FAFSA TIME

Seniors and parents of seniors, please be sure and fill out the FAFSA soon. Many schools have priority deadlines as early as February. This is a free application and there are enough resources available to avoid paying anyone money to do this for you. This year we have heard reports of students who have been charged as much as $600 dollars to complete this Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Read this warning article from the United States government about the increase in scams.

For students at Richland Northeast, please try and attend the FAFSA Workshop at 6:00pm on Monday, February 7 in the District Auditorium.

College of Charleston

College of Charleston is holding an Information Session and Immediate Decision Day this Saturday, Jan 29 a the Embassy Suites on Greyston Blvd. Register at www.cofc.com by the end of the day today. You must bring a transcript, a copy of your SAT or ACT scores, and have completed your application to be a part of the Immediate Decision portion of the day.

Richland School District 2 Seniors Going to College in SC?

If you are a Richland School District II senior who is planning on attending a South Carolina college or university in the fall, then check out the Sparkleberry Country Fair Scholarships. Deadlines are fast approaching so start working on the application today!

It's THAT time of year!

Yup, the time of year that all seniors and their parents dread. Fill out the FAFSA time of year! If you have completed your tax forms, then get right to it. Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov. Don't use any site with fafsa.com or .org other nonsense or you will miss out on the whole FREE part of the FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID. Both parent and student need to get their PIN number first as this serves as your electronic signature.

If you are a student who has lived in foster care, is under legal guardianship, or has a homeless status, then you may not need parental information. For figuring out your dependency status, check out this link.

Go ahead, get started. If you want help, come to our FAFSA workshop. Register here for this step by step workshop on completing the FAFSA. There is other help available too. See Mrs. Sanders in E109 for assistance.

Interested in the Performing Arts

In these difficult economic times, students are hearing that they should choose a college major that leads directly to a career. This may include nursing, pharmacy, engineering or a myriad of others. This often leads the student interested in music, art, or the performing arts confused and discouraged.

Students and parents may want to remember that a theatre major, for example, is not limited to performing on stage. These students are trained to speak and demonstrate in front of a crowd, develop creative ideas, and relate ideas to an audience. Many businesses would love to have someone with those skills. Check out this site from UNC Wilmington's Career Center to see other skills and potential jobs for students majoring in theatre.

Study for Technical College Placement Test

Interested in a two-year technical school in South Carolina? Then plan on studying for and taking the COMPASS test. According to Midlands Tech web site the COMPASS scores "indicate course placement as the starting point for your educational career." The test measures skills in mathematics, reading, and writing. Sign up today in E109.

FRANCIS MARION

On-site application review by Francis Marion will be held on Thursday, 1st and 2nd periods in the Science Atrium for Richland Northeast seniors. Application fees will be waived. You must sign up with Mrs. Sanders at ksanders@richland2.org by the end of the day on Wednesday.