Financial Aid Night – Attention All Seniors!

On Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at 7 p.m., a representative from the GEORGIA STUDENT FINANCE COMMISSION will be at CHS to provide information on the following:

· The completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Both the students and parents MUST complete the on-line form in order to be eligible for the HOPE Scholarship, loans, grants, and college-work study programs. This form will be available on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov after January 1, 2010.

· HOPE Scholarship

· Federal and state loans and grants for college

· Steps in the financial aid application process

The GSFC representative will be in the CHS auditorium. Be sure to check with the college(s) to which you are applying. They may have a deadline by which you must submit the FAFSA.

PSAT/NMSQT on October 14

IB juniors will be taking the PSAT/NMSQT on October 14th in order to be considered for the National Merit Scholarships. On this same day, non-IB juniors will be taking the GHSGT diagnostic tests. Provision will be made for IB juniors to take the GHSGT diagnostic tests on a later date.

IB sophomores, and any freshmen who signed up, will also be taking the PSAT on Wednesday.

Looming Deadline for PSAT!

The PSAT will be administered at Campbell on Wednesday, October 14, 2009. As in years past, all sophomores will take the test free of charge. All IB juniors are strongly encouraged to register for this test, which allows them to qualify for scholarships and provides good practice for the SAT. IB juniors will register in English classes through Mr. Jones or may register with Ms. Adams in the IB office. The fee is 13 dollars, with checks made payable to Campbell High School. We will start collecting money on Friday, September 18. No registrations can be accepted after Tuesday, September 22.

If any IB freshmen would like to take the exam as well, the same fee applies. Freshmen may register through Ms. Adams in the IB office (room 103) on or before September 22.

From Campbell's Counseling Office:

There is quite a lot going on in Campbell's Counseling Office!

Check out these items:

Senior Scholarship Bulletin: http://campbellhighschool.typepad.com/counseling/scholarships.html


Junior Newsletter:
http://campbellhighschool.typepad.com/counseling/junior-newsletter.html

Volunteer and Grant Opportunity - Keep Cobb Beautiful

Keep Cobb Beautiful has a great opportunity for high school junior, senior or college undergraduate students to explore the benefits of working with a non-profit organization to educate, beautify and improve the environment. The Associate Board Member program gives students hands-on experience in implementing programming, hosting events and assisting volunteers to impact Cobb County. Beginning this year, qualifying high school seniors or college Associate Board members will have the opportunity to apply for college grants.

As an Associate Board member students will be eligible to sit on various KCB committees, help organize and run KCB events and represent the organization at luncheons, receptions and award ceremonies. Associate Board Members will have moderate authority and assist with outreach to local civic groups and schools. These are just many of the exciting opportunities that the position provides in addition to being an excellent highlight on your resume.

Applications for the program are available online now, with new appointees beginning in September. The positions run for the school calendar year.

Deadline for applications submittals is Friday, Sept. 4. For more information and the application, visit http://kcb.cobbcountyga.gov/.

Georgia PTA Scholarships

The Georgia PTA offers scholarships to assist students who have successfully completed high school and who are interested in furthering their education in a college or university to prepare themselves for careers in youth-related fields in Georgia. The scholarships are funded solely through member, local unit PTA, and Council contributions. The number and amount of each scholarship vary from year to year depending upon the donations. Over the last few years, scholarships have ranged from $1,000 - $1,500 per student. This is a one-year, non-renewable grant.

A student is eligible to apply for a Georgia PTA Scholarship if he/she:

• Is a graduating senior of a Georgia high school with a PTA/PTSA. The PTA must be in good standing (i.e., dues paid, approved bylaws on file).
• Is interested in attending a college or university education to prepare him or her to work in a youth-related field.
• Has exhibited good character.
• Has a satisfactory scholastic record.
• Will attend a college or university in Georgia during the upcoming school year.
• Demonstrates a need for financial assistance.

Deadline: Postmarked by the last business day of February

Here is the link for more information:
http://georgiapta.org/leadership-grants-scholarships.html

Emory Scholars

Any senior students interested in applying for the Emory Scholars program should pick up information and an application from Ms. Turner in the CHS counseling office. Applications should be turned in to Mr. Jones in the IB Office by October 1.