Counselor’s Newsletter
From the Desk of Brook Fleshman, Guidance Counselor
La Plata High School - 660-332-7001 - January 21, 2013
Hello Students and Parents!
In October I started this newsletter to help seniors and their parents stay up-to-date, and I hope the
newsletter provided you with some beneficial information! I wanted to remind you that I post a lot of
information on my webpage and try to update it weekly with new scholarships and upcoming events. I
encourage both students and parents to periodically check it and the bulletins to ensure you hear about
all the opportunities available for life beyond high school. The direct link to my page is:
http://laplata.k12.mo.us/High_School/Couns-Fleshman/Couns-Fleshman.html .
Many seniors have started the application process for college and scholarships and I commend you on
your efficiency! Some deadlines have past, however there are still many opportunities available; take a
look at the attached list of scholarships. The local scholarships will be distributed in February at a
meeting I will hold during school with all seniors.
ACT
Your ACT score is important because, many schools base their automatic scholarships on a combination
of GPA, Class Rank, and ACT score. Improving your score by just a few points can sometimes mean a few
thousand more dollars! For more information or to register online, go to www.actstudent.org.
ACT Test Date
Registration Deadline
April 13, 2013
March 8, 2013
June 8, 2013
May 3, 2013
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Another important deadline around the corner is the FAFSA, which opened January 1st, and is currently
accepting applications for the 2013-2014 school year. Missouri’s deadline to submit the FAFSA is April
1st, however check with your respective school for their deadline. All students wishing to receive aid
from the state (and some institutions) require you to fill out the FAFSA. If you are an A+ eligible student,
the A+ state program requires you to file the FAFSA before they send money to your school.
A resource that you may find helpful is an event called FAFSA Frenzy, held in locations all over the state.
The department of education hosts this free resource to students and their parents who need help filling
out the FAFSA. The closest location for this event is being held at MACC’s campus in Moberly located at
101 College Avenue on Sunday, February 17th from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. Students and their parents should
plan to spend at least 30 minutes to an hour at FAFSA Frenzy.
The first step to applying for the FAFSA can be done now – applying for a PIN number. You will need it in
order to electronically sign your FAFSA. The student and one parent need a PIN. To register for your PIN
number, visit http://www.pin.ed.gov/. The next step is filling the FAFSA out, and whether you fill it out
at home or at FAFSA Frenzy, you will need the following items:
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Parents and students should bring their latest tax information and/or last pay stub from the
previous year
Social Security Number (can be found on Social Security card)
Driver's license (if any)
W-2 Forms for the previous year and other records of money earned
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Your (and your spouse's, if you are married) most recent Federal Income Tax Return:
o IRS Form 1040,
o 1040A,
o 1040EZ,
o 1040Telefile,
o foreign tax return, or
o tax return for Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Marshall
Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia.
Parent's Federal Income Tax Return for the previous year (if you are a dependent student as defined
by federal criteria)
Untaxed income records for the previous year:
o Social Security,
o Temporary Assistance to Needy Families,
o welfare, or
o veterans benefits.
Current bank statements
Current business and investment mortgage information, business and farm records, stock, bond,
and other investment records
Documentation that you are a U.S. permanent resident or other eligible noncitizen.
Once you have completed your FAFSA, students should expect their FAFSA results (referred to as a SAR –
Student Aid Report) in 3-5 days if you applied electronically and provided an accurate email address. It
could take 2-3 weeks if you did not provide an e-mail address. I have included a step-by-step
explanation that walks you through the FAFSA process, but when in doubt please don’t hesitate to call
me or the financial aid office of your institution.
In closing, along with the enclosed list of scholarships you will find a list of colleges your student
requested I send their transcripts. As a precaution I advise you to call the admissions and/or financial
aid office to make sure they have all necessary documents so far. The countdown is on until graduation!
Sincerely,
Brook Fleshman
Due
Date
Scholarship
January 31, 3rd Annual C&R Reward's Scholarship - Applicants must have a 2.5 GPA
2013
and attend a post-secondary institution/trade school. Students will collect
as many C&R Reward Card numbers as possible. All purchases made by
card holders turn in to points for the senior. The senior with the most
points during January 14-April 30th will win a $500 scholarship, second
place - $250, third place - $100. The three scholarship amounts will be
awarded at each C&R store. A running point total will be posted weekly in
local C&R. Bonus $1,000 scholarship - anyone who reaches 5,000 points
will be put in a company-wide random drawing.
Applications Indian Hills Foundation Scholarship - All students who have applied to or
reviewed in enrolled at Indian Hills Community College in a credit program,either fullFeb, April, time or part-time, and have graduated from an accredited high school or
and July
have earned a GED,are eligible to apply for Indian Hills Foundation
Scholarships. All Indian Hills Foundation Scholarships,both general fund
and named scholarships, are awarded based upon academic achievement,
citizenship,
character and the ability to benefit from financial assistance.
February 1, James L. and Nellie M. Westlake Scholarship - Applicants must plan to
2013
attend a 4-year institution, demonstrate financial need, and have at least a
2.5 GPA or higher.
Application
See Mrs. Fleshman for the
application
http://www.ihcc.cc.ia.us/finaid/s
cholarships.html
http://sms.scholarshipamerica.or
g/westlake/
February 1, Peter J. Greve Memorial TKE Alumni of Northwest Missouri State
http://www.nwtke.com/content/
2013
University Scholarship. $1000 scholarship available to graduating seniors scholarship
(male or female). To be eligible, applicants must have maintained a high
school cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. The applicant must be an accepted
entering freshman by Northwest Missouri State University and nominated
by a TKE alumnus. No specific major is required.
Various due Northwest MO State University Scholarships: $500 - $5000 scholarships http://www.nwmissouri.edu/finai
dates
available to incoming freshman planning to attend Northwest. You must d/Freshman.htm
beginning be ACCEPTED for admission to NW by Feb. 1 and have submitted
February 1, scholarship application materials. ACT requirements for these diverse
2013
scholarships range from 21-31.
February 1, Mizzou Alumni Scholarship - Incoming freshman enrolling for classes in the http://www.mizzou.com/s/1002/i
2013
fall of 2013 with an ACT score of 26 OR rank in the top 20% of their high
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school class are eligible to apply. Amounts range from $500 - $5,000. You =449
do not have to be related to an MU graduate to apply.
February 8, Eight $1000 Missouri Community Service Commission (MCSC)
http://www.movolunteers.org/do
2013
scholarships are available to 9-12th grade student-volunteers through the cuments/2013HS_communityserv
High School Student-Volunteer Community Service
iceaward_nf.pdf
Scholarship Awards initiative.
Postmarked Hy-Vee Foundation Scholarship Program
www.hy-vee.com
February 10, All high school seniors working for Hy-Vee or a son or daughter of a Hy-Vee
2013
employee are eligible to apply for this $1,000 scholarship. All applicants
must have taken the ACT.
February 10, Missouri Women's Golf Association Scholarship: Requirements include
http://www.mowomensga.org/?
2013
female living in Missouri and this award will not be granted to individuals q=Scholarship_Application_
who already have a full collegiate scholarship.
February 15, Best Buy Scholarship
http://pr.bby.com/community2013
Students need solid grades plus community service or work
relations/programs/best-buyexperience. Scholarship valued at $1,000.
scholarship-program/
Missouri Cadet Patrol Academy Scholarship - University of Central
http://missourilegion.org/default
Missouri will award a one-year $500 scholarship, to one of the Cadets in
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Received by the class.
February 15,
2013
February 15, The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution awards
http://www.dar.org/natsociety/e
2013
multiple scholarships to students showing dedication to the pursuit of
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degrees in diverse disciplines including history, law, nursing, and education.
Multiple scholarships available. If you need in contact with a DAR member,
Macon's chapter contact person is Anne Brown, see Mrs. Fleshman for her
information.
February 28, The Educational Foundation of the Missouri Society of CPAs (MSCPA)
http://leap2013
LEAP Scholarship - High school seniors may win college scholarships of
forward.com/scholarships.html
$500, which will be awarded based on academic achievement, test scores,
demonstrated leadership potential, and educator recommendation. Points
will be awarded for each category. The high school students with the
highest total of points will be awarded scholarships. If you have an interest
in becoming a CPA this is a great scholarship, as you may be eligible for a
$1000 scholarship the following year!
Eligibility:
High school student member of the Missouri Society of CPAs. High school
student membership is FREE. Join Here!
February 28, Buick Achievers Scholarship Program - Applicants must be enrolled at a 4- www.buickachievers.com
2013
year university; majoring in technology, engineering, business, and
interested in a career in the automotive or related industries.
March 1,
Northeast Missouri Old Threshers Scholarship: Applicants must have family Click here for application. Return
2013
that have been a member of the Northeast Old Threshers for the past two to Mrs. Fleshman's office.
years. One male and one female will be selected based on financial need,
academic performance, interest in agriculture, character, and citizenship.
Award amount is $250.
Postmarked Kansas City Associated Equipment Distributors Scholarship: Students with Please see Mrs. Fleshman for the
March 1,
at least a 2.5 GPA pursuing certification in Diesel Mechanics or Heavy
application.
2013
Equipment Repair are eligible to apply for this $1,000 scholarship.
Postmarked National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA)
For more information or the
March 1,
Scholarship. Applicants are preferred to have an intended career in
online application, visit
2013
Business, Transportation Logistics, and Physical Distribution. Award
http://www.ndtascottstlouis.org/
amounts range from $2,000 to $3,500.
March 1,
Adair Co. Young Farmers Scholarship is available to students from
See Mrs. Fleshman for the
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Kirksville, Novinger, Brashear, and La Plata. Applicants must meet one of application.
the following requirements: Adair Co. Young Farmers member, 4-H club
member, FFA member, or be interested in pursuing a career in agriculture.
Four $100 scholarships will be awarded.
March 1,
Farmer's Mutual Insurance Company Scholarship - Average students are See Mrs. Fleshman for the
2013
encouraged to apply for this $1,000 scholarship. They are looking for
application
average grades and ACT score as they feel these students are the ones
least rewarded.
March 7,
Farm Kids for College Scholarship - applicants must be a high school senior http://www.nfo.org/Scholarships
2013
and major in an agricultural field at an accredited college or university.
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March 15, Missouri Banker’s Foundation. Qualifications: 1. Applicants must be high http://www.mobankers.com/upl
2013
school seniors who have exhibited academic achievement and/or
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economic need. 2. Students should be planning to enroll in a full-time
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course of study leading to a major in a field related to banking. 3.
Applications must be submitted on the scholarship form or a photocopy of /About_MBA/Documents/MBF%2
the form. Attachments are limited to an official transcript with ACT scores,
two letters of recommendation and a resume of extracurricular
activities. 4. The application form must be signed by an officer of a
Missouri Bankers Association member bank.
March 31, Missouri Broadcasters Association Scholarship - Students intending to
2013
pursue a career in broadcasting are considered for this scholarship.
Postmarked Missouri Insurance Education Foundation: Four $1500 scholarships for a
March 31, Missouri student planning to pursue a degree in risk management,
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insurance, or actuarial science. Seeking committed students interested in
attending a Missouri college or university.
Postmarked Macon County Cattlemen’s Association. Applicants must be a current
April 1, 2013 member of Macon County 4-H, an FFA chapter, Macon County Cattlemen,
or the Macon County Junior Cattlemen and/or have a parent or
grandparent that are current members of the Macon County Cattlemen’s
Assoc. Four $500 scholarships are available.
April 12,
Missouri Gambling Association Project 21 Scholarship Program
2013
Project 21 2013 Scholarship Program provides students an opportunity to
disseminate their message by writing an article or creating a poster or
video addressing the issue of underage gambling.
April 15,
American Legion Scholarships: American Legion Legacy Scholarship,
2013
American Legion Baseball Scholarship, Samsung American Legion
Scholarship, National High School Oratorical Scholarship Contest, Eagle
Various Due Scout of the Year, The Eight and Forty Lung and Respiratory Diease Nursing
Scholarship Fund
Dates
April 15,
Merrell University – Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science, of
2013
Jefferson City and Moberly, are offering a $1,000 cosmetology scholarship
towards tuition.
April 20,
Missouri American Legion Scholarship Program:
2013 for all Lillie Lois Ford Scholarship
M.D. “Jack” Murphy Memorial Nurses Training Fund
Joseph J. Frank Scholarship
Charles L. Bacon Memorial Scholarship
Erman W. Taylor Memorial Scholarship
Shane Dean Voyles Memorial Scholarship
May 1, 2013 The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-conditioning
Engineers is offering scholarships for the 2013-14 school year for students
interested in careers in mechanical engineering, HVAC&R engineering or
engineering technology.
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