College and Scholarship Resources
College planning choices are some of the most important decisions our high school students will have to make in the coming years. The "where," "when," "how," "why," and "if" are all things that need to be addressed. I've gathered some links and resources that I have found helpful in answering students' and parents' questions about college, scholarships, pre-college testing, and financial aid. You can also reference the right sidebar for dates of upcoming tests at our school and college representative visits.
I encourage you to contact me at the high school with any questions about college planning, testing, or scholarships. I'm here to help!
Scholarships
This list shows scholarships that are currently accepting applications. New listings will be in the daily announcements. In general, more national scholarships are available starting in the Fall and more local and regional scholarships become available in January-May. (They do not need as long of a selection time.) Remember to read all qualifications carefully so you don't waste time on scholarships you are not eligible for!
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Going Merry is a free scholarship search service that uses your personal information to help direct you to scholarships you may be eligible to apply for.
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Connect to Washington scholarship providers...for FREE! Making a profile on this site will show you scholarship listings that you are eligible for and help you submit applications for them.
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This article also describes a few things to look for when applying for scholarships to make sure you are not tricked by a scholarship scam.
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The SAT is required for admission by some colleges. Tests are offered about 6 times per school year at various High Schools in the area. You will need to register and pay online. In addition, SCHS often offers a School Day SAT option in late April of each year. Details for how to register for the SAT school day will be made available to students in March of each year.
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Here you can register for the ACT, required by some colleges for admission. The ACT is not currently offered at SCHS but there are numerous schools in the area that offer several ACT testing dates throughout the school year and early summer.
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Produced in partnership with NerdWallet, Great Advice for Parents is a free e-guide that offers timely advice on what students and their families should know leading up to and during the college enrollment process. Experts who have “been there, done that” weigh in with strategies to ensure both teens and parents are ready for open conversations about all things finance, helping students and parents be financially prepared for college expenses.
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Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
The FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is the first step in applying for financial aid each year you attend college. The FAFSA can be filled out after October 1st of your senior year. The following videos are a good resource to familiarize yourself with the process of applying and what to expect.
