The SAT REDESIGN - What you need to know.

The College Board announced major changes to the SAT which are scheduled to take place in 2016. The redesigned SAT will focus on the knowledge and skills important for college and career readiness and  success.

SAT Revisions:

* Relevant words in context

* Command of evidence

* Optional essay analyzing a source

* Math focused on three key areas

* Problems grounded in real-world contexts 

* Analysis in science and social studies

  

* Founding documents and great global conversation

  

* No penalty for wrong answers

  

* The point scale will return to 1,600.

Learn more about the revised SAT.

General Information About Federal Student Financial Aid

Help students and parents prepare for college or career school. 

In order to be effective in advising students about financial aid, most school counselors, college access professionals, and other mentors want at least a basic understanding of aid and the application process. Parents are no different. Browse the pages below to find some general information, tips, and featured resources.(Department of Ed Website)

Preparing for College

It's never too early—or too late—for your students to explore options for college or career school. You can walk through some key steps in preparing for college and provide resources that can help them manage their money along the way.

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Types of Aid and Eligibility

Help your students learn where financial aid comes from and what types of financial aid are available, including grants, loans, and work-study. Familiarize yourself with the eligibility criteria for federal student aid.

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The FAFSA

To apply for federal student aid, students need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA^SM. Help your students understand that completing and submitting the FAFSA is free and gives them access to the largest source of college financial aid. Also get updates about the FAFSA and find FAFSA completion data.

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Loan Repayment Basics

Get tips and resources to use in enhancing your students' understanding of federal student loan repaymentoptions.

Paying for College - The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

From CFPB SiteFrom start to finish, we can help you make informed financial decisions about paying for college.   Apply for college  Research schools Find financial aid  Fill out a FAFSA Choose a loan Choose a school Compare costs & financial aid Attend college Manage your money Graduate Repay student debt We're building a tool that will let you compare financial aid offers so you can see how all those numbers impact your payments down the road. Get started Understanding college finance Choose a loan Three steps that can help you get the right loan for you. Get started Manage your college money Practical advice on how to make sure you're getting the best deal. Get started Repay student debt Paying off student debt can be confusing. We'll walk you through how to optimize paying off your student loans, even if you're behind. Get started

ACT Report of College and Career Readiness

Each year, ACT provides an analysis of the college and career readiness of US high school graduates based on ACT^® college readiness assessment results from the high school graduating class.

ACT expands on this important research with an in-depth look at the academic readiness of African American students. Key report findings include:

• Nearly all African American students (86%) report that they aspire to earn a post secondary degree.
• 62% of African American students met none of the four ACT College Readiness Benchmarks.
• Only 10% of African American students met at least three of the ACT College Readiness Benchmarks.
• After high school, 63% of African American students immediately enroll in some form of post secondary education. However, only 62% of African American students who complete their first year of post secondary education persist into the second year.

This report shines a light on the need to improve college and career readiness for African American students while also addressing policies to assist these students with the challenges they may face.

• View or download The Condition of College & Career Readiness 2013: African American Students
• View Condition of College & Career Readiness 2013 reports for other student groups
• View additional ACT research and policy publications

Regards,
The ACT Team 

HCY Le Tendre Scholarship

Scholarship Opportunity     The National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth provides scholarship assistance to students who are homeless or have experienced homelessness during their K-12 school attendance, and who have demonstrated average or higher than average achievement. Applicants may be high school seniors, students enrolled in a GED or other alternative education program, or recent graduates/GED recipients.    The National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) is a federally funded information and technical assistance center at SERVE Center at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). NCHE hosts the Homeless Education Listserv to help administrators, educators, advocates, and service providers share information and ideas on meeting the educational needs of children and youth experiencing homelessness. The ideas on this listserv do not reflect the views of NCHE, SERVE, or UNCG.  ALL LOBBYING ACTIVITIES ARE STRICTLY FORBIDDEN.  NAEHCY LeTendre Scholarship Applications Accepted Now through June 16, 2014 Complete scholarship information can be found at : http://www.naehcy.org/letendre-scholarship-fund/about-the-fund Scholarship is posted in Naviance Scholarship site.

2,000 "No Essay" College ScholarshipTM

Super easy. Anyone can win. Scholarships don't get any easier than this. Simply login or register for a free account using the form to the right and you could be the next winner! How it works The $2,000 "No Essay" Scholarship is open to all students and those planning on enrolling within 12 months. The monthly winner will be determined by random drawing and then contacted directly and announced on the "No Essay" Facebook page. One entry per person, but you can come back each month to try again. 

 NEXT DEADLINE:March 31st at 11:00 p.m. EST

Career Colleges and Schools of Texas: HS Scholarships

Open to 10 Seniors at Each High School in Texas

The Career Colleges & Schools of Texas (CCST) are financing 1,000 scholarships for high school students in Texas. Scholarship specifications and requirements include:

- One, $1,000 scholarship per graduate for up to ten seniors at each Texas high school
- The scholarship is accepted at many of CCST's member career schools.
- The selection of students who are awarded is at the sole discretion of the high school counselor.
- School counselors should only award scholarships to 2014 graduates.
- Selected students have the ability to choose which career school they wish to attend from this list:  schools participating in the CCST scholarship program

CCST gives high school counselors the chance to decide which seniors receive the scholarships because CCST knows that educators have insight into the unique need of their students. Also, because not every young adult can or wants to attend a four-year college, the CCST career colleges and schools offer a broad range of programs to help students advance in most every field. For more information about the scholarship opportunity, visit the CCST Scholarship

 Website or view the Scholarship Flyer. 

The CCST website also features an online searchable directory of more than 125 career schools in Texas including detailed information about class schedules, programs offered and degrees available. Graduating seniors can use this tool to find a program that fits their interests and strengths.