SCHOOL COUNSELING NEWS

Scholarships, Items of Interest, and more

THE LATEST SCHOLARSHIPS

Right now, students should be working hard to develop and maintain their raise.me profiles. National scholarship databases such as Fastweb, studentscholarships.org, and Going Merry are great ways to search for scholarships available in the U.S.

SAFE USE OF TECHNOLOGY ACROSS GRADE LEVELS

A great website that provides students, parents, and educators with tips on internet safety, movie and TV show ratings, and responsible use of social media is Common Sense Media. Check it out!

PENNSYLVANIA FAFSA REQUIREMENT FOR SENIORS

FAFSA Requirement for Seniors

Beginning with the Class of 2027, Pennsylvania has established a new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion requirement for high school seniors.

Students should complete one of the following:

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or
Submit the Pennsylvania FAFSA Completion Opt-Out Form

The purpose of this requirement is to make sure students and families are aware of the financial aid opportunities that may be available to support education and training after high school.

IMPORTANT: FAFSA completion is not a graduation requirement. A student will not be prevented from graduating or otherwise penalized for not completing the FAFSA or an opt-out form.