Senator David Shafer Scholarship

The Senator David Shafer Scholarship was created to encourage research and critical thinking about the character traits that make America great.  Applicants for this $1500 scholarship must write an essay about a person in American history who exemplified great character.  Seniors who wish to apply must do so no later than December 1st, 2016.

Senator David Shafer Essay Scholarship Information

Students Interested in ABAC

Students who are interested in attending Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) should make plans to attend their on-campus visit day that they call "Stallion Days."  The next one is Saturday, November 12th.  For more details and to register, click on this link:

http://www.abac.edu/future-students/visiting-campus/stallion-day

The Andrew Goldner Scholarship

Attorney, Andrew Goldner, has established a $1000 scholarship that he will award to the student of his choosing.  Applicants must be accepted to a university for the Fall of 1017 (proven by an acceptance letter) AND must write an essay with their plans for their college education.  Application is due not later than August 1, 2017.

The Andrew Goldner Scholarship Application

We had a great meeting tonight learning about Financial Aid and how to find money for college.  If you had to miss, here is the Powerpoint that was used.

Financial Aid Meeting Presentation

Not Sure What to Do with Your Life?

Here is a great resource for students who are not sure of what they would like to be when they grow up.  It is dedicated to educating students to opportunities found in trade industries.  Skilled trade workers can do very well financially!

http://www.gobuildgeorgia.com/

Who Needs Money for College?

Everyone, right?  One of the best places to find help with covering college expenses is from Federal Student Aid.  The only way to find out what help will be available to you and your student is to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), an application that requires tax information from 2015 be entered.  This process is not overly difficult, but can be a little confusing from time to time.

One thing that Social Circle Guidance is doing to help parents as they set out to complete this form is to bring in Ms. Emily Culbertson, an expert from the Office of Financial Aid from Emory at Oxford. They help families do these forms all the time and can be very helpful in guiding a parent through the process, which will open up on October 1st of this year.

On September 27th at 7 pm in the Cafeteria, we will hold this Financial Aid Parent Meeting.  This meeting is geared to parents of seniors, but all parents are welcomed to come and get a preview of what you will do in October of the senior year.  We will see you there!

So You Missed the UGA Admissions Meeting Held at SCHS?

There was a UGA Admissions presentation that was given by Mr. Kulp on Thursday, Sept. 22 during advisement.  Here is the Powerpoint that was used in case you were not able to make it.  There was a good bit of bonus material given that is not reflected on the Powerpoint.