The Student Financial Services Bureau also provides resources and information regarding planning and paying for college, including the Affording College in Michigan Guidebook for Students and Families. To learn more, watch the video below or go to http://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/.
You took the PSAT…now it’s time to get rewarded for it! Students who took the PSAT can enter to win prizes from the Michigan Student Financial Services Bureau by going to http://goo.gl/vaR5F7 and filling out a very brief form. Five prize winners will be selected from Reeths-Puffer High School. Entry forms must be submitted online by 8am, Friday, October 23rd. The Student Financial Services Bureau also provides resources and information regarding planning and paying for college, including the Affording College in Michigan Guidebook for Students and Families. To learn more, watch the video below or go to http://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/.
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Interested in Ferris State University? Seniors and juniors are invited to go on a campus tour of Ferris on November 12. Students will have the opportunity to walk around campus, view the facilities and dormitories, and eat in the cafeteria. There is a $5 fee to help cover the cost of transportation, which will be provided to and from the high school to Ferris. Interested students must return a signed permission slip plus the $5 fee to the College Adviser, Miss Little, by October 28. Permission slips can be picked up in the Guidance Office. To learn more about Ferris or submit a FREE college application, visit ferris.edu! The final deadline for graduates of the Class of 2015 to apply for money for college through the Tuition Incentive Program (TIP) is AUGUST 31st. Eligible students who apply qualify for funding. This funding may cover up to full tuition (for a maximum of 12 credits a semester) at certain colleges. To view eligibility criteria, all students and their parents are encouraged to visit http://goo.gl/fkgEzu (then click on “Tuition Incentive Program”). Although eligible students must apply by the end of August, students can start using the funding anytime within the next 6 years, making this a great opportunity for students even if they are not currently enrolled or planning to enroll at a college. Applications for the TIP program can be submitted through the phone by calling Student Services and Grants (SSG) at 1-888-4-GRANTS (1-888-447-2687). If you have additional questions, please call SSG at the number listed above or contact the College Adviser, Heidi Little, by emailing [email protected]. Thinking about attending college in the next year? Haven’t done the FAFSA yet? Come to FAFSA Fridays at Muskegon Community College! Bring your financial documents to Room 116A from 1:00-3:00pm every Friday from July 10 through July 24 to get FREE help completing the FAFSA. You do NOT have to be attending MCC to use this service. For more information, go to http://goo.gl/TQqII5 . For a list of financial documents you may need, go to https://goo.gl/KxvPZ .
Interested in college-level athletics? An information session on the NCAA and sports eligibility is being held this Monday, April 27th at 7:00pm in room 211 at R-PHS. If you have questions about this event, please contact Tony Schmitt 719-3113 x3774. Parents are encouraged to attend with their students.
Compete for the glory of your class (and for donuts) during the next month as part of the R-P FAFSA Challenge! How does it work? Seniors, file your FAFSA and send Miss Little confirmation that you have submitted it. Freshmen-Juniors, pick up a FAFSA Challenge Worksheet from the Counseling Office and return the completed form to Miss Little. The 1st hour class with the highest average participation* BY MAY 8 wins a donut party! *In case of a tie, the winning class will be drawn randomly from the classes which have tied. Opportunities are knocking! The West Michigan National College Fair will be held Wednesday April 1st from 8:30-11:30am and 6:00-8:00pm at the DeVos Place in Grand Rapids. Over 120 schools will be represented at this event, providing a perfect chance to ask questions and get answers directly from college representatives. In addition to speaking with representatives one-on-one, attendees can participate in workshops covering a range of topics such as scholarships, essay writing, athletics, transferring between colleges, and more. Counselors will also be available in the fair’s Counseling/Resource Center to provide information on choosing a major, financial aid, etc. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by! Register now at www.gotomyncf.com |
AuthorHi! My name is Miss Heidi Little. I am a college adviser with the MSU College Advising Corps working in Reeths-Puffer High School during the 2015-2016 school year. Archives
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