Updates from Counseling for the week of 12/16/24 through 12/20/24
Week of 12/16/24 through 12/20/24
FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (2025-26) - Seniors and parents please utilize winter break to get this done!
The 2025-26 FAFSA form is now available. Completing this form is crucial for financial aid eligibility. Don’t leave money on the table - there is a lot of help out there for college costs. Here’s how to get started:
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Create your FSA ID: https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/
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Start your FAFSA form: https://studentaid.gov/h/
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The simplified FAFSA now pulls data directly from the IRS, streamlining the process. You must grant permission to connect to the IRS to be eligible for financial aid. Even if you don’t expect to qualify for federal aid, many colleges require the FAFSA for merit or institutional aid.
Check out this website for FAFSA help, information about Michigan scholarship programs, and much more: https://www.michigan.gov/
Michigan Achievement Scholarship: 7 out of 10 Michigan students qualify! Simply complete the FAFSA and attend a college in Michigan to be eligible. Learn more here: https://www.michigan.gov/
SWWC Consortium Class ONLINE Application is now available
Due to the snow day on Thursday December 12th, the consortium field trip has been rescheduled to Friday January 10th.
The application for SWWC classes opened on Friday December 13th. Sophomores and Juniors must apply online through the SWWC website if they are interested in taking career and technical education. If students are unsure about applying, please have them request an appointment with their counselor to discuss options.
Applications are available on the SWWC Website under the Information and Applications tab.
Students should complete applications based on their home district.
Counseling Support
The Peer 2 Peer group participated in the city’s holiday light pole decorating contest. Their pole is located outside Artisan Knitworks on Main Street. You can visit the city’s Facebook page to vote: https://www.facebook.com/
Thank you for staying up to date with these important announcements. Please don’t hesitate to contact the Counseling Office with any questions. Have a wonderful winter break!