College & Career News

ZBTHS / NT@ZB

February 8 - 2021

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KICK OFF to COLLEGE PLANNING

Tuesday, February 9 / 6:30 PM

A live virtual presentation open to 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students and their parents.

Topics include:

Finding Your Fit - academic, social, financial
How to Start Planning
Timeframe for College Admissions
The Next Steps

CLICK HERE for presentation information including zoom link.

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VIRTUAL COLLEGE FAIRS

Monday, February 15 & Tuesday, February 16 / 5:00 PM - 7:45 PM

Students can register for live virtual info sessions from “sets” of colleges (6 colleges in 1 session).

CLICK HERE for more information including video on how to register to the multiple events.

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NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Virtual Sessions for students interested in Engineering/Engineering Technology at NIU.

Thursday, February 18 / 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Virtual Information Night

CEET staff will review the programs offered, student organizations, and career prospects for NIU engineering/engineering technology students.

CLICK HERE and HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR FINANCIAL AID AWARDS

Did you miss the presentation about understanding your financial aid awards?

CLICK HERE to view the presentation.

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LOOKING for SCHOLARSHIPS

SENIORS!!

CLICK HERE for links to local and community scholarship applications.

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FAFSA / FINANCIAL AID FOR CLASS OF 2021

Starting with the Class of 2021, the State of Illinois is requiring ALL high school SENIORS to file a post-secondary financial aid application (FAFSA or the new IL Alternative Application for Financial Aid) OR submit a waiver to opt out of filing.

CLICK HERE for the specific requirements for the CLASS of 2021 and links for more information.

CLICK HERE for Financial Aid information and help workshops.

CLICK HERE for general information on Financial Aid and the FAFSA. Links to all sorts of financial aid related things.

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SCOIR

Scoir is a NEW program to help students and parents complete college/career searching and information gathering. Scoir had information on 4 year and 2 year/trade schools, plus has an awesome career assessment, so there’s something for almost everyone.

SENIORS - Looking for scholarships? You will find information and links to the ZB Scholarship Database in SCOIR.

JUNIORS - It's time to start looking and getting familiar with all that SCOIR can assist you with.

Scoir is also a communication tool between the student, parent, and counselor for post-high school planning. Students, download the free Scoir app to your phone for push notifications.

CLICK HERE to get more info and start using Scoir today!

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CLC INFORMATION

SENIORS!! If you are planning on applying to the College of Lake County, now is the time to complete your application.

CLICK HERE for the application directions and video for ZB students.

CLICK HERE for the application directions and instructions for NEW TECH students.

Don't forget to utilize Melicia Eder, the College and Career Navigator for Zion-Benton students. CLICK HERE for all the information you need to get in contact with Melica.