Counselor's Corner
Scholarship Opportunities
These are great opportunities! Be sure to read through the options and don't miss the deadlines.
Due in March |
Catholic Life Insurance Scholarship - $1,000 - 35 Awards (Deadline: March 1, 2021) To be eligible for the Scholarship a student must:
Applicaton and required documentation: |
Jerome B. Flieller, Jr. Scholarship - $2,500 (Deadline: March 1, 2021) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
Application and submission information: |
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Capital Farm Credit Scholarship - $1,000 - 2 Awards (Deadline: March 12, 2021) To be eligible fo the scholarship a student must:
Application and required documentation: |
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Karnes Electric Cooperative Scholarship Program - $1,500 - 10 Awards (Deadline: March 12, 2021) To be eligible for the Scholarship a student must:
Application and required documentation: |
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Due in April |
Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District Scholarship Program - $1,000-$2,000 - 3 Awards (Deadline: April 2, 2021) To be eligible for the Scholarship a student must:
Required documentation and essay entry information: |
Drs. Eric & Michelle Miller Scholarship - $1,500 (Deadline: April 15, 2021) To be eligible for the Scholarship a student must:
Application and required documentation: |
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FREE Scholarship Searches: |
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http://www.college-scholarships.com/schools/texas/ | ||
https://www.comptroller.texas.gov/programs/education/msp/funding/aid/faidalpha.php |
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College information great site for College information and workshops for students and parents in San Antonio Texas. |
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Vocational School resources and information |
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https://www.learnhowtobecome.org/college/financial-aid-for-vocational-students/ |
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Application Processes for 2020-2021
Texas State University 2021 Freshman
Texas State University will not require SAT or ACT test scores for students ranked in the top 75% of their high school classes for admission to the university, application to the Honors College, or for consideration for Assured and Competitive Scholarships. This expands the modifications made for admission application review for Summer/Fall 2020 to all 2021 admission terms (Spring, Summer, and Fall). These modifications include:
SAT or ACT Test Scores – Students ranked in the top 75% of their high school classes will not be required to submit an SAT or ACT test score. Students applying without an SAT or ACT will receive a holistic review of their application, which includes consideration of their high school curriculum, level of courses taken, grades earned, admission essay(s) and extracurricular involvement/leadership/
Honors College Application – The Honors College will consider admitted students for all 2021 terms for admission to the Honors College without an SAT or ACT score.
Assured and Competitive Scholarships – Texas State will consider admitted freshmen for all 2021 terms for Assured and Competitive Scholarships without an SAT or ACT score. Students applying without an SAT or ACT will receive a holistic review of their application, which will include consideration of their high school curriculum, level of courses taken, high school rank/percentile, grades earned, and may include admission essay(s) and extracurricular involvement/leadership/
Fee Waivers – In addition to FAFSA or TASFA documentation, Texas State University will accept Fee Waiver documentation from ACT, SAT, NACAC or documentation of eligibility for Free and Reduced Lunch. The documentation can be sent by scanned email attachment, mail or fax. A full listing of Texas State University Fee Waiver options can be found at www.admissions.txstate.edu/
High School Transcripts – Texas State University will accept high school transcripts as a PDF from the high school counselor, a PDF from the student, or from any of the following electronic transcript services: TREX, Naviance, Parchment, Scribbles, Scoir. Official transcripts are not required for application review or admission.
Additional Information – Texas State University encourages students to share any changes to their educational process due to COVID-19 as part of their application. This information will be used as part of the holistic review process. |
As we kick off the fall semester, we wanted to reach out regarding ACU’s policy on college entrance exams. We realize many test dates have been cancelled this year and students at your school may have had difficulty taking a college entrance exam. For the upcoming school year, students can choose to apply to ACU test-optional. We also wanted to inform you that in addition to the ACT and SAT, ACU now accepts the CLT (Classical Learning Test) for admission and scholarships. The CLT will be proctoring two exams remotely this fall and the next exam is on September 26. |
How to Apply for University of Texas at Austin
Testing Opportunities
TSI Test Prep
The link is free to use!
Houston Community College: http://ctle.hccs.edu/
ACT
PSAT
SAT
Nearly every college in America accepts the SAT or SAT Subject Tests as a part of its admissions process. That's why more than two million students take the SAT every year.
Register Online for the SAT at http://www.collegeboard.com
How do I register for the SAT?
Financial Assistance for College
FAFSA LINK to complete for Financial Aid opens in October. Seniors and Parents of Seniors please complete in October.
The FAFSA must be completed every year for your child that is attending College, trade school or University.
Paying for College:
Why fill out a FAFSA?:
Steps:
- Research and shop for a college
- www.fastweb.com
- http://www.petersons.com/
- compare colleges http://www.collegefortexans.com/CollegeCompare/
- college matcher http://www.collegefortexans.com/cfbin/collegematch.cfm
2. Research the Cost of Attendance (COA) at the prospective colleges (i.e. tuition, fees, housing, living expenses, meals, books)
3. Apply to colleges, universities, or trade schools as early as August 1st your senior year
- www.applytexas.org (most Texas community colleges and universities)
- www.commonapp.org(several out of state colleges and universities)
4. Some institutions have their own Admissions Applications
5. Apply early - watch for deadline, some are as early as December 1
6. Top 10% students need to adhere to admission deadlines
- http://www.collegeforalltexans.com/additional/top10rule.cfm
8. Have someone proof read your essays and application
9. Submit your application by mail or electronically
10. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online as early as January: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
11. Check status of application frequently
12. Compare award letters from prospective colleges
13. Make a decision and accept the offer that meets your educational needs