College and Career Planning
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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
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Explore VSAC's Road Map Widget for month-by-month college planning at:
http://services.vsac.org/wps/wcm/connect/VSAC/vsac/plan+for+college
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Fairing Well at a National College Fair”?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) web site, click here |
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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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