College Goal Sunday (Financial Aid) is this Sunday

When is This Event? Date: February 28, 2010  Time: 2PM Room 148, Miller Learning Center    The Office of Student Financial Aid at the University of Georgia will be hosting a College Goal Sunday event February 28. The goal of this event is to assist high school seniors and college students in filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) All graduate and undergraduate students must complete the FAFSA process after January 1 of each year in order to receive consideration for federal aid (including grants, work study and student loans) for the upcoming academic year. What You Should Bring With You to This Event:  Your Social Security Number Your driver’s license (if any) Your 2009 W-2 Form and other records of money earned You (and your spouse’s, if you are married) 2009 Federal Income Tax Return Your parent’s 2009 Federal Income Tax Return (if you are a dependent student as defined by federal criteria) Your current bank statements Your current business and investment information, such as business and farm records, stock, bond and other investment records Your documentation that states you are a U.S. permanent resident or other eligible non-citizen  Who can attend this event? High school seniors who are applying to college and current college students who need assistance filling out the FAFSA. Both UGA and non-UGA students are welcome to attend this event! Parking Parking at the Tate Student Center is free on Sundays. The Tate Student Center is located next to the Zell B. Miller Learning Center. For driving directions, please visit http://mlc.uga.edu/directions/driving.html Need more info? For more information about this event, please contact Mandy Branch-Friar at (706) 542-6147 or e-mail mzweig@uga.edu

 http://www.uga.edu/osfa/cgs.html

Summer opportunities and Scholarships

Grades 9-11 – Summer Programs

Boston University's Summer Term High School Programs offer the perfect mix of academic challenge and summer fun. Summer Term High School Programs offer a variety of academic opportunities. For complete details and tuition information, please visit bu.edu/summer/highschool.

 Oxford University is offering a summer study program for high school students at the inspiring and scholarly setting of Oxford.  The Oxford Advanced Studies Program offers a superb academic curriculum in a range of subjects. For complete details, please visit www.oasp.ac.uk.

 The Fanning Institute of the University of Georgia is offering a statewide program for students in grades 9-12 who are interested in Latino culture and issues. Participants experience student life by staying on the UGA campus and develop leadership skills by implementing community service projects for their home communities. For complete details, please visit http://www.fanning.uga.edu/program/LYLP.

 Grade 11 – Junior Scholar Programs

Wofford College proudly announces the 62nd annual Wofford Scholars Program. If you are a junior in the top 10% of the class and are interested in attending Wofford, please see Mr. Guthas in the guidance office. You must also have achieved a minimum score of 1250 (CR & Math) on the SAT or a 28 on the ACT. Qualified candidates are able to compete for Wofford College Scholarships upon admission.

 OCHS can nominate up to four outstanding juniors for the Centre Fellows Scholarship Program. Juniors must be in the top 5% of the class and have a SAT critical reading and math score of 1250 or ACT composite score of 28. Centre Fellows receive a waiver for the admission application fee and if upon admittance, will receive a minimum scholarship of $13,000 per year for four years. Nominations must be received by May 1.  If you are interested in attending Centre College and meet the criteria, please see Mr. Guthas in the guidance office.  

 Grade 12 – New Scholarships

The Georgia Development Authority is awarding scholarships in the amount of $1,500 to students who confirm they are majoring in the agriculture or related field. Consideration for the scholarship will be based "80%" on financial need. Applications can be picked up in the Guidance Office.

The Georgia Association of Secondary School Principals is offering scholarships to seniors whose parents are members of GASSP. Applications may be picked up in the guidance office. This year, GASSP expects to award $4,000 worth of scholarships. If you are a senior and your parent is a member of GASSP, please pick up an application in the Guidance Office.

Financial Aid help and Summer Opportunities

Grades 10 - 12 – Athens Regional Summer Volunteer Program

Athens Regional Medical Center's Volunteer Services Department is now accepting inquiries concerning their Teen Volunteer Program this summer. Teens (boys or girls) that are ages 15-17 by June 1, hold a GPA of a B or higher, maintain high standards of behavior and are sincerely interested in helping others will be considered.

 Interested students may call Lynda Jones, Volunteer Services Manager, at (706) 475-3405. Interviews will be conducted in March and April. Students must contact Ms. Jones by April 1 in order to be considered. Students should leave a detailed message including their name, address, phone number, age, name of school and grade level.

 Grades 11 and 12 – Medical College Georgia Summer Program

The Medical College of Georgia sponsors a summer academic enrichment program for outstanding high school students or college-bound high school graduates. The program is for students who are residents of Georgia, have finished either their junior or senior year in high school, and have demonstrated academic excellence. The program features college-level courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics, communication skills and critical thinking. Learning skills seminars, to include test taking strategies as well as orientation to a variety of health career options, are also provided to participants. The seven week program will be held June 5—July 23, 2010.

For more information, go to http://www.mcg.edu/careers/specop; the application deadline is March 1.

 Grade12 and Parents – College Goal Sunday

The Georgia Student Finance Commission is hosting College Goal Sunday on February 28th beginning at 2:00 PM at the Zell Miller Learning Center on the campus of UGA.

 College Goal Sunday is an event to help students and parents complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or the FAFSA. This event is free and you will receive expert assistance.

 If you plan on attending, please bring your 2009 tax returns, W2's, Social Security numbers and any other income information. Also, please register for a Personal Identification Number (PIN) at www.pin.ed.gov. Parents, if you have applied for a PIN for another child, you do not have to register again.

Winter Break – Friday, 2/12 and Monday 2/15

 Grades 9-12 - The Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest is open to all students in grades 9-12. This contest is designed to explore the influence of the Revolutionary War on present day America and is sponsored by the Sons of the American Revolution. For complete contest details, please visit http://www.sar.org/Youth/Oration_Contest. Students can be directed to the website to enter the contest.

 Grade 11-

The Presbyterian College Fellow Program is designed to recognize high school juniors who have excelled academically and to provide them with information about Presbyterian's scholarship program.   You must meet the following criteria to be nominated as a Presbyterian College Fellow:

- Be in the top 10% of the junior class

- Have SAT score of 1200 or higher (CR & Math) or ACT composite score of at least 27

If you meet the criteria and are interested in being nominated, please see Mr. Guthas in the guidance office. Nominations must be sent to Presbyterian by March 1.

 Furman University is accepting nominations for the 2010 Furman Scholars scholarship program. OCHS can nominate up to six outstanding juniors who meet the following criteria:

- GPA of 3.75 or higher

-Genuine interest in an education in the liberal arts and sciences

-SAT score of 1350 (CR & Math) or higher, ACT composite score of 30 or higher or PSAT score of 135 (CR & Math).

If you are a junior who meets the criteria and are interested in being nominated, please see Mr. Guthas in the guidance office. Nominations must be sent to Furman by February 16.

 Erskine College is proud to continue the Erskine Fellows Program. This program is to honor our outstanding students, and we are asking you to nominate a minimum of four “Erskine Fellows.”  Erskine Fellows should be talented juniors in the top 10% of their class and have demonstrated qualities of leadership as indicated by their participation in extracurricular and community activities. They should have earned a minimum of 1100 (critical reading and math) on the SAT or 24 (composite) on the ACT.   Nominations must be sent to Erskine by March 1.

 Grade 12 – Atlanta Braves Scholarship

 The Atlanta Braves are excited to present the High School Scholarship Program sponsored by Publix Super Markets to graduating high school seniors throughout Georgia. Six $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to students who have demonstrated strong community service involvement as well as solid academic performance during their high school careers. All scholarship recipients will be honored during a special on-field presentation prior to the Atlanta Braves home game on May 1, 2010. Applications can be picked up in the guidance office and must be postmarked by March 31, 2010.

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Upcoming Dates –

• February 5 – Progress Reports


• February 11 – Early Release Day


• February 12  and 15 – Winter Break

Auburn University Engineering Day - Auburn University is hosting Engineering Day (E-Day) on Friday, February 26. E-Day is an opportunity for potential students to explore the wide range of engineering disciplines at Auburn. For more information, please visit www.eng.auburn.edu/eday.

New Scholarships

Gainesville College - The Division of Social Sciences at Gainesville State College will award scholarships this spring to qualified students who are interested in pursuing a major in one of the areas administered by the Division. These areas include Anthropology, Criminal Justice, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, Social Work, and Sociology.  A minimum of a 3.3 GPA is preferred. Applications can be picked up in the Guidance office and are due to Gainesville State by Friday, March 19, 2010.

Jan Hester Scholarship - The Community Bankers Association of GA is sponsoring at least four $1,000 scholarships to deserving high school graduates seeking to enter a Georgia university, college or technical institute in the fall of 2010. This is based solely on merit.  In addition, Oconee State Bank will award a separate $250.00 scholarship to the individual applicant selected to represent Oconee State Bank in the state competition.  The scholarship is a commemorative to Mr. Julian Hester and Ms. Jan Hester. In addition, the scholarship fund introduces and hopefully will promote a better understanding of the role played by the Community Banks in Georgia.  Applications may be picked up in the guidance office and must be returned to Oconee State Bank by April 2, 2010