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College and Career Planning
CollegePathways ~ a FREE college planning event for high school sophomores and juniors and their parents click here for details
Saturday, March 17 -- at Saint Michael's College
Saturday, March 24 -- at Castleton State College
Saturday, March 31 -- at Lyndon State College


"You Can Go" ~ College Board planning site

Resources for:
  • College Planning
  • College Search
  • SAT, AP, PSAT/NMSQT
  • and more!
for more exciting details click here
Which college is right for you?
A workbook to help you find colleges that are investing in student success. click here
College Visit schedule, click here
www.collegeportraits.org
College portraits provide reliable information for free on more than 300 public colleges and universities for you to:
  • Learn about the student experience
  • Compare costs, majors, campus life, class size, and more
  • Share information with family and friends
  • Finds links and contact information for each college
  • We Look Forward to Seeing You at the
    Springfield National College Fair

    What:   Springfield National College Fair
    When: 
    Sunday, March 6, 2011 from 1-4pm and Monday, March 7, 2011 from 9am-12pm
    Where:
    Eastern States Exposition (The Big E): The Young Building

    Cost: Free!

     

    Online student registration is now open for students who plan to attend the Springfield National College Fair  on Sunday, March 6 and Monday, March 7, 2011 at the Eastern States Exposition (The Big E): The Young Building. To register, visit www.gotomyncf.com.

    When your students register, a bar coded confirmation page is produced. When printed and brought to the fair, this page acts as the student’s electronic ID. Utilizing this barcode eliminates the need for students to fill out inquiry cards at the booths they visit. Online registration leaves more time for students and parents to chat with more admissions representatives. Encourage your students to register before they come to the fair!

     

    Here is how the process works:

    Step 1
    Visit www.gotomyncf.com prior to attending the fair to register. Students will be asked a few short questions regarding their graduation information, home address, and interested major so schools can send them information after the Fair.

    Step 2
    Complete the online registration form. Print the barcode identification page and have students bring it along to the fair.

    Step 3
    Colleges at the fair will scan the student's barcode to access their information, allowing more time for one-on-one conversations and less time filling out inquiry cards.

                 

     

    Need More Information?

    For more information visit www.nationalcollegefairs.org or contact your local representatives, Jenilee Cochran at 413/552-2214, Beth Szemela at 413/594-2781 or Katelyn Shea at 413/572-5218 or Malene Ward, Assistant Director of National College Fairs for Programs and Operations, at 800-822-6285.


    About the Program

    Every year, more than 500,000 students attend National College Fairs  seeking information about colleges, universities and other postsecondary institutions. Free and open to the public, National College Fairs and Performing and Visual Arts College Fairs allow students to interact with admission representatives from a wide range of postsecondary institutions to discuss course offerings, admission and financial aid requirements, college life in general, and other information pertinent to the college selection process. National College Fairs span the US from coast to coast and visit every major metropolitan area nationwide. We continue to grow and add to our network of markets to meet the needs of students. The quality of the National College Fairs program is unmatched by any other college fairs in the nation. Since 1972, National College Fairs has been one of the most reputable and productive recruiting tools available to postsecondary institutions.



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    College Pathways <--- click for details
    The free, full-day college planning conference for high school sophomores, juniors, and their parents is scheduled for:
    • Saturday, March 19 at Saint Michael's College in Colchester.
    • Saturday, April 2, at Castleton State College in Castleton.
    • Saturday, April 9, at Lyndon State College in Lyndonville.
    Registration opens February 1, 2011.
    View the dates and workshop information online at www.vsac.org/collegepathways.

    Coming up: The early-bird application deadline for VSAC-assisted scholarships is February 11, 2011.
    Students who submit the online application and postmark all supplemental materials by the deadline will be entered in a drawing for one of three $1,000 additional scholarships.
    Learn more at www.vsac.org/scholarships.

    Financial aid resources: Visit www.vsac.org/FinAidResources page as you support students and families with questions about the FAFSA, the Vermont grant application, and special circumstances.


    Get freshmen and sophomores thinking about their plans after high school at the updated www.StartWhereYouAreVT.org interactive site.
    Colleges are coming to visit Black River!!
    If you have an interest in meeting with these Admission counselors, please sign up in Guidance.
    Click here to see college visit dates and times

    'Fairing Well at a National College Fair'?;

    College Preparation Checklist
    found at www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov/collprep

    This small booklet explains how to prepare academically and financially for college through 'to do' lists aimed at students and parents. Simply worded information about federal aid, FAFSA4caster, what to do at FAFSA filing time, and looking for scholarships also is included. Readers are directed to publications and Web sites for more detailed discussions of the topics in the checklist.
    Funding Education Beyond High School
    found at www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov/guide

    Funding Education Beyond High School: The Guide to Federal Student Aid is a comprehensive resource on student financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education. Grants, loans, and work-study are the three major forms of aid available through the Department's Federal Student Aid office. Funding Education Beyond High School: The Guide to Federal Student Aid tells you about the programs and how to apply for them.


    FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) on the web

  • Apply online at www.FAFSA.ed.gov (Recommended) or
  • Complete a PDF FAFSA (Note: PDF FAFSAs must be mailed for processing) or
  • Request a paper FAFSA by calling the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243) or 1-319-337-5665. If you are hearing impaired, please contact the TTY line at 1-800-730-8913.

  • www.college.gov

    Learn how to pay for college, why you should go, what you need to do to get there and how to talk to your family about college. College.gov was built by the U.S. Department of Education in collaboration with students.

    VSAC’s 'Paying for College Seminar'
    Online
    www.vsaccollegepays.org
    If you’re unable to attend one of our live Paying for College presentations — or want to learn more prior to attending — VSAC’s new online presentation allows access to the same information from the convenience of your own home. Fully narrated and interactive, this presentation is designed to “school” you, in less than half an hour, on the topic of paying for college.

    Career & College Planning <<< click here
    PowerPoints:
    Financial Aid Night Black River High School 2008
    'Applying for Scholarships 2008-2009'
    VSAC's VT Guidance Central link for career and college planning
    VSAC home page link

    Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) web site, click here

    Vermont National Guard: http://www.vtguard.com
    Army Guard: http://www.vtguard.com/armyguard/index.htm
    Army Guard Careers and Job postings: http://www.vtguard.com/hro/index.htm
    Air Guard : http://www.vtang.org/
    Air Guard Careers and Job postings: http://www.vtang.org/careerList.shtml
    US Air Force http://www.airforce.com/
    Air Force Careers and Job postings: http://www.airforce.com/opportunities/enlisted/careers/
    US Army http://www.goarmy.com
    Army Careers and Job postings: http://www.goarmy.com/JobCatList.do?redirect=true&fw=careerindex&bl=
    ROTC:http://www.goarmy.com/officer
    US Navy http://www.navy.com/
    Navy Careers and Job postings: http://www.navy.com/careers/
    US Marines http://www.marines.com/
    Marines Careers and Job postings http://www.marines.com/main/index/making_marines/eligibility
    US Coast Guard http://www.gocoastguard.com/
    Coast Guard Careers and Job postings: http://www.gocoastguard.com/find-your-career
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