SHIPPENSBURG HIGH SCHOOL
COUNSELING OFFICE Winter Newsletter 2024
Important Updates and Reminders for Students and Families
Dear Students and Families,
It's beginning to look a lot like...🎄
As we move into the winter months, here are some important updates and reminders to help you stay on track academically, personally, and for post-graduation planning.
As always, don't hesitate to reach out to your counselor with any questions or concerns! We are happy to help!
This month's newsletter features information on the following topics:
- Franklin County Career & Tech Center (FCCTC) Important Info
- College Applications
- Post-Secondary Info including Parchment and SAT/ACT registration Info
- FAFSA & Scholarship Info
- NCAA Info
- Future Planning Dates
Wishing you a wonderful holiday season!
Your SASHS Counseling Department
Below you can find out the name, grade level, and contact information for your child's School Counselor.
ATTENTION 9th GRADERS INTERESTED IN the FRANKLIN COUNTY CAREER & TECH CENTER (FCCTC)
Franklin County Career & Technology Center
If you are a 9th grader considering applying to attend the Franklin County Career & Tech Center (FCCTC), please be sure to complete your application by the deadline. Remember, maintaining good grades, consistent attendance, and minimal disciplinary issues are important for a successful application. Don't miss this opportunity to explore your future career path!
Applications due by January 10, 2025 📅
Apply Today at www.franklinctc.com
COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
Seniors should continue working on college applications and meeting all deadlines. Keep working hard on those college applications!
Please don’t wait until the last minute to submit materials! Please make sure you are meeting all deadline dates! Make sure you’re checking each school’s specific requirements for transcripts, letters of recommendation, and test scores.
Try to get your applications completed by the start of winter break!
The College Tour Video Series: Streaming on YouTube and Amazon Prime
Do you know about The College Tour video series? There are 130+ episodes of different campuses. Each episode is 28 minutes long. There’s a wide variety of locations and types of colleges.
FEDERAL STUDENT AID ESTIMATOR
The Federal Student Aid Estimator provides an estimate of how much federal student aid the student may be eligible to receive. Check it out here for all the details.
SCHOLARSHIPS
LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS:
The Local Scholarship Application will become available on the Counseling Website under "Scholarships" on December 6th and the deadline to apply is January 15th.
Mr. Gill and Mrs. Frontino will offer a Student Information Session on December 6th explaining the scholarship process. Any student interested in applying for scholarships can attend to learn everything they need to know about the application process. See Mr. Gill, College and Career Adviser, for more details or for assistance!
TFEC SCHOLARSHIPS:
Senior students are eligible to apply for The Foundation for Enhancing Communities scholarships. This info can be found by going to the following website: www.tfec.org. This foundation has a variety of scholarships available to our students. Students can search for scholarships by clicking on the links appropriate to the county they reside in. Once there, they will find all eligibility criteria, the application, supplementation material requirements, and other general information. These scholarships have varying deadline dates. Any questions, please contact Mr. Gill in the counseling office by calling: 717-530 - 2730 ext. 6927 or by emailing him at collegecounselor@shipk12.org.
LENFEST SCHOLARS FOUNDATION
Junior students are eligible to apply for the Lenfest College Scholarship Program at www.lenfestscholars.org. The Lenfest Application opens on 12/3 and the deadline to apply is January 3, 2025.
Beyond a (last-dollar) college scholarship of up to $12,000 per year for four years to attend a four-year accredited undergraduate school, the Scholars receive:
- Comprehensive college counseling starting at the end of the junior year of high school that continues through their decision on the high-quality college or university they attend
- Guidance to and funding for college visits around the country
- Fully funded individual standardized test preparation
- Advocacy on their behalf with the colleges they applied to
- Information, support, and guidance on understanding the college financial aid process
- Support in preparing holistically for their college experiences
- Laptop funding as they head off to college
- Funding to make possible special educational experiences, such as internships and conferences, during their college years
- Counseling and support throughout their time in college
- Career services before, throughout, and after college
NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (NCAA)
NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (NCAA)
Potential Division I and II athletes must meet NCAA academic eligibility requirements in high school prior to entering a college. Students must apply junior or senior year.
Go to the NCAA website at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net to register and learn about the eligibility requirements.
UNDERSTANDING INITIAL-ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS WEBINAR For College-Bound Student-Athletes
Do you want to compete in college sports? Check out the following webinar on Initial Eligibility Requirements for college athletes.
NCAA Webinar for Student-Athletes and Their Families
Parchment is your Secure Electronic Transcript Service
Seniors order your Transcript to send to your Colleges of Application by creating an account at PARCHMENT
Check your School G-mail for your required Registration Code or see Guidance today.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is OPEN!
Interested in Taking the SAT Exam?
Register for the SAT at the College Board
Cost: $68 without Essay 3 Hour exam
Fee Waiver's for exam available for eligible Juniors or Seniors (please see Mr. Gill)
- Test Dates & Deadlines & Where the Test is Given:
- Deadline for March 8, 2025 test is February 21st (Shippensburg High School )
- Deadline for May 3, 2025 test is April 18th (Carlisle HS & Waynesboro HS)
- Deadline for June 7, 2025 test is May 22nd (Carlisle HS & Waynesboro HS)
SASHS Counseling Team
Mrs. Rhonda Richardson; Administrative Assistant; rhonda.richardson@ship.k12.pa.us
Mrs. Erica Frontino; Secondary Counselor; erica.frontino@ship.k12.pa.us
Mr. David Lindenmuth; Secondary Counselor; david.lindenmuth@ship.k12.pa.us
Mrs. Rachel Debias; Secondary Counselor; rachel.debias@ship.k12.pa.us
Mrs. Janelle Carbaugh, Social Worker; janelle.carbaugh@ship.k12.pa.us
Mr. Eric Gill; College & Career Adviser; collegecounselor@ship.k12.pa.us
Website: https://sites.google.com/shipk12.org/sashscorner/
Location: 201 Eberly Drive, Shippensburg, PA, USA
Phone: (717)530-2730
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ship.Guidance/
Twitter: @SASHSGuidance