NCHS Counselor’s Report
Dec. 15, 2021
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- Estimated Application Times – Every scholarship has estimated application time to help students prioritize them.
- Scholarships Grouped By Essay Topics – Scholarships are grouped by common essay topics so students can minimize the number of essays they have to write
FAFSA: One of the first steps of the college financial aid process is completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form. The FAFSA enables students who qualify to receive federal/state grants, scholarships, as well as to participate in work-studies programs. Information needed to complete the FAFSA: student’s driver’s license, student’s social security card, 2020 federal tax records for both the student and parents, records of untaxed income, and information regarding net worth of family and student assets. The FAFSA form opened on October 1, 2021. A new state law in Illinois requires all graduating seniors to submit the FAFSA or complete a FAFSA Nonparticipation Form.
Scholarships: As we receive information on scholarships, they will be posted on the Counseling Office webpage at: https://sites.google.com/nashville-k12.org/scholarships
Kaskaskia College:Students who plan on attending KC should apply for their Foundation Scholarships.It is one application process for the HUNDREDS of scholarships. Interested students should apply at: https://kaskaskia.smapply.io/
ACT Testing Dates: The next ACT test with open registration is February 12. Registration is due by January 7. Additional ACT testing dates for the year are April 2, June 11, and July 16. Registration is typically due 5 weeks before the testing date. Students may register at http://www.ACTStudent.org. Our high school code is 143-110.
SAT Testing Dates: The next SAT test with open registration is March 12. Registration is due by February 11. Additional SAT testing dates for the year are May 6, and June 4. Registration is typically due 5 weeks before the testing date. Students may register at www.collegeboard.org. Our high school code is 143-110.
FAFSA: One of the first steps of the college financial aid process is completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form. The FAFSA enables students who qualify to receive federal/state grants, scholarships, as well as to participate in work-studies programs. Information needed to complete the FAFSA: student’s driver’s license, student’s social security card, 2020 federal tax records for both the student and parents, records of untaxed income, and information regarding net worth of family and student assets. The FAFSA form opened on October 1, 2021. A new state law in Illinois requires all graduating seniors to submit the FAFSA or complete a FAFSA Nonparticipation Form.
Scholarships: As we receive information on scholarships, they will be posted on the Counseling Office webpage at: https://sites.google.com/nashville-k12.org/scholarships
Kaskaskia College:Students who plan on attending KC should apply for their Foundation Scholarships.It is one application process for the HUNDREDS of scholarships. Interested students should apply at: https://kaskaskia.smapply.io/
ACT Testing Dates: The next ACT test with open registration is February 12. Registration is due by January 7. Additional ACT testing dates for the year are April 2, June 11, and July 16. Registration is typically due 5 weeks before the testing date. Students may register at http://www.ACTStudent.org. Our high school code is 143-110.
SAT Testing Dates: The next SAT test with open registration is March 12. Registration is due by February 11. Additional SAT testing dates for the year are May 6, and June 4. Registration is typically due 5 weeks before the testing date. Students may register at www.collegeboard.org. Our high school code is 143-110.
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