Counselor's Corner
FYI:
SENIORS: FAFSA is the Key.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the key that opens the door to financial aid. It serves as the application for most of the financial aid from federal and state programs and from colleges and universities. Even if you are not sure that you will need financial aid, we recommend that you fill out a FAFSA anyway -- it's free.
The 2019-20 FAFSA will be launched on October 1, 2018.
Apply at https://fafsa.ed.gov/
Oklahoma's Promise has increased their family income limit from $50,000 to $55,000. If this applies to your family, and you are 10th grade or below PLEASE come by the counselor's office for information and an application. This is a great resource for helping get college paid for!
OSU's Early Scholarship deadline: November 1-Priority Scholarship deadline: February 1-Final Scholarship consideration: July 1. APPLY NOW!
Are you a low-income, high-achieving junior?? Quest Bridge is the program for you! Visit http://www.questbridge.org for more information.
Reminder: Seniors must be within one credit of earning their diploma in order to participate in graduation! Get those classes made up!
SENIORS: The scholarship list on the school website has been updated!! Money for college!! Apply!! Apply!! Apply!!
Sudents check out fastweb.com. Tools students need for college all in one place and always for free.
Students make sure to check college websites for upcoming events for the schools you are applying to!
If you have any questions about any information contained in this publication or anything else I can assist you with, please feel free to contact me by e-mail linda.lemmons@berryhillschools.org or by telephone (918-445-6014).
8th, 9th & 10th graders: Oklahoma's Promise (OHLAP) scholarship program is for students whose annual family income is $55,000 or less. If qualified for this program it can EARN FREE COLLEGE TUITION! Students must enroll during the 8th, 9th or 10th grade. You start preparing for college early by taking high school courses that will help you succeed. Once a student has completed the program's requirements, the OK Promise scholarship will help pay your tuition at an Oklahoma public two-year or four-year university. Apply online at www.okpromise.org or pick up an application with Mrs. Lemmons.
Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors: OKcollegestart.org offers students point-to-point directions on college planning. Get started at OKcollegestart.org and click on MyInfo. Students can navigate OKcollegestart.org to: Explore college admission standards for every college in Oklahoma, learn about ways to pay for their college, and request high school transcripts & submit them with your college application online.
Seniors/Parents: To apply for federal financial aid(grants, work-study and loans) and the Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant Program(OTAG), you and your parents MUST COMPLETE the FAFSA. Even if you don't think you'll need financial aid (or qualify for it), it's important that you fill out the FAFSA, just in case. Once the form is processed, you'll receive your Student Aid Report (SAR) and award notifications or "packages" from each of the schools you listed. Packages can include any combination of scholarships, grants, loans and work-study opportunities to help you meet college costs. You can complete the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.gov. If you apply online, you and your parents will need to request a PIN at www.pin.ed.gov, which allows you to electronically sign your FAFSA application. Call 800.FED.AID or ask your counselor if you need help. Students may begin applying after October 1st.
Seniors/Parents here are links for helpful Resources:
- ww.OKcollegestart.org
- www.oklahomamoneymatters.org
- www.act.org/fane
- www.actstudent.org
- www.fastweb.com
- www.studentaid.ed.gov
- www.fafsa.gov
- www.mappingyourfuture.org
- www.ok4saving.org
- www.okhighered.org/gearup
- www.ogslp.org
- www.oklahomamoneymatters.org
- www.otag.org
- www.ucango2.org
- https://www.moneysavingpro.com/blog/ultimate-guide-to-college-scholarships/.
- http://www.raise.me
Students/Parents: Visit www.choosetulsajobs.com to conveniently search for jobs in Tulsa while learning more about the benefits of living and working in the Tulsa region.
Seniors: Attend college fairs, college planning sessions and financial aid information sessions for answers to your questions. If you haven't already, visit schools that are a good match to your abilities and career interests. Many students select three to five schools to apply to, including their "dream" school, their "safety" school and two or three other choices. Decide which college(s) you're interested in attending and submit admission and financial aid application. Be aware of deadlines!
ACT TEST INFORMATION
** To register online go to www.actstudent.org/start
Scholarships: To view all current scholarship information, click on the "scholarships" tab on the high school site.
