A publication of Higher Applications Volume 5, Winter 2008
Enjoy the holidays and recharge your batteries. Be ready to ace your finals!
Congratulations to our seniors, who have completed their applications and are ready for a well deserved break. We wish them and all of our Higher Application families a warm and joyous holiday season. Enjoy the fun, relax, rejuvenate and prepare for the new year.
Well, it’s almost time for finals week and we can all use all the help we can get. Ken Glassman registered dietician on the CBS Early shows gives the following eating tips to maximize your brain power. Read the entire article Eat Up!!
Brain Food |
| Breakfast | Oatmeal Scrambled eggs, cheese and a whole wheat tortilla French Toast |
| Lunch | Turkey/hummus wrap Peanut butter and banana sandwich Salmon salad on an English muffin |
| Dinner |
Turkey Burger Meatballs and Spaghetti Pork Tenderloin |
| Snack | Apple slices with peanut butter Yogurt sundae Trail mix |
Countdown to Finals
Before everything else, getting ready is the secret to success. Henry Ford
3 weeks to go...
Record test dates on calendar.
Check your current grade with teacher and make sure all assignments have been turned in and recorded accurately.
2 weeks to go...
Determine how much study time you will need to devote to each class.
Block out study time on calendar.
Review past tests and notes.
1 week to go...
Financial Aid...Planning Ahead Pays Off
FAFSA-Free Application for Federal Student Aid The first step in the financial aid process. Use it to apply for federal student financial aid, such as the Pell Grant, student loans, and college work-study. In addition, most states and schools use FAFSA information to award their financial aid.
EFC- Estimated Family Contribution The EFC is a preliminary estimate that measures your family´s financial strength. It is subtracted from the Cost of Attendance at the school(s) you plan to attend to determine your eligibility for federal student aid.
Seniors don't wait!-Prepare to apply for the FAFSA.
This year more than ever it is vital that you complete all financial aid forms as early as possible. We urge families to complete the FAFSA by Jan, 15th if at all possible. First come first served applies to some financial aid programs, so do not delay. The information below is directly from http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/before001.htm
Before Beginning a FAFSA Overview
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| Gather the documents you need. Start with your Social Security Number, driver’s license, income tax returns, bank statements, and investment records. |
| Print a FAFSA on the Web Worksheet. Write in your answers and gather your parents' information then transfer the data to FAFSA on the Web. |
| Plan how to sign your FAFSA. Sign electronically with a Personal Identification Number (PIN) or by mailing in a signature page. |
| Apply for a PIN now! Speed up the process by signing your FAFSA electronically with your PIN. Your parent can sign electronically too. |
| Check your eligibility for federal student aid. |
| Note important deadlines. To meet the Federal Student Aid deadline: - Apply as early as possible beginning January 1st of each year.
- Schools and states have their own deadlines. Contact them for exact deadline dates.
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Freshman, Sophomores and Juniors plan ahead financially.
The following site has financial aid planning information and free tools to help you estimate your EFC and the cost of college attendance. https://studentaid2.ed.gov/xap_pack/financial_aid/