Now that we are getting started with college applications, many students have questions and concerns about paying for college. There are many ways to help pay for college. One of the main methods is through federal, state and school financial aid. Applying for financial aid does not start till January, but we wanted to give you a little information about fianancial aid. Right now the focus is applying for four year colleges.
Q. What is financial aid?
A. Financial aid is money a student applies for in order to help pay for their college education. It is open to students enrolling in 4 year universities, as well as community colleges, private schools and vocational and trade schools.
Q. What types of aid are there?
A. Federal aid consists of federal grants Pell Grant, Supplemental Grants, and federal loans for students and parents. Federal aid might also consist of Federal Work Study for the student. State aid consists of California Grants. Public universities in the state also offer university and state university state tuition grants, and community colleges offer the Board of Governors Fee Waiver. Scholarships are also available on. Go to the College & Career Center K-4 weekly and pick up a senior bulletin and check out what scholarships are available.
Q. Who can apply for federal and state aid?
A. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and have the proper INS document.
Q. When can you start applying for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA for short)?
A. Application for the class of 2010 opens January 1, 2010. You are completing the FAFSA for 2010-11 (Academic Year 2010-11
Q. How do I begin?
A. Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov and print the worksheet for 2010-11 (it is not available until January 1st).
Q. What if my parents don’t file federal taxes and they are on social security?
A. If your parent does not file taxes and has other sources of income, i.e. social security, unemployment, or public assistance.
Q. How do I apply for the free federal aid?
A. You need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on line. If you want a paper copy of the application you will have to call 1-800 4FED-AID and request a paper FAFSA for the 2010-11 school year if they are available.
Q. How can I get help completing the FAFSA on line?
A. Attend financial aid information night. Make sure you participate in the on line FAFSA workshops being offered on campus for FREE! Don’t pay anyone to help you, the help is FREE!
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
The IQ Academy is now taking students!
We are excited to announce that the IQ Academy is now underway at Nogales High School. The IQ Academy is an online program, that will be based at Nogales where you can take online classes. These classes count for high school credit and graduation. If you need to make up classes, this is a great way to do it. Contact your counselor ASAP to register for classes.
PSAT
The PSAT will be administered on October 14th in the gym. Check in starts at 7:00 am. We encourage all 11th graders and Honors 10th graders to take the PSAT. To sign up, pay the PSAT fee in ASB. Questions, see your counselor.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Need Credits??
ROP is offering a new Fire Technology class. The class is offered every Monday and Wednesday from 3:30-6:00pm at Rowland High School in room M-5. Class starts September 28th. For more information, contact Student Services at (626) 810-3300 x255 or talk to Ms. Luna in the College and Career Center. Enroll today!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Senior Bulletin
September 15, 2009
Test Deadline Reminders
You do not need the SAT/ACT for two year, trade, tech, and most art colleges. If you plan to apply for four year colleges (UC, CSU, Independent), you must complete all testing by this December!
Deadline for the October SAT test is extended to September 23rd. Deadline for October ACT is this Friday! Fee waivers are available with Mrs. Hall.
Free SAT prep session this Saturday, September 9th at the Rowland library. Call (626) 912-5348 or email aromero@library.lacounty.gov
College Info Night for Seniors and Parents is tomorrow night, Wednesday, September 16th at 6:30pm. English in the Manor and Spanish in the Little Theater. Be sure to come and bring your parents.
If you have low grades to make up for A-G requirements and you are applying to a four year college, may sure you have a make up plan in place. We will be starting four year college applications in October.
College Visits
UCLA visits tomorrow, September 16th during periods 2 and 3 in the Little Theater
USC on September 24th during 6th period
Mount St. Mary's on October 5th during 4th period
Whittier College on October 20th during 2nd and 3rd periods
There will be more...teacher permission required to attend!
College Fair at CSULA!
Saturday, October 24th from 9am to 1pm. English and Spanish information available. RSVP at lisa.herrera@asm.ca.gov or call (562) 692-5858.
Scholarships
There a few scholarships in the K4 box. High School Heisman is for sports and leadership. Apply by September 30th. Coca-Cola scholars for very top grades/activities-apply by October 31st at www.coca-colascholars.org. Prudential Spirit is for lots of community service. Apply by November 1st at http://spirit.prudential.com.
Test Deadline Reminders
You do not need the SAT/ACT for two year, trade, tech, and most art colleges. If you plan to apply for four year colleges (UC, CSU, Independent), you must complete all testing by this December!
Deadline for the October SAT test is extended to September 23rd. Deadline for October ACT is this Friday! Fee waivers are available with Mrs. Hall.
Free SAT prep session this Saturday, September 9th at the Rowland library. Call (626) 912-5348 or email aromero@library.lacounty.gov
College Info Night for Seniors and Parents is tomorrow night, Wednesday, September 16th at 6:30pm. English in the Manor and Spanish in the Little Theater. Be sure to come and bring your parents.
If you have low grades to make up for A-G requirements and you are applying to a four year college, may sure you have a make up plan in place. We will be starting four year college applications in October.
College Visits
UCLA visits tomorrow, September 16th during periods 2 and 3 in the Little Theater
USC on September 24th during 6th period
Mount St. Mary's on October 5th during 4th period
Whittier College on October 20th during 2nd and 3rd periods
There will be more...teacher permission required to attend!
College Fair at CSULA!
Saturday, October 24th from 9am to 1pm. English and Spanish information available. RSVP at lisa.herrera@asm.ca.gov or call (562) 692-5858.
Scholarships
There a few scholarships in the K4 box. High School Heisman is for sports and leadership. Apply by September 30th. Coca-Cola scholars for very top grades/activities-apply by October 31st at www.coca-colascholars.org. Prudential Spirit is for lots of community service. Apply by November 1st at http://spirit.prudential.com.
Monday, September 14, 2009
College Info Night!
College Info Night for Seniors and Parents will be held this Wednesday, September 16th at 6:30pm. English in the Manor and Spanish is the Little Theater.
We will cover College Application timelines, admissions tests, Financial Aid and scholarships, and choosing a college and major.
We will cover College Application timelines, admissions tests, Financial Aid and scholarships, and choosing a college and major.
Senior Bulletin
Job One: Graduation
Be sure you are clear on all your graduation requirements. We are through with schedule changes, so see your counselor to double check if you are at all uncertain about your graduation status.
Job Two: College Application Process
If you goal is a two year community college or trade/art/tech schools, you only need to earn your high school diploma to qualify. We'll apply in early Spring.
If you goal is to apply for a four year college, you need to be sure of the following:
Completed all A-G requirements
Take the ACT or SAT test
Test Deadlines
For four year colleges, you must complete the SAT or ACT test. We recommend that you do both. Fee waivers are available if you have free/reduced lunch. For UC and other selective colleges, you also need two SAT subject tests. You may sign up online. Fee waivers will be available from Mrs. Hall.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
We will be helping you with this as the year goes on. Scholarships are mostly due this winter/spring. All Seniors should go on fastweb.com and brokescholars.com to do a free scholarship search. Watch out for scholarship and financial aid scams! Never pay for help.
Be sure you are clear on all your graduation requirements. We are through with schedule changes, so see your counselor to double check if you are at all uncertain about your graduation status.
Job Two: College Application Process
If you goal is a two year community college or trade/art/tech schools, you only need to earn your high school diploma to qualify. We'll apply in early Spring.
If you goal is to apply for a four year college, you need to be sure of the following:
Completed all A-G requirements
Take the ACT or SAT test
Test Deadlines
For four year colleges, you must complete the SAT or ACT test. We recommend that you do both. Fee waivers are available if you have free/reduced lunch. For UC and other selective colleges, you also need two SAT subject tests. You may sign up online. Fee waivers will be available from Mrs. Hall.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
We will be helping you with this as the year goes on. Scholarships are mostly due this winter/spring. All Seniors should go on fastweb.com and brokescholars.com to do a free scholarship search. Watch out for scholarship and financial aid scams! Never pay for help.
College Timeline for 2009-2010
September 14: PSAT sign ups in ASB ($15) through October 1st (Juniors and Honors Sophomores)
September 15: College Information Night for Seniors and Parents in the Manor and Little Theater at 6:3pm
September 16: UCLA visits Nogales in the Little Theater, period 2-3
Septeber 18: Deadline for the October ACT
October 1: Online applications for CSU start (through November 30th)
October 10: SAT test
October 14: PSAT for Juniors and Honors Sophomores
October 24: ACT test
October 30: Deadline for December SAT
November 1: Online admissions for UC starts (through November 30th)
November 6: Deadline for the December ACT test
November 7: SAT test
November 30: Deadline for all UC and CSU online applications
December 5: SAT test
December 11: last day before break=all private college applications completed
December 12: ACT test
January 13: Financial Aid Workshop
January 26: College Information night for Juniors and parents
March 2: FAFSA due date for 2010 Seniors
September 15: College Information Night for Seniors and Parents in the Manor and Little Theater at 6:3pm
September 16: UCLA visits Nogales in the Little Theater, period 2-3
Septeber 18: Deadline for the October ACT
October 1: Online applications for CSU start (through November 30th)
October 10: SAT test
October 14: PSAT for Juniors and Honors Sophomores
October 24: ACT test
October 30: Deadline for December SAT
November 1: Online admissions for UC starts (through November 30th)
November 6: Deadline for the December ACT test
November 7: SAT test
November 30: Deadline for all UC and CSU online applications
December 5: SAT test
December 11: last day before break=all private college applications completed
December 12: ACT test
January 13: Financial Aid Workshop
January 26: College Information night for Juniors and parents
March 2: FAFSA due date for 2010 Seniors
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