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Information for parents on State assessments and Regents examinations is now available in a new Department web page. The Parent Web Page will be featured in the Resources for Parents section of the SED website at http://usny.nysed.gov/parents/ and will provide answers to common questions parents have about the State assessments, Regents examinations, and the standards. The new web page will also feature a series of fact sheets in web and printer-friendly format. These will be available to help school administrators, teachers, and other education leaders address the concerns parents have about testing and their students. The information on the Parent Web Page has been reviewed by an extensive list of education partners.
2009-2010 SAT Registration and Test Dates Application Test Date Registration Date Test Center June 5, 2010 April 29, 2010 Hamburg, Frontier and Immaculata High Schools You may register online at www.collegeboard.com or pick up a paper application in the guidance office. Upon completion of the application, please see Mr. English. He will review and send the application.
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Get The facts About Financial Aid New York State's College Financial Aid Awareness Network Provides Financial Aid Information Information available: - Federal and NYS financial aid programs
- Career Planning
- Paying for College
- How to Apply
- Ask the Expert - Online Q&As
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You and your parents should get a PIN from the U.S. Department of Education at www.pin.ed.gov if you plan to apply online. Find out which application you'll need:
File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ or get the paper FAFSA from the Guidance Office. When you submit an electronic FAFSA, you will also be able to complete HESC's TAP application online. The link to the online TAP application is on the FAFSA Submission Confirmation page. Gather these materials: - W-2 statements, if estimating
- Your parents income tax forms (if completed)
- Bank account balances and other asset values
File your application on time! Apply as soon after January 1 as possible. Check with your college about financial aid application deadlines.
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Additional Local Scholarship: Charles (Chuck) Andolino Soccer Award This $250 award is available in the guidance office for students who have been a member of the soccer team for at least two years. Deadline: June 1, 2010
SCHOLARSHIPS The guidance office receives scholarship information almost daily. This information will be posted as soon as it is received. If you need any further information or have questions, please feel free to contact Nancy Rinaldi at 337-0101, ext. 310. 2009-2010 SCHOLARSHIPS The following scholarships are available in the guidance office. Also, check out scholarships on www.fastweb.com and www.Scholarships.com
Currently the New York Lottery’s Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship has been placed on hold until further notice. Students, parents, and schools are encouraged to speak to their respective legislators to express their hope to have the state keep the program.
LAWRENCE D. BELL NIAGARA FRONTIER CHAPTER OF THE AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship is open to students who have maintained an 85% or above grade point average, have participated in extra-curricular activities, and demonstrated outstanding leadership traits. Application deadline: May 1, 2010
BIG SUN SCHOLARSHIP All student athletes are eligible for this $500 scholarship regardless of the sport they are engaged in. The student must be a high school senior. Visit their website www.bigsunathletics.com to apply. Application deadline: June 24, 2010
ABBOTT AND FENNER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Students interested in this $1,000 scholarship must submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship website: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm Application deadline: June 19, 2010
ERIE COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATIONAL OFFICE PROFESSIONALS SCHOLARSHIPS Six scholarships are available through the Erie County Association of Educational Office Professionals. Students who have demonstrated proficiency in business and plan to enter that field as their career choice may apply for these scholarships. Application deadline: April 29, 2010
AMHERST GARDEN CLUB SCHOLARSHIP The Amherst Garden Club will offer scholarship(s) up to $1,500 to a student pursuing a two or four-year degree in an accredited college/trade or technical school and majoring in conservation, environmental concerns, floriculture, forestry, horticulture, land management, landscape design, urban planning and/or allied fields. Two references will be required in addition to a high school transcript. All monies awarded will be issues to the college bookstore for the purchase of educational materials as required by course design. Applications are available in the guidance office. Application Deadline: May 15, 2010
TANNING BED 2010 SCHOLARSHIP This year, the Tanning Bed will be awarding five $250 scholarships. All graduating seniors are eligible. The application is available at www.tanningbed.com Entries will be judged based on creativity, practicality and thoroughness. Application deadline: April 30, 2010.
GALLERY COLLECTION 4TH ANNUAL CREATE-A-GREETING CARD $10,000 SCHOLARSHIP Students must submit a unique photo, piece of artwork, or computer graphic for the front of a greeting card. The student with the best design will win a $10,000 scholarship and have his/her design made into an actual card to be sold in the Gallery Collection. For more information visit www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship Deadline: January 15, 2011
B. DAVIS SCHOLARSHIP This $1,000 scholarship is not an academic scholarship. To apply, an essay of less than 1000 words is required on the topic below: Describe the three characteristics of leadership you value most. Discuss whether you belive you possess some or all of these qualitites, and describe an experience where you developed and/or demonstrated some or all of these traits. Submissions must be sent by May 28, 2010 to : www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm You may also view more information at this site.
North Collins Central School District
2045 School Street
North Collins, NY 14111
(716) 337-0101
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