September 24th from 5:30pm to 6:30pm in the Gym Classroom
Mapping Your Future (Financial Aid Presentation) for Seniors & Guardians. This will be a virtual presentation by Beth Ziehmer. The presentation will cover topics on completing the Free Application Student Federal Aid (FASFA), what types of loan options are available and other financial aid options that students/guardians can explore. All Seniors are encouraged to attend no matter what their post secondary plan are at this time.
For more information you can go to http://mappingyourfuture.org/.
Mapping Your Future (Financial Aid Presentation) for Seniors & Guardians. This will be a virtual presentation by Beth Ziehmer. The presentation will cover topics on completing the Free Application Student Federal Aid (FASFA), what types of loan options are available and other financial aid options that students/guardians can explore. All Seniors are encouraged to attend no matter what their post secondary plan are at this time.
For more information you can go to http://mappingyourfuture.org/.
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Post Secondary Education Planning
September tasks for college-bound high school seniors
By Beth Ziehmer
Source information retrieve from: https://mappingyourfuture.org/Newsroom/newsroomarticle.cfm?7F54464242595E5C7043445F525D5478740B05010705
September 01, 2020
The college preparation that takes place during your senior year is filled with a lot of details and paperwork. Therefore, it is very important that you stay organized and involve your parents with this process.
During your senior year, you will finalize your college choice. This year is filled with admission applications, scholarship essays, financial aid information, and the need to meet deadlines. Throughout your senior year, continue to build your resume by achieving academic success, as well as participating in extracurricular activities. Colleges are interested in well-rounded students.
Below are the tasks you should complete during the month of September:
By Beth Ziehmer
Source information retrieve from: https://mappingyourfuture.org/Newsroom/newsroomarticle.cfm?7F54464242595E5C7043445F525D5478740B05010705
September 01, 2020
The college preparation that takes place during your senior year is filled with a lot of details and paperwork. Therefore, it is very important that you stay organized and involve your parents with this process.
During your senior year, you will finalize your college choice. This year is filled with admission applications, scholarship essays, financial aid information, and the need to meet deadlines. Throughout your senior year, continue to build your resume by achieving academic success, as well as participating in extracurricular activities. Colleges are interested in well-rounded students.
Below are the tasks you should complete during the month of September:
- Mark your calendar with registration, admissions, and financial aid deadlines and fees.
- Create separate folders for each of the schools that interest you and keep the materials organized.
- Begin writing drafts of your college essays.
- Start completing early admission college applications.
- Meet with school representatives who visit your high school.
- Look at virtual tours of college campuses online.
- If you haven't already taken the SAT and/or ACT, register for the test(s).
- Attend college planning and/or financial aid information nights and college fairs.
- Ask employers, teachers, and guidance counselors for letters of recommendation to accompany your admissions applications.
- Set up your FSA ID (and your parent will need one, too) so you can complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as early as October 1.
FASFA Priority Deadlines
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October 1, 2020 the Free Application for Student Financial Aid opens. Each student continuing on to secondary education should complete this along with 1 parent. The priority deadline for completion differs by school. For a list of the priority deadlines for South Dakota school please click the link.
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South Dakota Virtual
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This year may be different, but that does not mean we are missing out on experiences. We are actually being given an opportunity to expand our experiences and make some 1st time experiences that no one else has ever had the opportunity to explore.
Let’s enjoy the journey and make all sorts of new great impressions….. ready, set, GO!!!!
Let’s enjoy the journey and make all sorts of new great impressions….. ready, set, GO!!!!
Colome High School Financial Aid Night
Thursday, Sep 24, 2020 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM (CDT)
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/677903317
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (571) 317-3122
Access Code: 677-903-317
New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:
https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/677903317
Thursday, Sep 24, 2020 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM (CDT)
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/677903317
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (571) 317-3122
Access Code: 677-903-317
New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:
https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/677903317
Colome Local Scholarship Application
Parents,
Please encourage your students to complete their CHS local scholarship application as soon as possible. This one application goes 18 plus scholarship committees. Plus this application has everything in it that most other applications will request. It is in your student's best interest to complete this application timely.
Colome Local Scholarships Application complete application due March 12, 2021
Deadlines for completion
Thursday, October 1st Cover Page
Thursday, October 22nd Application Page
Ask 3 people to write letters of recommendation
Thursday, November 5th Resume
Extra-Curricular Activities
Awards/Honors
Community Service Hours
Thursday, December 3rd Essay, “Why I Enjoyed Attending Colome School”
Thursday, December 17th 3 Letters of Recommendation
Thursday, January 7th Essay including 7 items
Friday, March 13th Completed Scholarship Application
Please encourage your students to complete their CHS local scholarship application as soon as possible. This one application goes 18 plus scholarship committees. Plus this application has everything in it that most other applications will request. It is in your student's best interest to complete this application timely.
Colome Local Scholarships Application complete application due March 12, 2021
Deadlines for completion
Thursday, October 1st Cover Page
Thursday, October 22nd Application Page
Ask 3 people to write letters of recommendation
Thursday, November 5th Resume
Extra-Curricular Activities
Awards/Honors
Community Service Hours
Thursday, December 3rd Essay, “Why I Enjoyed Attending Colome School”
Thursday, December 17th 3 Letters of Recommendation
Thursday, January 7th Essay including 7 items
Friday, March 13th Completed Scholarship Application
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