Shelby County High School Counselor's Blog

2016 ALCAC FEE WAIVER PROGRAM

The colleges listed below will waive their application fee during the

week of October 31- November 4, 2016

Alabama A & M University

Alabama State University****

Athens State University

Auburn University at Montgomery

Concordia College (Selma)

Jacksonville State University*****

Judson College*

Marion Military Institute

Miles College(No fee)

Selma University

Spring Hill College

Stillman College

Talladega College (No fee)

Troy University**

Tuskegee University

University of West Alabama

*Judson College- students must select the regular application NOT the Distance

Learning app.  The link to the app is:

https://ecommerce.isafe.net/isafe/judsoncollege/applic.asp.

**Students will need to use the Promo Code: TU16FP for Troy University during this week.

***You must do the paper copy application for Tuskegee.  You can scan it and e-mail it to

admissions@mytu.tuskegee.edu.

Shelby County High School will host a FAFSA completion day on Monday, October 31st, for any SCHS student or parent who would like help completing the FAFSA.

Location: Computer lab

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Before you apply, you should do the following:

Print and complete the FAFSA on the Web Worksheet (optional). • Apply for an FSA ID if you do not have one. • Parents of dependent students should apply for an FSA ID if they do not have one. • Plan how to sign your FAFSA (using an FSA ID or a signature page). • Note eligibility requirements. • Note important deadline dates.

Gather needed documents, which include:

Social Security card • Driver’s license (if any) • Permanent Resident Card, Resident Alien Card, or Alien Registration Receipt Card (if applicable) • W-2 forms and other 2015 records of money earned • 2015 income tax return (see the instructions on the FAFSA if the tax return has not been completed) 19 • Records of child support paid • Records of taxable earnings from Federal Work-Study or other need-based work programs • Records of student grant, scholarship and fellowship aid, including AmeriCorps awards, that was included in your (or your parents’) adjusted gross income (AGI) • Current stock, bond, and other investment records • Current business and farm records • Current bank statements

2016 ALCAC FEE WAIVER PROGRAM

The colleges listed below will waive their application fee during the

week of October 31- November 4, 2016:

Alabama A & M University

Alabama State University

Auburn University at Montgomery

Jacksonville State University

Judson College*

Marion Military Institute

Spring Hill College

Stillman College

Troy University**

Tuskegee University

University of West Alabama

BLSA, a Chapter of NALS, Inc., the association for legal professionals, will award its Thomas E. Huey, Jr. Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to a high school senior in January 2017.

Scholarship applications will be accepted based upon 50% financial need, 40% grade point average (must be at least a 3.0), and 10% achievements and accomplishments. The application must be postmarked no later than December 31, 2016, and received by the Chairman no later than January 6, 2017.

See Mrs. Payne for an application.

Sycamore Learning Company is offering a “Prep for the Future” ACT seminar for Shelby county students on October 1st from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Shelby County Instructional Services Center in Alabaster.

The cost is $85. To register, go to www.prepforthefuture.com. Payment can be made online or you can bring a check to the seminar.

Flyers may be picked up in the counseling office.

The Linly Heflin Scholarship is a scholarship that grants four year scholarships in the amount of $4000 per year to a limited number of Alabama women who have both significant economic need and sound academic records.

Qualifications for the scholarship are:
*Scholarships are restriced to Alabama women who are U.S. citizens.
*Scholarship recipients must attend a 4 year Alabama college or university accredited by SACS.
*Recipients must have a minimum ACT score of 23.
*Recipients must have documented financial need and academic proficiency.

Applications can be downloaded at www.linlyheflin.org.

The completed application form and supporting documents, must be mailed and postmarked by January 9, 2017.

See Mrs. Payne if you need additional information.

The Smith Scholarship Foundation is an Accountability Scholarship Program providing assistance to High School Seniors who have given back to their community through volunteer activities or care of family while overcoming financial and personal challenges.

The SSF Programs provide up to $15,000 a year in financial assistance plus opportunities for study abroad.

Please visit www.smithscholarships.com for additional information and to apply.

Deadline to apply: December 1st, 2016
Proof of filing FAFSA must be submitted with the scholarship application.
Letters of recommendation must be submitted by: January 15, 2017

The University of Montevallo Office of Partnerships and Outreach is proud to announce the Fall 2016 ACT Prep Session for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. See attached flyer

This session, being held on Saturday, October 15th from 8:00am – 4:30pm, will provide students with test taking strategy for each section of the ACT test. One point can make the difference in your child receiving a scholarship!

Participation fee is $100 and students receiving free or reduced lunch will receive a 20% scholarship.

For more information and to register visit: http://www.montevallo.edu/academics/experience-learning/partnerships/act-prep/.

Calera Wal-Mart is looking for students to fill night and weekend shifts, no more than 4 hours. If you are interested, please contact Jonathan at the Calera Wal-Mart at (205) 668-2821.

All juniors should have received a SCYL packet through email. You may also pick up a packet in the counseling office. The application deadline is October 7.