Email: laura.hermesmeyer@wintersisd.org
Phone: 325-754-5516 Ext. 111
Fax: 325-754-5085
FAFSA
Seniors: Begin completing the 2010-2011 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) on January 1, 2010. The 2010-2011 FAFSA can be found at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
· FAFSA4caster is an online tool that helps students and parents determine their current eligibility for federal student aid. Students and parents should check out www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov to learn how much aid they would receive if they applied today.
Click below for the most current scholarship list:
Scholarship Listing 2009-2010
Monthly Parent Involvement Newsletters
http://www.netxv.net/pm-view.php?page=372
Useful college information and forms are available at:
www.getin2college.com/protected/websource.html
User name: 2009 Password: SCORE (use all caps)
College Admission Handbook
Great news to share.....
Angelo State University will provide full tuition and mandatory fees for freshman students from families whose combined adjusted gross income is $40,000 or less!!
http://gosanangelo.com/news/2008/sep/18/new-asu-program-will-pay-tuition-and-fees-for/
Texas Tech also does the same....
http://www.redraiderguarantee.ttu.edu/
Useful college websites:
SAT registration and preparation materials
www.collegeboard.com
ACT registration and preparation materials
www.actstudent.org
THEA registration and preparation materials
www.thea.nesinc.com
Admissions application for Texas public four year universities
www.applytexas.org
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (financial aid form)
www.fafsa.ed.gov
Preparing, Applying, and Paying for College
www.collegefortexans.com
Scholarship search engine
www.fastweb.com
Extensive monthly list of scholarships
(Please call the counselor for the username and password)
www.collegeguidanceconsultants.com
Programs and Opportunities:
| West Point |
| The Summer Leaders Seminar at The United States Military Academy West Point is for outstanding high school juniors who wish to gain a better understanding of the academic, physical, military and leadership development programs at a service academy. You must be in the top fifth of your class, have strong PSAT scores, and demonstrate leadership potential. Go to the website below to apply. The deadline to apply is April 1, 2010. |
| http://www.admissions.usma.edu |
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| Conoco Phillips at Texas Tech |
| The Conoco Phillips Academic Success Bridge Program provides students with the opportunity to earn 6 hours of college credit in a unique learning experience with mentoring, tutoring and hands on activities. This is for students who are about to enter their freshman year in the engineering program at Tech. High schools must nominate students. |
| http://www.depts.ttu.edu/coe/academics/bridge.php |
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| Scholarship to Study Abroad |
Don't miss this opportunity for you, or someone you know, to spend a year abroad!
Apply now!
AYUSA Global Youth Exchange
c/o Jeanne Iverson
600 California Street, 10th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94108
Don't hesitate to call Jeanne at 888.552.9872 ext. 5547 if you have questions! |
| http://www.ayusa.org/assets/cbyxapplication.pdf |
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| Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science (TAMS) |
The Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science is an early college entrance program in which students complete their last two years of high school concurrently with the first two years of college. Criteria for admission include a competitive sophomore SAT, teacher evaluations, and 7th through 10th grade transcripts. Student can find detailed information and applications at
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| www.tams.unt.edu |
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