Financial aid
Federal Appication for Student Aid
Complete the Federal application for student aid (FAFSA). This must be done online at www.fafsa.ed.gov/
**please note that any application for financial aid should be free.
Create an FSA-ID
An FSA ID is a username and password that you must use to log in to certain U.S. Department of Education (ED) websites. Your FSA ID identifies you as someone who has the right to access your own personal information on ED websites such as the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (
FAFSA®) at
fafsa.gov.
If you are a parent of a dependent student, you will need your own FSA ID if you want to sign your child's FAFSA electronically. If you have more than one child attending college, you can use the same FSA ID to sign all applications. Please note: Each FSA ID user must have a unique e-mail address.
Financial Aid Help:
October 29, 2018 - at KCC (Miller Gym) 6-7:30
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Use the following helpful hints as you begin the process of applying for scholarships. The students who are most successful at earning scholarships are students who follow these points:
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Utilize the RED Marshall High School Scholarship Handbook for local available scholarships offered. This booklet will be given to students in their English 12 class.
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Listen to daily announcements for scholarship opportunities as well as due dates for applications.
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Remember that applying for scholarships is the responsibility of the student.
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Marshall High School is not notified of all scholarships available at a particular college, so students are encouraged to contact/research the college they hope to attend and ask for information on freshman scholarships.
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Don’t procrastinate! Get busy on this part of your college planning early and stay on top of it. Your success will depend on your perseverance, organization, and your ability to meet deadlines.
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Be sure to give your teachers and counselor adequate time to write recommendations for you. Two weeks is a good rule of thumb. Give them a list of activities and awards that are noteworthy in the recommendation. When given sufficient time, teachers can write a meaningful letter that truly reflects each student’s unique qualities.
Trusted Scholarship and Financial Aid Websites
Links to colleges' financial aid Web sites: Find scholarships offered by specific colleges here
(You can link to each school’s net price calculator)
FAFSA - estimate how much federal money you qualify for
College Search Tools
Career Cruising/Xello [login through chrome and your google account] - Career Cruising
First Generation college students - http://www.imfirst.org/
Military Recruiters
Will be located at 4-Corners downstairs on each of their visitations which are announced in the daily announcements.
Standardized Testing
PSAT/NMSQT
The PSAT will be administered to Juniors at MHS. If you would like to take the PSAT/NMSQT, register in the Guidance Office, the test fee is $18.00. Also, pick up a copy of the Official Student Guide to the PSAT/NMSQT to help you prepare before test day. Once you have your score report here is help understanding your PSAT or SAT score - use this DEMO site - sat.org/scoresdemo
Practice Test @ PSAT practice test
Practice is also provided through the Michigan electronic Library
http://www.learningexpresshub.com/college-preparation-center/home/home
The SAT
The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) has announced that it will transition to using the SAT as part of the Michigan Merit Examination (MME).
The SAT is accepted at all Michigan universities and is already a familiar exam to many in the state. The exam keeps pace with what colleges are looking for today — measuring the skills required for success in the 21st century. It focuses on the few durable things that evidence shows matter most for college and career success, and reflects what Michigan students are already learning in their classrooms.
ACT TEST
The ACT can still be taken in addition to the SAT for college admission.
NCAA Athletes
If you want to participate in Athletics in Division I or II colleges, YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE http://eligibilitycenter.org
NAIA Athletic Participation, you must create an account here - NAIA eligibility center
Time to Register-Selective Service
All male U.S. citizens residing in the United States must register within the period starting 30 days before, and ending 30 days after, their 18th birthday. Log on to www.sss.gov and you can register in about 5 minutes.