Viking College & Career Newsletter
Issue #5 | September 28, 2026
FAFSA (FREE Application for Federal Student Aid) is OPEN!
The 2027–2028 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is now open for senior students! (EARLY!) The FAFSA is required to apply for federal, state, and institutional need-based aid. Don't panic, most college's priority deadline is December 1.
Before starting the FAFSA, both the student and one parent/contributor should create an FSA ID:
Go to StudentAid.gov and select Create Account.
Create an FSA ID using a unique personal email address (NOT Parkway) and mobile phone number.
Login to the STUDENT'S FAFSA account and fill in important information including what colleges should receive their FAFSA.
Student will invite their "contributor" (parent) to complete their parental section of the FAFSA.
SLU shared information about financial aid at the Senior Parent Meeting in September. If you missed the presentation, you can view it here.
FAFSA Drop-In Workshop:
SLU will return to North during Parent Teacher Conferences on October 15th from 6:00–7:30 PM to help families complete the FAFSA.
This is a hands-on, drop-in workshop—not a presentation. Families do not need to stay for the entire session.
Before attending:
Students should complete their portion of the FAFSA or the student should attend with their parent/contributor so the FAFSA can be completed in one sitting.
Colleges Visiting Parkway North!
Juniors and Seniors may sign up in SchooLinks to receive a pass to come to the counseling office to meet with the admissions rep. Admissions reps will go over admissions criteria, campus life, scholarships, financial aid, and important deadlines.
- State Technical College - Sept 29 @ 8AM
- University of Tulsa - Sept 29 @ 9:30AM
- Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville (SIUE) - Sept 29 @ 11:45AM
- Truman State University - Sept 30 @ 8AM
- Southeast Missouri State (SEMO) - Oct 1 @ 8AM
- University of Arkansas - Oct 1 @ 1:15PM
- Kansas State University (KState) - Oct 2 @ 9:30AM
- DePaul University - Oct 2 @ 11:45AM
- Saint Louis Community College (STLCC) - Oct 2 @ 1:15PM
- Missouri S&T - Oct 6 @ 9:30AM
- University of Iowa - Oct 6 @ 11:45AM
- Missouri Southern State University - Oct 7 @ 8AM
- University of Memphis - Oct 8 @ 9:30AM
- Saint Louis University - Madrid - Oct 8 @ 1:15PM
(NOTE: You can view the full calendar here or on SchooLinks.)
Parent FERPA Release and Transcripts
If your parents havent done so, make sure to remind your parents to complete the FERPA Release Agreement in Infinite Campus. If they signed it before the technology glitch, they will need to get it resigned. This is REQUIRED for you to request any official transcripts in SchooLinks.
Instructions to request transcript in SchooLinks can be found here.
UMSL Nursing Open House - October 13th 4-6PM
Join us for a guided tour of our newly renovated classrooms, skills labs, and simulation spaces while learning more about our nursing programs. If you are interested in pursuing a nursing career, we encourage you to attend and discover what UMSL Nursing has to offer, including:
- More than 100 healthcare provider partnerships throughout the St. Louis region
- State-of-the-art learning and simulation environments
- No secondary application
- No entrance exam requirement
NEW: Missouri S&T gives an A+ Scholarship!
NEW for the 2027-2028 school year!
The A+ Recognition Scholarship is a scholarship awarded to domestic, undergraduate, Missouri resident students who qualify for the state of Missouri's A+ Program and are starting at S&T as first time college students. This scholarship is automatically awarded at the time of admission—no separate application required!
The 2027-28 annual scholarship amount is $500 and is awarded in conjunction with the Groundbreaker Scholarship at time of admission. This renewable scholarship is only available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are working on their first bachelors degree.
MASFAP Who's Making A Difference Scholarship - Deadline October 1
The Missouri Association of Student Financial Aid Personnel (MASFAP) is dedicated to serving students and opening avenues to access the benefits of higher education and advocating for the maintenance of high ethical standards in the financial aid profession.
We want to know who is making a difference and inspiring you to fulfill your dreams of a post-secondary education! Share your inspiring story with us and be considered for a one-time $1,000 scholarship.
Eligibility:
Open to any 2027 Graduating Senior from a Missouri High School planning to attend a private or public 2 or 4 year institution, or vocational-technical school in Missouri in Fall 2027.
The Progress 64 Entrepreneurial Scholarship - Deadline October 18
The Progress 64 Entrepreneurial Scholarship was established by Progress 64 West, a partnership of citizens, businesses, and civic leaders. The Scholarship aims to support, encourage, and foster young entrepreneurs who go to school and live in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, or St. Charles County. One-year scholarships of $5,000 will be awarded to winning applicants for use at vocational schools or at two-and four-year colleges and universities in the upcoming academic year.
Apply!
The Elks National Foundation: Most Valuable Student Contest
The 2027 MVS application is now open. Applications can be found online at enf.elks.org/MVS. The application deadline is November 12, 2026.
The Elks National Foundation awards 500 four-year scholarships based on academics, leadership, and financial need. National awards range from $1,000 to $7,500 per year. The national awards will be announced in April 2027. MVS scholarships are for high school seniors who plan to pursue a four-year degree on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), at a U.S. college or university starting in 2027-28. Some important applicant details include:
- Current high school seniors (or equivalent) who are citizens of the United States.
- Applicants do not have to be related to a member of the Elks.
- Male and female students compete separately.
- Applicants select from a list of the Lodges closest to their home address zip code. Please have your students choose St. Louis #9 as their sponsoring Lodge. The top three male applicants and the top three female applicants to St. Louis #9 will be awarded $200 each.
Legacy Awards – The Legacy Awards contest opens on September 1, 2026. Legacy Awards provide $6,000 scholarships for children and grandchildren of dues-paying Elk members. The ENF offers a total of 400 national awards. The application deadline is February 1, 2027. Please visit enf.elks.org/Leg for more details and the application link.
For any questions, please contact me at Beth Schnettler, Scholarship Chair at Beth12523@gmail.com.
