The Lutheran High School of Kansas City

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Tips for Completing the FAFSA

1. October 1st is the first day you can file the FAFSA. It is important to complete the FAFSA as close October 1st as possible. College, state, and private aid deadlines can be earlier than federal aid deadlines. Pay attention to your college(s) financial aid deadline. One parent and the student can create their FSA ID prior to October 1 to be ready for when they file their FAFSA.

2. For more information, click on the free government website Completing the FAFSA. The website has a question-by-question guide to completing the FAFSA.

3. Visit Student Aid on the Web for more information in regards to the FAFSA.

4. Another resource:  //www.bankrate.com/loans/student-loans/fafsa-deadlines/  

If you have questions about the application, FAFSA on the Web or federal financial aid for students in general, call:

Federal Student Aid Information Center (FSAIC)
800-4-FED-AID (433-3243) / TTY 800-730-8913
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to midnight Eastern Time
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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Research-Based Evidence on the Importance of Sleep for High School Students

How many hours of sleep is recommended for high school students? What happens to students when they pull an all-nighter? How does consistent good sleep affect mood and physical attributes such as reaction time and thinking skills?  To read the research -based information on these questions, click here.    
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Private Scholarship Opportunities for Juniors

1. The  Coolidge Scholarship is for juniors only:https://coolidgescholars.org/
https://coolidgescholars.org/. It is a full-ride, four-year scholarship used by recipients for undergraduate study at any accredited college or university in the United States. 

2.   KC SKC Scholars Traditional Scholarship: https://kcscholars.org/traditional

College Savings Plan/Matching Program: 9th Graders Only

KC Scholars offers a college savings and matching program for freshmen only each year. Applications open January 1 - February 26.  To learn more visit:  https://kcscholars.org/traditional
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The 2022 Midwest Christian College Expo: February 26, 2022

The 2022 Midwest Christian College Expo will be held Saturday, February 26, 2022, at Colonial Presbyterian Church, 9500 Wornall Road, KCMO 64114 from 10 am to noon. This event is free. Over 60 Christian colleges across 15 states will be represented. For more info call 816-524-4522 or email at [email protected]

ACT: LHS School Day Testing will be on March 28, 2023

LHS students will have the opportunity to take the complete ACT (on paper; no writing) at school on March 29, 2022.  The Details and cost will be shared in January 2023.  Freshmen and sophomores will take a preACT test on March 28.

The  December and April ACT testing dates at Saturday national testing centers continue to be the only options when students have the opportunity to order the TRI which means resources come back to the student following testing at a small fee.  Resources include test questions, the student's answers, and the answer key for that test. These materials can be helpful when studying for future ACT testing.

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ACT Test Dates  2022-23:  Create an account with MyACT.org

For more information, please click here to visit the ACT website. 

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Growing Trend in Test-Optional Colleges

Follow this link to learn more about colleges that are test-optional with regards to the ACT/SAT: http://fairtest.org/2019-best-year-ever-testoptional-higher-ed-admissi

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Since 2002, Revolution Prep has been supporting school educators all over the world by helping their students build confidence and achieve goals. We have more than 10 years of experience offering live, online learning and offer over 100 academic and test prep subjects, starting at $99 a month (Homework Help).  We offer many scholarships too.  We will match tuition scholarships up to 75%. If you have questions or would like to schedule a free consultation for next steps, please contact [email protected] or 800-99

Follow this link to get your gift card before June 30th! You can also see a flyer here.

Paying for College

Follow this website from Sallie Mae to learn basic information about paying for college: https://www.payingforcollegeresource.com/?dtd_cell=SMSCGESCSOSOOTOTOTHOTHRN

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Walter Morales Scholarship for Urban Education Improvement

One-time award of $5000. The deadline for entry is February 15, 2022, For eligibility and details follow this link: https://waltermoralesscholarship.com/walter-morales-scholarhip/
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Concordia Wisconsin: Forward in Faith Lutheran Teacher Scholarship

In addition to The Luther Promise—which provides qualifying undergraduate 6,000 and $20,000, depending on their cumulative GPA and ACT scores, Concordia University Wisconsin is also offering a stackable Forward in Faith Scholarship for future Lutheran teachers. It’s a stackable scholarship (which means it would be added to the Lutheran Promise. Directions on how to apply are on the web link here:  https://www.cuw.edu/admissions/financial-aid/undergraduate/scholarships/lutheran-teacher.html

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Elk's  Most Valuable Student Scholarship 2022

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College Scholarships for Women

https://edubirdie.com/blog/scholarships-for-women
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SwiftStudent: Free online tool to help students apply for financial aid appeal

Click here to view some of the most frequently used questions for scholarship essays.

Create an account with Going Merry for tips on searching local, state, and national college scholarships as well as suggestions for writing essays:

https://www.goingmerry.com/

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Christian Colleges

Follow these links to research a variety of Christian Colleges:https://christianconnector.com/Christian-colleges-form-SS.cfm
and  https://applicationu.com. 

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Degrees in Cyber Security

Follow this link to learn more about degrees and careers in Cyber Security:  https://cyberdegreesedu.org/

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Degrees in Health Care Administration Fields

Follow this link to learn more about options in the area of Health Care Administration: https://discoverhealthadmin.org/degree
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Would you like to visit Grand Canyon University? Grand Canyon University offers the "fly-in" two-night program to discover GCU. The goal of the "fly-in" program is to be able to leave GCU with confidence in the direction you want your future to go in. The tour will include the opportunity to learn about your college of interest; identify what degree program you would like to pursue; gain in-depth program information; participate in hands-on activities; tour the campus, and meet current students in your college of interest. 

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Close Up is the nation's premier nonprofit, not partisan civic education organization. Since, 1971, over 900,000 students and teachers have participated in our experiential learning programs. 

Close Up ensures their students will have a safe and memorable trip made possible through their all-inclusive package that includes travel, lodging, 24-hour supervision, and access to medical care as needed.  Close Up is a once in a lifetime opportunity that will inspire students to become active participants in our democracy. 

If your student is interested in applying to Close Up, please contact Keri M. Cook: [email protected] and visit www.CloseUp.org