Looking for an amazing opportunity for your rising senior? This pre-college leadership seminar at the University of Notre Dame is for academically talented students who wish to expand their leadership skills. Students will be immersed in the campus experience from July 20-July 31, 2024. Might be something to work on while we are all trying to stay warm today! Details here
Deadline: January 22, 2024
If you are one of the families having difficulty completing the new FAFSA form, you are not alone. Many families are reporting difficulty accessing the new form and finishing it without some sort of glitch. The Department of Education is aware of the issues and has set up a "waiting room" to handle the website traffic and delays. If you are in the process of completing the form and experience some sort of challenge, access the waiting room feature and all of your information will be stored until the form re-opens or the glitch has been resolved.
I am hearing concerns from families who have committed to an early decision without knowing their financial standing. At this point, I recommend speaking to the financial aid office and verifying you can back out of your agreement if the financial aid package offered is insufficient. Most schools are understanding of the situation at this early stage and are facing their own debacles with administering institutional aid in the absence of a clear picture of committed students. The FAFSA is required for many schools as a way to assess needs-based institutional aid - without the data, financial aid offices are delaying offers.
The good news is that you are not alone in having difficulty filling out the new FAFSA. The Department of Education has announced that colleges will NOT receive the information until late January. I'll keep you posted here with any FAFSA updates, but you can also review the DOE website here.
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Updated: Jan 8
Interested in becoming a teacher? The Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship may be your path to a worthwhile career in education. The scholarship is renewable for four academic years, up to $10,000 each year. Qualifying high school seniors (or current undergraduate students) agree to teach for five years at an eligible Indiana school. You have the option to repay the corresponding, prorated amount of scholarship as well.
Applicants must be Indiana residents, U.S. or eligible non-citizen, have either at 3.0 GPA or rank in the top 20% of high school graduating class; attend an Indiana higher ed institution as a full-time student and be able to use the scholarship for at least two full academic years. Must maintain a 3.0 GPA. Additional details can be found here.
Deadline to apply: January 31, 2024
Valparaiso University - Oliver W. and Emma W. Allen Scholarship
If you are considering a career in theological studies, pre-seminary preparation for pastors, church musicians, missions, Director of Christian Education, deaconess or deacon, elementary or secondary education at a Lutheran or parochial school, this scholarship is for you! The scholarship award minimum is $2,500 and can increase to $5,000; renewable with a 3.0 GPA.
For those intending to study at Valparaiso University check out this link. You'll need a recommendation for the Allen Scholarship. Information on other scholarships at Valparaiso can be found here.
Deadline to apply: January 15, 2024
