Counselor's Corner

Mrs. Lisa Leake, LHS Counselor leakel@louisiana.k12.mo.us Parent/Counselor Communications Click here to access mailings, information, important dates, scholarship info., etc.		Click here to access SCHOLARSHIPS Upcoming College Visits click here to see list *Students will need to sign up outside the counseling center to visit with these recruiters.

	Important Dates to Remember. . .


ü Coca-Cola Scholarships --- Criteria: based upon academic achievement, capacity to lead, and hours dedicated to community service. Deadline October 31 apply at: www.coca-colascholars.org
ü Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Programs--- Criteria: financial need, integrity & ability to overcome personal adversity -- extra-curricular activities, & minimum GPA of2.0 Deadline October 31 apply at: www.horationalger.org
ü Hannibal High School's annual Beyond High School Expo will be held Tuesday, October 21, 2008. Over fifty colleges, technical schools, and military reps. will be in the high school cafeteria from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. This is a "buffet style" offering. Students and parents will have the opportunity to visit with any or all of the representatives.
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Helpful Links
www.schoolsoup.com One of the largest scholarship databases in existence. Thousands of scholarships are added daily. It's free and it's safe (won't sell your name or email address). www.fafsa.ed.gov Do your FAFSA on-line. You will need a PIN for yourself & your parents. After January 1, it may take several weeks to receive your PIN, so log on soon! www.fastweb.com Scholarship info., college info., etc. www.stchas.edu/foundation St. Charles Community College scholarships link. www.salliemae.com College loan information		www.finaid.org Guide to financial aid MyMajors.com Interest inventory/college planning guide usbank.com/studentbanking Apply for US Bank scholarship Oct. 2007 - February 2008 www.needalift.org This 152-page book lists scholarships, grants and loans for which students may qualify. Also contains extensive information on scholarships for veteran's dependents. www.MissouriLegion.org American Legion scholarships offered to Missouri Residents. www.family.samhsa.gov/set/septemberbacktoschool.aspx A BACK TO SCHOOL RESOURCE FROM THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE & MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (SAMHSA). SAMHSA's Family Guide Web site dedicates an entire section to "Back to School" resources. Everything from helping with homework or issues making friends, to dealing with the back-to-school blues is covered. TIPS FOR PARENTS -Understanding Electronic Aggression www.cdc.gov/ncipc/dvp/YVP/electronic_agression_brief_for_parents.pdf www.cdc.gov/ncipc/dvp/Electronic_Aggression_Tip_Sheet.pdf Both publications include a review of most current research; examples to help parents and educators identify electronic aggression; prevention tips for parents and caregivers; prevention strategies for educators and educational policy makers; and prevention tactics for school districts, policy makers, and parents.

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!FAFSA Update! For 2008-2009 paper FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) packets will no longer be available through the counselor's office. Students can obtain a paper FAFSA by calling the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243). Students may request up to 3 copies and should receive their FAFSAs in 3-7 business days. New for 2008-2009 is a PDF version of the FAFSA that students can submit for processing. Beginning in mid-November the PDF will be available for download on various Federal Student Aid Web sites such as www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov.

ACT Test Dates
Test Date	Registration Deadline	Late Fee Required**
September 15, 2007	August 10, 2007	August 11-24, 2007
October 27, 2007	September 21, 2007	Sept. 22-Oct. 5, 2007
December 8, 2007	November 2, 2007	November 3-15, 2007
February 9, 2008	January 4, 2008	January 15-18, 2008
April 12, 2008	March 7, 2008	March 8-21, 2008
June 14, 2008	May 9, 2008	May 10-23, 2008

262-025 Louisiana High School Code		Register online at: www.actstudent.org