Feb2025 C&C
COLLEGE & CAREER NEWSLETTER - February
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Please note: As we frequently receive and learn about various opportunities and information, the CHS Career & College Newsletter will serve as our primary means of sharing these updates with students and families.
INTERESTED IN COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS (CCP)? Deadline is April 1, 2025
CCP Notification Letter - Detailed information on requirements
Intent to Participate form - DUE APRIL 1, 2025
Questions or need assistance? Call or email Ms. Neff
440-236-5003
FAFSA IS NOW OPEN!
Great news! The 25/26 FAFSA is now available! I hear that it is working much smoother than last year.
If you need assistance do not hesitate to reach out!
Mrs. Jamie Vega-Hamilton is here to help with FAFSA and everything College on the 1st and Last Wednesdays of every month. Do not hesitate to email Mrs. Vega-Hamilton at jvegahamilton@collegenowgc.org
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Virtual College Tour Visits on Amazon Prime
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University of Cincinnati | Season 3, Episode 4
Ohio University | Season 6, Episode 2
University of Akron | Season 6, Episode 10
Tiffin University | Season 6, Episode 13
Has your senior young man registered for the Selective Service?
Upon turning 18, males are required to register with the selective service. LCCC, as well as most colleges, require proof of registration before course registration can occur. If your son is 18, please have him register at https://www.sss.gov/.
Questions About CCP?
ACT & SAT Information
Career Exploration
MetroHealth Nursing Career Exploration Program 2025
On behalf of The Department of Nursing Education and Professional Development at The MetroHealth System, we are very excited to share with you that the Nursing Career Exploration Program will be continuing in 2025!
We would like to invite students ages 15 and older who have expressed interest in a career in the nursing profession an opportunity to shadow registered nurses in our nursing career exploration program.
There is a required application that must be completed along with proof of the required vaccinations (flu shots are required for dates that fall between Nov 1 and Mar 31) to participate in the program. Please note that space is limited, so please submit paperwork promptly (at least two weeks before the programming date).
We are so excited to bring this opportunity back for another year! We look forward to hosting your student!
Please contact nepd@metrohealth.org with questions regarding the program. If you would like to know more about our organization, please visit our website at www.metrohealth.org.
Summer in the Heights
I am excited to announce a brand-new opportunity for your students: Summer in The Heights, John Carroll University’s pre-college program, launching in 2025! This immersive week-long residential program will run from Sunday, July 13 to Friday, July 18, allowing students to experience JCU’s vibrant campus while engaging in one of our six dynamic academic tracks.
During the program, students will learn directly from JCU faculty, connect with peers, and explore the neighborhoods surrounding John Carroll in “The Heights” and the city of Cleveland!
Summer in The Heights Academic Programs:
- Building Future Business Leaders
- Criminal Courts & Trials
- Critical Thinking & Current Debates
- Health for the Whole Person
- Heatseekers: Drone Imaging for Future Scientists
- Young Writers Workshop
Who Can Apply: Students entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year are encouraged to apply. The priority application deadline is March 15, and students will be notified of their admission decision by the end of March.
For more information about the academic programs, application requirements, cost, and frequently asked questions, please click on the button below to visit our website.
We are very excited to offer this academic, social, and emotional growth opportunity for your students. If you have any questions, please reach out at summerintheheights@jcu.edu.
Scholarships
The application process for the 2025 Medical Mutual Scholarship Fund for Customer Schools is now open. Administered by the Columbus Foundation, the Fund will award scholarships valued at $1,000 each to eligible senior students to go toward their college tuition. Additionally, six top applicants across the state will receive a $10,000 award for their outstanding academic and community service efforts. To be considered eligible, students must attend a high school that belongs to one of our customer school districts and be graduating in spring 2024.
Application Process and Information
The attached letter includes information about the application process and necessary application materials.
Eligible students must visit https://www.grantinterface.com/sl/2vxLes to access the online application and submit all required documents.
The deadline for applications is March 15, 2025, at 5 p.m.
Contact Information
For group official and student questions about or related to the application process, please contact Alicia Szempruch at scholarshipmanager@columbusfoundation.org
The Community Foundation of Lorain County Scholarship
Opens on January 1. Attached to this email is a packet containing everything you need to complete in order to apply. The application can be found at www.peoplewhocare.org There is one application for all of the scholarships, however, each has their own requirements, and some may require additional information specific to the individual scholarships.
When you apply, please use a home/personal email address, NOT your school email address. Many of the scholarships are renewable, meaning you can reapply each year you attend college or trade school. Your school email will only be active through this school year. If you receive a renewable scholarship, the organization needs to be able to contact you next year at this time to reapply.
If you have any questions, please see Ms. Neff or Mrs. Jamie Vega-Hamilton.
The Lorain Soil & Water Conservation District Scholarship
1. Must be enrolled for the fall quarter/semester 2025 at a two or four-year college or university in Ohio, as a full-time student.
2. Must be enrolled in an agricultural or natural resource related field.
3. Must be a resident of Lorain County.
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Lorain County Community Foundation
The scholarship application process is currently open until March 1, 2025 at 11:59 PM. There are 63 scholarships available that cover a wide range of academic and career focus areas! To apply, applicants must complete one universal application designed to automatically match the applicant’s skills and financial needs with the specific requirements for each scholarship. The scholarship applications have universal questions and scholarship-specific questions tailored to individual scholarships.
The Gallery Collection Scholarship
BigFuture Scholarships
February 28, 2025 Deadline
No essay, no minimum GPA or test score, or citizenship requirements. Just follow the steps for
chances to win. The more steps you complete and the earlier you start, the more chances you
have to win! Please visit their website for more details.
How to Qualify:
Earn entries in monthly drawings for $500 and $40,000 scholarships by completing the six
qualifying steps on BigFuture. If you don’t win, your entry rolls over for the next month. To enter
without creating an account see official rules.
We value your feedback. Please let us know how we can improve our communication and support to serve you and your child better. Your input is essential to our success.