over 150 public and private universities across the U.S. that comprise the Coalition for College. Some of the Maryland schools that use the Coalition for College include: Johns Hopkins University, St. John’s College, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, and University of Maryland College Park.
For more information go to: www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org
Find YOUR College Match!!! College and Scholarship programs are looking for students!!! Help them find YOU by joining the Student Search Service offered by College Board (creators of the SAT). Students can create an account and then start receiving emails from colleges about degree programs, campus life, financial aid, or scholarship opportunities. For more information and to create an account, please visit: https://studentsearch.collegeboard.org
PSAT/NMSQT Practice & Score Report Resources: This is a FREE Career and College Resource from College Board. Students (9th, 10th, 11th grade) have the opportunity to take the PSAT/NMSQT each year at school. Unfortunately, the PSAT was cancelled this year due to COVID-19; however, students can still take a practice PSAT. The PSAT helps prepare students to take the SAT. College Board has several practice PSATs available for students to take on their website. Go to: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/practice. Students who have taken the PSAT test at St. Charles High School in the past, should have their PSAT/NMSQT Score Reports. Students who do not have their score reports, can go on the College Board website and see their score reports. Students can visit https://studentscores.collegeboard.org to learn more about what their scores mean. If they have an account with College Board, they can sign in with their Username and Password; if they don’t have an account, they will need to create a Student Account at www.collegeboard.org. Using their score report, they will learn how ready they are for college, explore which AP courses are a good match for them, and get insight into which skills to focus on in order to prepare for the SAT. They can also link their College Board and Khan Academy accounts to access FREE, personalized SAT practice based on their PSAT/NMSQT results.
Khan Academy – A personalized learning resource for all ages!!! Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. We tackle math, science, computer programming, history, art history, economics, and more. Our math missions guide learners from kindergarten to calculus using state-of-the-art, adaptive technology that identifies strengths and learning gaps. We've also partnered with institutions like NASA, The Museum of Modern Art, The California Academy of Sciences, and MIT to offer specialized content. For more information go to: http://www.khanacademy.org
They also provide SAT Prep – Go to: www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/sat
FairTest: This list includes institutions that are “test optional”, “test flexible” or otherwise de-emphasize the use of standardized tests by making admissions decisions about substantial numbers of applicants who recently graduated from U.S. high schools without using the SAT or ACT. Go to: www.fairtest.org/university/optional.
PLEASE NOTE: Many colleges/universities are “TEST OPTIONAL” this school year due to students being unable to take the SAT/ACT due to COVID-19. Please check each college website to see what their policies are this year for testing and what their policies may be for next year.
AP Exams and Earning College Credit: Your AP Scores can provide you the opportunity to earn credit and placement in college. For more information go to: https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/creditandplacement.
MARYLAND RESOURCES
College Resources & Financial Aid Programs: The state as an extensive range of college resources and financial aid programs in the form of grants, scholarships, and other awards for students who want to further their education beyond high school. For more information, please go to: www.mhec.state.md.us/preparing/Pages/default.aspx
Artsys: The Articulation System for Maryland Colleges and Universities ARTSYS is intended to aid the transfer of students from Maryland community colleges to the University System of Maryland institutions and other participating institutions. For more information go to: www.artsys.usmd.edu.
Academic Common Market: The Academic Common Market is a tuition-savings program that enables students who live in the 15 states that are members of the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) to pursue a degree not available in the student’s home state at an out-of-state college at discounted tuition rates. To find out more information visit: http://mhec.maryland.gov/institutions_training/Pages/acadaff/commonmarket.aspx
Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) is the State of Maryland’s higher education coordinating board responsible for establishing statewide policies for Maryland public and private colleges and universities and for-profit career schools. MHEC also administers state financial aid programs. Their website provides information and numerous resources for students and parents. For more information, please go to: https://mhec.state.md.us/Pages/default.aspx
Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship: The Promise Scholarship creates opportunities for students to attend one of Maryland’s public community colleges by providing tuition assistance for any student eligible for in-state tuition. For further information, please visit: https://mhec.state.md.us/preparing/Pages/FinancialAid/ProgramDescriptions/prog_MDCommunityColl egePromiseScholarship.aspx You will find information on: How to Apply, Eligibility Criteria, Award Amount, Renewing an Award, etc.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Each year there are hundreds of scholarships available for students transitioning to higher education. Individuals, corporations and foundations, colleges and universities, as well as state and federal aid offer scholarships and grants. Students can search for scholarships on the Internet under hundreds of scholarship databases.
Make sure you take the time to SEARCH and APPLY for SCHOLARSHIPS!!!
The Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship is a last dollar award, available to students who plan to enroll in credit-bearing coursework leading to a vocational certificate, certificate, or an Associate's Degree; or in a sequence of credit or noncredit courses that leads to licensure or certification; or in a registered apprenticeship program at a Maryland community college. All required documentation for the 2021- 2022 application cycle must be submitted to MHEC by June 30, 2021.
Process for students to upload Transcripts for Maryland State Aid: The Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) with the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC), is pleased to announce that the Maryland College Aid Processing System (MDCAPS) has a NEW feature known as the “Electronic File Upload” Tool. Students may now submit documentation to OSFA as required for certain state grant/scholarship programs, online directly through their MDCAPS account. Documents uploaded through MDCAPS are secure. How do students upload documents in MDCAPS?
1. Log in using your MDCAPS username and password. 2. On the homepage click “Electronic File Upload”. 3. Select the “Academic Year” for which you are uploading document(s) for. 4. Select the “Document Type” you are uploading as it appears in the drop down menu. 5. Click “Choose File” to select the file(s) you want to upload from your computer. 6. Then, click “Submit”. a. If uploading more than one file repeat steps 3-6. 7. Once you have uploaded your file(s) the type of document(s) you uploaded will display at the bottom of the page. 8. Then, click “View Application Status” at the top of the “Electronic File Upload” page in MDCAPS to view the “Status” of each document you successfully uploaded. a. A status of “Submitted” means your documents were uploaded successfully. b. A status of “Accepted” means MHEC has reviewed your document and the documentation is acceptable. c. A status of “Rejected” means MHEC has reviewed your document and the information you provided is Incomplete. You will receive a notification from our office informing you why the document is Incomplete. A reminder that all files must be in PDF, jpg, png, doc, or docx format when uploading documents through MDCAPS. For more information about the Electronic File Upload Tool click the following link: https://mhec.maryland.gov/preparing/Pages/2-4-2021.aspx
The Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) with the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) is pleased to announce that we’re now offering virtual appointments. To schedule a virtual appointment with OSFA visit our website at https://mhec.maryland.gov/preparing/Pages/virtualmeeting-OSFA.aspx May Deadline:
Alpha Foundation of Southern Maryland Eligible: Senior Males Criteria: 2.5+ GPA, official transcript, essay Award: Varies Deadline: 5/1; Application available on the Career Center page of the St. Charles High School website under “SCHOLARSHIPS”.
B. Davis Scholarship Eligible: Juniors and Seniors Criteria: 1000-word essay Award: $1000 Deadline: 5/22; www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm
Custom Envy Scholarship Eligible: Seniors Criteria: 300-word essay on Cyberbullying Award: $1000 Deadline: 5/5; www.customenvy.com/pages/scholarship-page
Delta Kappa Gamma Society Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Beta State Eligible: Seniors Criteria: Plan to attend a Maryland State School and pursue a career in education, transcript, two letters of recommendation, financial need, community activities, scholastic achievement, essay Award: $1,000 Deadline: 5/1; Application available on the Career Center page of the St. Charles High School website under “SCHOLARSHIPS”.
Horatio Alger National Career & Technical Scholarship Program Eligible: Seniors. U.S. citizen Criteria: be enrolled in a 2-year or less career or technical degree/certificate program in the Fall, Pell Grant eligible Award: up to $2500 Deadline: To Be Determined CTE Scholarship application will OPEN MAY 2021; apply online https://scholars.horatioalger.org/about-our- scholarship-programs/technical/
Impact Scholarship Eligible: African American students Criteria: Essay: Talent is evenly distributed, but opportunity is not. Award: $2.550 Deadline: 5/11; Impact Scholarship for Black Students | Bold.org
Lead with Languages Teacher Scholarship Eligible: Seniors Criteria: Planning to become a teacher of a language other than English, accepted to college, taken at least two years of the same language in high school or present proficiency documentation, GPA 3.0+, transcript, essay, letter of recommendation Award: $1,500 – Renewable Scholarship (Ten Scholarships Awarded) Deadline: 5/28; www.leadwithlanguages.org/language-programs/lead-languages-scholarship-fund/
Miss Utility/District One Call Scholarship Eligible: High School Seniors Criteria: Essay, extracurricular activities, Letters of Recommendation, UNOFFICIAL transcript Award: $1,008.11 Deadline: 5/28 (NEW DEADLINE); Applications can be completed and submitted online at https://form.jotform.com/MissUtility/Scholarship21 Questions – contact Gabrella Tancona at [email protected]
PB & J Scholarship Eligible: Senior Criteria: Students who have experienced personal challenges that may not have allowed them to perform well academically, but who still have the drive to succeed. Awards: $500-$1,000 Deadlines: 5/31; Scholar's App – PB&J Scholarship
Port Tobacco Players Memorial Scholarship Eligible: Graduating high school senior Criteria: GPA 3.0+, have participated in the performing arts in some capacity, have been involved in community service in some capacity. Award: $1,000 Deadline: 5/1; www.ptplayers.com/ptp-memorial-scholarship-award.html
Review It Scholarship Eligible: Senior Criteria: GPA 2.5+, attending college in the fall Award: $1,000 Deadline: 5/15; https://chiureview.com/reviews.php
Society of Women Engineers Eligible: 12th Grade Female Students – Financial assistance to women studying community college or a 4-Year college (ABET-accredited programs) in preparation for careers in engineering, engineering technology, or computer science Criteria: Resume, letters of reference/recommendation, transcripts attend 2- or 4- year school Award: Varied Deadline: 5/1 for Incoming Freshman Application; https://scholarships.swe.org/applications/login.asp
The Crew Scholarship Eligible: African American Senior Criteria: GPA 3.0+, essay Award: $500 Deadline: 5/15; www.thecrewsf.org
June Deadline:
Abbott and Fenner Business Consultants Scholarship Eligible: Juniors & Seniors Criteria: To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on the topic below. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words. “Describe your educational career and life goals. Explain your plan for achieving these goals. Include your degree/major, why you selected it, and how this degree/major will help you achieve your goals.” Award: $1,000 Deadline: 6/12; http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
Chapman Foundation Scholarship Eligible: Seniors Criteria: Minority, 2.8 GPA, financial need Award: $500-$2000 Deadline: 6/15; www.chapmanfoundation.com
Elevate Mental Health Awareness Scholarship Eligible: 9-12 graders Criteria: Must have personally experienced challenges with mental health challenges or have had a person close to you who has experienced mental health challenges. US Citizen or permanent legal resident. Essay Award: $500 Deadline: 6/1; https://calvinrosser.com/scholarships/mental-health-awareness
Ethiopian Heritage College Scholarship Eligible: Seniors Criteria: Essay, transcript, acceptance letter to 2- or 4-Year College/University, community service Award: $1,000 (renewable for up to 4 years) Deadline: 6/25; www.chaikinandsherman.com/ethiopian-heritage-scholarship
Slumber Search Scholarship Eligible: Seniors or current college students Criteria: Planning to pursue a degree in an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution, min GPA 3.0, create a video Award: $1000 Deadline: 6/30; www.slumbersearch.com/scholarship
The Big Sun Scholarship Eligible: Seniors Criteria: Student involved in a sport in high school or the community Award: $500 Deadline: 6/19; www.bigsunathletics.com
University of Maryland Eastern Shore Washington Metropolitan Area Alumni Chapter Eligible: Seniors planning on attending UMES Criteria: GPA of 3.0+, SAT 800+, essay, excellent record of conduct, potential, achievement, civic & community involvement Award: varies Deadline: 6/15; Application available on the Career Center page of the St. Charles High School website under “SCHOLARSHIPS”.
July Deadline:
Cyber Security Association of Maryland Inc. Scholarship Eligible: Seniors who are 18 at time of application Criteria: Enrolled in college, university, or trade school; declared major in cyber security program, 250-word response to this essay question: Why have you chosen to enter the field of cyber security? Award: $1,000 Deadline: 7/15; https://cyber-security.degree/1k-scholarship/
Lillie M. Sawyer Teacher Scholarship Eligible: Seniors who plan to major in TEACHER EDUCATION Criteria: GPA 3.0+, Community Service, Transcript, Letters of Recommendation, Financial Need, College Acceptance Letter, Essay, MUST major in Teacher Education Award: Varies Deadline: 7/1 (Postmarked by); www.sawyer-scholarship.org/index.html
Ongoing:
CLASS of 2022 - College Board Opportunity Scholarships – GET STARTED NOW!!! This unique opportunity guides students through the college planning process and offers them a chance to earn money for college for each action they complete. Juniors/seniors are eligible regardless of income, citizenship status, GPA, or test scores. 4,000 students each year will be able to earn scholarships, ranging from $500 to $40,000, for two- or four-year institutions. Half of all scholarships will be awarded to students whose families earn less than $60,000 per year. 1. Build a College List: $500 2. Practice for the SAT: $1,000 3. Improve Their Score: $2,000 4. Strengthen Their College List: $500 5. Complete the FAFSA: $1,000 6. Apply to Colleges: $1,000 Complete Their Journey: $40,000 For more information and to apply, CLICK on the link: College Board Opportunity Scholarships
Kids’ Chance of Maryland, Inc.Eligible: Student with a parent or guardian who has suffered a catastrophic or fatal accidental injury or occupational disease while working for a Maryland employer Award: Varies, depending on need and educational expenses, covers tuition and books, may also include housing and meals Apply: www.kidschance-md.org
BE SURE TO CHECK ON THE CAREER CENTER PAGE of the SCHS WEBSITE OFTEN FOR NEW SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!!!
Seniors planning to attend the College of Southern Maryland after graduation…
Check out CSM’s Online Scholarship Finder It is OPEN NOW!!!
It’s Online! It’s EASY! It’s FREE! Check it out!
Visit www.csmd.edu/scholarshipfinder for the most up-to-date information and eligibility requirements. Remember to apply early for best consideration! Contact the CSM Financial Assistance Department at (301) 934-7531 for additional information.
There is plenty of FREE information and help; do not pay for scholarships, scholarship searches, or FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) application completion. The only website you should use for FAFSA is: https://fafsa.ed.gov. On this site you can access help by clicking contact and then
you have three choices: you can e-mail, call toll free, or live chat
SCHOLARSHIPS from SPECIFIC SCHOOLS or ORGANIZATIONS Here are some scholarship opportunities offered by specific schools or organizations. ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS go to the college’s website to check for more scholarship opportunities!!!
To be eligible for scholarships offered by individual schools, the student must apply and be planning to attend that particular college or university. Child Care Career and Professional Development Fund MSDE tuition assistance program for childcare providers to obtain a college education at participating colleges/universities in Maryland. Funding is available in the following areas: Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, and Special Education. For additional information: Region 10 – Southern Maryland Office (Calvert, Charles and St Mary’s Counties) 41670 Courthouse Dr., Leonardtown, MD 20650, (301) 475-3770, (800) 874-6797 https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/child-care-providers/office-child-care/credentialing- branch/child-care-career-and-professional
College Board Opportunity Scholarship – Junior through Senior Year!!! JUNIORS – CLASS of 2021 - GET STARTED NOW ON THE OPPORTUNITY TO WIN SCHOLARSHIP $$$!!! This unique opportunity guides students through the college planning process and offers them a chance to earn money for college for each action they complete. Juniors/seniors are eligible regardless of income, citizenship status, GPA, or test scores. 4,000 students each year will be able to earn scholarships, ranging from $500 to $40,000, for two- or four-year institutions. Half of all scholarships will be awarded to students whose families earn less than $60,000 per year.
1. Build a College List: $500 2. Practice for the SAT: $1,000 3. Improve Their Score: $2,000 4. Strengthen Their College List: $500 5. Complete the FAFSA: $1,000 6. Apply to Colleges: $1,000 Complete Their Journey: $40,000
For more information and to apply for the chance to win, visit: https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, including eligibility requirement: http://fidm.edu/en/admissions/financial+aid?cmpid=key003
Going Merry scholarship Scholarship applications made simple, one place for all your scholarships, free and secure platform, saves you time and makes it simple to win more scholarships, www.goingmerry.com
Harvard College – Harvard University Offering free tuition to families if their income is less than $65,000 per year. For more information, visit https://college.harvard.edu/admissions/why-harvard/affordability
McDaniel College, Educator’s Legacy Scholarship Seniors with at least a 2.5 GPA and who are children of current K-12 educators who have at least four years of continuous full-time employment in a school setting are eligible to receive a scholarship valued at up to $25,000 per year ($100,000 over 4 years) to help fund your college education at McDaniel College. (Any service in a K-12 school qualifies – teachers, counselors, nurses, support staff, administrator.) www.mcdaniel.edu/admissions-cost/cost-financial-aid/types- financial-aid/mcdaniel-scholarships/educators-legacy
Medical Condition Scholarships This is a listing of scholarships that are offered for students with specific medical conditions. There are also some for students who have a parent or a family member with a specific diagnosis. Most can be used at any school. Some cover one specific condition, while others cover whole types of diagnoses (such as all types of cancers) or even all chronic diseases. Most have some type of eligibility requirements, usually financial ones.
How to Search for Scholarships: The scholarships are sorted several ways: By Medical Condition/Diagnosis (specific conditions such as brain cancer or general categories like cancer) By Non-Medical Condition (social, emotional, psychological or educational issues and disabilities. This includes such categories as bereavement, bullying victims, family issues and children whose family has or is in the Armed Forces). By All Conditions By Residency of Applicant By Scholarship Name
Visit: http://www.needymeds.org/scholarships.taf
United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Scholarships UNCF manages various scholarship programs and each program has its own eligibility criteria, open/close dates and required documentation. To apply for a UNCF scholarship, you must apply through the on-line application process. For more information about deadlines and the award amounts, go to: https://scholarships.uncf.org/
Washington College (MD) National Honor Society Eligible: High school senior who is a member of the National Honor Society. Award: $12,500- $50,000 Deadline: For more information call 800-422-1782x7700.
Williamson College of the Trades (PA) Private 3-year technical college for men, residential campus, need-based financial aid available for full-time students, 8 varsity sports in the Junior Athletic Association. Go to: www.williamson.edu
SCHOLARSHIP and COLLEGE Information Online
https://mhec.maryland.gov www.careeronestop.org/scholarships www.fastweb.com www.blackscholarships.org https://studentaid.gov/ www.careercruising.com www.studentscholarships.org www.scholarships.com www.cappex.com https://scholarships.uncf.org/ http://www.chegg.com/scholarships https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college www.goodcall.com/scholarships www.finaid.org www.central-scholarship.org https://www.petersons.com/scholarship-search.aspx www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/act-profile/financial-aid.html www.college-scholarships.com/free-scholarship-searches/
College Affordability and Transparency Center This website by the U.S. Department of Education helps students find information about how much it costs to attend different colleges. Below is a list of links available: College Scorecard - Helps you search for a college that is a good fit. College Navigator - Helps you search for and compare colleges based on all sorts of criteria (costs, majors offered, size of school, campus safety, graduation rates, admission, retention, and financial aid). Net Price Calculator Center – Allows you to find links to colleges’ net price calculators. Net price calculators help you estimate how much colleges cost after scholarships and grants. College Affordability and Transparency List – You can find information about tuition and net prices at postsecondary institutions.
VISIT: www.collegecost.ed.gov
Cappex.com/Scholarships This is a multi-million dollar scholarship database. Create a FREE account to find personalized scholarship matches: https://www.cappex.com/scholarships/
Career One Stop Search more than 7,000 scholarships, fellowships, loans, and other financial aid opportunities: www.careerinfonet.org/ScholarshipSearch.
Central Scholarship Bureau Seniors planning to attend college full time in the fall who meet other eligibility requirements may apply for scholarships and loans through this Maryland agency. Applications begin Jan 1. Visit: www.central-scholarship.org
Free Scholarship Searches More than 70 no-cost scholarship websites, information which includes an instant GPA calculator, contact info for every college in the U.S., a list of colleges which offer comprehensive programs for students with learning disabilities, lists of Christian, Catholic, and woman's colleges, a list of HBCU's, and links to more than 2,500 career schools, online degree programs, and colleges. www.college-scholarships.com/free-scholarship-searches/
GI Transferability Bill Post 9/11 GI Bill family transfer option allows service members to shift their benefits to their families. For more information, see www.defenselink.mil or www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/handouts_forms.asp. U.S. Senate approved a new benefit for student veterans and their families. The proposal would require public universities that want to continue receiving GI Bill benefits to offer recent veterans in-state tuition. Veterans’ spouses and dependents are also being eligible for the benefit.
Scholarships.com Search over 3.7 million scholarships and grants; get matched to scholarships, FREE SEARCH ***Recommended by College Representatives!!! https://www.scholarships.com/
Student Scholarships.org Maryland scholarship database, quality & depth information, huge time saver, free newsletter option, privacy policy www.studentscholarships.org
Scholarships360.org A scholarship website dedicated to helping students find great scholarships. Many leading colleges and universities recommend Scholarships360. https://scholarships360.org/
Financial Aid Information
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Or go to: http://csmd.financialaidtv.com/
Want to COMPARE Financial Aid Award Letters from your schools???
College Board – Provides a chart where you can do a side-by-side comparison of the Financial Aid Award Letters you receive in the financial aid packages from your schools. Go to: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/financial-aid- awards/compare-aid-calculator
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) – Provides tools and resources to help compare financial aid offers, college costs, understand student loan options, and more.
Go to: www.consumerfinance.gov/paying-for-college
Net Price Calculator - Net Price Calculators are available on a college’s website or university’s website and allow prospective students to enter information about themselves to find out what students like them paid to attend the institution in the previous year, after taking grants and scholarship aid into account. Click below to search for a schools’ calculator: Go to: https://collegecost.ed.gov/net-price
Financial Aid information Reminders!
Seniors - You should be continuing to search and apply for scholarships. Check with both your major’s department and the financial aid office at the college/university you plan to attend to find out if there are any additional scholarship opportunities available!!! Don’t forget to look at the list of scholarships available to you on the Career Center page of the St. Charles High School website!!!
Juniors – You should be on the hunt for scholarships! There are many scholarship resources and information about scholarship search engines available to you in this newsletter and/or on the List of Scholarships (updated monthly) on the Career Center page of the St. Charles High School website. Scholarships have various deadlines so be sure to check the list of scholarships frequently and know when the deadlines are. Students should take advantage of EVERY scholarship opportunity that is AVAILABLE to them…..don’t miss out on FREE MONEY!!!
Sources of Types of Financial Aid Financial Aid
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**This year we are having VIRTUAL College/Military/Career Visits!!!** Representatives from various colleges, the armed services, technical schools and apprenticeship programs will be hosting LIVE VIRTUAL COLLEGE/MILITARY VISITS. The date, time, and link to join the Virtual College/Military Visit will be sent out to students on their StudentVUE emails.
Students are encouraged to go on college, military, and apprenticeship websites to check and see what possible virtual opportunities they may be hosting. Students are also encouraged to schedule an appointment (phone or virtual) to meet with a college admissions counselor, military recruiter, or apprenticeship sponsor. Everyone in the college, military, and career communities are aware of the challenges facing students this year and are available to help students with whatever questions they may have!!!
Please look at the FIRST page of this newsletter for the schedule of Virtual College/Military/Career Visits!!!
Wednesday, May 19 *LAST DAY FOR SENIORS
Friday, May 28 *GRADUATION – GOOD LUCK CLASS OF 2021!!!
Be sure to visit the Career
Center page on the St. Charles
High School website and take
advantage of ALL the resources
available to help you with your
post-secondary plans!!!
These programs and scholarships are provided as a courtesy. Charles County Public Schools and St. Charles High School do not rate the quality or value of any of these. For more information on items in this newsletter, please see Mrs. Malherek in the Career Center.
Updated nondiscrimination statement – July 1, 2020 The Charles County public school system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability in its programs, activities or employment practices. For inquiries, please contact Kathy Kiessling, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (students) or Nikial M. Majors, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (employees/adults), at Charles County Public Schools, Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, P.O. Box 2770, La Plata, MD 20646; 301-932-6610/301-870-3814. For special accommodations call 301-934-7230 or TDD 1-800-735-2258 two weeks prior to the event. CCPS provides nondiscriminatory equal access to school facilities in accordance with its Use of Facilities rules to designated youth groups (including, but not limited to, the Boy Scouts).