LHS Counseling Office Communicator February 2018

Visit us at http://lhs.lapeerschools.org

College Visits…now is the time to find the

right fit for you! How to explore your options?

Make an appointment and go visit in person!

(students can have 2 school business days for

official college visits—see your counselor!)

Transcripts are now ONLINE! Sign up for your free account at Parchment.com

to send transcripts to Michigan colleges and

universities. Michigan colleges want electronic

transcripts! Information in the counseling office, or on

the LHS website counseling link.

Act Test Dates April 14, 2018 (register by March 9 )

June 9, 2018 (register by May 4)

Register online at www.actstudent.org

Remember: All colleges in Michigan take ACT scores

as well as SAT scores. Talk to your counselor about

the potential benefits!

SAT Test Dates March 10 2018 (reg by Feb 9)

May 5 2018 (reg by April 6)

June 2 2018 ( (reg by May 3)

Lapeer High School is now a SAT test site!

*If you receive free or reduced lunch please talk

with your counselor about a waiver for your test

fees!

Get that FAFSA done! How are YOU going to pay for college? The first step is to

complete your FAFSA. The Michigan “money” deadline is

March 1st ! It is coming fast…This qualifies you for the

most money available. Help is available. Ask your

counselor.

Early College! How will you pay for College?

10th grade students and parents: check out this great

opportunity to earn up to an Associate’s Degree

while still in high school! Save $1000’s, enter

college with support family and high school, and

become a stronger more confident college

student! Ask your counselor or Mr. Janczarek (at

CFI) for more information.

Seniors: Your College Success Goals 1. Parchment account

2. Apply to college(s) see def. of college!

3. Create FSA ID

4. Fill out FAFSA & be eligible for the most money

5. Apply for one or more scholarships

How do we Communicate with you?!

Stay Connected; Be “Reminded!”

Receive text reminders from the counseling

office about important dates, events,

opportunities!

Class of 2018 (Seniors)

text @25003a to 81010

Class of 2019 (Juniors)

text @gcecfe to 81010

Class of 2020 (Sophomores)

text @b676ge to 81010

Remind is a free, safe, simple messaging tool which helps us share

important reminders with students and parents. ALL personal info

is kept private. We never see your phone number. For questions,

contact Mrs. Pecore.

Online Scholarship Search Reference

Many scholarships are available for students ages 14

and up! Make paying for college a part time job now:

apply for scholarships regularly.

It is never too early to start applying!

Check out these free scholarship search/help sites: www.scholarship-monkey.com scholarship search

www.studentscholarshipsearch.com/ebook scholarship

search secrets

www.zinch.com clearinghouse for scholarships and

morewww.fastweb.com scholarship search

www.usafunds.org/planning/access_to_education_scholarship

http://schoolsoup.com/scholarship-directory

http://www.studentaid.edgov/types/grants-

scholarships/finding-scholarships U.S. dept of ed

resources.

www.michigan.gov/ssg click on Planning for College

tab for Affording College in Michigan Guidebook

Scholarships Available

David’s Faith & Hope for Life Scholarship

The David Barns Scholarship will be awarded to a male and

female senior who represents academic excellence,

athletic prowess, and commitment to community. These

memorial $2500 scholarships are renewable for 3 years.

Students can apply online at www.faithhopelife.com or

pick up app in counseling office. Due March 16, 2018.

LHS Counseling Office Communicator February 2018

Visit us at http://lhs.lapeerschools.org

ELGA Credit Union Carmen Lee Wilber

Memorial Scholarship Program 2018 Students who are current members of ELGA Credit Union

are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Minimum GPA of

2.5, essay required to be considered for the( 4) $1000

scholarships to be awarded. Info in counseling and

deadline is March 29, 2018.

Lapeer County Community Foundation

Scholarships

More than 10 different scholarships are listed on the

Lapeer Community Foundation site

www.lapeercountycf.org . Students are to apply

online for the following: Daley Acres Agricultural

Memorial Scholarship, Jacob N. Johnson Memorial,

John Sak Memorial, P.E.O. Chapter DX Scholarship

(females only), Schiedegger Engineerin Scholarship,

Traver-Carter Scholarship, Ronald C. and Abi E.

Warner Scholarship. Different criteria apply to each

scholarship. Must apply online and most applications

are due by March 30, 2018.

Society of Women Engineers Scholarship-Detroit

Section

Senior females pursuing an engineering degree are eligible

for this scholarship. Minimum GPA 3.0, essay required,

application available in counseling office. Deadline for

submission is March 31, 2018.

First Presbyterian Church of Lapeer

Scholarship

The First Presbyterian Church of Lapeer is

offering a $500 scholarship for a graduating

senior of Lapeer High School who has faced

challenges/hardships along the way to

graduation. Essay is required. Application is

available in counseling office and is due back to

counseling by April 1, 2018.

Marjorie L. Corey / Hadley Township Chamber of

Commerce Scholarship

Graduating seniors with a connection to Hadley Township

are encouraged to apply for this scholarship. Essay is

required. Community service is appreciated. Applications

are in the counseling office. Deadline is April 1st .

The Lapeer Knights of Columbus Council 1987

Scholarships

The Lapeer K of C Scholarships will be awarded to four

Lapeer County seniors who demonstrate financial need,

good citizenship, service, and effort to be academically

successful. Applications are available in counseling offices

and are due April 2, 2018.

Women’s National Farm and Garden Scholarship

Lapeer Wildflowers Branch, MI Division

This $500 scholarship for a Lapeer County student who

plans to study horticulture, agriculture or environmental

fields at a 2 or 4 year or technical school. Minimum GPA is

3.0. Application due to counseling April 20, 2018.

Lapeer County EMS Association Larry Peplinski

Memorial Scholarship Graduating seniors from Lapeer county must have a GPA

of 2.5 or better, be accepted to a college/ tech school,

transcript and test scores, submit essay, letter of

recommendation, are all required to be considered for this

$500 scholarship. Info in counseling office. Deadline is

April 30, 2018

The Leader Fund Scholarships:

The Leader Fund scholarships are generously

supported by our local partners and include the

following individual awards. Each scholarship

requires a minimum 3.0 GPA, acceptance to a

college, and demonstration of a high level of

character, academic integrity, and school or

community service. Transcripts, resume, essay,

and letters of recommendation are also required

for each scholarship. Applications are due

March 31, 2018, and are available in counseling

office.

Baker College: $500 Scholarship

Flint Area School Employees Credit

Union: $500 Scholarship

Jim Riehl’s Friendly Automotive Group

Scholarship: $500

McLaren Lapeer Region Scholarship:

$500

Lapeer-View Newspaper Group

Scholarship $500

The LEADER FUND Scholarships: (2)

$1000 scholarships, one for a male and

one for female student from LHS.

***Common Application will be available in early March.