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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
Although this scholarship is awarded upon high school graduation, it is important to plan ahead. Students need to document their tutoring hours as well as stay on top of their GPA, attendance, and take the ACT, earning a qualifying score in Math to secure this scholarship. In other words, don't wait until your senior year to start working for this scholarship.
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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]
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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
Test Date |
Registration Deadline |
Late Registration Deadline |
February 12, 2022 |
January 7, 2022 |
January 21, 2022 |
April 2, 2022 |
February 25, 2022 |
March 11, 2022 |
June 11, 2022 |
May 6, 2022 |
May 20, 2022 |
July 16, 2022* |
June 17, 2022 |
June 24, 2022 |
September 10, 2022 |
August 5, 2022 |
August 19, 2022 |
October 22, 2022 |
September 16, 2022 |
September 30, 2022 |
December 10, 2022 |
November 4, 2022 |
November 11, 2022 |
February 11, 2023 |
January 6, 2023 |
January 20, 2023 |
April 15, 2023 |
March 10, 2023 |
March 24, 2023 |
June 10, 2023 |
May 5, 2023 |
May 19, 2023 |
July 15, 2023 |
June 16, 2023 |
June 23, 2023 |
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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Early Decision vs. Early Action
Follow this link to help determine if Early Decision or Early Action is right for you:
https://professionals.collegeboard.org/guidance/applications/early
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Revolution Prep: Educational Resources & Summer Gift Card
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.
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Create an account with Edmit
Edmit is a tool that helps with finding a college that is a financial fit for your family. You can learn more about Edmit by visiting this website: https://www.edmit.me./
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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
formation.
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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
Has COVID-19 resulted in unexpected financial challenges after your FAFSA submission? Would you like to request an appeal in your financial aid package? SwiftStudent is a free and secure online tool to help with the financial aid appeal process. Learn about SwiftStudent here: https://formswift.com/swift-student
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Searching for Private Scholarships and Going Merry
Click here to find 6 great options for searching for private scholarships.
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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