TOPEKA COLLEGE CONNECTION NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2019 EDITION

The 2018/2019 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available! All seniors who are considering postsecondary education after high school should complete this application ASAP. The results are used by postsecondary institutions to determine eligibility for federal, state, and some local grants and loans. Waiting to complete the application may cause students to miss out on funding for which they may be eligible. Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov and get started now! Our district FAFSA Completion event is being hosted in the upcoming weeks. See below for opportunities to get help from financial aid professionals and school staff:

Wednesday, October 2nd Washburn University -6:00-8:00 at Morgan Hall. All TPS students are invited to attend this evening and receive help filling out their

FAFSA.

It’s not where you started in life, it’s where you end up. Believe in yourself.

CCN SPOTLIGHT 2019 College and

Career Fair

Join us on October 9th for our annual College and Career Fair. This year it will take

place at TCALC from 1:00-3:00P.M. Please be sure to

look in the newsletter for a list of Colleges and Universities

attending!

In this edition…

FAFSA Pg 1 ACT/SAT Registration Pg 2 District Wide Announcements Pg 2 School Announcements Pg 3 Scholarships Opportunities Pg 4 Senior News Pg 5

Dr. Tiffany Anderson, Superintendent Dr. Joy Grimes, Principal-Avondale Academy

Ms. Aryn McCoy, Principal—Capital City School Mr. Danny Ackerman, Principal—Highland Park High School

Mr. Dale Noll, Principal—Hope Street Academy Dr. Tim Murrell, Principal- TCALC

Ms. Rebecca Morrisey, Principal—Topeka High School Mr. Dustin Dick, Principal—Topeka West High School

Ms. Jessica Johnston, Associate Principal/Counseling Advisor-TCALC

ACT TESTING DATES

***NEXT TEST DATE: Saturday, October 26, 2019***

Test Date Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required) October 26, 2019 September 20, 2019 October 4, 2019

December 14, 2019 November 8, 2019 November 22, 2019 February 8, 2020 January 10, 2020 January 17, 2020

April 4, 2020 February 28, 2020 March 13, 2020 June 13, 2020 May 8, 2020 May 22, 2020 July 18th, 2020 June 19, 2020 June 26, 2020

SAT TESTING DATES

***NEXT TEST DATE: Saturday, October 5, 2019***

Test Date Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required) October 5, 2019 Past Past

November 2, 2019 October 3, 2019 October 15, 20219 December 7, 2019 November 8, 2019 November 19, 2019

March 14, 2020 February 14, 2020 February 25, 2020 May 2, 2020 April 3, 2020 April 14, 2020 June 6, 2020 May 8, 2020 May 19, 2020

DISTRICT-WIDE ANNOUNCEMENTS

Dates to Remember Thursday, October 3rd- Board of Education Meeting, 5:30 pm, Burnett Administrative Building

Thursday and Friday, October 10th-11th —No School, Staff on Duty

Thursday, October 17th—Board of Education Meeting, 5:30 pm, Burnett Administrative Building

Wednesday, October 23rd—Parent Teacher Conferences, 4:00-8:00 PM, full school day

Thursday, October 24th—Parent Teacher Conferences, 7:30-7:30 PM, No School

Friday, October 25th- No School

SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

All students are encouraged to check their school’s counseling services page on a regular basis. This page often provides important updates and information to be aware of each year of high school. Click on your school mascot to be connected.

October is College Application Month! Each high school will host an Apply Kansas event this month to encourage all seniors to complete at least one application for postsecondary education. Check with your college and career advocate, or your counselor, for the date of the event at your school.

The Topeka Public Schools College and Career Fair will be held Wednesday, October 9th from 1:00-3:00PM at the TCALC. Over 100 college/universities and employers will be onsite to speak with students. Students who

are eligible to attend have received permission slips at their respective high schools. Schools attending include the following:

Allen Community College Allen Community College Army Recruiting Office Avila University Baker University Barton Community College Bellus Academy Benedictine College Bethany College Bethel College Butler Community College Centriq Group, LLC Cloud County Community College Coffeyville Community College Colby Community College Columbia College Cowley County Community College Creative Center, College of Art & Design Drake University Emporia State University Eric Fisher Academy Flint Hills Technical College

Fort Hays State University Fort Scott Community College Friends University Grand Canyon University Hays Academy of Hair Design Hesston College Highland Community College Hutchinson Community College Johnson County Community College Kansas City KS Community College Kansas State University Kansas State University Army ROTC Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus Kansas Wesleyan University Labette Community College Manhattan Area Technical College Manhattan Christian College McPherson College Midland University Midwest Barber College Missouri Western State University

Nebraska Wesleyan University Neosho County Community College Newman University Norris Training Systems North Central Kansas Technical College Northwest Kansas Technical College Oklahoma Baptist University Oklahoma State University Ottawa University Park University Pittsburg State University Pratt Community College Rasmussen College Rockhurst University Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences Salina Area Technical College Sami Halaseh Institute Southeast Community College Southwestern College Stephens College Sterling College Tabor College

Truman State University University of Arkansas University of Central Missouri University of Kansas University of Kansas - School of Engineering University of Kansas School of Engineering University of Kansas School of Health Prof. University of Missouri University of Oklahoma University of Saint Mary Washburn Institute of Technology Washburn University Wichita State University Wichita Technical Institute William Allen White Journalism-KU William Jewell College William Woods University Z Hair Academy

2019 COLLEGE AND CAREER FAIR

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES In addition to the scholarships highlighted below, be sure to check out the scholarships listed on our district website. New scholarships have recently been added to the district website. Be sure to check them out. October

Wichita State University

Scholarship Application Deadline: October 15th (To be considered for top scholarships, students must be admitted to WSU by October 15th. Some scholarships also required a separate scholarship application be submitted as well.) Requirements: varies based the type of scholarship Application: Paper application, 500-word essay, and one (1) letter of recommendation Amount: Range from $1,000 to $50,000 Kansas Buffalo Association

KBA Scholarship Application Deadline: October 15th Requirements: high school senior involved in raising bison and/or planning to pursue a career in an agriculturally related field Application: Paper application, 500-word essay, and one (1) letter of recommendation Amount: $1,000 Newcomer Funeral Service Group

Tradition of Caring® Mortuary Science Scholarship Program Deadline: October 27th Requirements: Graduating senior who intends to enroll in a mortuary science program; must enroll in a minimum of 12 semester or 18 quarter hours in a mortuary science program accredited with the ABFSE; minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale; U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident Application: Online application, high school transcript, one (1) professional reference letter, one (1) character reference, 500-word essay about why you choose the mortuary science profession and provides and example that demonstrates one of their Core Values Amount: 14 awards (6-$3,500, 8-$500) VFW Post 1650

Voice of Democracy Audio-Essay Program Deadline: October 31st Requirements: Students in grades 9-12 Application: Original 3-5 minute audio-essay focusing on the theme “American History: Our Hope for the Future.” Written essay must also be submitted. Amount: awards range from $1,000 to $30,000 Ongoing International Bullying Prevention Association IBPA Student Scholarship Deadline: Ongoing

Requirements: High school senior planning to enroll in an accredited, non-profit four year college or university in the U.S.; US citizen or legal permanent resident Application: Online application including three (3) short essays Amount: $500 (2 awards) .

Seniors, can you believe it’s your last year of high school? The time moves so fast when you’re having fun! As you start making plans for life after high school, look through the list below to ensure you are on track. If you need help getting any of these tasks completed, contact your college counselor. OCTOBER __ October 1st--the 2018/2019 FAFSA is available! Complete and submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after Oct. 1. The FAFSA may be accessed online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Completing the FAFSA online is recommended as it cuts the process down in about half of the normal time. You will need your 2016 tax information. You can select up to 10 schools to receive your FAFSA information. __Continue submitting college applications and drafting scholarship essays. A big deadline is November 1! __Request required letters of recommendation, at least three weeks in advance of the deadline, from your teachers, community leaders, and employers. Furnish an addressed, stamped envelope when making the request. __If applying for Early Decision, you should complete your application and request school transcripts at least three weeks in advance of deadline. Make sure to request that your ACT/SAT scores are included on your transcript. Remember, yours is not the only transcript being processed! __Start pursuing any outside local or private scholarships. Check the district scholarship page often for new opportunities. Watch for deadlines! __Register for the NCAA Clearinghouse if you are a Division I or II prospect. Student-athletes considering smaller colleges may need to register for NAIA Eligibility. __Check to see if your colleges require the CSS Profile for financial aid consideration. __Create/revise a professional resume and begin looking for employment, if desired.