NHS Holiday Food Drive

This year, students from Hull High School have been collecting donations for Wellspring's food pantry as part of the National Honor Society's annual food drive.

Each class is competing within the Class Cup Challenge in hopes of generating the largest donation for Wellspring's Food Pantry.

Pictured about are students organizing and counting some of the donations.  Students from all classes have done a tremendous job in helping to provide a sizable donation to our community.

Term Two Progress Reports Now Available Via Aspen

Parents and Guardians,

Term two progress reports are now available for all students via Aspen.

If you need help accessing your Aspen account, please contact Lisa Dalton at 781-925-3000 X1106 or ldalton@town.hull.ma.us.

If you would like to request the physical mailing of progress reports and report cards, please contact Fran Troy at 781-925-3000 X1112 or ftroy@town.hull.ma.us.

Please be aware that the mailing of attendance failure warnings will be in the mail shortly.  Please keep up with your student(s) attendance via Aspen.  If there are absences that are currently unexcused, which should be excused, please turn in the necessary documentation to Lisa Dalton in the main office.  Documentation for excused absences, tardies, and dismissals can also be faxed to Hull High School at 781-925-3071.

Hull High School wishes all of our students and their families the happiest of holidays.

New Scholarship Opportunities

Massachusetts Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (MRAEF) Scholarship

High school seniors, undergraduates, high school seniors and graduates, and GED certificate holders are eligible to apply. To be considered for this scholarship, an applicant must:
1.) Be a student who is accepted to or is currently enrolled in an accredited culinary school, college or university.
2.) Have earned a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.65 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).
3.) Have worked at least the minimum # of hours. ProStart^® seniors and other high school seniors must have a minimum of 250 hours, and high school graduates, undergraduates and GED certificate holders must have a minimum of 750 hours.

DEADLINE: April 3, 2015

http://massrestaurantassoc.org/MRA/Education/Scholarships/2014%20Scholarship%20Info%20and%20Application_for_Students/MRA/Education___Training/Scholarship_Opportunities.aspx?hkey=0c173589-e68e-4dfa-9e1b-45974684a500

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Mark Bavis Foundation


The Mark Bavis Leadership Foundation was created to help deserving young men and women excel in their quest to improve themselves, their school or their community.

The scholarship is available to any high school student in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It is awarded on the basis of need, and is not academically based. In addition, the Foundation will give more serious consideration to those students who have made efforts to make a difference in their communities and/or have shown leadership qualities within their school or community.

DEADLINE:  February 15, 2015

http://www.markbavisleadershipfoundation.org/?page_id=11

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The American Legion Oratorical Committee, Department of Massachusetts, INC.

The American Legion Oratorical Contest exists to develop deeper knowledge and appreciation for the U.S. Constitution among high school students. Since 1938, the program has presented participants with an academic speaking challenge that teaches important leadership qualities, the history of our nation’s laws, the ability to think and speak clearly, and an understanding of the duties, responsibilities, rights and privileges of American citizenship. The program has featured numerous politicians and prominent contestants over the years, including former president candidate Alan Keyes and CNN anchor Lou Dobbs.

High school students under age 20 are eligible. Competition begins at the post level and advances to a state competition. Legion department representatives certify one winner per state to the national contest, where department winners compete against each other in two speaking rounds. The contest caps off with a final round that decides the three top finishers.

Speaking subjects must be on some aspect of the U.S. Constitution, with some emphasis on the duties and obligations of citizens to our government. Speeches are eight to 10 minutes long; three- to five-minute speeches on an assigned topic also are part of the contest.

DEADLINE:  December 31, 2014 - Student must be nominated by their HS principal

http://www.masslegion.org/programs/oratorical/

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Winter Concert

November Students of the Month

Student's help with Lion's Club Annual Holiday Dinner

Sunday December 12th was the Lion's Club Annual Holiday Dinner at the Nantasket Beach Resort. Students from the Memorial Middle School and Hull High School helped serve the senior citizens a delicious turkey dinner. Students served food, cleared tables and joined the seniors for a fun time set to holiday music. There was even a surprise visit from Kris Kringle himself!

The students had a great time giving back to the community and volunteering their time at this festive event. 

Holiday Food Drive

Holiday Food Drive!

Now through Friday December 19th we will be collecting food for the Hull Food Pantry at Wellspring! This is a class cup challenge for each grade! This year we have an exciting addition for the challenge.

We have 4 items that will worth 3X the amount of points:

Peanut Butter

Tuna

Juice Boxes

Personal items (deodorant, toiletries, tooth brushes)

Drop off locations:

Seniors:  Main HS entrance

Juniors:  Library entrance

Sophomores: Entrance near guidance

Freshman:  Entrance near Mr. Lidington's room

Wellspring’s Food Pantry provides more than 120,000 meals each year to neighbors in need.

TOP FOODS NEEDED

Canned Tuna and chicken

Macaroni and Cheese

Canned Soups and stews

Cereal

Canned or dried beans

Oatmeal

Baked beans

Pancake Mix

Canned Chili

Crackers

Peanut Butter

Granola Bars

Canned Nuts

Shelf stable milk

Canned Vegetables

Instant breakfast drinks

Canned Tomato products

Applesauce

Spaghetti Sauce

Canned and fruits

Pasta and pasta mixes

Canned & Boxed 100% Juice

Canned Ravioli

Rice and rice mixes

Canned ham

Stuffing

Personal Hygiene

Shampoo

Conditioner

Toothpaste/toothbrushes

Soap

Toilet Paper

Laundry Detergent

Dish Detergent

Disposable Razors

Shaving Cream

Women sanitary items

Condiments and extras

Jelly and jam

Mayonnaise

Vegetable oil

Salad dressing

Syrup

Coffee

Flour

Sugar

Boxed pudding and jello

Gravy

Veggie/meat stock

Hot Chocolate 

Nantasket Christmas Caroling Party

Calling all carolers!  Please join us for the Nantasket Christmas Caroling Party on Saturday, December 20th.  Meet at Salt Water Club on Fitzpatrick Way at 2:00 p.m to receive your song book and to practice.  At 2:50 we will drive to the senior housing at Atlantic House Court for our first performance.  After that we will sing at Veteran's Memorial Park, L Street Field, and the Village Playground.  Please join us back at the Salt Water Club at 5:00 p.m for hot chocolate and refreshments.  RSVP on the Nantasket Christmas Caroling Party page on Facebook or to Jean Liben at jvl51@comcast.net.

Scholarships - December

New Scholarship Opportunities


Grand Lodge of Massachusetts - Order Sons if Italy in America
Charitable & Educational Trust 2015 Scholarship

http://osiama.org/scholarshipapp.pdf

20 - $1000 scholarships will be awarded to High School Seniors who meet the criteria outlined in their application

DEADLINE:  February 2, 2015


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The Hood Sportsmanship Scholarship

 Deadline: March 6, 2015

The Hood Sportsmanship Scholarship® Program awards 18 New England high school student athletes with a $5,000 scholarship toward furthering their education at a 2- or 4-year accredited college or university.

For more than 160 years, Hood Milk has been committed to supporting families and communities across New England. Hood is proud to be able to give 18 student athletes an opportunity to win a $5,000 college scholarship.

To be eligible, high school seniors must have displayed a high degree of sportsmanship while participating in a varsity high school sport. These students also must have earned a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher and performed volunteer work in the community.

Students will be asked to write an essay explaining how they display sportsmanship and integrity on and off the field.

Each student who meets the standards in the official rules and completes the essay will be featured on an online voting site. The 10 students from each New England state who receive the most votes will be interviewed by a select panel of judges.

The panel of judges will then select three students from each of the six New England states (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont) as the scholarship winners. Winners will be honored at an awards ceremony and inducted into the Hood Sportsmanship Scholarship® Hall of Fame.

Applicants must enter by 3 pm EDT on March 6, 2015. Voting begins 9 am EDT on March 23, 2015, and ends at 3 pm EDT on April 24, 2015.

https://www.hood.com/scholarship


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GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program

Deadline: January 8, 2015

Honoring the legacy and character of our nation’s 40th President, the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program rewards college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with financial assistance to pursue higher education.

Each year, the Program selects numerous recipients to receive a $10,000 scholarship renewable for up to an additional three years – up to $40,000 total per recipient. Awards are for undergraduate and graduate study, and may be used for education-related expenses, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, room, and board. In addition, Scholars are invited to participate in a special awards program.

To be eligible for this award, applicants must:

·       demonstrate at school, at the workplace, and within the community the attributes of leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship;

o     demonstrate strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent);

§        demonstrate financial need;

§        be citizens of the United States of America;

§        be high school seniors attending high school in the United States, or any of the U.S. territories and commonwealths and graduating in winter 2014 or spring 2015. Applicants living on a U.S. Armed Forces base and attending high school outside the U.S. are eligible. Home-schooled students who are graduating in winter 2014 or spring 2015 are also eligible.

§        plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study toward a bachelor’s degree at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States for the entire 2015-2016 academic year.

http://www.reaganfoundation.org/GE-RFScholarships.aspx

 

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         Red Pine Scholarship

        Deadline:  February 13, 2015

 

 

The following materials are required for the scholarship committee to evaluate each student. Only complete applications submitted online will be considered.

• Additional Information Form
• Teacher/Counselor Recommendation Form (to be filled out by a teacher or guidance counselor)
• General Recommendation Form (to be filled out by a teacher, work supervisor, community leader, coach, or any other non-family member who knows you well)
• Most recent high school transcript
• Transcript Information from a School Official (Section 1 of the Teacher/Counselor Recommendation Form)
• Pages 1 and 2 of parent(s)’ 2013 IRS 1040 tax forms (if filed)
• Complete Student Aid Report (SAR) from FAFSA. This document will be approximately five pages long. You must submit the ENTIRE document. File your FAFSA as early as possible and online as it is quicker and easier and there is less of a chance of mistakes. Make sure you and your parents have pin numbers so you will be able to complete and access your SAR as soon as it is available. Your EFC is the amount, determined by the federal government, that you and your family should be able to contribute to you college education annually. Schools use this figure and other financial information to determine what kind of award and loan amounts you will receive. The FAFSA website is www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Questions may be directed to Sarah Young at redpine@tpi.org.

http://tpi.org/scholarship/red-pine-scholarship

 

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       National Multiple Sclerosis Society of Greater New England Scholarship

      Deadline: January 15, 2015

     Who is eligible?

Applicants applying for a scholarship for the 2015-16 academic year must meet all of the following eligibility requirements:

• Individuals who have MS, or have a parent with MS, and will be attending an accredited postsecondary school are eligible to apply for any year of undergraduate study and must be working on completion of their first undergraduate degree. Students who have already earned an undergraduate degree are ineligible to apply.
• Students who applied in a previous year but did not receive an award may not reapply. For past scholarship recipients, please see "Can I renew my scholarship?" below.
• Applicants must enroll in at least six credit hours per semester in course work leading to a degree, license, or certificate.
• Applicants must be United States citizens or legal residents living in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam or any other U.S. territory and plan to enroll in an undergraduate course of study at an accredited two-or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school located in the U.S., PR, VI, Guam or any other U.S. territory.

    http://www.nationalmssociety.org/Resources-Support/Insurance-and-Financial-Information/Financial-Resources/Scholarship-Program/Scholarship-Program-Information#question-Who-is-eligible

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Henry David Thoreau Foundation

Deadline:  February 1, 2015

The Henry David Thoreau Foundation attracts and sustains outstanding young leaders in diverse disciplines who will safeguard the environmental welfare of future generations. Candidates for the Henry David Thoreau Scholarship must be residents of Massachusetts. The candidates must also be enrolled in and graduate from a Massachusetts high school in the year they apply for a scholarship and begin college studies. Students with strong academic qualifications and a commitment to the environmental field may apply for an undergraduate scholarship totaling up to $20,000 to the student's accredited institution of choice.

After enrolling and choosing any major, they are required to carry 25 percent of their undergraduate course work in subjects related to the environment. To maintain scholarship assistance, Scholars are required to submit an annual report of their activities in the environmental field, including academic courses. Scholars must provide an official copy of their transcript at the end of each marking period and maintain more than a 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale to remain eligible for scholarship support.

In addition, Henry David Thoreau Scholars are strongly encouraged to secure and complete an internship in the environmental field, which commonly occurs between their junior and senior year. Upon approval by the Selection Committee, students receive an internship stipend.

Policy of Nondiscrimination
The Henry David Thoreau Foundation does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its scholarship programs, or other Foundation-administered programs and activities.

The Board of Trustees of the Henry David Thoreau Scholarship Fund reserves the right to revise or change all policies governing the program.

http://thoreauscholar.org/student/guidelines.html

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The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund

Deadline:  April 10, 2015

The Award

• The intent of this award is to enable students to attend college without accumulating burdensome debt.

• In most cases, the Phillips Scholarship award ranges from $3,000 to $18,000 yearly.

• The award is renewable for up to four undergraduate years provided a GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale is maintained and financial need does not change substantially.

• All grants must be applied to tuition and fees only and will be paid directly to the institution.

• High school seniors entering college and returning college students attending accredited U.S. colleges or universities are eligible to apply for the scholarship.

• Awards may only be used for undergraduate study and are limited to those seeking a first bachelor’s degree.

• Awards will only be granted to applicants who are permanent residents of New England: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont; however, recipients may attend college anywhere in the United States.

• While preference is given to applicants from Salem, MA, and a small number of cities and towns north of Boston, all qualified applicants from New England are considered for an award.

http://phillips-scholarship.org/about-us/history-of-the-award/

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Nichols College Principal's Leadership Award

Merit Scholarship for Students who will attend Nichols College

Deadline:  January 23, 2015

Please visit the Guidance Office for more information

http://www.nichols.edu/admissions/financial-assistance/scholarships-and-grants


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Yawkey Scholars Program

Deadline:  February 17, 2015

• U.S. citizen; AND • Permanent resident of Massachusetts

• From a low-income family with unmet financial need1. Low-income family is defined as: o Expected family contribution (EFC) of less than $5,000 (from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid – FAFSA); OR o Adjusted gross family income of $65,000 or less (from line 85 of the FAFSA Student Aid Report – SAR). • Note that all applicants must submit a copy of pages one and two of the parent(s)’ or guardian(s)’ most recent IRS form 1040 and a copy of the SAR.

• Engaged in a meaningful, sustained mentoring program or ongoing relationship with an adult role model. • A mentoring relationship may include a formal mentoring program, an after-school program, or a trusting relationship with an adult who is a teacher, coach, employer, pastor or clergy member, or other non-family member whom the student depends on for advice or counsel.

• Current senior at an accredited high school in Massachusetts. • Accepted to and plan to attend a competitive private four-year college or university in Massachusetts beginning in Fall 2015. • Strong academic record or demonstration of significant improvement over time. • Ability and motivation to achieve in college.

• Involved in a balance of community, school, and work activities. • Exhibit leadership potential and a desire to make a meaningful contribution to our community, both present and in the future.   http://tpi.org/scholarship/yawkey-scholars-program   ***************************************************************************

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

College Open Houses - December

Open House Notices (OH),     December, 2014        

Suggestion:   When responding regarding attendance,  confirm the date and time and place of the meeting.

Abbreviation Key:      OH  =  Open House Program      IS = Information Session      ON = Overnight Program

TBA  = To Be Announced (date not available at time of printing)

Adelphia U. ,Manhattan , NY,  Dec. 4,  -Social Work-,  Dec. 4,7,9 –IS-   call  (800) ADELPHIA

Albertus Magnus Col., New Haven, CT, Dec. 6 –Saturday Decision- call (800) 758-9160

Albright Col., Reading, PA, Dec.  6 & 13 –IS -   call (800) 252-1856

Alfred U., Alfred, NY,  Dec.6 –Fall Saturday-  call  (607) 871-2115

Art Institute of Boston (Lesley Col.), Boston, MA.  Dec. 1  -OH-   call  (617)  349-8800

Assumption Col., Worcester, MA, Dec. 6 -Saturday Information Session- 10:30 am call (888) 882-7786

Bay Path Col., Longmeadow, MA,   Dec. 7 –OH- call (800) 782-7284

Boston Architectural Center, Boston, MA, Dec. 1 -Information Session- 5:30 pm to 7 pm, call (617) 585-0123

Boston Col., Chestnut Hill, MA, Dec.  1, -On Line at 5:30 pm, call (800) 360-2522

Bryant U., Smithfield, RI, Dec. 6   -Saturday Interview Days-, call (800) 622-7001

Canisius Col., Buffalo, NY, Dec. 6   –Saturday Visits- call (716) 888-2201

Champlain Col., Burlington, VT, Dec. 6 & 13 -Saturday Session, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm call (800) 570-5858

Culinary Inst. of Amer., Hyde Park, NY, Dec. 5 –OH-,   call (800) 285-4627

Drew U., Madison, NJ, Dec. 6 -OH- call (973) 408-3000

Elms Col., Chicopee, MA, Dec. 6 –Interview Day- call (800) 255-ELMS

Emerson Col. Boston, MA, Jan./Feb./Mar. Audition Prog. (Boston & New York)- see Special Programs for Secondary Students & Parents section  -  call (617) 824-8780

Emmanuel Col., Weston, MA, Dec. 6 -Information Sessions-  call (617) 735-9715

Endicott Col., Beverly, MA, Dec. 7 -Saturday Information Session- call (800) 325-1114

Fitchburg St. U., Fitchburg, MA, Dec. 13 –Saturday Information Session- 11:15 am, call (800) 705-9692  

Florida Southern Col., FL, Dec. 6, -Saturday Visit-, call (800) 274-4131

Framingham State Col., Framingham, MA, Dec. 6 –Information Sessions-   call (508) 626-4500 

Franklin Pierce Col., Nashua, NH, Dec. 6 -Saturday tours- call (800) 437-0048

Franklin Col., Ind., Dec. 13 -Sat. Visit-, call (800) 852-0232

Franklin & Marshall Col., PA, Dec. 6, Admission Saturday-, call   (717) 291-3911

Gannon Col., PA, Dec. 6 -Saturday Visit, call (814) 871-7000

Geneva Col., PA, Dec. 7 -Discovery Day, call (800) 847-8255

Gordon Col., Wenham, MA, Dec. 7 –Decision Day- call (800) 343-1379   

Gustavius Adolphus, Col., St. Peter, MN, Dec. 6 -Saturday Visit- call (507) 933-8000 

Hallmark Inst. of Photography, Turner Falls, MA, Dec. 6 –OH- call (413) 863-2478

Hobart Wm. Smith Col., NY,   Dec. 6 –Preview Visual Arts & Architecture-, Dec. 8 –Revisit, call  (800) 852-2252

Hood Col., Fredericks, VA, Dec. 6 –Saturday Visit Day, 10 am to noon, call (800) 922-1599

Johnson St., Johnson, VT, Dec. 5,6,12, -Early Decision Days, call (800) 653-2356

Johnson & Wales U., Providence, RI,  Dec. 6 – Saturday  IS & Tour, Culinary & Non Culinary-, call (800) 342-5598

Lafayette Col., PA, Dec. 6 & 13, -Saturday Visits, call (6l0) 330-5000

Lawrence Memorial, Regis Col., Collab. A.S.N. Prog., Medford, MA, Dec. 4 -OH, Nursing- 7 pm to 9 pm, call (781) 396-9250   Dec. 11 -Special LPN to RN Fast Track Program, 7 pm at Medford Campus

Lesley Col., Cambridge, MA, Dec. 1 –Threshold Program, call (561) 237-7000

Loyola Col., Baltimore, MD, Dec. 6 -Saturday at Loyola Day, 11:00 am, call (800) 221-9107

Lyndon State Col., Lyndon, VT, Dec. 6 -Decision Day, submit an application and receive a decision-, call (802) 626-6413

Lynn U., Boca Raton, FL, Dec. 6 –OH-, call (800) 888-5966

Mass Col. of Liberal Arts, North Adams, MA,  Dec. 6 -Saturday IS-  11 am,  call  (800) 292-6632

Maine Maritime Aca., Castine, ME, Dec. 6 -OH-7:30 am to 4 pm, call (outside ME – 800-227-8465) (inside ME 800-464-6565 

Maine, U. of, Orono, ME, Dec. 6 - IS- call (207) 581-1110

Manhattan Col., Riverdale, NY, Dec. 6 –Saturday Information Day- , call (800) 622-9235

Mary Baldwin Col., Staunton, VA, Dec. 6 –Saturday Visit Day-, call (800) 468-2262 

Mitchell Col., New London, CT, Dec. 20 –Information Session-   call (800) 443-2811  

Mt. Ida Col., Chestnut Hill, MA, Dec. 6, -Saturday Information Session-, 9:30 am, call (617) 928-4500

Mt. St. Vincent Col., Riverdale, NY, Dec. 7 -Information Session- call (718) 405-3267

New England Col., Manchester, NH, Dec. 6  -Saturday Visit--  9 am to 2 pm, Dec. 3 –Penman Day-,  call (800) 521-7642                                                                                                                                                              
 

New England Inst. of Art., Brookline, MA, Dec. 6 -OH-,   call (800) 903-4425

New Hampshire, U. of, Dec 5 –Counselor Workshop-, Dec., 6, -Col. of Business & Economics., OH-, 

Academic Specific Sessions, Dec. 12, Computer Science & Dec. 14, –Occupational Therapy-, call (603) 862-1360  

Niagara U., Buffalo, NY, Dec. 6 -Discovery Day- 10:45 am to 3 pm, call (800) 462-2111

Nichols Col., Dudley, MA, Dec. 7 -Decision Day- call (800) 470-3379

Northeastern U., Boston, MA is hosting Dept. Specific Progs, see Special Programs for Secondary Students & Parents section

Plymouth State U., Plymouth, NH, Dec. 6 -Athletic OH- call (800) 842-6900

Regis Col., Weston, MA, Dec. 6 -IS- 9:30 am to noon in College Hall, call (800) 456-1820

Ripon Col., Wisc., Dec. 6 -Open Saturday-  call (800) 947-4766   

Rochester Institute of Tech., Rochester, NY, Dec. 16 -OH, call (585) 475-6631

Sacred Heart U., Fairfield, CT, Dec. 5 -Pioneer Expo-, call (203) 371-7880 

Simmons Col., Boston, MA, Dec. 9 –OH-, call (800) 345-8468 or (617) 521-2051

So. Florida, Lakeland, FL, Dec. 6 –Saturday Visits-, call (800) 274-4131

Southern New Hampshire U., Manchester, NH, Dec. 6 -Saturday Visit-, Dec. 3,-Penmen for a Day-, call (800) 642-4968 

Syracuse U., Syracuse, NY, January Admissions Programs at Lubin House, NYC,  see Special Programs for Secondary Students & Parents section  or  call (315) 443-3611

Tampa U. of, Tampa, FL, Dec. 7 –OH- call (888) 646-2738

Temple U., Philadelphia, PA, Dec. 6 –Saturday Preview-, call (504) 865-5000

Vermont, U. of, Dec. 7, -Saturday Information Session-, call (802) 656-3370

Wagner Col., NY, NY, Dec. 6 –Saturday Overview-, call (800) 221-1010

Wheelock Col., Boston, MA, Dec. 6 -IS- 10 am to noon, call (617) 734-5200

Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA, Dec. 6 &13 -Saturday Visiting Day- call (508) 831-5286

Senior Girls run away with Powder Puff

The Class of 2015 ran away with this year's Powder Puff championship.  The win is the second consecutive victory for the girls in Powder Puff competition.

MEFA College Financing Seminar

College Financing Seminar

Wednesday, December 10, 2014, 7pm

Hull High School Exhibition Room

 

MEFA’s College Financing Seminars 

 

MEFA's free College Financing Seminars demystify the entire financial aid application process, breaking it down into straightforward concepts that every family can understand. We explain the nuts and bolts of how financial aid works and offer strategies for smoothly navigating the college financing process from beginning to end. Topics include: 

• Financial aid applications and eligibility 
• The types of financial aid available 
• How colleges determine how much aid to offer 
• Understanding award letters 

Before you attend a seminar, we suggest downloading the following resources so you can start to build a foundation of knowledge and come prepared with questions: 

• A copy of the College Financing Presentation in English or Spanish.  
• MEFA’s College Financing e-book covering the basics of college financing 

- See more at: http://www.mefa.org/planforcollege/events.aspx?id=2702#sthash.GbWwOInS.dpuf

Top 10 Financial Aid Application Tips 

 

From finding paperwork to crunching numbers, filing out forms to juggling deadlines, the financial aid application process can seem complicated and intimidating. We help you keep it simple with these Ten Tips. 

 

1. Do not miss deadlines. Keep track of financial aid application requirements and deadlines with the Application Deadline Manager in MEFA’s Financial Aid Toolkit. 
    
2. If your taxes are not complete, you may estimate your income in order to meet the deadlines. Be as accurate as possible since your estimates will impact the initial award package you receive. You will be required to provide updated information later. 
    
3. Apply online if possible, to reduce errors and speed up the process. 
    
4. Remember, when the FAFSA asks for “your name” and “your Social Security Number” it is referring to the student, not the parent. 
    
5. When completing the FAFSA online, save your information as you go. This allows you to start your FAFSA application and complete it at another time if necessary. 
    
6. If your family has multiple children in college, separate applications must be completed for each of them. 
    
7. Apply for your Federal PIN. Dependent students and a parent both need their own PIN to sign the FAFSA electronically. You can apply when completing the FAFSA or apply now. 
    
8. If your family has special circumstances that affect your financial situation and your ability to pay for college, consider putting the details in writing and sharing them with the financial aid office at each school. 
    
9. Keep copies of everything you are asked to submit to the financial aid office, including tax forms, income statements and bank records. Review the Financial Aid Checklist in MEFA’s Financial Aid Toolkit for a list of what else to keep in your financial aid file. 
    
10. Ask questions if you need help. Contact the college’s financial aid office for assistance in completing your forms. 

- See more at: http://www.mefa.org/mefa.aspx?id=2703#sthash.4uw5pxd7.dpuf

Champlain College Young Writers' Conference

Champlain College Young Writers' Conference, May 29-30

 

Intrepid Scribes,

You are once again cordially invited to attend a weekend of writing workshops, craft sessions, and open mic at the Champlain College Young Writers' Conference, May 29-30. Now in our fifteenth year, our doors are open to high school students who wish to share their passion for story, drama, and song with their writerly brothers and sisters—and with celebrated New England authors. We offer three days of readings, improv, Moth storytelling, poetry slams, literary jazz/blues fusion, and extended friendship on the hillside campus of Champlain College in Burlington, Vermont.

OUR 2015 KEYNOTE SPEAKER, AWARD-WINNING NOVELIST AND MEMOIRIST, DIANA ABU-JABER, is the author of Arabian Jazz, Crescent, The Language of Baklava, Origin, and Birds of Paradise. Reviewers have called her prose “gorgeous” and “bitingly humorous,” and her stories and editorials have appeared in Ploughshares, the North American Review, Kenyon Review, Ms., Salon, Vogue, The New York Times, The Nation, the Washington Post, and elsewhere. A frequent contributor to NPR, Diana is the daughter of a Jordanian immigrant whose passion for food and folktales exerted a “powerful influence” over her work. 
 

The postmark DEADLINE OF FEBRUARY 17 is fast approaching and the blue lights are flashing. If you have a tale to spin, or a story to share, please download an application (or cover letter & brochure) from our website: http://www.champlain.edu/write

Very Best,

Jim Ellefson

CCYW Director,  Champlain College Poet-in-Residence

Lesley Wright

Co-Director

(802) 865-8456

ccyw@champlain.edu