Important Financial Aid Information

Seniors!
You are done with your UC and CSU applications! And you're probably right in the middle of your private school applications. Now is the time to start applying for financial aid. Get started right away! We are here to help you so don't miss out.

Jan. 12th: English 12 Senior Workshops Periods 1-7 in the Manor.
Jan. 14: Financial Aid Night 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in the Manor(English) & Little Theater (Spanish).
Jan. 30, Feb. 12, 20, 27: 12:15 – 3:00 p.m. in the library.

GETTING STARTED:

There is information you need to have available in order to complete the FAFSA worksheet or the FAFSA application. You will need to have your name, birth date and social security number. Your name has to be listed exactly as it appears on your social security card. You will need to provide information on your parents. If you live with only one parent than you only need the information for the parent you live with. Here are the key items you need to know:
Parents’ birth date, parents’ social security number (usually found on the tax return we are going to use, and date of marriage, divorce, separation or death (you will need the month and year for the marital status of your parent).

Savings and checking accounts – you need to know the balance. If your parents only have a checking account they use to pay bills, you only need to list the balance left over after they pay their bills.

You need the 2008 Federal Tax Returns including the W-2’s for you and your parents. If your parents haven’t filed yet, you can use the 2007 Federal Tax Returns and W-2’s.
If your parents do not file taxes and they are on fixed income, i.e. unemployment, social security, retirement pension or public assistance, you just need to know how much they get per month and you will multiply by 12 months to get an annual dollar amount.

If your parents are self-employed and own their own business you need to ask them how much the business is worth? Usually the person that does their taxes can give them an amount.
Once you have all this information you can start completing the FAFSA worksheet, answer each question and don’t leave blanks. If you get to a question you don’t understand, circle it and ask during the on line workshops or during lunch time on Fridays you can see Mrs. Sandoval
Once your worksheet is complete you can get on line and start the FAFSA application. Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov and get started. Make sure when you select the application year from the drop down menu that you select FAFSA application 2009-2010.

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT/MAIL FAFSA IS MARCH 2, 2009 to be eligible for the state money (CAL GRANTS).

Mt. SAC High School Classes

Mt SAC is currently registering students for the winter 2009 semester. Winter 2009 semester will begin on Monday, January 12, 2009. If you are planning on taking a class at Mt SAC's high school community program, see your counselor right away. You will need a referral from us.

New ROP classes for Spring 2009 Semester

ROP will be offering two new ROP classes. This is a great chance to get job training, learn about a new career and get credits!

ROP will be offering Military Science at Nogales. This class will prepare students for entry level positions in various military careers and/or other public services industries. Topics the class will cover include: history and branches of the US Military, Uniform Code of Military Justice, awards and decorations, first Aid, physical fitness, etc. The class will be held at Nogales High School on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-6:00pm. The class starts on January 27th.

The second class will be Sports Health Care. Sports Health Care will prepare students as a Physical Therapy Aid, Athletic Trainer Assistant or Exercise Assistant. After the successful completion of this course, students will have the prerequisite skills to pursue advanced studies at neighboring colleges and universities. Sports Health Care will be held at Wilson High School on Saturdays from 8am to 1:00pm. Class starts January 31st.

To register for any of these or other ROP classes, please see your counselor or Ms. Luna in the College and Career Center.

Financial Aid Application Workshop Dates

• Financial Aid Workshops for Seniors on 1/12/09, Periods 1-7 in the Manor.
• Financial Aid Worshop for Parents and Students on 01/14/09 at 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Manor (English) and the Little Theater (Spanish)
• Online FAFSA help on 1/30/09 from 12:15—3:00 p.m. in the Library
• Mt. SAC's Cash for College event on 2/7/09 (Sat.) from 9:00—2:00 p.m. at Mt. SAC
• Online FAFSA help on 2/12/09 (Thur.) from 12:15—5:00 p.m. in the Library
• Online FAFSA help on 2/20/09 from 12:15—3:00 p.m. in the Library
• Online FAFSA help on 2/27/09 from 12:15—3:00 p.m. in the Library
  
  

Cosmetology Orientation

If you are interested in taking the ROP Cosmetology class, you must attend the Cosmetology orientation. The next orientation will be held on January 12th. To sign up, see Ms. Nikkie Luna, our ROP counselor in room K4. She is on campus Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11:30am to 4:30pm.

Financial Aid Jump Start Night

We will be hosting our annual Financial Aid Jump Start Information Night We will review financial aid options and what you need to do to get started. You can apply for Financial Aid if you will be attending a four year college/university, community college or a vocational/trade school. Come find out what's available through financial aid.
Financial Aid Jump Start will be held on Monday, December 1st at 6:00pm in the Manor (English) and the Little Theater (Spanish).

AB 540 Parent Meeting

This parent meeting will review college and scholarship options for undocumented students. Many private organizations, colleges and universities have resouces for undocumented students. Come find out about them.
The meeting will take place on Tuesday, December 2nd in K4 –College & Career Center
5:00 to 6:00 p.m. English
6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Spanish
Questions, call Mrs. Sandoval.

Freshmen Parent Night

You are invited to our Freshmen "Holiday" Parent Night on Wednesday, December 10th at 6:30pm in the Manor. Our festive parent meeting will include door prizes, Freshmen awards, a canned food drive, and we will give out specific information from teachers on how students can use the three week holiday vacation to make up work.

All Freshmen parents are welcomed to attend. If you have any questions, contact Mr. Anderson.

Progress Grades

Grades close Friday, November 21st. This is our second set of progress grades. Do your best to turn in your homework, make up work, and any projects for your classes. Remember that we have after school tutoring in the library Monday-Thursday from 3-4pm.

Senior Bulletin "Extra"

Seniors applying to four year colleges: The filing deadline for UC's and CSU's is Sunday, November 30th! We will be out for Thanksgiving from Wednesday 11/26 on. You should have completed all test sign ups by now, and should have applications well underway.
CSU web site: http://www.csumentor.edu/
UC web site: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions

For help with online applications, please come to A18:
Tuesday, November 18th 2nd to 7th periods and after school to 3:30pm
Wednesday, November 19th 2nd to 7th periods and after school to 6:30pm
Friday, November 21st 2nd to 6th periods.

Please do not miss a core class to attend a workshop, and check in with teachers before coming to A18! Please do not submit applications before a counselor checks it. Questions? Please see your counselor ASAP!