COUNSELOR'S CORNER
Seniors have many scholarship opportunities that are sent to their school email accounts.
The following links could be helpful to students, graduates, and parents:
TASSELTIME - Tasseltime is a website created by an Arkansas counselor to provide links to most everything listed here, plus more (colleges, careers, military, ACT, ASVAB, etc.)
(**The Tasseltime link requires a username and password; email or visit Mrs. Church for more information)
ACT AND TEST PREP
ACT Registration- JRs & SRs trying for scholarships should take this test as often as possible
Preparing for the ACT - booklet for tips, strategies, and practice
ACT Test Prep - resources from the ACT company (some free, but not all)
COLLEGE/CAREER/LIFE RESOURCES
March 2 Success- College/Career prep, ACT practice tests, etc. (you will have to create an account)
My Next Move - interactive tool for job seekers/students wanting to learn about career options
Real-Life Arkansas - Find out about AR salaries and which occupations will meet financial goals
Explore AR Careers - Information on high-demand careers in Arkansas
JobHero.com - guide to helping students evaluate and choose careers
Be Pro Be Proud - website that provides career info/exploration in AR based skilled labor market
Learn How to Become - career information and exploration site
Living Wage Calculator - estimate the cost of living in various areas across the state or country
How to Write a Resume - free templates and tips for resumes and cover letters
How to Write a High School Resume - Samples and tips for writing resumes while in high school
Arkansas Next - resources for college/career/life planning (includes digital version of AR Next magazine)
Cyberbullying Statistics - a website to help students and parents understand this problem
Stop Bullying website - tips for kids to keep themselves and others safe from bullies
Life After College- guide for students (many links included; could also be helpful to the HS grad)
ADT Cost of Living - website that compares cost of living and varying wages across U.S.
University HQ - resource about degrees and careers (students can view options of careers based on degree plan)
Job Opportunities - link for jobs available in NEA, compiled by Paragould Chamber of Commerce
FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES
Sample Scholarship Inquiry Letter - for those pursuing scholarships other than through a college/university
Sample Scholarship Essays - examples of how to write essays for scholarships (do NOT copy any samples!)
AR Student Loan Authority - website designed to improve access to higher education to AR students
AR Department of Higher Education - A to Z list of scholarships with deadlines and requirements
How to Pay for College - Financial aid guide for AR students
Federal Student Aid Website - tips for parents and students concerning financial aid
Mike Rowe Works Foundation - Information and resources for technical careers
FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA) PLUS RESOURCES
(**All seniors planning to attend college will need to complete the FAFSA)
FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid (site opened Oct 1; SRs should complete applications asap)
FSA ID - must have to complete FAFSA
HOW TO COMPLETE FAFSA - checklist to follow to help students/parents with FAFSA
SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarship Search Guide - reviews/instructions to help students with scholarship searches
Greene County Scholarship- info & application portal for local scholarships (available Feb 1 - March 1)
Beta Club Scholarships - link to scholarships available to Beta members (deadline Jan 22, 2020)
YoUniversal Application - Use to apply for the Challenge Scholarship and other AR scholarships and grants
The Hagan Scholarship Foundation - for high achieving students with a financial need (deadline Nov 15, 2019)
AR Single Parent Scholarship Fund - information and application for scholarships for single parents
Horatio Alger Career & Technical Scholarship - website includes information and link to application
Horatio Alger Scholarship - website includes eligibility requirements, application, and much more
License to Howl - ASU scholarship for incoming freshmen; application window Oct 1 - Feb 1
Mike Rowe Works - Scholarship for technical programs that rewards those with strong work ethic
Karen Church
kchurch@marmadukeschool.com
phone (870)597-2723fax (870)597-4693