FHS Counseling Department

Listed below are the programs that have been scheduled for the 2026-2027 school year. All presentations will be held at Fairport High School. Please mark your calendars.

College Information Night

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 6:30 pm

The Fairport High School Counseling Department is proud to present College Information Night on November 18th. You don't want to miss this event! We have lined up a series of three presentation sessions beginning at 6:30pm covering a wide array of topics related to college planning. More information detailing the event can be found using the links below. Flyers will also be sent via Parent Square and arriving in the mail for your convenience.

8th Grade Parent Night

Tuesday, January 5, 2027 at 7:00 pm

9th & 10th Grade Parent Night

Thursday, January 7, 2027 at 7:00 pm

Junior Parent Night

Thursday, January 21, 2027 at 7:00 pm

• If you have not done so already, make an appointment with your counselor prior to submitting college applications.
• Keep working towards that THANKSGIVING DEADLINE!!!
• Refer to the Fairport High School Counseling Department college application procedures. A step by step guide can be found here.

• College Admissions Rep Visits - To attend college admissions visits at Fairport High School, follow these steps:

  • Log in to SchooLinks: Access SchooLinks by logging in through Clever.

  • Find Upcoming Visits: Check the list of visiting college admissions representatives in the platform.

  • Register: Sign up for the specific sessions you wish to attend.

  • Get a Pass: Obtain your pass prior to attending the meeting.

  • Prepare Questions: Come prepared with questions for the college representatives.

• Request letters of recommendation from teachers via SchooLinks.
• 1st Quarter Grade Requests from Colleges - 1st quarter grades are NOT sent automatically. If you receive a request from a college that you applied to, you must submit a Special Request Form ("Blue Sheet") available in the Center for Future Planning.
• Check out the FHS Counseling Department website for scholarship opportunities. Check back frequently as scholarships are added throughout the year.
• Return your Pink Diploma Name sheet to Mrs. Kenny in the Center for Future Planning.

• Have your family begin preparation of the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The FAFSA is available online at fafsa.gov.

The Fairport Central School District utilizes SchooLinks, the most modern college and career readiness solution on the market. SchooLinks will help our students increase engagement in their future planning, create personalized plans, navigate the college search and application process and more.

Students can login to SchooLinks via Clever, then select the “SchooLinks” logo or use the link below to get started with SchooLinks.

How to Apply to SUNY Workshop

Learn the answers to all of your questions about applying to SUNY! This session will provide an overview of the application process, as well as step-by-step information on completing the SUNY Application.

Discover SUNY

You and your family are invited to join SUNY for an online group information session. You will have the opportunity to explore The State University of New York -- the campuses, academic programs, application and admissions process, financial assistance, the Excelsior Scholarship and more! During the session, you will be able to send us your questions via live chat.

Navigating the FAFSA

This workshop will walk you through the FAFSA from start to finish, breaking down each section of the form, explaining key questions, and highlighting important information to help you navigate the process.

Financial Aid Overview Sessions

Our Financial Aid Overview session walks students through the financial aid process, covering the FAFSA, New York State financial aid programs, how to understand financial aid offers, and available resources to help make college more affordable.

Upcoming Events

FLCC is hosting several on-campus events this fall:

• Fall Open House – Saturday, November 7

• Veterans Day Information Session – Wednesday, November 11

FLCC also offers group admissions sessions and visits to their campus centers.

If you’re ready to learn all that MCC has to offer, join one of our info sessions or campus tours. Our experts will share an overview of the admissions process and everything you need to know about starting classes at MCC.

During your visit, you’ll join a small group of fellow prospective students to hear the highlights of attending MCC and be guided through our vibrant Brighton Campus.

Use the button below to register for upcoming sessions.

Since many schools are closed for Veterans Day, we’d love to invite all of your high school students and their families to explore campus life at SUNY Oswego’s Open House on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

Event Details:

• When: Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 | 10:30 AM – 4:15 PM (arrive 15 mins early for parking/check-in)

• Where: Deborah F. Stanley Arena & Convocation Hall (7060 NY-104, Oswego, NY)

• Highlights: Campus tours, info fairs with faculty and student clubs, plus financial aid and admissions sessions. Tours and presentations run continuously, so families can drop in around their holiday schedule.

Advantage Federal Credit Union - Fairport High School Scholarship

The 2027 Fairport HS Scholarship is now open! One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a FHS Senior. Applications must be postmarked on or before April 25, 2027.

Scholarship winners will be notified on or before May 31, 2027. Remember: Incomplete submissions will be disqualified.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for the scholarship:

• Must be a current member of Advantage FCU with a Student Checking account in their own name and members must be in good standing with Advantage FCU

• All applicants must be a Fairport high school senior for the 2026/2027 school year

• Must complete a Scholarship application and essay

• Must plan to attend an accredited college or university in the 2027 school year

Applications can be found here. Good luck to all the graduating seniors!

DEADLINE: April 25, 2027

Advantage Federal Credit Union offers three other scholarships which you could be eligible for. The applications can be found using the links below:

Advantage Federal Credit Union - Graduating High School Senior Scholarship

Advantage Federal Credit Union - Highland Hospital Scholarship

For 44 years, the Fairport Educators Association has awarded scholarships to outstanding seniors at Fairport High School. Each year the Fairport Educators raise funds and are proud to be able to select recipients, each of whom will receive $1,000. Your teachers, grade K-12, wish you the best in this competition and want you to know that the candidates we screen each spring make us very proud. By choosing to submit this application you demonstrate the qualities, which so impress us. Recipients of this scholarship may use the money for tuition, room supplies, books, a computer, or anything else that directly relates to college needs.

Applications can be found using the link below or in the Center for Future Planning.

DEADLINE: February 26, 2027

SUNY Geneseo's Office of Financial Aid is hosting a Community FAFSA Filing Event on Tuesday, November 10th from 5:00pm-7:00pm, with the last time slot starting at 7:00pm, in Milne Library!

We are opening this event up to all area high school seniors and their families. While we will not be sitting down with families individually and walking them through the application itself, we will have Financial Aid Advisors on hand to help troubleshoot and answer any questions families may have. This event is not exclusive to only those interested in attending Geneseo.

We will have limited amount of time slots available during the following 30-minute intervals:

When families register, they will need to select the day of the event on the calendar, which will then pull up all available registration times. If timeslots fill up, we will also have a waitlist for families to add themselves to in case of cancellations. Waitlist families will be notified the day prior (November 9th) if there are open timeslots.

Roughly 250 to 300 colleges, universities, and scholarship programs require the CSS Profile to award non-federal, institutional financial aid.

Types of Schools That Require It:

• Selective Private Universities: Most participating institutions are elite private colleges (such as Harvard, Yale, Stanford, MIT, and Duke) with large endowments.
• Select Public Universities: A small number of public institutions use it for institutional aid allocation, including the University of Michigan, the University of Virginia, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

A list of these schools can be found in the link below.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the official government form used to determine your eligibility for financial support to attend college, career school, or trade school.

The 2027–28 FAFSA form is now available!

Submitting the application is completely free. It serves as a unified gateway to unlock multiple forms of financial aid from the federal government, state programs, and individual colleges.

Types of Financial Aid Unlocked by FAFSA

• Grants: Free money given based on financial need that generally does not need to be paid back (e.g., Federal Pell Grants).
• Work-Study Funds: Money earned through a part-time job on or near campus to help cover educational expenses.
• Federal Student Loans: Money borrowed from the government that must be repaid with interest, which usually features lower rates and better protections than private loans.
• Scholarships: Merit-based or need-based aid awarded by states and institutions using FAFSA data.

Use the links below for tips on completing the FAFSA application and a step-by-step guide to creating your FAFSA ID.

Need FAFSA® help? the Sallie Mae guide walks you through the FAFSA® to help you complete every section correctly—so you can score the MOST financial aid you can for college. Use the link below to get started.

New York State residents can apply for Federal and NYS student financial aid to help pay for college. The link below will guide you through the process of both Federal and NYS applications.

BigFuture® offers free resources to help students complete the FAFSA application with confidence. Explore a variety of FAFSA topics and resources on BigFuture, such as FAFSA Tips for the Class of 2027.

The Senator José Peralta New York State DREAM Act gives undocumented and other students access to New York State‐administered student financial aid to support their higher education costs. Students eligible to apply for financial aid through the NYS Dream Act must also complete an application for each program they are interested in obtaining aid from.

Thinking about entering the workforce or exploring career opportunities? Check out the FHS Career Exploration Center! The FHS Career Exploration Center is located across the hall from the main entrance of the Library. For more information, contact Mr. Dziedzic at joshua.dziedzic@fairport.org.

• Log into your new SchooLinks account and do some college searches.
• Make a preliminary list of colleges you are interested in and add them to your SchooLinks account under "Colleges" and then under "Favorites/List". Counselors will use this list to nominate you for college specific scholarships as they become available.
• Work on your resume under the "Careers" tab and then "My Profile/Resume" in SchooLinks. Your resume can also be found by clicking your name in the upper right corner which will bring you to your "Profile". Your resume will also be used to nominate you for scholarships.
  
• Visit colleges during Veteran's Day Recess (Wednesday, November 11) and Thanksgiving Recess (November 25-November 29). Make arrangements through the college admissions offices for guided tours and classroom visits, if possible. If colleges are not offering in-person tours during that time, sign up for an online information session.
• Register to take the SAT or ACT. The testing calendar can be found using the link below.

Khan Academy - Khan Academy partners with the College Board offering free online personalized practice programs. Use the link below to get started.

The Fairport Central School District utilizes SchooLinks, the most modern college and career readiness solution on the market. SchooLinks will help our students increase engagement in their future planning, create personalized plans, navigate the college search and application process and more.

Students can login to SchooLinks via Clever, then select the “SchooLinks” logo or use the link below to get started with SchooLinks.

Friday, December 11th - this event is ONLY for 10th grade students interested in attending the Eastern Monroe Career Center next year. More information on how to register will be provided through Parent Square. Use the link below to learn more about the Programs offered at EMCC.

The Fairport Central School District utilizes SchooLinks, the most modern college and career readiness solution on the market. SchooLinks will help our students increase engagement in their future planning, create personalized plans, navigate the college search and application process and more.

Students can login to SchooLinks via Clever, then select the “SchooLinks” logo or use the link below to get started with SchooLinks.

Please see the attached informational flyer for mental health support resources.

Peer Tutoring is a club that connects students seeking academic support with qualified peer tutors.

Advisor - Mrs. Kelly Richardson

kelly.richardson@fairport.org

Want to be a Peer Tutor?

Join us for our next meeting on Wednesday, November 18th at 3:30 in the Center for Future Planning. Meetings will be held on the last wednesday of every month.

Looking to be connected with a Peer Tutor?

If throughout the school year you find yourself struggling with a course and would like to work with a peer tutor, the first step will be to connect with your counselor.

Are you a student-athlete dreaming of playing your sport at the NCAA level? Visit the NCAA initial eligibility website for an understanding of the requirements and how to prepare for NCAA certification. See the guide below for more information.

If your child is taking an AP course, they will have an opportunity to take the corresponding AP

exam(s). With qualifying AP exam scores, students are able to earn credit, advanced placement, or

both at the majority of colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. The 2027 AP Exams will be administered in schools over two weeks in May: May 3–7 and May 10–14.

The College Board requires students to order their AP exams in the fall. More information on how

to register for the AP exams was sent via Parent Square.

Registration for these exams will be due no later than November 13th.There is an additional $40 late and/or cancellation fee that will apply through the College Board after this date. Any payment that is NOT submitted by November 13th, will result in your student not being registered to take the exam.