QHS Counseling Office Updates
January, 2025
Attention 10th Grade students!
Are you interested in taking college classes while still in high school? The Early College program offers an exciting opportunity for you to take college-level courses at no cost to you - Quincy High School covers the cost of tuition! Plus, you have an option to complete a 13th year of high school (where you'll enroll in a full year of college credits) giving you a head start on your degree and saving you thousands of dollars in tuition.
To learn more, students can sign up in the Counseling Office to attend an informational meeting during Seminar on February 6th.
There will also be an informational session at 6pm on February 5th at QHS for parents and students. The Early College flyer can be picked up in the counseling office - scan the QR code to complete an application for the Early College program. The deadline to apply is February 21st!
Contact Alex Milton, Early College Coordinator at miltona@branch-isd.org or 517-858-9405 with any questions.
2025-2026 Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Now is the time to complete your free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)!
Submitting the FAFSA form is the first step to getting federal student grants, scholarships, work-study opportunities, and student loans. It also helps determine eligibility for most state aid programs.
Financial aid looks different for everyone. Explore what’s available—and how it can help you pay for college— Follow the link below to start your application!
SCHOLARSHIPS
SENIORS! There are many wonderful scholarship opportunities available! If you have yet to pick up a Local Scholarship Packet, do so in the Counseling Office! The deadline for applications (unless otherwise noted) is March 7th!
Follow the links below for additional scholarship opportunities. - Questions? Stop by the Counseling Office!
HVAC Scholarship for KCC Students
Kellogg Community College and SEMCO Energy Gas Company’s new Workforce Empowerment Scholarship is awarded to full- or part-time students studying HVAC at KCC.
Award amounts depend on the number of applicants awarded but generally total up to $3,000 per year. The scholarship can be used for tuition, fees, required books and/or required course supplies, transportation and technology. Applications are open year-round and reviewed on a monthly basis.
Honor Credit Union Community Commitment Scholarship
As students prepare to take the next step in education, Honor Credit Union is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to help fuel their college or trade school dreams.
This year, we’ll award twelve $2,500 scholarships to deserving students to support their post-high school journey.
Here’s how students can apply:
- Be an active Honor Credit Union member and the primary account holder
- Must be accepted to an accredited U.S. college, university, or trade/vocational school
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Demonstrate academic achievements and community involvement
- Complete the easy online application
Michigan Senior Scholarship Program & Student-View Scholarship Program
Ed Bahler Sr. Innovation and Construction Scholarship
Branch County 4-H & Jr Livestock Scholarship Form
This scholarship is supported by Branch County 4-H Foundation and Branch County 4-H Leaders Council. These are one-time scholarships for post- secondary education based on applicants interview and application. Focus will be placed on 4-H involvement as well as applicants’ overall participation and leadership in 4-H, school and community. Eligibility includes:
• Must have been active in 4-H for the last three years, consecutively, to be
considered.
• Demonstrate leadership potential through 4-H, school, extracurricular activities and
work experiences.
Click Here for Scholarship Form
Calendar information
Upcoming Dates:
February 5- 6PM Parent & student informational meeting for the Early College Program
February 6- Informational meeting for students interested in the Early College Program during Seminar
March 7- Scholarship Applications Due