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NCAA Scholarships: All rising seniors interested in registering for athletic scholarships must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse at the following address: http://www.ncaa.org. The NCAA guide for college bound student athletes is available, including coursework, GPA, and ACT score requirements. All college bound athletes need to review this information each year of high school to ensure compliance and eligibility.

Alabama A&M University: Scholarships including full tuition, room and board, books and fees are available to Caucasian students entering as freshmen or transfer students through their Diversity Scholarship Program. The deadline for application is 30 days before the scheduled registration for the intended enrollment.

Berea College: Berea College offers 100 percent tuition aid to admitted students demonstrating financial need.

Scholarships.com Scholarship Offers: Search is free, meet the scholarship deadlines. See http://www.Scholarships.com for more information.

The University of North Alabama Project OPEN: Project OPEN (Opportunities for Entry into Nursing) is to increase nursing education opportunities for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, including African Americans and other minorities underrepresented among registered nurses. For more information on this program, visit: http://www2.una.edu/nursing.

John F. Kennedy Library Foundation: The JFK Library Foundation invites U.S. high school students to write an original essay on the political courage of a U.S. elected official. For contest information, registration, and to submit your essay online, visit the Profile in Courage Award Program at http://www.jfklibrary.org. The first place winner receives $5000, second place receives $1000, and up to five finalists receive $500 each in scholarship money. The winner will also receive an expense-paid trip to Boston.

The United Negro College Fund: Many scholarship opportunities are available for students here. Please visit http://www.uncf.org to apply online.

Better Business Bureau of North Alabama 2009 Torch Awards Scholarship: $1000 scholarships will be awarded to junior or seniors. The criteria for the award includes: Leadership 20%, Community Service 20%, Academic 10%, Essay 50%. http://www.northalabama.bbb.org

Oh, The Places You'll Go Scholarship: Recognizes a high school senior who understands and values the limitless possibilities that education can offer with a first place $5,000 scholarship. Visit www.ohtheplaces.org to print out an application. Deadline: February 15, 2010.

Got Ag? Brag About It: Auburn Univerisity College of Agriculture Scholarship Application is available online: www.ag.auburn.edu/scholarship. Deadline: Monday, November 30 at midnight.

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation: Awarding scholarships to motivated, dedicated, involved high school seniors. For additional information go to www.coca-colascholars.org. Deadline: October 31.

Lindy Heflin Scholarship: Scholarship recients must be women who are U.S. Citizens attending a four year Alabama college. For information call: (205) 871-8171.

Kroger Earning plus Learning: Kroger wants to see how high school seniors are staying "Active". Awarding $1,000 scholarships. Application and submissions must be received by February 1, 2010.

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards: Applications must be completed by November 2, 2009. For more information go to http://spirit.prudential.com.

Cumberland University Academic Scholarships: Located in Lebanon, Tennessee (30 miles east of Nashville) offers academic scholarships starting at an ACT score of 22-24. Visit www.cumberland.edu.

University of Alabama In-State Scholarships: Scholarships are based on ACT and GPA. Scholarships start with a minimum 27 ACT to qualify for $1,500 annual Academic Scholarship.

University of Alabama Engineering Scholarships: Based on ACT scores of 27 - 29 $1,500 annually (renewable) scholarships and ACT score of 30 and above $2,500 annually (renewable). Declare Engineering as major on application of admission/scholarship. http://coeweb.eng.ua.edu. Click on Future Students, then Scholarships.

Auburn Polymer and Fiber Engineering Scholarships: Opportunities for students considering majors in engineering, pre-med, or chemistry. Application available online at www.eng.auburn.edu/pfe. Apply in early fall while funding is available.

Alabama Law Foundation Kids' Chance Scholarship: Any senior whose parent has died as the result of an on-the-job injury or is permanently and totally disabled in an on-the-job accident, may apply for the Kids'Chance Scholarship. The application is available online at: www.alfinc.org. Deadline is Friday, May 1, 2010.

College and University Days

Juniors and Seniors need to visit the colleges they are thinking of attending to see if the college is a good fit.

Calhoun Community College: Campus tours Monday - Friday 11 A.M. - 2 P.M. Call 306-2870 for planning. Technology Scholarship information is in the DHS College Room, this includes areas of study in Electronics Manufacturing, and Aerospace, Process, and General Technology.

Tennessee State University: 11th Annual John A. Merritt Classic "Admissions Fall Preview Day", Saturday, September 5, 2009 in the Kean's Little Garden (Gymnasium) at 10:00 am. For additional information 615-963-2594 or evjolley@tnstate.edu.

Auburn University: Football Fridays on September 25 or October 16 for students interested in the College of Agriculture. For more information or to register: www.ag.auburn.edu/goplaces/events.

Wallace State Discovery Days: Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Fridays, 9:00 a.m. Space is limited to 10 per group. Call 256-352-8031 to make an appointment. Campus visits will meet in the lobby of the James C. Bailey Center.

University of Alabama College of Engineering: Annual Open House on Thursday, October 1 from 7:30 am - 1:00 pm. For more information call (205) 348-2547 or email Idill@gen.ua.edu.

Troy University Fall Campus Visit Days: Saturday, September 19, October 31 and November 21. To schedule a visit: Call 1-800-551-9716 or visit www.troy.edu/admissioins.

University of Mississippi Fall Visit Day: Saturday, October 17. Register online at www.olemiss.edu/admissions/fallspringvisit.html.

University of Montevallo Visitation Day: Saturday, October 31

UNA Preview Day 2009: Saturday, November 7 beginning at noon. No reservations are required. Dinner and football tickets are complimentary. Visit: www.una.edu/admissions/preview-day.html.

Auburn E-Day (College of Engineering Open House): Friday, February 26, 8 a.m. - noon. Visit www.auburn.edu for more information.

Samford University: Campus tours are offered twice daily on weekdays and at 10 A.M. on Saturdays. Schedule reservations two weeks in advance. For information call 1-(800) 888-7218 or visit http://www.samford.edu.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN????

Class Rank: A rating which compares your cumulative grade point average to other members of your class. Class rank is often used as a basis for college admission and scholarship determination.

GPA - stands for Grade Point Average. This number determines class rank and is an issues in college admissions and scholarships. GPA is a 4 point scale based on a student's grade in a class. Advanced courses are weighted because they are more difficult.

Transcript - this is a record of a student's high school academic career. It includes each course taken and the grade earned in each course. This starts in the 9th grade and continues through graduation. This is the document sent to colleges, scholarship organizations, employers, etc. to verify a student's high school record. This must be requested from the counselor at your high school.

Admission Requirements: Many colleges and universities outline specific requirements such as high school grade point average, standardized test scores, high school courses, etc. that students must meet to be considered for admission.

Letter of Recommendation: A letter from someone who knows you well, usually a teacher, principal, counselor, employer or advisor. Whoever you choose to ask for this letter should be someone who will give you a good recommendation. They should address your academic potential and probability of success. You should ask for it well in advance of needing it and give them a copy of your resume.

Resume: A resume is a quick thumbnail sketch of who you are and what you have accomplished. It is a good way for you to highlight the things your target schools consider important. It helps you keep all of your activities in mind when you write your essay and it helps those who are writing your recommendations to mention important things about you. There are many styles of resumes.

Essay: Most undergraduate schools require a personal statement or essay as part of the application. It is perhaps the most important part of the application but also the most difficult and time-consuming. The required length varies by college. Be sure to follow the rules and stay within the required word count. Schools want to get an idea of what kind of person you are and how you think.

Standardized Admission Tests:

ACT TEST: It is a standardized group of tests administered by ACT and required or recommended by many colleges as part of the admission process. The tests measure educational development in English, math, reading, and science reasoning and are given at specified test centers throughout the year. Athens High School is the test center that is closest to us. The test score may be considered along with other factors for admission to a college or for scholarship consideration. Most colleges and universities in the U.S. accept it. There is an optional writing test and more schools are requiring it now so be sure to check with the school you are making application.

SAT TEST: A standardized admission test published by the College Entrance Examination Board. This test concentrates on verbal, mathematical, and writing qualities and is given through the academic year at test centers. Huntsville is the nearest test center to us. This test is the test of choice in East and West coast schools.

Different Degrees

ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE: The degree granted by colleges after students complete a two-year, full-time program of required courses or its part-time equivalent. These degrees are offered by many types of colleges, including junior colleges, technical colleges and colleges and universities that offer bachelor's degrees.

BACHELOR'S DEGREE: The degree granted by a college after students have satisfactorily completed a four or five-year, full-time program of required courses or its part-time equivalent.

MASTER'S DEGREE: An advanced college degree earned after a bachelor's degree, usually taking two years for a full-time student to complete.

DOCTORATE: The highest university degree, also called a doctorate or doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.). Physicians receive a Medical Doctorate (M.D.) while lawyers receive a Juris Doctorate. (J.D.)

CERTIFICATE: A credential given to students for completing a specified list of courses. Usually 60 or fewer credits. Its purpose is to certify that a student has developed expertise in a certain area. It may stand-alone or may be part of a degree program.

COLLGE TERMS:

COURSE LOAD: The number of credit hours a student takes in each semester. In most schools 12 credit hours are the minimum to be considered a full-time student. The average course load per semester is 16 credit hours.

CREDIT: A system of measuring students' progress toward a diploma or a degree. For a semester, three hours of credit one college class is common.

CREDIT HOUR: A unit of academic credit that often represents one hour of class time per week for a period of study (semester, quarter, etc.)

OPEN ADMISSION POLICY: Admission policy where anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent can take classes.

COMPETITIVE ADMISSION POLICY: An admission policy in which a college admits only students who meet certain requirements.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION: An admission policy colleges use to admit students who have not met all the admission requirements. To remain, these students must fulfill specified requirements before or during their enrollment.

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION: A program in which a college student combines employment and study in a related career field. Students are paid for their work and gain practical experience in their major.

POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION: Education after high school at a public, independent, technical, community or junior college or university.

DISTANCE EDUCATION: Classes taught via satellite or local television, through the internet, by videotape or CD and by correspondence.

PREREQUISITE: Beginning class that prepares a student for a more difficult class.

Financial Aid Terms

FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid - The form used to file for financial aid for colleges. The application collects household and financial information used by the federal government to calculate the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) to postsecondary education costs.

FINANCIAL NEED: The difference between the cost of education and what the family of the applicant can reasonably be expected to contribute.

Expected Family Contribution (EFC): The amount that a student's family is expected to contribute toward the student's cost of attendance. The EFC is used to determine whether a student is eligible for federal student aid.

Grants: Gift-aid and do not have to be repaid unless an overpayment has resulted due to the student withdrawing from school before the planned end of the period of enrollment

Loans: Must be repaid with interest.

Subsidized Loan: Based on financial need. The Federal government pays the borrower's accrued interest during some the time students are in school.

Unsubsidized Loan: Is not need based; the borrower is responsible for accrued interest throughout the life of the loan.

Work-Study: Provides income (which does not have to be re-paid) through part-time employment.

Federal Pell Grant: Does not have to be paid back and is the largest possible Federal Grant. The amount of the grant is based on the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and the cost of attendance. The less money the family is assumed able to pay for school the higher the grant awards is; a student with a zero EFC - no family contribution is expected - has the most need and may be eligible to receive the largest possible Federal Pell Grant award. For 2008-09, the maximum yearly Federal Pell Grant was $4,731 and the maximum Pell-eligible EFC was 4041.

What will you do after high school???

If you are considering attending a four-year college or university, or two-year college, technical school after high school, you will find it helpful to:

Make a list of the schools that interest you
Gather info on the schools, pay attention to deadlines.
Register to take the ACT as soon as possible.
Visit the campus.
Apply for financial assistance (FAFSA)
Make your decision.

If you are considering serving in the Armed Forces after high school, you need to:

Visit with friends, neighbors and relatives who have served in various branches of the Armed Forces.
Evaluate any physical limitations that might prevent you from serving.
Compare military training opportunities with civilian occupations.
Arrange with your counselor to visit with various military recruiters.
Compare benefits, tours of duty, training and promotion opportunities of military programs.

If you are considering direct employment after high school:

Explore your special abilities and interests with your counselor.
Collect and study materials about writing resumes and letters of applications.
Consider whether you want to move away from your home region.
Visit with individuals working in various occupations that may be of interest to you.
Become familiar with major employers in the areas where you are interested in working.

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