VMI Open House Dates

You and your family are invited to attend an Open House on the Virginia Military Institute Post this year. This will provide for an opportunity to visit VMI to speak with faculty, ROTC staffs, and cadets in a relaxed atmosphere. You must register online at http://admissions.vmi.edu/visit/. You must be a junior or senior in order to attend.

2015-2016 remaining Open House Dates:

13-14 November 2015

5-6 February 2016

26-27 February 2016

11-12 March 2016 

Young Entrepreneur Award

Graduating high school seniors who operate their own small business are eligible to apply for a 2016 Young Entrepreneur Award from the NFIB Foundation. Visit www.NFIB.com/YEA for more information. The application deadline is December 18, 2015.

Link to colleges and scholarships.

We are sending parents and students a link that could be very helpful in the college and scholarship search. Please visit http://www.college-scholarships.com/schools/georgia/ for the contact information for colleges/universities in Georgia. There is also a scholarship search on the page as well. Have a great weekend.

Kaplan Test Prep

On November 14th & 15th, there will be a Free SAT/ACT Combo Practice Test held by Kaplan Test Prep to help students decide between the New SAT or ACT. Please visit kaptest.com/satvsact to sign up today for a practice test location in your area or live online.

Julian and Jan Hester Memorial Scholarship

The goal of the Julian & Jan Hester Memorial Scholarship is to assist deserving high school seniors in their first year of college and to promote community banking. 

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 auto accident on April 15, 1990. In addition to supporting community banking, this scholarship is an opportunity to pass on the positive qualities both Julian and Jan Hester exemplified to further the development of tomorrow’s generations.

Please visit http://www.cbaofga.com/hester-scholarship1.html for more details and to download the application. Applications may also be picked up in the Counseling Office. The application must be turned in to a member bank by Friday, April 8, 2016.

The FAFSA (Federal Application for Student Aid) is changing to make it easier foe parents and students to see cost and finacial aid up front.  Here is a link to a short video explaining why the change is good for you http://www.nasfaa.org/ppystudents

Attention Seniors: A great time to VISIT a college of your choice is this FALL/Winter. Many schools have EVENTS planned for SENIORS.

Here is a list of upcoming events.

Armstrong Atlantic November 14
Berry Oct. 24 and Nov. 21
Georgia Southern Nov. 14
Georgia Regents Univ./Augusta State Oct. 24 and Nov. 6
SCAD Oct. 24 and Nov. 14 (Savannah)
University of North Georgia Nov. 14 (Oconee Campus) Nov. 7 (Dahlonega Campus)
University of West Georgia Nov. 1
Valdosta State Jan 30
Young Harris Nov. 14

• Some of these events require registration. Please visit the college website for more information. 
• Schools also offer visits and tours throughout the week. To register for a tour of campus, please visit the admissions website for the college.
• If there is a college that is not listed above, check their website. If you have any questions or need help, please see your counselor. 

Students who are interested in applying for ROTC scholarships at The University of North Georgia should apply by October 2 to be eligible for the October Board selections. The deadline to apply for the January Board selections is January 5. Please visit http://ung.edu/military-college-admissions/costs-financial-aid/scholarships-and-grants/army-rotc-scholarship-steps.php for complete details and application instructions.