College and Career News

ZBTHS / NT@ZB

February 1 - 2021

NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Virtual Sessions for students interested in Engineering/Engineering Technology at NIU.

Thursday, February 18 / 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Virtual Information Night

CEET staff will review the programs offered, student organizations, and career prospects for NIU engineering/engineering technology students.

CLICK HERE and HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

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VIRTUAL COLLEGE FAIRS

Sunday, January 31 / various afternoon times based on session

Open to all sophomores, juniors, and seniors to learn more about various 4 year colleges around the country.

CLICK HERE for more information including video on how to register to the multiple events.

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understanding your financial aid awards

Thursday, February 4 / 6:30 PM

A live virtual presentation open to Seniors and their parents.

Topics include:

How to get financial aid
Examples of financial aid notices & how to understand them
What to do if your family finances have changed
The next steps

CLICK HERE for presentation information including zoom link.

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SAVE the DATE

KICK OFF TO COLLEGE PLANNING Virtual Presentation

Tuesday, February 9 / 6:30 PM

Open to students and parents of freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. Details to come.

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FAFSA / FINANCIAL AID for CLASS of 2021

Starting with the Class of 2021, the State of Illinois is requiring ALL high school SENIORS to file a post-secondary financial aid application (FAFSA or the new IL Alternative Application for Financial Aid) OR submit a waiver to opt out of filing.

CLICK HERE for the specific requirements for the CLASS of 2021 and links for more information.

CLICK HERE for Financial Aid information and help workshops.

CLICK HERE for general information on Financial Aid and the FAFSA. Links to all sorts of financial aid related things.

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TRiO Education Talent Search

TRiO Educational Talent Search is a college readiness program funded by the U.S. Department of Education and the College of Lake County that identifies and assists students who have the potential to succeed in higher education.

TRiO ETS provides free academic, career, and financial counseling to students and encourages them to graduate from high school and continue to and complete a post-secondary education at any college or university.

CLICK HERE for more information.

To complete an application please email Ms. Snowden at msnowden@clcillinois.edu

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SCOIR

Scoir is a NEW program to help students and parents complete college/career searching and information gathering. Scoir had information on 4 year and 2 year/trade schools, plus has an awesome career assessment, so there’s something for almost everyone.

SENIORS - Looking for scholarships? You will find information and links to the ZB Scholarship Database in SCOIR.

JUNIORS - It's time to start looking and getting familiar with all that SCOIR can assist you with.

Scoir is also a communication tool between the student, parent, and counselor for post-high school planning. Students, download the free Scoir app to your phone for push notifications.

CLICK HERE to get more info and start using Scoir today!

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SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION for SENIORS

SENIORS!!

Visit the ZBTHS Local Scholarship Database for up to date scholarship listings by the College and Career department.

CLICK HERE to view database

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CLC INFORMATION

SENIORS!! If you are planning on applying to the College of Lake County, now is the time to complete your application.

CLICK HERE for the application directions and video for ZB students.

CLICK HERE for the application directions and instructions for NEW TECH students.

Don't forget to utilize Melicia Eder, the College and Career Navigator for Zion-Benton students. CLICK HERE for all the information you need to get in contact with Melica.