The Legacy Student Scholarship sponsored by Peach State Credit Union will be offered again this year. This scholarship is to honor the legacy of past and present board members and employees who have served Peach State Federal Credit Union for 20 years or more. It is awarded to graduating high school seniors who will be attending college to pursue a degree in education and plan to return to Georgia to teach.  Applications for the scholarship can be picked up in the counseling office. The application deadline to the credit union office is March 20, 2015.

Peach State Federal Credit Union is again sponsoring the Dr. John Jackson Student Scholarship. This scholarship is in honor of Dr. John Jackson, retired Superintendent of Oconee County Schools, for his contributions to the Oconee County School System. It will be awarded to an Oconee County Public School graduating senior pursuing a degree in education.  Applications can be picked up in the Counseling Office and are due back to the credit union office by March 20, 2015. The scholarship amount is $2,500.

With the holidays just around the corner, Kaplan would like to show students at your thanks with a special offer. Now through December 16, Kaplan is offering $150 off all our SAT® and ACT® test prep courses and tutoring options. This represents our biggest savings of the year on SAT and ACT Classroom courses. For more information, families can visit our website kaptest.com/thanks or contact us directly at 1-800-527-8378.

The Oconee Little League will recognize and award outstanding seniors who have the love of the game of softball/baseball by providing a scholarship towards educational costs at an accredited college, university or technical school. There will be five scholarships awarded in the county between the high schools. All high school seniors that have played baseball/softball at least two years of their high school career and reside in Oconee County will be eligible to submit an application. Any student having received a full, four-year college scholarship is not eligible to apply. Applications can be picked up in the Counseling Office and are due to the Oconee Little League by January 31, 2015. No exceptions will be made for late applications.

A partnership between Ronald McDonald House Charities and its local Chapters opens the door to higher education for graduating seniors. The RMHC Scholarship Program seeks to invest in students who are exemplary role models in their communities and have the initiative to fulfill their educational goals. For more information and to apply, please visithttps://aim.applyists.net/RMHC. The deadline to apply is January 20, 2015

Each year, 60-70 of the brightest and most motivated students are sought out to participate in the Georgia College and State University Honors Program. A minimum high school GPA of a 3.5 along with a minimum SAT score of 1200 or 26 ACT score is required. Applications located at www.gcsu.edu/honors/application.htm must be received by February 1 for priority consideration and March 1 for regular consideration.

For four decades, the Boston University Trustee Scholars Program has attracted students from around the world with outstanding academic ability and the potential to inspire fellow students to excel. Next fall, BU will welcome 15 new Trustee Scholars. Trustee Scholars rank at the top of their classes and demonstrate exceptional leadership in their schools and communities. The Trustee Scholarship covers full undergraduate tuition. All application and nomination materials are available online at bu.edu/admissions/trustee.

Emmanuel College is hosting a Fall Preview Day on October 24, from 1-6 pm.  Students will be able to observe classes, take a campus tour, attend an information fair and participate in many other activities. Participating students will also have a chance to win $1,000 put towards tuition for Fall Semester. Please visit http://www.ec.edu/preview-registration to sign up for this event.

The Horatio Alger Association has provided financial assistance to students throughout the nation who have financial need and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. Students may learn more about this program and apply by going to www.horatioalger.org/scholarships. Students may apply online until October 24, 2014

The Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership program is designed to empower high school sophomores to recognize their potential leadership talents and apply them to become effective, ethical leaders in their home, school, and community. Selected students will attend a three day seminar to participate in hands-on leadership activities, meet state leaders and learn how to lead others and make a positive impact in the community. Please visit http://www.hoby.org/ for complete details. OCHS can nominate one sophomore student to attend the seminar this summer. If you are interested in being nominated, please see Mr. Guthas in the Counseling Office by Friday, October 10

The deadline to apply for the Watson Brown Junior Board of Trustees is September 19. Applications can be picked up in the Counseling Office.

Please join the University of North Georgia for an evening of food, drink and celebration of Oconee County students at their first annual "OconeeFest" scholarship fundraising event. This drop-in event will be held on the front lawn of the UNG Oconee Campus on Thursday, October 30 from 5:30-7:30. Donations are welcome but not required to attend.  "OconeeFest will focus on raising scholarship funds for Oconee County students attending any of UNG's four campuses. Scholarships may be used for tuition, study abroad opportunities and research. This semester, nearly 500 students from Oconee County are enrolled at one of UNG's campuses.

Students who are interested in attending Christian colleges are invited to visit the website http://www.bestcolleges.com/features/top-christian-colleges/ for details on top Christian schools throughout the country.

Students who are interested in attending Wesleyan University:  There will be a representative here on September 17th during Warrior Period. Please sign up in the Counseling Office if you are interested in meeting with the representative.

Armstrong State University (formerly Armstrong Atlantic), will host two Pirate Preview Open Houses this semester. The first will be on October 1 and the second one on November 1. Please contact Cynthia Warden at Cynthia.Warden@armstrong.edu for complete registration details.  Also, Armstrong will have a Fall 2015 Priority Deadline commitment this year. All students who complete their admission applications by December 15 will be eligible for institutional scholarships. Please visit armstrong.edu for more information regarding their college in historic Savannah, Georgia.

Please join the University of North Georgia for an evening of food, drink and celebration of Oconee County students at their first annual "OconeeFest" scholarship fundraising event. This drop-in event will be held on the front lawn of the UNG Oconee Campus on Thursday, October 30 from 5:30-7:30. Donations are welcome but not required to attend.  "OconeeFest will focus on raising scholarship funds for Oconee County students attending any of UNG's four campuses. Scholarships may be used for tuition, study abroad opportunities and research. This semester, nearly 500 students from Oconee County are enrolled at one of UNG's campuses."

Students may once again be nominated for National Youth Leadership Forum in Medicine and the National Youth Leadership Forum in National Security - Diplomacy, Intelligence & Defense. Both Forums provide and opportunity for students to experience first hand experience in those career fields. The Forum in Medicine will be held in the summer of 2015. The forum in National Security will be in the spring of 2015 in Washington, DC. Please visithttp://www.envisionexperience.com/explore-our-programs/careers-in-medicine for complete details on the Forum in Medicine and http://www.envisionexperience.com/explore-our-programs/nylf-national-security? for the Forum in National Security. If you would like to be nominated to attend, please see Mr. Guthas in the Counseling office by September 19.

Fall is coming and so is the annual Mercer University School of Engineering Scholarship Challenge. Interested students should see Mr. Guthas in the Counseling Office.  This year they will hold their event on the Macon, Georgia campus on Saturday, November 15, 2014.  The Saturdayevent on November 15^th will include an open house, lunch, campus tours, a parents’ program and a challenge test in mathematics and word fluency.  Feel free to contact the event coordinator, Dr. Scott Schultz at (478) 301-2840 or via email to Schultz_sr@mercer.edu with any questions you might have. You may also visit http://forms.mercer.edu/engineering/forms/scholarship-challenge/index.htm

If you are interested in attending Oglethorpe University, an admissions representative will be here on Tuesday, September 9

 during Warrior Period in the cafeteria. Please sign up in the Counseling Office if you are interested in attending.

There will be a representative from the Coast Guard Academy at OCHS on Monday, September 8 at 12:00 PM. If you are interested in meeting with him, please sign up in the Counseling Office. You must have approval from your third block teacher if you do not have lunch at that time.

If your student has expressed an interest in attending the Coast Guard Academy, a representative will be here on Monday, September 8th.  Please have them come by and let us know they are interested so we can set up a meeting time.

Planning to go to the PROBE College Fair on Tuesday, September 9 from 6:00-8:30 at the Classic Center?  Have your students register at  www.gotocollegefairs.com and you will be given a scannable barcode that will eliminate the need to fill out contact cards.  College representatives will scan the barcode to get your information.

Mississippi State University will be hosting two Fall Preview Days this semester for seniors. The dates are October 13 and October 27. The cost is $10.00 per person and space is limited. During these days, the student will get a full picture of student life at MSU. Please visit statement.msstate.edu and click on the "On-Campus Recruiting Events" button for complete details.  You will also learn about the Eminent Scholars Day through that link as well. This is for invited high school seniors who have a minimum 29 ACT score. If you were not invited and would like to attend, please contactevents@saffairs.msstate.edu . This event will take place on September 29, 2014.

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards is looking to award students who have made a difference through volunteer work. If you have participated in community service projects within the past year, please visithttp://spirit.prudential.com/view/page/soc and complete the application if interested.

There are many opportunities for college students to participate in Co-op programs through participating universities. There are several scholarships offered through participating programs. Please visit http://www.waceinc.org/scholarship/index.html  for complete details. The application deadline for these scholarships is February 15, 2015.

The Athens Area Human Relations Council, Inc. will soon be selecting students to receive scholarships at their annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards Banquet. Graduating 2015 seniors are encouraged to apply. The application deadline is November 1, 2014. Please apply early as you must also gather two recommendations as well as  complete a short essay. Most of the scholarships will be worth $500, but a few will go up to $1,000.

Two high school juniors and two seniors from the state of Georgia will be selected for the intensive week-long educational United States Senate Youth Program. This program will take place in Washington, D.C. on March 7-14, 2015.  For complete details, please visit http://www.hearstfdn.org/ussyp/ . If you are interested in applying, please see your counselor. A committee will review the applications and one will be selected to have his/her application sent.

KIPP Through College, would like to invite you to our 4th Annual National College Fair on Saturday, September 13 at 1pm.  The following schools are confirmed to attend:  Yale, Princeton, University of Chicago, Harvard, University of Miami, Colby College, Pomona College, Dartmouth College, Davidson, Spelman College, University of Georgia and Syracuse many others!  This college fair is open to all juniors and Seniors. The only cost is the $10 parking for the Georgia International Convention Center.

Top senior athletes are encouraged to apply for the Wendy's High School Heisman Award. One male and one female athlete from OCHS will be selected to receive the award. You may apply at http://www.wendysheisman.com/. The deadline to apply is 10/3/14 at 5:00pm. Please review the website and the criteria. You may see your coach or Mr. Guthas in the Counseling office if you have any questions.

The Atlanta Journal Constitution posted some advice for parents sending their students off to college.  The speaker is a professor at Emory, and although his talk is Emory based, it has a great deal of good advice about sending your student off to college.  http://parenting.blog.ajc.com/2014/08/22/parenting-a-college-student/

Welcome back!

The Guidance office is hosting grade level parent nights at the Oconee County Civic Center to help you understand what is going on this year for your student.  We hope to see you there!

Monday, August 18
Senior Parent Night -6:00
Junior Parent Night - 7:30

Monday, August 25
Freshman Parent Night - 6:00
Sophomore Parent Night - 7:30

The purpose of Youth Leadership Oconee is to provide opportunities for young adults to develop leadership skills and the community awareness necessary to address challenges facing Oconee County. 10th and 11th grade students at OCHS who want to further their leadership skills and channel those skills towards helping others and improving their community are invited to apply. Applications can be picked up in the Counseling Office. The applications are due to the Chamber of Commerce by September 12, 2014

The Watson-Brown Foundation, Inc. supports historic preservation in part of its Junior Board of Trustees, a talented group of seven - thirteen high school students whose exclusive mission is to preserve local history. The Junior Board of Trustees devotes many hours of time to meetings, research, interviews, and site visits in the field of historic preservation.  More information and applications to become a member of this board can be picked up in the Counseling Office. The applications must be received by September 19.

Kaplan Test Prep is hosting a free ACT/SAT Combo Practice Test at the Athens-Clarke County Library on Saturday, August 23 from 10:00am-2:00pm.  Click Here to Register

Senior students from OCHS may be nominated for the William H. and Elizabeth Gray Danforth Scholars Program at Washington University. The selected students must have exhibited a capacity for service and leadership, as well as academic excellence, and who will embrace the challenges of a rigorous academic curriculum. Students who have exhibited qualities that embody the essence of the Danforths - maturity, strong moral character, selflessness, and commitment to community will be favored upon. If you are interested in being nominated, please see Mr. Guthas in the Counseling Office. The nomination deadline is October 15. You may also visit http://admissions.wustl.edu/scholarships-financial-aid/Freshman-Academic-Scholarship-Fellowship-Programs/Pages/The-Danforth-Scholars-Program.aspx for more information.

A Service Academy Day will be held on Saturday, September 6 at Georgia Military Academy. The event will be held from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Representatives from the four academies will be present to discuss their requirements and expectations for admittance.  All students admitted to our nation's military Service Academies must first be nominated by at least one member of their state's Congressional Delegation. Students who are seeking a nomination from U.S. Representative Paul Broun should submit an application to his Milledgeville office by October 10.  Please visit his website at https://broun.house.gov/ for more information.

After Prom information

After Prom Website:   www.afterpromoconee.com

After Prom ticket sale:  April 14-18, at lunches, $20 per ticket. Price increases to $25 per ticket during April 21-25.  Last chance ticket sale on Saturday, April 26, 10 am - Noon at OCHS only. Parent permission form is available on the After Prom website. Make checks payable to Oconee After Prom. Price of ticket then allows you to participate in all activities, eat all the food, and win prizes during After Prom ... no extra charge!

Parent Volunteers for After Prom:  More parent volunteers are needed, and sign up is through the After Prom website. Volunteer before, during or after the event!

Need a tux? Perno's Formal Wear will do a tuxedo pickup at After Prom, and Perno's coupons are available at each high school's office.

Need flowers? Use Peddler's Wagon ... they are donating a percentage of prom sales back to After Prom!!

Don't forget!

The Lions Club scholarship applications are due on Friday, April 25 at 3pm

Oconee Scholar applications are due this Friday, April 18.

Both of these can be turned in to the Guidance office.

Student Growth Model reports were sent home with students today.  Students who are new to Georgia public schools this year will not have reports.  If you would like further explanation, please go to http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Assessment/Pages/Georgia-Student-Growth-Model.aspx/ and http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Assessment/Documents/EOCTStudentReport.mp4

Students who are at least 17 1/2 years of age and have a valid Drivers License can now register to vote online. Please visit https://registertovote.sos.ga.gov/GAOLVR/beginRegistration.do for complete details and registration instructions.

The College of Pharmacy at University of Georgia announces the Dean Stuart Feldman Summer Science Program.  Scholarships are available for housing. If you are rising high school junior or seniors and have a strong interest in science and pharmacy. This program is for you. Application are available at http://www.rx.uga.edu/index.php/student_affairs_office/summer_science_institute
The program runs June 1 - 6, 2014
Application deadline date: Friday, April 25.

Freshmen and Sophomores are invited to join Kaplan Test Prep for a PSAT practice test on Saturday, May 3rd. The test will be offered online and it is free. The event will take place at the Athens-Clarke County Library.  Space is limited. Visit kaptest.com/countdown to sign up.

AfterProm Information http://www.oconee.k12.ga.us/ochs/index.php?module=blog&id=448

Order Yard Signs for Seniors http://www.oconee.k12.ga.us/ochs/index.php?module=blog&id=449

Important Dates for Seniors  http://www.oconee.k12.ga.us/ochs/files/filecabinet/folder6/Senior_Info_2014_for_OC_Website.pdf

The Rotary Club of Oconee County is looking for a student who has achieved, as a minimum, an overall GPA of at least a "B", who is dedicated to and perseveres with a "service above self" attitude. The student must be a senior in the Interact Club in good standing. Applications can be picked up in the Counseling Office. The application deadline is April 14

This year we are using Remind101 to send text message updates about important After Prom information. Please visithttp://www.remind101.com/join/after-prom to sign up for After Prom Oconee notifications.

Alpha Iota Delta of Chi Psi Fraternity of Georgia Tech is proud to announce the Bryan Scholarship again this year. A scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded to a qualified male student entering Georgia Tech. The scholarship is being offered by the fraternity in memory of Oscar Virgil Bryan, Jr.  Applications can be picked up in the Counseling Office and are due by April 30, 2014.

Next Nursing Leaders Scholarship - Awarded by http://www.travelnursing.org/nursing-jobs.php organization.

$1000 awarded annually (Dec 17th) to students who may be interested in pursing a career in nursing and that are currently accepted or enrolled in any college program. Click Here To Apply

Health Care Professions Scholarship - Awarded by this www.all50medical.com organization.

$1000 awarded annually (Dec 17th)  to students interested in pursing a career in any health care related profession and that are currently accepted or enrolled in any college program.  Click Here To Apply

The Athens Tech High School Merit-Based Scholarship is offered each year to a High School student graduating from one of the public high schools within Athens Technical College’s service area.  Eligible counties include Athens-Clarke, Elbert, Greene, Hart, Madison, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Taliaferro, Walton, and Washington-Wilkes.                                                                                                                                                      

All application are available online -----   http://www.athenstech.edu/Foundation/scholarship.cfm   Applications due:  Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Camp Journey is a grief camp for children ages 7-17 who have lost a loved one. This camp is designed to help kids improve their understanding of loss and grief. This year, the dates will be Friday May 2 - Sunday, May 4 at Camp Twin Lakes in Rutledge, GA. Please visit www.mycampjourney.org for more information, or see Mr. Guthas in the Counseling Office.

Stanford University will select the finest students from across the country to participate in its summer programs for high school students. The summer programs offer highly motivated and intellectually curious students the opportunity to explore and discover topics not typically taught in secondary schools. For complete details and to apply, please visitspcs.stanford.edu/explore.

The Athens Area Retired Educators Association is offering two, $500.00 scholarships to two senior OCHS students. The characteristics of the selected student will be based on the following:

 1. Great personal qualities (personality, perseverance, morals, dedication, etc.)

2. Breadth of school activities

3.Volunteerism/community participation/work experience

4. GPA

5. Humanness

If you are interested in being nominated, please have a teacher, counselor or administrator write a recommendation on your behalf. The recommendation should include the areas mentioned above. Please have your nomination papers in to the Counseling Office by March 19.

High school juniors who have demonstrated superior academic excellence and have a potential for future success can be nominated for the prestigious Presbyterian College Fellows Award.  Juniors nominated must be in the top 10 percent of the class with a weighted GPA of a 3.6 or higher. The student must also have a SAT score of 1100 or higher (math and critical reading) or 24 ACT composite score or higher.  Selection as a PC Fellow grants students consideration for scholarships to Presbyterian College. Please see Mr. Guthas by Friday, March 14 if you are interested in being nominated and meet the criteria.

The Cavalier Club of Athens is offering a $500 scholarship to area high school seniors. The student must has a 3.0 GPA and have been accepted to a post-secondary institution. Applications can be picked up in the Counseling Office and are due by Wednesday, April 30. Three letters of recommendation are also required (one from a teacher). Please contact Milton Gresham at greshamm@clarke.k12.ga.us with any questions.

Students in grades 9-11 may be nominated for one of the People to People Leadership Ambassador Programs' most prestigious programs: the 2015 Leadership Summit.  People to People Leadership Ambassadors have the unique opportunity to earn academic credit and foster world citizenship. Please visit http://www.peopletopeople.com/our-programs/leadership-ambassadors for complete details. The nomination deadline is April 7, 2014.

The Education Foundation of the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that $500 scholarships will be offered to one graduate from each of the five high schools in Oconee County.  Applications can be picked up in the counseling office and are being accepted between February 24 and April 3. The student must be a senior pursuing post-secondary education at either a two-year of four-year educational institution in the summer or fall of 2014.

The Oconee County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that scholarships will be awarded to graduates from each of the five high schools in Oconee County who will be attending a Technical and/or Vocational School after graduation.  Applications can be picked up in the Counseling Office and are due by April 3, 2014 to the Chamber of Commerce Office. The applicant must be a senior who is pursuing post-secondary education at a technical and/or vocational institution in the summer of 2014.

Wofford proudly announces the 66th annual Wofford Scholars Program. Qualified candidates are eligible to compete for scholarships ranging from $3,000 per year to a full scholarship, which is valued at $45,000 per year. 

Juniors who are ranked in the top 10% of the class, have a minimum score of 1250 on the PSAT or SAT, or 28 composite on the ACT/PLAN test may be nominated. All students who are nominated for this program must apply to either Wofford's Early  Decision or Early Action deadline. Please see Mr. Guthas if you are interested in being nominated by March 31.

Peach State Federal Credit Union is pleased to offer their 12th Annual Legacy Student Scholarships, given in honor of past and present Board members and employees who have served Peach State for 20 years or more. These nine $2,500 scholarships will be awarded in May to high school seniors who will be attending college to pursue a degree in education and plan to return to Georgia to teach.  They are also pleased to offer the Dr. John Jackson Scholarship. This scholarship honors Dr. John Jackson, retired Superintendent of Oconee County Schools, for his contributions to the Oconee County school system. It will be awarded to an Oconee County Public School graduating senior pursuing a degree in education.  Applications for these scholarships can be picked up in the Counseling Office and must be received by Peach State no later than March 21, 2014.

High achieving low-income students may be interested in learning about The College Prep Scholarship given by QuestBridge. This scholarship helps low income students become successful applicants to the nations top universities. For more information, please visit www.questbridge.org . The application deadline is March 26, 2014.

Athens Regional Medical Center's Volunteer Services Department is now accepting inquiries regarding their Teen Volunteer Program for the summer of 2014. Teens who are ages 15-17 by June 1 are asked to contact Lynda Jones, Volunteer Services Manager, at (706) 475-3405 to request an application packet. Applicants must have a B average or higher and have high standards of behavior. The application deadline is March 7, 2014. Volunteers will be used in all departments of the hospital.

Undocumented students can research various forms of financial aid and scholarships from the websitehttp://thedream.us/ . The Dream.Us is committed to work together to provide a low-cost, high quality college education to undocumented students.

U.S. Congressman Paul Broun, M.D. (GA-10) invites all high school students in Georgia’s 10^th Congressional District to participate in the 2014 Congressional Art Competition. Congressman Broun, in collaboration with Georgia Square Mall, will host a ceremony for all participating students on Saturday, May 3rd. This event will include a display of all artwork entries, and Congressman Broun will announce this year’s first place entry as well as the runners up. The winning artist will be invited to a national reception in Washington D.C. where his or her artwork will be on display for one year in the U.S. Capitol. Additionally, the student will be eligible to receive a collegiate art scholarship.

The competition is open to Georgia’s 10^th Congressional District students in grades 9-12. Each participating student must fill out a Student Release Form and comply with the Competition Guidelines, which can be found on Congressman Broun’s website at www.broun.house.gov/kids/art.htm. Submissions are due to the Athens Congressional Office:  3706 Atlanta Highway, Suite 2, Athens by Tuesday, March 11th:

For more information, please contact Congressman Broun’s district director at Jessica.Hayes@mail.house.gov or(706) 564-1286.

Graduating students who plan on pursuing a college major in Agriculture, Natural Resources or related field are invited to apply for the Polly Hardigree Ward Memorial Scholarship. Applications can be picked up in the counseling office and must be postmarked by May 5, 2014.

In an effort to provide quality educational programs, services and opportunities, Darton State College is pleased to offer academic scholarships to incoming freshmen that have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. The scholarship is worth the total cost of in state tuition and mandatory fees for Fall and Spring semesters. The application deadline is March 15, 2014.

 

The student selected must have a minimum core GPA of a 3.0. The student must also have a minimum combined score of a 1000 on the SAT (critical reading and math) or ACT composite score of 22.

 

Applications can be picked up in the counseling office. There is also an essay component to the application along with two letters of recommendation.

The primary purpose of the Oconee Lions Youth Citizens Award is to recognize the achievements of two OCHS graduating seniors who provide evidence of the following criteria: (1) good citizenship, (2) an active interest in the civic, cultural, social and moral welfare of the community, and (3) a record of service to the community without personal financial reward.

 

The award will be public recognition and a scholarship for post-secondary education. The amount of the award is $1,000 to each of two graduating seniors. Special weight will be given to community services accomplishments.

 

Applications can be picked up in the counseling office and must be turned in by 3:00 PM on Friday, April 25, 2014.

College Goal Georgia 2014

Date: Saturday, 02/15/14 

Time: 2:00PM – 4:00PM 

Location: University of Georgia, Miller Learning Center, Room 171 

The Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) at the University of Georgia will host a College Goal Georgia event Saturday, February 15, 2014. 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 Financial Aid (including Federal Grants, Federal Loans, and the Federal Work Study Program) for the upcoming academic year. 

What You Should Bring With You to this Event: 

• Your Social Security Number 
• Your parents’ Social Security numbers if you are a dependent student
• Your driver’s license number if you have one 
• Your Alien Registration Number if you are not U.S. Citizen 
• [2013] Federal tax information or tax returns including [2013] IRS W-2 information, for you (and your spouse, if you are married), and for your parents if you are a dependent student*** 
• IRS 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ Foreign tax return, or Tax return for Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Marshall Islands, the Federal State of Micronesia, or Palau 
• Records of your untaxed income, such as child support received, interest income, and veterans noneducation benefits, for you, and your parents if you are dependent student*** 
• Information on cash; savings and checking account balances; investments, including stocks and bonds and real estate but not including the home in which you live; and business and farm assets for you, and for your parents if you are a dependent student

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! 

 

Driving/Parking 

The address for the Miller Learning Center is 48 Baxter Street in Athens, GA at the intersection of Baxter Street and Lumpkin Street. Parking is available at the Tate Center Deck and is free on the weekends. The Tate Center Deck is located next to the Miller Learning Center. For driving directions, please visit http://mlc.uga.edu/directions/driving.html 

 

Need more information? 

For more information about this event, please contact Joseph Boyles at 706-542-6147 or by email at jboyles@uga.edu

The Berry College Student Enterprises will be hosting the second National Student Enterprise Development Conference on February 7th-8th, 2014. As you may know, we currently have 14 student-operated enterprises on the Berry College campus, that generated $432,000 of gross revenue last fiscal year and provided meaningful work opportunities for 140 students.

Last year, Alan Bridges of Coca-Cola and Frederiek Toney of Ford Motor Company were the keynote speakers and we will have nationally known industry leaders as speakers again this year. We will also have insightful break out sessions including Strategic Planning, Risk Management, Customer Service, Marketing, Accounting/Finance, and Start-Up Processes.
The purpose of this conference is to educate and inspire students from across the nation to develop an entrepreneurial spirit and learn practical business skills in order to prepare them for the future. Please share this information with other faculty and business organizations on campus who might be interested. You can register at http://berry-acad.informz.net/Berry-Acad/event.asp?eid=4817.

Camp Magik is pleased to announce its 2014 spring schedule of healing camps for children and teens. Camp Magik (Mainly About Grief In Kids) serves children who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling or other close family member within the past three years. Camp Magik will provide an opportunity for children and teens to meet, talk, and process their grief with professional grief counselors. Each camp will be divided into two groups, one for ages 7-11 and one for ages 12-17. Please visit www.campmagik.org for complete details and registration information.

High school representatives, students and their parents can learn about the college admissions process and how to apply for scholarships and financial aid at the fifth annual “Colleges in Your Backyard” event hosted by the University of Georgia Office of Undergraduate Admissions on January 19, 2014 from 3-5 p.m.in the UGA Chapel (North Campus).

The event, which is free and open to the public, will feature a panel discussion with representatives from the UGA Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Office of Student Financial Aid as well as representatives from Athens Technical College, Piedmont College and the University of North Georgia.

A mini college fair in Terrell Hall, where the UGA Office of Undergraduate Admissions is located, will immediately follow the panel discussion and will include an opportunity for students and parents to receive additional information on each of the represented colleges and ask questions.

Free parking will be available in the North Campus Parking Deck, located on South Jackson Street across from Terrell Hall.

For more information about the program, contact Rosa Arroyo Driggers, Associate Director of Admissions at rarroyo@uga.edu

In an effort to aide area high school students in their academic performance, the In Touch Management Group Youth Academy will kick off on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at the Athens Regional Library. Six students from OCHS in grades 9-11 may be nominated to attend.

 

It is the intent of the Academy to close the gap of the educational divide of those on the outside looking in. There is no fee to participate. The Academy will host a series of monthly weekend classes, lectures, guest speakers and field trips.

 

If you are interested in learning more, please see Mr. Guthas in the Counseling Office. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be nominated. Meetings will be held at Athens Regional Library on the following Saturdays:

 

January 25

February 8

March 8

April 12

May 3

Students selected as Furman Scholars are eligible for at least $7,500 per year for over four years in scholarships upon admittance into Furman University. Furman Scholars are also eligible for a $200.00 discount on their week-long, residential Summer Scholars program, which provides talented rising juniors and seniors with a glimpse of the Furman experience. Please visit engagefurman.com for more details about Summer Scholars.

 

Juniors who have a weighted GPA of a 3.5 or higher may be nominated. The junior student must also demonstrate leadership potential, have significant involvement in extracurricular activities/community service and have a genuine interest in an education in the liberal arts and sciences. One of the following test scores: PSAT score of 120 or higher (critical reading and math); SAT score of 1200 or higher (critical reading and math); ACT composite score of 26 or higher must be obtained also.

 

All nominations must be nominated by March 15, 2014. Please see Mr. Guthas in the Counseling Office if you meet the criteria and would like to be nominated.

Juniors and Seniors who are interested in an 8 week summer leadership program may want to consider participating in the Bank of America Student Leaders Program. For complete details, visit http://about.bankofamerica.com/en-us/global-impact/student-leaders.html#fbid=fMS7Vfml5Dg.

The deadline to apply is January 31, 2014.

The Julian and Jan Hester Memorial Scholarship Fund is supported by the Community Bankers Association of Georgia. All high school seniors are eligible to compete for this scholarship if they are planning to enter a Georgia post-secondary institution.

 

The scholarship is named after long-time CBA Chief Executive Officer, the late Julian Hester and his late daughter, Jan Hester. Jan was a senior at The University of Georgia when she died in an automobile accident on April 15, 1990. At least (4) $1,000 scholarships will be awarded.

 

Applications can be picked up in the Counseling Office and are due to Oconee State Bank on April 4, 2014.

Walton EMC is offering scholarships again for the 2014-2015 college school year. In the spring of 2014, approximately 30 scholarships to graduating high school seniors whose primary residence is served by Walton EMC will be awarded. Each scholarship will be worth $4,000 to students who best demonstrate the EMC spirit of community, hard work, service and perseverance.

 

If you are a senior and your home is serviced by Walton EMC, please pick up an application in the Counseling Office. An outline, high school transcript, two letters of recommendation and a copy of a college acceptance letter are required along with the application form. The application deadline is February 14, 2014.

Walton EMC is offering sophomores and juniors a once in a lifetime opportunity through its annual Washington Youth Tour. Students will be able to meet Georgia's U.S. representatives and senators as well as see the sites of Washington. Personal development and leadership activities will take place throughout the week as well. All sophomores and juniors who live in or attend school in Walton EMC's service area are eligible to apply. The dates this year are June 12-19.

 

Students can pick up an application in the counseling office. Please contact Jennifer Broun at (770) 266-2572 orjbroun@waltonemc.com if you have any further questions. The application deadline is February 7 at 5:00 PM to Walton EMC.