Weekly Update [Dec. 14, 2020]
All juniors will be taking the ACT on March 9, 2021 during the school day as part of our State Testing. ________________________________________________________________________
See attached information from Mr. Glass regarding our final exam schedule.
FAFSA Completion Opportunity With Toni Wiley, KHEAA Outreach Counselor And area College Representatives [email protected] 270-403-9468 All times are EST
Dec 18 Friday FAFSA The Gallery Bardstown 10 am – 4 pm
As things are wrapping up on campus, we at Craft Academy are excited to be receiving Class of 2023 application materials! While we are 56 days away from the February 1 deadline, we wanted to reach out to our high schools before you go on Winter Break.
All applications must be fully submitted online, and supplemental items packets post marked by February 1, 2021.
For those students that are filling out their online application we have step by step instructions for completing the online application: https://www.moreheadstate.edu/Academics/Craft-Academy/Prospective-Students/Apply-to-the-Craft-Academy
If students have not been able to attend an ACT test or did not meet the benchmarks from a previous test, Morehead State University’s Testing Center is able to offer an ACT-R (residual ACT) on campus. The ACT-R results will only be valid at MSU and Craft Academy. If you have a student that is interested in registering for an ACT-R please have them email [email protected] Students who are applying will need to request an official copy of their high school transcript, and that can be submitted to them, or mailed directly to our office. Please know that we understand that many schools may be virtual, and the counselor may not have access to the buildings in some cases – we are willing to work with counselors. Should this be the case, please contact [email protected] for alternate methods. We are continuing to offer weekday Virtual Visits until Dec. 18 at 2 p.m. EST. Students, and families are invited to attend and learn more about our program and ask any questions they may have about the application process. We are also available to schedule a specific session at an alternate time if needed. Our office will be closed Dec. 18 at 4:30 p.m. - Jan. 4 at 8 a.m. - however, should a student have a question, or concern, they can email us and we will have LIMITED access to email during Winter Break.
We really appreciate you sharing this information with your students, as we know that it is a very hectic time. If we can help in any way please do not hesitate to reach out, or have your students reach out! _____________
You will find the following articles in this month’s issue: - Winner of KHEAA’s 2020 essay contest announced
- Students should know these financial aid terms
- KHEAA to hold webinars about financial aid
- Scholarship Spotlight
- KHEAA continues hosting social media outreach
- Students can enter financial literacy video contest
- Somerset plans new four-year university
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Good afternoon! The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is now accepting applications for scholarship opportunities for students who will be pursuing a Civil Engineering Degree at the University of Kentucky, the University of Louisville, or Western Kentucky University AND who would be interested in working for KYTC after graduation. If selected, the students will be eligible for stipends in the amount of $6,200/semester for the freshman & sophomore years and $6,600/semester for the junior & senior years, along with the opportunity to work for KYTC after graduation. Note – this is a scholarship available for those interested in employment with state government in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. It is not a scholarship that is offered as general financial assistance. For complete details and to apply, please visit our website at https://transportation.ky.gov/Education/Pages/Civil-Engineering-Scholarship.aspx Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Thank you, Marianne Marianne Sullivan State Highway Engineer's Office Phone - 502-564-3730 Direct - 502-782-4970 Fax - 502-564-2277 [email protected]
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Dear Counselor,
Whether your students are back in school, learning remotely, or participating in a hybrid model, we know they're working closely with you on their journey to college. The College Board Opportunity Scholarships program was created to help your students complete steps for college while earning the chance at scholarships. Encourage your seniors to sign up for the program at cb.org/opportunity for a guide to college and a path to scholarships.
The first step in helping your students earn scholarships is to take the College Board Opportunity Scholarships pledge. When you sign up for the pledge, you'll receive a free digital toolkit as well as monthly reminders and resources. | | Most students need financial aid to help pay for college. By completing the FAFSA®, students might qualify for thousands of dollars in federal grants, work-study, low-cost loans, and state and college scholarships. There's no other way to gain access to this money.
Encourage your students to complete the FAFSA and earn a chance at a $1,000 scholarship.
| • | Completing the FAFSA is an urgent and important step—not just for accessing financial aid, but for staying on track to enroll in college. Research shows that 90% of students who complete the FAFSA enroll immediately in college—versus only 55% of students who don't file. | • | Between October and February, the College Board will award $800,000 to seniors who complete the FAFSA. | • | Tell your students to visit getfafsahelp.org for instructions on how to sign up for Wyatt?, a free FAFSA assistance chatbot that answers their questions by text. When students sign up for Wyatt and text their financial aid questions, Wyatt sends answers via text, a familiar medium that doesn't require internet access. Wyatt is available 24/7. |
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Scholarship Tip: Complete the FAFSA for a Chance to Earn $1,000 for College |
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Thank you for your commitment to your students.
Sincerely,
College Board |
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_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Heisman Scholarship Application is now open!
| HiCynthia,
We’re excited to announce that the 2021 Profile in Courage Essay Contest for high school students is now open! You can learn more here.
We encourage you to write a 1,000 word essay describing a leader who demonstrated political courage as described by President Kennedy in his book, Profiles in Courage. Winning essays tell the stories of courageous lawmakers who stood up for what was right rather than what was easy or politically convenient. Today, as students like you are learning virtually or are back in the classroom, it’s clear that times are different. Our country is depending on leaders to demonstrate political courage — which is why your essays about inspiring choices are so important.
This year, you can win one of 15 scholarship awards for college, including a $10,000 first-place prize. Find out more about the contest here. |
| | All essays must be submitted before January 15, 2021 — so don’t wait! We look forward to reading your essay and learning about a time when a leader’s political courage inspired you. If you are no longer a student, we hope you will share these details with someone that could benefit from this opportunity.
Best wishes,
Esther Kohn Profile in Courage Essay Contest John F. Kennedy Library Foundation |
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ACT Test Information: Test Date | Registration Deadline | (Late Fee Required) | 2020-2021 Test Dates (National)
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| February 6, 2021 | January 8 | January 9 - January 15 | April 17, 2021 | March 12 | March 13 - March 26 | June 12, 2021 | May 7 | May 8 - May 21 | July 17, 2021* | June 18 | June 19 - June 25 |
*No test centers are scheduled in New York for the July test date.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________ | | It's time for your graduating seniors to shine.Your students have been forced to make many sacrifices during the pandemic, but being recognized and rewarded for their remarkable accomplishments should not be one of the them.
This year, The Heisman Trophy Trust along with Acceptance Insurance are proud to award $64,000 in scholarships to the nation’s most accomplished and community-minded male and female senior scholar-athletes. With winners from every school, 88 State Winners, 10 National Finalists, and two National Winners, your graduating seniors have many ways to join the ranks of more than 600,000 past winners—including several of your school’s very own. Refer your best-of-the-best.This year’s winners from your school will compete for 100 scholarships, ranging from $500 to $5,000, along with recognition at the state and national levels. And their chance starts with you. Give your seniors a shot at winning the Heisman High School Scholarship presented by Acceptance Insurance by referring a student today. You can also encourage your Heisman-worthy students to apply at heismanscholarship.com. |
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Scholarship List:
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