College Planning -2019

Applying and Paying for College!

A Resource for Seniors and Parents/Guardians

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Iowa College Priority Deadlines

Senior Alerts

Important Dates for Seniors

Senior STUDENT meeting - Tuesday, Sept. 24th 9:00 AM. High School Little Theatre=Topics for Senior meetings: Post Secondary Planning, FAFSA, College Applications, Scholarships, Help days/nights, Resources. HERE is the information covered.
October 1st- FAFSA opens - Check with colleges of interest for priority deadlines for scholarships - as they all vary!!!!!! (link below FAFSA/Scholarship Tip Link has dates for many of the colleges) ALL students planning to attend college should fill this out, regardless of financial situation - some scholarships require it be on file.
College Week @ ELC HS - Oct. 28th - Nov. 1st - College related events/activities at the HS
College Application Day at ELC - Wed. Oct. 30th 8:00-1:30 (for those who need help or haven't applied)
Mon. Nov. 11th (same evening as Parent/Teacher conferences) - 5-5:30 HS Library - Steve Pelzer presenting to parents on Financial Aid 5:30-7 open work time, Volunteers available to assist students/guardians with FAFSA, applications, anything college related!
FAFSA Help Session - Wed. Monday Dec. 9th 2pm-8pm @ Estherville Public Library

Event Information

College Application Day

Volunteers on hand to help students apply to college.

What to bring:

Social Security Number

Transcript

When?

Wednesday, Oct 30, 2019, 08:00 AM

Where?

High School Media Center (OLC room)

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Event Information

College Planning Assistance Help Night!

5-5:30 Brief meeting on Financial Aid

5:30-7 Help Session = Volunteers will be available to assist parents/students in filling out their FAFSA, college applications, scholarships, etc. See link HERE for what to bring!

When?

Monday, Nov 11, 2019, 05:00 PM

Where?

High School Media Center

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Event Information

FAFSA Completion Event (by appt)

This will be another opportunity for Seniors/Parents to complete the FAFSA with assistance. Appointments are appreciated for this event. Please email ashley.bonner@elc-csd.org to set up a time. Please have your FSA ID completed before attending. HERE is a link of what to bring to complete the FAFSA.

When?

Monday, Dec 9, 2019, 02:00 PM

Where?

Estherville Public Library

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Key Resources and Events

The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is a critical piece of the college going process. You will need an FSA ID number in order to complete the FAFSA. The FAFSA can be completed as early as Oct. 1st of the students 12th grade year.

All things FAFSA###

https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/resources#fafsa