L A Q UINTA H IGH S CHOOL
D ENISE H ALSTEAD , P RINCIPAL
(714) 663-6375
April 2016
C OUNSELORS : S HERRI G RELLE ( A HOA )
ADRIANA ESQUIVEL (HOB-NGUYEN,D)
H UY T RAN ( NGUYEN ,E-Q)
L UCY F ITZRANDOLPH (R –Z)
You are now more than half way through your senior year! It is important that you finish the year off strong, keeping your grades up and staying on top of all college deadlines. Many of you have received your financial aid packages from the college you will be attending. It’s important that you review these financial aid packages and discuss them with your parents and your college. Students who have applied for on-campus housing must be sure and submit all necessary information by the deadlines indicated for each campus. Review your college online portal account for your Financial Aid Package now!
 Accepting Admission and Enrollment Deposit: May 1, 2016
 ELM/EPT: Register: www.ets.org/csu , last date to take the test(s): May 07, 2016
 New Student Orientation (NSO) registration: May 13, 2016 by 5pm
 ELM/EPT scores received by CSUF: June 21, 2016
 Deadline to complete Early Start Program Smart Page, June 1, 2016
 Last day to register for Early Start Program English courses at CSUF July 22, 2016
 Last day to register for Early Start Program Math courses at CSUF July 29, 2016
 Deadline to complete Early Start Program activities, August 15, 2016
 Final Official High School Transcript: July 15, 2016 ( Ms. Bhoot in guidance office)
Failure to complete any of the above items by the deadlines will disqualify your admission.
 Federal Pell Grants –
$5,815
 Federal Stafford Loans Subsidized loans Freshman may borrow up to $3,500 the first academic year. Unsubsidized and subsidized combined can borrow up to $5,500 the first academic year – interest rate currently fixed at 4.29%. Subsidized or Unsubsidized maximum loan is $5,500.00. Subsidized Need-based ,the government pays interest while you’re in school. Unsubsidized - not Need-based, student pays all interest that accrues starting 6 months after student is no longer enrolled or falls below half-time.
 Federal PLUS Loans - unsubsidized loans made to parents. If parents don’t qualify, you may be able to borrow additional unsubsidized Stafford loan funds.
 Campus-Based Programs - Financial aid given by participating schools. There are three
Campus-Based programs: 1) Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants - awards range from $100 - $4,000. 2) Federal Work-Study - provides jobs to students, allowing them to earn money to pay education expenses 3) Perkins Loans - Low interest (5 percent) loan that comes from your school that must be repaid; the maximum annual loan amount is
$5,500. No interest charged while in school.
****Grants are free money****
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Seniors - may begin applying to CA Community Colleges for Fall 2016. Colleges have opened
Fall enrollment. Make sure to apply for 2016-2017 school year. Enrolling in Community college typically involves 5 steps:
1. Apply online to any CA Community College by creating an account at www.cccapply.org. After applying to your college of choice, you will receive an email with info to complete the next steps.
2. Take placement exams
3. Make an appointment and attend orientation
4. Meet with college counselor
5. Register for classes
NEWS FLASH!
Criminology now approved at Mount Saint Mary College
The Mount recently received NYS approval to offer a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology. This new major allows students to concentrate in general criminology, for students interested in a variety of areas; the criminal justice system; juvenile justice; and restorative justice, for students interested in alternative approaches to addressing crime by involving offenders, victims, and the community. For more information, visit www.msmc.edu/criminology.
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April 24th, 1:30am - 4:30pm
Principal’s Luncheon (by invitation)
Wednesday, May 25 , lunch time
Senior Awards Night (by invitation)
Wednesday, May 25, 6pm
Year Book Distribution
Friday, June 10th, 2:48 - 3:48 in Gym
Senior Finals
Thursday, June 16th and Friday, June 17th
Senior Barbecue
Friday, June 17th, 11am pool area
Cap & Gown Distribution
Friday June 17h after Senior BBQ in Gym
(prices go up after Jan 17th! Order online at: Jostens.com or call 949-574-1444)
Graduation Practice
Monday, June 20th, 9:30am - 12:oo noon
Graduation
Tuesday, June 21st, 6pm Bolsa Grande HS

Grantor Requirements Deadline
The Hazel
Cubbon
Greenleaf
Scholarship
Frank and Ruth
Bila Scholarship
 5 seniors will be selected to receive a 4-year award dispersed each semester, and 5 seniors will receive a one-time $1,000 scholarship
 Selections based on academics or campus and/or community involvement.
 This Scholarship provides scholarships to students who begin their higher education at a community college and provides opportunities for students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges or universities or who will be studying in a vocational or technical education field.
 Download the application at: orangecoastcollege.edu
 Applications are due by mail to The Orange Coast College Foundation no later than Monday April 11, 2016
The Edwards Life
Sciences Scholarship
Program
 $2,500 renewable scholarship
 Students pursuing a major in science, technology, engineering or math
(STEM majors). Applicants must be United States citizens or legal residents who are high school seniors and residents of Orange County, CA, or
Salt Lake County, UT. Recipients must demonstrate financial need. Only the first 150 applications will be processed. More information is available at www.scholarsapply.org/edwards/.
 Individual awards are $2,500
 Attend college full-time in the fall (12 units)
 Pursue a career in the field of Hotel or Restaurant Management
 Min GPA of 3.0 with a financial need
 Apply: oc-cf.org/scholarship
GGPPSA The
Louise Rockey
Scholarship
Orange County
Centennial Scholarship
Garden Grove
Strawberry
Festival
Association
April 11,
2016
April 11,
2016
April 15,
2016
 $750 to a La Quinta High School Senior
 In memory of Louise Rockey, one of Garden Grove District’s first counselors
 Must have at least a 3.0 GPA, and Community Service and Personal Integrity
 Must be planning to pursue a career in Psychology, Counseling, Audiology, or
Speech and Language Pathology.
 See Ms. Grelle for an application
 Scholarships range from $750 - $2,500
 Min 3.5 GPA and an SAT score of 2100 or higher
 Students must be majoring in Arts and plan to enroll full-time in a 4-year program with an Art major or plan to attend a 2-year Vocational Certification Training program
 Have completed your last three years of high school in Orange County
 Demonstrate leadership and service to the community
 Students may apply on-line at: oc-cf.org/scholarship click on the
“Available Scholarships” link on lower right-hand corner
April 15,
2016
Deadline extended to April
15, 2016
 $1,000 to a LQ Senior, ride in the May parade & attend Senior Awards Night!
 Must have received awards, been involved in school or community activities
 Min 3.5 GPA with a Financial need
 Vocational or college bound student with strong career & educational goals
 See Ms. Grelle for application now!
April 22,
2016

GRANTOR
2014 Student-View
Scholarship
Program
University of California, Santa Barbara One Day Scholarship
CalOptima 20 th Anniversary Scholarship
Essay Contest
Barber City
Women’s Club
UC Davis Cal Aggie
Alumni Ass CAAA
Leadership
Scholarship
Stop Texting and
Driving!
Myrth Buckley Memorial Grant
REQUIREMENTS DEAD
LINE
 One individual prize of $4,000, two individual prizes of $1,000, and ten individual prizes, consisting of $500 scholarships each.
 Plan to attend a 4-year college, junior college, or trade school.
 No minimum SAT/ACT score or GPA, or essay, no lengthy application form
 Simply go to www.student-view.com & complete an online survey & scholarship will be awarded via a random drawing
April 22,
2016
 One-day all-expense paid day trip to UC Santa Barbara, with transportation & meals provided! The program also includes a variety of workshops, a campus tour, a key note speaker, and a student panel!
 The all-expense paid Trip is scheduled for Saturday, April 30th
 Bus pick up at 7:30am and drop off around 11pm. There are a limited amount of spaces so Please see Ms. Grelle ASAP for an application!
April 25,
2016
 $1,000 to 1st place, $750 to 2nd, $500 to 3rd place
 Must pursue a career in Health Care or Social Services
 Must be a current CalOptima member or live with an immediate family member who is a CalOptima member
 Must be enrolled or in the process of applying to an accredited university, college, technical or vocational school & enrolled by 12/31/16
 Demonstrate intent to pursue a career in health care or social services
 Go to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/
EACCalOptimaScholarshipApplication
April 29,
2016
 Three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded
 Must be female and reside in the City of Westminster or Midway City
 400 word personal statement describing your educational and future goals, to the BCWC Scholarship Committee.
 Must document that you have applied to and/or have enrolled as a full time student in a Vocational School, Community College or a University program
 See Ms. Grelle for an application
 $1,000 to $4,000 or (if nominated) $10,000 for the Blue and Gold
 Must attend UC Davis in the fall and currently have a 3.5 GPA or higher
 Demonstrate leadership in extracurricular activities, community activities, employment, or personal situations
 Go: http://www.alumni.ucdavis.edu/about-us/scholarship-application
April 30,
2016
May 1,
2016
 $1,000
 30-60 Seconds video
 Prompt: Convince people to not text and drive
 Team up to 4 Juniors and Seniors
 Apply: http://www.hollinslegal.com/scholarship/
 $500 to a LQ Senior and an invite to Senior Awards Night!
 In memory of Myrth Buckley, a former LQ APUSH teacher.
 Min 3.5 GPA, taken Wrld Hist H, APUSH , have PASSION for History!
 Write a 500-word essay about Government
 See Ms. Grelle for details NOW!
May 20,
2016
May 6,
2016

GRANTOR REQUIREMENTS DEAD-
LINE
AdmitSee’s Scholarship  $5,000
 Submit an answer to "What's the most frustrating thing about applying to college? (max. 100 words) and the 5 words that best describe a student who will be attending your university.
 Link: https://www.admitsee.com/high-school-collegescholarships
LM Scholarship
Program
 $500
 Must enroll in a degree program by September 2016
 Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and submit an answer to the essay
 Apply: www.forklifttrainingcalgary.com
AJ Wang Foundation
Scholarship Fund
 $2,000 a year up to 3 years!
 First generation college students with financial need living in a non-traditional home
 Min 2.5 GPA
 Plan to attend one of 17 community colleges in LA and Orange
County in the fall. Specifically, this scholarship is open to students planning to attend Coastline or Cerritos.
 Must attend college full time with the intent to earn a degree and/ or meet transfer requirements
 Go to www.ajwangfoundation.org
Odenza Vacations
College Scholarship
Abbott and Fenner
Scholarship Program
Wells Fargo College
Steps Sweepstakes
Scholarship
Experts.com
May 15,
2016
May 31,
2016
June 1,
2016
 $500
 Must be between the ages of 17 and 24 on September 1st, 2014
 Submit answer to the essay question, which can be found on the application page
 Must have a GPA of 2.5 or greater
 Apply: www.studentscholarships.org/odenza.php
June 1,
2016
 $1,000
 Must submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/ scholarships.htm
June 10,
2016
 $5,000
 Must sign up for the College Steps Program to receive planning and money management from Wells Fargo at: https:// www.wellsfargo.com/student/sweepstakes/ for a chance to win
 $1,500 - $3,000
 In addition to scholarships, you will have access to colleges, internships, careers, and a whole lot more
 Apply: http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx
June 30,
2016
Deadlines vary
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