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VSAC Workshops

One of the many strong partnerships the Guidance Office works with is the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC).  Their goal is to provide grants, loans, scholarships, career and education planning, and general information about how to get an education.  Monda Kelley is the VSAC representative who comes to Fair Haven Union High and assists our students and families.  She and VSAC have several upcoming events helpful for attending college that are notable:

VSAC Financial Aid Forms Night

Feb 8^th  3:00pm to 6:30 pm – Monda will be here at FHU to review questions and forms for the financial aid process, including the FAFSA, CSS Profile and the Vermont Grant

The VSAC College Pathways is a free college planning event for high school sophomores, juniors, and parents. Go to vsac.org to register for one of the following dates:

March 17^th  at St. Michael’s College

March 24^th  at Castleton State College

March 31^st  at Lyndon State College

Governor’s Institute Winter Weekend:  The Governor’s Institutes of Vermont (www.giv.org) will hold their popular Winter Weekend February 10-12^th, 2012. Designed for 9^th-12^th graders, the Winter Weekend is an overnight learning experience on the Goddard College campus. This year students can choose between Engineering, Arts or Current Issues, or try out a brand new Information Technology track, “Augmented Reality: The Merger of Art and Technology” that will have students creating 3-D worlds online.  If you are interested please come to guidance +/or apply online.  The application deadline is January 20, 2012. 

Attention Seniors:

*Be sure you are checking application deadlines and meeting with your school counselor regularly.

*All seniors should have scheduled an appointment with their counselor and turned in the Senior Autobiography.  If you have not done so, please go to Guidance and make an appointment.

Below is the form that MUST accompany each college application. Hard copies of the form are available in the counseling office. The completed college application, including application fee/waiver, should be placed in a stamped, open envelope addressed to the college. This checklist should then be clipped to the envelope and brought to your counselor at least two weeks prior to the College’s Application Deadline. To aid in ensuring that your application is received by the college, be sure to have your meet with your counselor regularly and request teacher recommendations early!

Also below is a pdf version of the senior autobiography.

Adobe Reader is required to view each form, you can download a copy for free by clicking here

2011-2012 College Application Checklist

Other forms handed out during Senior TA & Parent Night:

2011-2012 College Application deadlines 

Senior Autobiography

2011-2012 Senior Parent Night Powerpoint

Introduction to College Studies (ICS) through CCV

 This is a free class that helps you decide whether college fits into your future and prepares you for the transition from high school to college.  Once you complete the course, you can apply for a voucher for a free college course.

SPRING 2012 SECTIONS – Intro to College Studies

Mondays from 3:30-5:30pm, Jan. 30 – Apr. 23 (at CCV-Rutland)

Mondays from 6:00-8:00pm, Jan. 30 – Apr. 23  (at CCV-Rutland)

Tuesdays from 3:30-5:30pm, Jan. 31 – Apr. 24  (at CCV-Rutland)

Wednesdays from 4:00-6:00pm, Feb. 1 – Apr. 25 (at Castleton State College)

http://www.gotocollegevt.org/whats-ics/

 For Financial Aid assistance – Students & parents should obtain a PIN number and begin completing their FAFSA forms.

SAT/ACT registration materials are available in the counseling office and online.

Tips for Seniors

For information regarding the SAT Score Choice, go to the SAT/ACT page.