You must be in good academic standing to attend field trips and permission slips must be turned in by the due date. These field trips are open to all grade levels.

We had an extraordinary turnout for our onsite admission days during College Go! Week! Congratulations to all the Seniors who took advantage of this wonderful opportunity. Admissions counselors were so impressed with the Brickies for their academic strength! Your hard work has payed off as we heard lots of discussions about merit scholarships and direct admission to competitive programs. Our onsite admission days will continue throughout the school year, IUN, IUI and PNW will return in October and November. IUN and PNW will be working with our Guidance office to help you layout the next steps of setting up your login and getting with an advisor so stand by for more information.

Our ISU onsite admission day on 10/8/24 is full. If you would like to be put on a waitlist for that day, please message Mrs. Eberle in Canvas.

Seniors, are you looking for inspiration and support for your college entrance essay? We have a great resource for you! Schoolhouse, which is brought to you by the founder of Khan Academy, is offering free College Admissions Workshops. This is an excellent resource to help you fine tune your essay and give you tips to make your submission a polished finish. You can create an account and sign in to find one that's right for you. This is tailored support where you need it most along your college journey. Get started today!!

This is how you will request your transcript be sent to colleges, employers, military and trades recruiters, etc.

Create a new account using your personal email address and fill out your personal information

Save your password because you will be using this site often!

Most schools require you to have a FAFSA submission completed before you enroll. This helps them determine how much aid you are eligible not only from the government, but also from their own pool of scholarship money. Even students who will not qualify for any form of Federal Aid through the FAFSA can be awarded money from their school just for COMPLETING THE FAFSA; so don't skip this process! Step one of the FAFSA process is establishing your Log In credentials to complete the form. FAFSA really isn't so complicated, and we are here to help you break it down so it's ready for you when you need it! In case you haven't already established your login, here is a helpful video to walk you through the process. Then you can cross this To-Do off your list!!!

The task of seeking out scholarship opportunites that you are eligible can be arduous and time consuming; but also can pay off big! We know our Seniors have a lot you are juggling and keeping consistent with the scholarship search can be easy to forget. We have created this section of our newlsetter to help you keep up with your search and application process efficiently. Simply browse this section weekly and find the ones we feature in this issue, or click the link to the homepage of StudentScholarships.org to find ones that are relevant to you as a student. StudentScholrships.org is a helpful and reliable resource for scholarship searching. We like them for their short descriptions on their homepage that helps you quickly and efficiently find scholarships that pertain to you. By following this process, you can be assured that you are improving your chances consistently throughout the school year to search and apply for scholarships. This is a big task throughout your Senior year.this resource is worth your time and continued review!

The Wells Scholars Program guarantees the full cost of attendance for a period of eight semesters of undergraduate study at Indiana University Bloomington. The award includes fall and spring tuition and mandatory and course-related fees for a standard course load of 12-18 credits, as well as a living stipend during the fall and spring sufficient to cover the cost of a standard double dorm room contract and a standard meal plan in the residence halls. Students receive the same stipend whether they choose to live on or off campus. The exact dollar amount varies slightly from year to year: for an idea of the most up-to-date numbers, visit Student Central.

Wells Scholars may pursue any course of study that leads to a bachelor's degree offered by IUB. Each Scholar works with a Hutton Honors College advisor and an additional advisor in their major field area(s) to design a course of study that takes into consideration the student's interests, goals, and strengths.

Students may self-nominate here.

College Board is a non-profit organization that develops and administers standardized tests that are promoted here at HHS for college readiness. These tests include the PSAT and the SAT. But College Board is so much more than that for students! Their website is a hib for all things college and career where you can find resourses to help you find a college, apply for scholoarships and learn about career opportunities. You will need to create an account when you first visit the page so that you can create a personalized profile and experience. This account is not already created or synched for you with any HHS affiliation, so make sure you use an email that is not your Google account through Hobart High School. CollegeBoard/Big Future is your one stop shop for scholarship search and career guidance.

The 2024 application is open. Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.

Eligibility:

• Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.
• Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks.
• High school graduates are not eligible to apply.
• Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.

The 2024 application deadline is November 12, 2024 at 11:59 p.m., Pacific Time.

Awards:

• The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2024 competition.

• Male and female students compete separately.

• Ranging from $1,000 per year to $7,500 per year, Most Valuable Student scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), in a U.S. college or university. All scholarships are in the form of certificates of award conditional upon the full-time enrollment of the winner in an accredited U.S. college or university.

• The Chicago office of the Elks National Foundation announced the 500 national winners in April, 2024. (Many local Lodges, districts and state Elks associations award their own scholarships through this program. These scholarships are not to be confused with the 500 Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarships.)

Scholarship Website: https://www.elks.org/scholars/mvs.cfm

Apply online at https://aim.applyists.net/Account/LogOn?ReturnUrl=%2fElksMVS

Deadline: November 12, 2024

Led by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, LMI provides resources, tools and real-life guidance for Hoosier students, families and educators to make the process of accessing post-high school education manageable and attainable.

by theLed by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, LMI provides resources, tools and real-life guidance for Hoosier students, families and educators to make the process of accessing post-high school education manageable and attainable.

Indiana Commission for Higher Education, LMI provides resources, tools and real-life guidance for Hoosier students, families and educators to make the process of accessing post-high school education manageable and attainable.

Have questions about courses, transfer credit, pathways or anything else that your Senior to-do list? Don't hesitate to reach out to the Guidance office for help along the way!