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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and Xi Upsilon Omega Chapter are offering additional virtual help with the College Application process and Financial Aid help.

Registration and Contact:
Register here

Starting on Monday, December 14th, students will be able to submit course requests through their student portal. Step-by-step instructions can be found by clicking the link below. Students are to submit requests prior to returning in January. In January and February, school counselors will be meeting with students individually to review and finalize their requests.

If you are interested in having one-on-one help completing your FAFSA on Monday 11/23, please sign up here  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FABAC2BA7FBC07-fafsa. 

If you are not available on Monday 11/23, please make an appointment through https://collegeadvisingchs.youcanbook.me and specify that you want help completing your FAFSA.

Make sure to gather all the necessary materials to complete the FAFSA (Parent and Student FSA ID, Driver’s License, Social Security Number, 2019 Federal Income Tax Returns, W2s, other records of money earned, Record of Assets/Bank Statements/Untaxed Income if applicable, and list of colleges that student is applying to).

If you have any questions, please email mallen@ccps.us. 

The Virginia Department of Education will select two student delegates to represent Virginia in the United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) sponsored by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation. 

Each delegate will receive a $10,000 scholarship.  Delegates will attend the 59th annual United States senate youth program Washington week online, March 14 – 18, 2021.
Each public and private high school may submit up to three applications.  Your application must be turned into Mrs. Huntsinger by 12/04 at 3:00pm to be considered for this opportunity.

Eligible 2021 USSYP delegate:

 Student Body president, vice president, secretary, or treasurer
 Class president, vice president, secretary, or treasurer
 Student Council representative
 A National Honor Society officer (including discipline-based honor societies such as the
National English and Social Studies Honor Societies that include service components)
 Student representative elected or appointed (appointed by a panel, commission, or board)to a local, district, regional, or state-level civic service and/or educational organization approved by the state selection administrator

Each nominee must be a permanent resident of the United States and currently enrolled in a public or private secondary school located in the state in which either one of his or her parents or guardians legally resides. 

Application Application link here
Part 2 Complete the essay

VA US Senate Youth Program 20-21 Essay
Part 3 Submit a complete packet to Mrs. Huntsinger by 12/04/2020 no later than 3:00pm. 

Parents and students: above are linked materials from this week’s AP, DE and Virtual Virginia workshop.

Radford University offers a Theater Arts Major Scholarship :

Pridemore Scholarship  $3000 per year for a total of $12,000

GeorgAnne and Buck Scholarship $1400 first year only

To be eligible: You must have a 3.3 GPA or higher, complete the FAFSA and have demonstrated need, must maintain a  3.0GPA, good conduct, and consistent involvement in theater to renew each year, and attend Radford University. 

Deadline: You must apply to Radford University by 1/15/2021. ruadmiss@radford.eduFor additional information about the above scholarships email: rdunham6@radford.edu or call 540-831-5012. 

High School Juniors and Seniors Register at Infinite Scholars

After you register for the event, you will receive a confirmation email. Approximately one week prior to the event, you will receive login information. If you register within one week of the event, you will receive your log in information within 24 hours. Register Early. Space is limited.

The Infinite Scholars Program is October 31st! It is virtual. Register today!

 Learn how to finance your college education with scholarships.

 Connect with our network of 400+ colleges WAIVING APPLICATION FEES for our students.

 Schedule one-on-one sessions with college reps to discuss your admission & scholarship opportunities at their schools.

You may receive admission and scholarships on the spot!

Additional topics covered during the event will include types of federal student aid, paying for college through service, websites to search for private scholarships, benefits of community college, responsible borrowing, and scholarship displacement.

Ms. Allen and Ms. Hummer are hosting a FAFSA information session on Wednesday 10/14 at 12:00 PM. Click on the flyer above to learn how to register. Seniors, this is an invaluable opportunity to get some help with the FAFSA – everyone who is considering 4-year, 2-year or trade school should attend!

The John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest for High School Students is officially open!  By submitting an original essay describing a leader who demonstrated political courage as described by President Kennedy in his book, Profiles in Courage, students can win one of 15 scholarship awards for college — including a $10,000 first-place prize. 

For additional information:
details and eligibility requirements linked here

CALLING ALL authors, artists, chefs, designers, manufactures, crafters, etc…

Caroline’s Promise presents the 3rd Annual “Young Entrepreneurs Expo 2020!

We are excited to highlight on a new platform, the old and new entrepreneurs on the horizon who will be sharing their talents as chefs, manufacturers, chefs, designers and much more. 

Please help us promote our current and future business owners by sharing this post and getting them registered. 

Click here to register.