High school opens up a lot of opportunities for your future. Some of the opportunities being a job, a spouse, and one of the most important, college. There is an endless amount of colleges throughout the world you can possibly attend. Some might want to go out of the state, some might like to stay close to home. Some colleges to consider are Western Illinois University, Monmouth, Bradley University, University of Missouri, Saint Louis University, and the University of Michigan. All of the colleges are ones to consider, even if you want to stay close to home. If you need help on deciding what college to attend contact Mrs.Wenzel to learn about your choices and future possibilities. Keep reading the Town Crier for more updates about your school and colleges.
Financial Aid night for the seniors was Tuesday, December 8th. A representative from came to talk to the seniors and their parents about financial aid and other ways to pay for school. One of the topics she went over was how to fill out your FAFSA forms. It’s very important to start filling out your form the day it’s available, which is January 1st. Then for your next year of college you will start filling out on October 1st. Mrs. Wenzel will be talking to the juniors soon about the ACT. Just a reminder that you do need to sign up and pay for it on your own. If you get free lunch you’re eligible for a waiver. The waiver covers the ACT fee. If you’re planning on taking the test in April the deadline to sign up is March 4th. It’s important to start studying now. Before you know it it’ll be the day of the test.
The Peoria Heights High School held their annual FAFSA night for the college-bound students on the 8th of December. The school’s financial aid advisor came and spoke to all of the curious students in the High School’s library. She dropped some knowledge on how to obtain the most federal aid/grant funds out of your FAFSA application. She provided multiple reference sources to the students and parents from packets to folders full of informative sheets. Filling out the FAFSA is a very important step for students that plan on attending college next fall, and we’re very thankful for Mrs. Wenzel and the speakers she brings in to help us with the process. If you did not attend, I highly suggest speaking to someone that did and obtaining whatever information that you missed out on. Also, make sure you’re ready to fill out your FAFSA as soon as possible! The earliest date you can start working on the application is January 1st and they give out federal aid/grants on a first come first serve basis. The Town Crier Weekly Reviewers wish all the students who are going off to college next year luck with all of their endeavors.
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