CCRC Recommendations of the Week
Article: Many in Gen Z ditch colleges for trade schools. Meet the ‘toolbelt generation’ by Windsor Johnston, 22 April 2024
Podcast: Inside the Admissions Office: Why You Should Apply Through a Company’s Career Page, with Sabrina Pomar, 24 April 2024
FINANCIAL AID
10 Steps for Appealing a Financial Aid Award Letter
From Going Merry https://www.goingmerry.com/
2024–25 FAFSA Issue Alerts: Open Issues and Workarounds — ED’s full list of open issues and workarounds. Users must click on an open issue to expand it and see the suggested workaround. Not all open issues have workarounds presently. Any resolved issues are also posted, underneath the open list.
College Board info on Financial Aid Packages
Seniors heading to college may be receiving financial aid awards alongside their college decision. While each school should provide some explanation and maybe a virtual Financial Aid event, read this article on How to Review and Compare Your Financial Aid Awards. Ask specific questions to each school students received awards from for more.
FAFSA Resource
A collaborative in NYC has a super-useful website, https://understandingfafsa.
HVRHS Financial Aid and Scholarship Resources
Check out the financial aid and scholarship resources on the new School Counseling website!
COLLEGE
Spring 2024 College Fair List
Check out the Spring 2024 College Fair List compiled by Mrs. Terni, which will be updated as events are confirmed. Colleges may also have their own programs and it’s best to check individual websites for their schedules.
HVRHS College Resources
Check out the college planning resources on the new School Counseling website!
CAREER
HVRHS Career Resources
Check out the career support resources on the new School Counseling website!