Senior Newsletter #6
Created by Amy Hallman
On January 12, 2012
ACT and SAT
ACT testing dates
April 14th
June 9th
Regular Deadline
March 9th
May 4th
Registration Fee
$34.00 (no writing)
$49.50 (plus writing)
The ACT is not given at FSHS in the spring. You will have to go to Western or BGHS to take it. You can stop by Mrs. Tyler’s office
and get instructions for registering online at www.actstudent.org.
SAT testing dates
March 10th
May 5th
Regular Deadline
February 10th
April 6th
Registration Fee
$49.00
This testing date is given at Warren Central High School in Bowling Green and at three schools in Nashville. You can register online
at www.collegeboard.com and click on “Register for the SAT.”
Announcements
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College Goal Sunday provides free information and assistance to families applying for financial aid for college. Advisors
will be on hand to help you fill out the FAFSA. Just bring in your previous tax statements and they will literally walk you
through the FAFSA process. College Goal Sunday is January 29, 2012 at 2pm on Western’s campus in the Mass Media and
Technology Hall. For directions and more information, go to www.kasfaa.com/cgs. I highly recommend that anyone who is
not familiar with the FAFSA process attend!!!
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FAFSA Help at FSHS! There will be a financial aid specialist from KHEAA who can meet with families one on one and
help them through the FAFSA process. She will be at FSHS on January 24 th from 8am-7pm or on January 27th from 9:303:00 for 30 minute appointments. You will need to bring your 2011 tax documents with you. More details on how to schedule
an appointment will come later. This is for families who could not make it to College Goal Sunday. To make an
appointment, please contact Mrs. Hallman at 270-586-3273 ext. 127 or at Amy.Hallman@simpson.kyschools.us
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Seniors! Jostens will be here during lunch shifts on Friday, January 20th for anyone who still has
not ordered their cap and gown. Time will soon be running out to order things that are
personalized so please see the representative if you want things with your name engraved.
New Scholarships
UK Alumni Association Scholarship
The UK Alumni Association sponsors several scholarships for undergraduate students on a yearly basis. Minimum
requirements include a 3.0 GPA and a 22 ACT. Applications can be downloaded at www.ukalumni.net/scholarships or
picked up in the guidance office. Postmark deadline is February 10, 2012.
Citizen’s First WKU Scholarship**Local**
This is a $500 scholarship given to a FS graduate who will be going to WKU in Fall 2012. Requirements include a minimum
2.5 GPA and 2 letters of recommendation (extracurricular and school related). Applications can be picked up in the guidance
office from Mrs. Tyler. Deadline to apply is Feb. 24, 2012.
Bluegrass Cellular Scholarship **Regional**
Eighteen students within Bluegrass Cellular’s 40-county coverage area will receive a one-time $1,500 scholarship.
Requirements include:
 Applicant must live & attend school within Bluegrass Cellular’s 40 county home coverage area.
 Applicant’s parent must be a current Bluegrass Cellular customer who has received service for a minimum of 12
months and is in good payment standing.
 Must enroll full time in a 2 or 4 year college/university.
 Applicant cannot be an employee or immediate family member of individuals who are employed by Bluegrass
Cellular.
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Applicant must have 2.5 GPA at the time of application.
Applicant will be scored by the following- 45% financial need, 25% academic achievement, 20% school/community
involvement, 10% personal essay and from 3 letters of recommendation.
Applications can be picked up in the guidance office and must be postmarked by March 26, 2012.
University of Kentucky academic scholarships
Deadline January 13th Most scholarships can be found at www.uky.edu/AcademicScholarships/
Additional scholarship for UK: T.W.Lewis Foundation Scholarship
The minimum academic requirements are as follows:
ACT score: 28
GPA: at least a 3.5
Class Rank: Top 10%
Applications are available in the guidance office. Deadline January 13 th
Western Kentucky University academic scholarships
Deadline January 15th. Most scholarships can be found at www.wku.edu/finaid
Additional scholarship for WKU: WKU’s Alumni Association’s Society of African American Alumni
The minimum academic requirements are as follows:
ACT score: 20
GPA: at least a 3.0
Applications are available in the guidance office. Deadline March 1st
University of Louisville academic scholarships
Deadline January 15th. Most scholarships can be found at http://louisville.edu/financialaid/scholarships
Additional scholarship for UofL: Cardinal Covenant
Essay and Application deadline is Jan. 15th –This application can be found at the website above
The minimum academic requirements are as follows:
ACT score: 20
GPA: at least a 2.5
Other requirements:
Living at or below 150% of the federal poverty level
Be Pell Grant, CAP Grant, and KEES eligible
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Civil Engineering Scholarships**State**
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet awards 10-20 new Scholarships each year to qualifying students who are interested in attending
the University of Kentucky (UK) or Western Kentucky University (WKU) or University of Louisville (U of L) J. B. Speed School of
Engineering to obtain a Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE). Students may also attend pre-engineering courses at
Kentucky State University (KSU) or through the Kentucky Community and Technical College (KCTCS) system and finish their
Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) at one of the accredited institutions.
This program began in 1948, and the KYTC has awarded nearly 1,700 scholarships, amounting to over $12 million in scholarships
since its beginning. We now have 80 scholarship openings each year that are filled with returning students and new students. This
scholarship can be worth up to $44.000! Deadline to apply for this scholarship is March 1. For more information go to
http://transportation.ky.gov/Education/Pages/Scholarships.aspx.
SAMMY 2012 Award Program **National**
The SAMMY Program recognizes outstanding scholar athletes in grade 12 from high schools throughout the United States.
Twenty-five winners will be chosen to receive a $7,500 scholarship, attend the awards weekend at Walt Disney World and be
featured in a milk mustache ad in USA Today. Teachers, coaches, principals, guidance counselors, athletic directors, parents,
relatives and the student him/herself are encouraged to nominate a scholar athlete for the SAMMY 2011 Award. Nominees
will be judged on the following:
 Academic Performance (35%)
 Athletic Excellence (35%)
 Leadership (15%)
 Community Service (10%)
 Essay (5%)
Applications will only be accepted online at www.bodybymilk.com until March 9, 2012.
CIC Foundation, Inc.**Regional**
The CIC Foundation scholarship is awarded to students pursuing major course studies in Business, Accounting, Finance, or
related credit/financial fields. Recipients have been awarded scholarships up to $14,000 over four years. Four short essays
and a copy of your acceptance letter to college are required. Applications are available from Mrs. Tyler in the guidance
office. Applications must be postmarked by March 23, 2012.
First Scholars Application For the University of Kentucky
The application for the First Scholars Program is now offered online! First Scholars addresses the unique challenges of
students who are the first in their families to attend college and supports them as they obtain a degree. Participants may
also receive a $5,000/year scholarship award! Please share this opportunity with interested students prior to the
application deadline of February 15th, 2012. For more information, contact Matthew Deffendall at (859) 257-3532. To
access the application and learn how to qualify, please visit the following website:
www.uky.edu/UGE/FirstScholars
**Note that applicable incoming freshmen must also submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and UK housing
application by their respective deadlines to be considered.
Scholarships from last newsletter
Scholarship
Simpson County Water Scholarship
University of Kentucky student athletic trainer scholarship
Kentucky Farm Bureau Scholarship
Susan G. Komen for the Cure Scholarship
Deadline
February 1st
February 3rd
February 28th
February 15th
Opportunities
UK College of Engineering annual Engineers Day
Engineers Day is open to all elementary, middle and high school students and their parents and friends. A drawing will be
held for a $4,000 scholarship to a qualified high school student. Contests with prizes, demonstrations, experiments and
guided lab tours will be the focus of the day. Engineers Day is Saturday, February 25, 2012. For more information, go to
www.engr.uky.edu/eday.
U of L PEPP Pre-College Summer Workshop for Medicine or Dentistry
This is a four week residential program for 2012 high school graduates who plan on majoring in pre-medicine or predentistry in college. You do NOT have to be going to U of L to attend. It will be held June 15-July 13, 2012 on the U of L
Belknap Campus. PEPP is an academic enrichment and career exploration program that helps students transition from high
school to college and helps them to plan for competitive medical or dental school applications. PEPP also offers
enrichment/developmental courses in science and math (note: these courses are NOT for college credit). PEPP participants
will shadow physicians and dentists, participate in hands-on activities, and attend health care seminars. Cost of the program
is based on 2010 Family Annual Taxable Income. Applications may be picked up from Mrs. Tyler or you can call 1-502-8528109 for more information. Deadline to apply is March 1, 2012.
Saturday Morning Clinics Hosted by College of Dentistry for Observation at UK (all grades)
High school students interested in pursuing a medical field are invited to observe Saturday Morning Clinics provided by
UK’s College of Dentistry. Saturday Morning Clinics is a service that treats underprivileged children’sdental needs. This is a
great opportunity for high school students to get some shadowing experience as well as to get to know some of the College of
Dentistry students and faculty. Each Clinic will be held from 9:00 am to 12:00pm, and students wishing to shadow should
arrive fifteen minutes early. The clinics are held on UK’s campus at the College of Dentistry, located in the Chandler Medical
Center. If students or parents have any questions about the clinics, they should contact Deana Taulbee in the College of
Dentistry at 859-323-6071. You may also visit http://www.mc.uky.edu/Dentistry/students/dmd/satclin.html for more
information.
February 18. 2012
March 10, 2012
Financial Aid
**Financial Aid is limited!! It is given out on a first come/first serve basis dependent upon when you completed the FAFSA!!
Waiting until March to fill out the FAFSA could result in less state/federal aid you are eligible to receive. FAFSA applications
are available beginning January 1st at www.fafsa.ed.gov. **
Before Beginning a FAFSA Overview
source: www.fafsa.ed.gov
Time Saving Suggestions
Gather the documents you need.
Start with your Social Security Number, driver’s license, income tax returns, bank statements, and investment records.
Print a FAFSA on the Web Worksheet.
Write in your answers and gather your parents' information then transfer the data to FAFSA on the Web.
Plan how to sign your FAFSA.
Sign electronically with a Personal Identification Number (PIN) or by mailing in a signature page.
Apply for a PIN now!
Speed up the process by signing your FAFSA electronically with your PIN. Your parent can sign electronically too.
Check your eligibility for federal student aid.
Note important deadlines.
To meet the Federal Student Aid deadline:
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Apply as early as possible beginning January 1st of each year.
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Schools and states have their own deadlines. Contact them for exact deadline dates.
Tips for Getting Aid Without Delay!
Financial aid administrators and guidance counselors from around the country agree that the following tips speed up the application process.
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Important: Read the instructions!
Many questions on the FAFSA are straightforward, like your Social Security Number. But many questions are asked specifically for
purposes of student financial aid. Common words like "household," "investments," and even "parent" may have special meaning. Read all
instructions carefully.
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Apply Early!
State and school deadlines will vary and tend to be early. Check with them to find out their exact deadline dates. Kentucky’s is March 15;
however, some schools require it earlier so please check with the university or college of your choice to make sure you are on time.
Federal Student Aid will process your FAFSA if it is received on or before the deadline. However, in order for you to actually receive aid,
your school must have correct, complete FAFSA information before your last day of enrollment.
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Complete Your Tax Return!
We recommend that you (and your parents if you are a dependent student) complete your tax return before filling out your FAFSA. This will
make completing the FAFSA easier. If you have not filed your tax return yet, you can still submit your FAFSA but you must provide correct
income and tax data once you have filed.
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Save Time: File Electronically!
Complete and submit your FAFSA online. It is the fastest and most accurate way to apply for student aid.
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Ask: Do I Need Additional Forms?
Many schools and states rely on the FAFSA as the single application for student aid. However, it would be wise to check with your state
agency and the financial aid office at the school that you plan to attend to find out if they require additional forms.
Source: www.fafsa.ed.gov