The Class of 2021 Scholarship Awards Program will take place on June 10th at 7PM (Virtually). Although Guidance receives information on most of the scholarships awarded to our graduating seniors, at times, graduates receive other scholarships we are not made aware of. If you have been awarded a scholarship and would like it included in our 2021 Scholarship Awards presentation on June 10th – please email your acknowledgement letter by May 18th to: tpileggi@spboe.org Subject Line to read: SCHOLARSHIP.
Please note that any financial aid or college funds awarded by the college you will attend are not included in this presentation, this is strictly for scholarships you have applied for and been awarded. Anything received after the 18th will NOT be in our presentation.
Virtual FAFSA Completion Workshop.
What is the FAFSA®? The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) is an online form that must be submitted annually by current and prospective college students (undergraduate and graduate) in the United States to determine their eligibility for federal student financial aid.
What you will need to start your FAFSA®:
- FSA ID (FSAID.ed.gov) for Parent and Student
- 2019 Tax Returns for Parent and Student
- Social Security Numbers for Parent and Student
- Other Income Information
- State Issued Driver's License
- Documentation as U.S. Permanent Residents or Eligible Citizens
Ready to file your FAFSA®, Click Here or get the webinar information below for the virtual FAFSA Completion Event March 31st starting at 6:00 pm
You can join from your computer, tablet or smartphone at
https://www.gotomeet.me/HESAA/hesaa-client-services-2
You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (224) 501-3412
Access Code: 976-999-261
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College Planning and Financial Aid Night for Junior Parents
Description: SPHS School Counselors and Edward Hill, Director of Financial Aid at Rider University, put together a very informative presentation for parents of current 11th graders about the journey and process from mid-Junior year to stepping onto campus in the Fall of their Freshman year of college.
Date: Monday March 22nd, 2021 at 6:00pm
Please join us for this virtual event by REGISTERING using the link below. You must register for this event in order to attend. Once registered, you will receive reminder emails with links to join us that evening.
Link to Register: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ndoj8jJCSBqPsJ8inu-UVg
ASVAB Career Exploratory Program - Crystal Mehta of the United States Military will be hosting a Parent Overview of the ASVAB Career Exploration Program on March 8, 15th and 22nd, 2021. Please see below for start time in your area. It will be a short presentation lasting about 20-30 minutes with time for questions. ASVAB WEBSITE
Date & Time:
March 8, 2021, 5:00 PM
March 15, 2021, 6:00 PM
March 22, 2021, 7:00 PM
Link to attend: ASVAB Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 869 6268 0598 Passcode: asvabparen
Click here Working Papers
for instructions on obtaining working papers thru the SPHS Guidance Department.
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Financing an Education: An Overview of Financial Aid
The South Plainfield High School Guidance Department hosted the annual College and Financial Night for Parents. This important and informative virtual presentation for parents of Seniors (and Juniors too!) featured the Guidance Department as well as Edward Hill, who is the Director of Financial Aid at Rider University. See link above for the PowerPoint from the financial aid presentation.
