Ridge Community High School College & Careers
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Welcome to Life After High School!
Bright Futures Scholarship and Florida Financial Aid Application Now Open
Apply for Bright Futures by January 31st for the Early Notification deadline. Final deadline is prior to graduation.
www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org
Click:
1. State Grants, Scholarships & Applications
2. Apply Here
3. Initial State Student Application
4. Proceed to Application
Notes about the application:
Question 37: Select “YES”
Question 39: Select "NO" (Unless you have been convicted of a felony.)
Financial Aid Parent Seminar
Date: February 6, 2010 6:30 p.m.
Where: Haines City High School Auditorium
Presented By: Kay Noble
What: How? When? Where? ... to get money for college!
Bright Futures - Big Changes
- Students are NOT REQUIRED to enroll full-time to receive Bright Futures funding.
- However, full-time students must earn 24 semester hours (or the equivalent) per academic year
- Students who do not earn the required hours at the end of the 2009-10 academic year and thereafter may restore for subsequent academic years
- Students MAY enroll part-time and receive Bright Futures funding.
- Part-time students must enroll in a minimum of 6 hours per term (or the equivalent)
- Part-time students must earn the required number of hours for which they were funded; see chart at www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org/ssfad/bf/renewrequiredhrs.htm
- Students must refund to their institution the cost of any dropped or withdrawn Bright Futures funded course.
- Students will receive a flat cost per credit hour award during the 2009-10 academic year. Link here for the 2009-10 Bright Futures award amounts.
- Florida Academic Scholars will not receive a college-related expense allowance for 2009-10.
- Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars may no longer renew to Florida Medallion Scholars and may only receive funding for a total of 90 semester hours (or the equivalent).
Polk State College Advisor at Ridge
Polk State College Student Ambassador will be available for high school students and adult student consult on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Career Lab.
Walk-Ins welcome, or by appointment.
New College Website
The U.S. Dept. of Education has launched a new website, www.college.gov,
which provides relevant, comprehensive information about college and other
postsecondary education programs.
Career Lab Open Tuesday Evenings
Tuesdays* (Subject to close on testing days such as FCAT, etc. Please call ahead)
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Career Lab is now open for walk-ins on Tuesdays from 2:00-5:00 p.m.
- Speak to a guidance counselor
- Use computers for college research, to register for SAT or ACT, etc.
- Guidance on college and career plans
Volunteer Needed in Career Lab
Time: 2:05-2:45 p.m. and/or 6:45-7:00 a.m.
Days: Flexible (1-2 days per week)
Requirements: Must be reliable, have attention to detail, computer skills a plus!
Duties: filing, copying, stapling, faxing, etc.
Contact Mrs. Plankenhorn in the Career Lab.
Upward Bound Now Accepting Applications
Grades 9-11, see Leadership Programs in the navigation bar for more information.
Volunteers Needed in Ag Department
Early Priority Deadlines for Universities
Florida Agriculture and Mechanical University (FAMU)
Recommended Deadline: November 1, 2009
Final Deadline: May 15, 2010
Florida Atlantic University (FAU)
Priority Deadline: February 15, 2010
Final Deadline: May 1, 2010
Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU)
Scholarship Deadline: November 15, 2009
Priority Deadline: February 15, 2010
Final Deadline: June 1, 2010
Florida State University (FSU)
Priority Deadline: October 14, 2009
Final Deadline: January 20, 2010
Florida Southern College (FSC)
Early Decision Deadline: December 1, 2009
Final Deadline: May 1, 2010
Polk State College (PSC formerly PCC)
PSC Foundation Scholarships
Opens: February 1, 2010
Closes: March 15, 2010
Final Deadline: Rolling Admissions
Stetson University
Early Decision Deadline: November 1, 2009
FAFSA Priority Deadline: February 15, 2010
Final Deadline: March 15, 2010
University of Central Florida (UCF)
Recommended Deadline: November 1, 2009
Final Deadline: May 1, 2010
University of Florida (UF)
Recommended Deadline: October 1, 2009
Final Deadline: November 1, 2009
University of South Florida (USF)
Priority Scholarship Deadline: January 2, 2010
Final Deadline: March 1, 2010
Top 5 Ways to Impress a College
- Course Selection consisting of upper level and advanced courses
- Good grades received in academic courses
- Strong course load during Senior Year
- Complete at least Pre-Calculus or higher
- Fully engage in just 3 or 4 meaningful activities
Welcome to Ridge Community High School's College and Careers Page! Check back often for information regarding scholarships, financial aid, testing, and other important information.
Visit Mrs. Plankenhorn in the Career Lab:
6:45-7:05 a.m.
2:00-2:30 p.m.
During Lunches or by appointment.
Mrs. Plankenhorn will be in the Freshmen Academy:
Wednesdays 11:15-2:00 p.m.
Fridays 7:00-10:45 a.m.
Disclaimer: The information on this website regarding the NCAA, Collegeboard, ACT, and all colleges, scholarships, and other outside organizations has been taken directly from their corresponding websites or provided literature with the intent of being useful to Ridge Community High School students as general information. It cannot at anytime be guaranteed to always be accuarate and/or up to date, as Ridge Community High School nor Mrs. Plankenhorn has any direct affiliation with the NCAA, Collegeboard, ACT, colleges, scholarships or any other outside organizations. Always verify important deadlines and rules with the actual company or organization.
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