Second Semester is already here and should be a busy time for you. If you have questions or concerns, please make an appointment with your counselor.
Seniors who have not yet ordered their cap and gown, can go to or call 1.800.582.6376, but you need to do it as quickly as possible.
If you need an updated transcript sent to a college, please know that class ranking and GPA will not be updated until all exam scores have been reported to us. This should be complete by the first week in February.
FAFSA: In order to apply for any type of financial aid, you need to fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as soon as possible.
In order to do that, you will need:
School codes (for where you attend school and where you are applying to): go to
FSA ID: go to
Social security card and Driver’s License
Last year’s W2 Forms or tax information
Information about any untaxed income, mortgage statements, bank information
Practice Sheet from
You will receive a SAR (Student Aid Report) which explains your EFC (Expected Family Contribution) which will allow the colleges you picked to send you a financial aid packet
For a list of common mistakes go to the following website:
In February FAFSA Phone-In, sponsored by CFNC is an option for students and parents who have only a few questions on completing the FAFSA. Every Tuesday night in February between 5 and 8 pm, financial aid specialists will be available to help at the toll-free number, 866-866-CFNC (2362).
You can also receive free help completing the FAFSA on February 20 from 9 am-12 noon at UNCC. Please visit to register for this event also sponsored by CFNC.
Future Plans:
As you receive your college acceptance letters, join the military or secure a permanent job, please let your counselor know of your future plans. We need copies of any scholarship offers (even if you are not accepting them).
Don't forget: Every MALE student has 30 days after his 18th birthday to register with selective service.
Prom: Prom is May 14 @ The Hotel Concord
Prom ticket sales are:
1st sale – Feb. 16 – Feb. 26 for $45
2nd sale – March 7 – 11 for $50
3rd sale – April 11 – 15 for $55
King’s College: Scholarship Day and Open House on Saturday, February 6, 2016. Registration begins at 10:00am and program begins at 11:00am at King’s College, 322 Lamar Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28204. Students/Parents should arrive early in order to schedule their financial aid appointment. While students are attending the $5,000 scholarship test, a seminar for parents/guests will be held on financial aid programs available for 2016.
Scholarships with February and March DeadlinesAFA Teens for Alzheimer's Awareness College Scholarship Discipline: General Award: $500- $5,000 Requirements: This scholarship provides an excellent opportunity for college-bound students to give thoughtful consideration to the impact Alzheimer’s disease has on their own lives and others in their family and community. Students are required to submit an autobiography and write a 1,200 to 1,500 word essay that answers the following questions: How has Alzheimer’s disease changed or impacted your life?, What have you learned about yourself, your family and/or your community in the face of coping with Alzheimer’s disease? To qualify, students must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and must also enter a four-year accredited college or university within 12 months of the application deadline. Existing college students are not eligible to apply. An independent committee selected by AFA will judge all timely submissions.Deadline: February 15 Contact: visit online at
American Institute of Chemical Engineers Discipline: Engineering major Award: $750 Requirements: High School senior intending to major in Engineering or another technical/scientific major in college. Preference will be given to Chemistry or to Chemical Engineering related program, a GPA greater than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and be a well- rounded individual with significant extracurricular activities. Deadline: March 18 Contact: Applications available in Student Services
American Meteorological Society (AMS) - AMS Multiple Undergraduate Scholarships Discipline: Atmospheric, Oceanic, or Hydrologic Science, meteorology Award: $3,000-$5,000 Requirements: Requirements vary depending on scholarship; some of the scholarships specifically target minority students. All scholarships target students planning to study atmospheric science or related oceanic and hydrologic science; some require membership in the AMS to be eligible. Transcripts, test scores, letter of recommendation required. Students must include, with a completed application form, an official high school transcript showing grades from the past three years, a letter of recommendation from a high school teacher or guidance counselor, and a copy of scores from an SAT or similar national college entrance exam. Deadline: February 5 Contact: visit online at
Belmont Abbey College - John Oetgen, OSB, Excellence in Theatre Scholarship Discipline: Theatre Award: $5,000; renewable Requirements: Any student accepted for admission to Belmont Abbey College may be eligible to apply for this scholarship. Candidates must submit resume or list of activities, including theatre experience to the Office of Admission. Extensive theatrical experience and training are not required. Far more important is a willingness to participate enthusiastically in at least two of the five major productions staged on campus each year. A personal interview and recommendation may be required at the discretion of the Director of Theatre. A separate application is required. All students receiving Belmont Abbey College scholarships are required to participate in 20 hours of community service and attend 10 on-campus cultural events per year. Complete separate application available on website. Must submit FAFSA. Deadline: March 25 Contact: visit online at
Best Buy Children's Foundation Scholarships @15 Scholarship Program Discipline: General; community service Award: $1,000 Requirements: Open to high school students. Selection is based on community service, essay, grades, extracurricular activities and volunteer work. Deadline: February 15 Contact: visit online at
Buick Achievers Scholarship ProgramDiscipline: Automotive, STEMAward: $2,000 to $25,000/year; renewableRequirements: Success both inside and outside of the classroom, may not be able to attend college without financial assistance, high school seniors or high school graduates who are first-time college students, plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited four-year college or university, major in a course of study that focuses on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math), demonstrate interest in pursuing a career in the automotive or related industries using these areas of study, U.S. citizens and have permanent residence in the United States. Deadline: February 29 Contact: Visit online at
Cabarrus County Agricultural Fair - Agriculture Course of StudyDiscipline: AgricultureAward: $1,000Requirements: Graduating public, private or Home School high school senior pursuing a degree in an Agricultural course of study, resident of Cabarrus County accepted for enrollment in a NC college or university, cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better, submit completed application and supporting materials by April 24 Deadline: April 24 Contact: One student from Cabarrus County will receive this scholarship. Applications available in Student Services.
Cabarrus County Agricultural Fair - Family Consumer Science Course of Study ScholarshipDiscipline: Family & Consumer SciencesAward: $1000Requirements: Resident of Cabarrus County graduating from a public or private high school or home school in Cabarrus County, accepted by college/university and plan to follow a course of study in Family & Consumer Sciences, GPA 2.5 or better, complete & submit all application materials by April 24 Deadline: April 24 Contact: One student from Cabarrus County will receive this scholarship. Applications available in Student Services
Cabarrus County Agricultural Fair ScholarshipDiscipline: GeneralAward: $1,000
One scholarship per Cabarrus County Schools & Kannapolis City Schools high schoolRequirements: Must be HS senior at one of Cabarrus County's public high schools, resident of NC, accepted for enrollment in a NC college or university, 3.5 or better GPA, submit all application materials to Mrs. Habjanic by March 9 Deadline: March 9 Contact: One student from Hickory Ridge High School will receive this scholarship. Applications available in Student Services
Cabarrus County Association of Teacher Assistants Scholarship Discipline: General Award: $600 Requirements: The applicant must have a minimum 2.8 GPA, attend a Cabarrus County High School, and applicant does not need to be a child of a Teacher assistant, Teacher, or an Employee of Cabarrus County Schools. Deadline: March 1 Contact: Applications are available in Student Services.
Cancer Survivors' Fund Discipline: General Award: Awards are case-by-case Requirements: Scholarships are granted for college education of the cancer survivors. Recipients must be enrolled or accepted into an accredited undergraduate school. Recipients are selected by a committee based on applicants' personal hardship and financial need. Must complete online application, 2 letters of recommendation, letter from physician, and essay on a specified topic about cancer's effect on you. Deadline: March 18 Contact: visit online at
Charlotte Metro Area Relocation Council Scholarship Discipline: General Award: $2,000 Requirements: CMARC will be offering a scholarship to current high school seniors who have relocated to the Charlotte area sometime between grades 9-12. CMARC will evaluate the student’s academic performance, extra-curricular activities, and their response to an essay addressing the challenges associated with relocating to a new area and a new high school. Students will need to be in good standing in a Charlotte area high school, relocated between 9-12 grades, relocated more than 50 miles and changed schools due to their family’s relocation, and currently have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Deadline: March 5 Contact: Applications available in Student Services
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Scholarships- several availableDiscipline: History, Political Science, Economics, Government or Nursing, Piano or voiceAward: $1,000 - $5,000; renewableRequirements: Several scholarships available; some are open to graduating seniors. All applicants must be citizens of the United States and must attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United States. DAR chapter sponsorship is not required; however, a chapter or state chairman may work with the applicant to put the information together to send to the DAR Scholarship Committee. Necessary application forms are available online and include: The DAR Scholarship Application Form and Financial Need Form. See website for specific criteria for the various scholarships. Deadline: February 15 Contact: visit online at
David J. Ewing ScholarshipDiscipline: General; lost a parentAward: varies renewableRequirements: The UNTFoundation will manage the account and UNT Faculty Senate University Scholarship Committee will award scholarships to qualified full-time undergraduate students who have lost a parent during that parent’s working years and need financial assistance to attend college. The recipient of a Ewing Scholarship may choose to attend ANY ACCREDITED INSTITUTION of higher education in the US. To be eligible for consideration, an applicant must possess the following characteristics: Meet the minimum entrance and continuing academic performance standards of the university; Maintain full-time enrollment in one of the degree programs offered at that university; Have a deceased parent or parents who died during their working years. Submit an application form (available online), two letters of professional recommendation, official high school or college transcripts (including all transfer hours), a two-page maximum, typed, double-spaced essay, discussing your professional goals and need for a scholarship and a copy of your SAR from the FAFSA. Deadline: March 1 Contact: visit online at
Florence Kidder Memorial ScholarshipDiscipline:Award: Winner - $3,000 Runner Up - $1,000Requirements: North Carolina College or University Deadline: February 5 Contact: visit online at
Foster Care to Success Scholarships Discipline: General Award: $2,500 to $5,000 Requirements: Applicants must have been in foster care for one consecutive year at the time of their 18th birthday OR have been adopted or taken into legal guardianship out of foster care or upon the death of their parents after their 16th birthday OR have lost both parents to death before the age of 18 and not been subsequently adopted or taken into legal guardianship, be enrolled in or accepted into an accredited Pell eligible, post-secondary program at the undergraduate level (university, college, community college or vocational/technical institute.), be under the age of 25 on March 3, and have been in foster care or orphaned while living in the United States. U.S. citizenship is not required. Deadline: March 31 Contact: visit online at
The Generation Google ScholarshipDiscipline: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related program, minority, woman, disabilityAward: $10,000; renewableRequirements: Applicants must be high school seniors and meet the following eligibility criteria: Intends to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time student at a university in the US or Canada for the 2016-2017 school year. Intends to be enrolled in or accepted for enrollment in a baccalaureate Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related program. Exemplifies leadership and demonstrates a commitment to and passion for computer science and technology through involvement in their community. Strong record of academic achievement. A student from an underrepresented group in computer science (African American, Hispanic, American Indian, Female, or a Person with a Disability). Demonstrates financial need. Requires online application, references, three short essays, transcripts, etc. Deadline: March 3 Contact: Visit online at
Hispanic College Fund Discipline: GeneralAward: $500-$5,000; renewableRequirements: Eligibility Criteria: Be of Hispanic/Latino heritage, Plan to enroll as a full-time undergraduate student, Have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale. Deadline: March 30 Contact: visit online at
Jackie Robinson Foundation ScholarshipDiscipline: General, minority studentsAward: Up to $28,000Requirements: To be eligible for a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship, an applicant must be a graduating, minority high school senior, plan to attend an accredited and approved 4-year institution within the US, show leadership potential, demonstrate a dedication to community service, present evidence of financial need, be a US citizen, a minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 21, and Not possess any college degrees. The required components of the Jackie Robinson Foundation application are: A completed and submitted online application; One (1) letter of recommendation submitted online; Submitted SAT or ACT scores, and official (with raised seal) high school transcript through the first semester of senior year of high school. Deadline: February 15 Contact: visit online at
Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) National Scholarship and Awards Program Discipline: General; Creative & Performing Arts Award: varies Requirements: Every applicant must be an active National JACL member at either an Individual or Student/Youth Level, from any ethnic background. Membership applications are available on the website. Applicants must be planning to attend full time at a college, university, trade school, business school, or any other institution of higher learning within the US at the undergraduate or graduate school level in the fall. Entering Freshman applicants must be high school seniors. Creative & Performing Arts applicants cannot be professional artists. Applicants may apply under only one scholarship category. Only one application need be submitted to qualify for all awards listed in that same category. Applications will be reviewed for award preferences. Deadline: March 1 Contact: visit online at
LIFE (Life and Health Insurance Foundation for Education) - Life Lessons Scholarship ProgramDiscipline: General; loss of parentAward: $15,000-$5,000Requirements: Open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia, who are between 17 and 24 years of age, have experienced the death of a parent or legal guardian, and are currently enrolled in, or have been accepted to, a college, university or trade school within the fifty (50) United States or District of Columbia. Complete and submit the online application form, including the essay of no more than 500 words or video entry of no more than 3 minutes describing how you have experienced the personal and financial challenges caused by the death of a parent or legal guardian. Deadline: March 1 Contact: visit online at
Local Government Federal Credit Union (LGFCU) ScholarshipDiscipline: Members of Local Government Federal Credit UnionsAward: $1,000 (120 scholarships)Requirements: 3.0 unweighted GPA or higher; extracurricular activities and financial need are considered Deadline: March 4 Contact: visit online at
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation (MCSF) - Heroes Tribute Scholarships Discipline: General Award: $1,000 -$12,500, plus Requirements: Must be a son or daughter of a Marine on active duty or in the Reserve, a former Marine or Marine The Scholarship Foundation also provides Heroes Tribute Scholarships of up to $30,000 over four years to children of Marines, and Navy Corpsmen serving with Marines, whose parents have been killed on September 11th, or in combat since September 11, 2001. Must be a graduating high school senior with a GPA of 2.0+, planning to enroll in an accredited college/university or vocational/technical school. Income requirements are waived for this scholarship. Deadline: March 1 Contact: visit online at
Moody's Mega Math Challenge Scholarship CompetitionDiscipline: MathAward: variesRequirements: Participate in a scholarship competition related to math Deadline: February 19 (registration deadline) February 27-28 Challenge weekend Contact: visit online at
National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Scholarship Program Discipline: Journalism; African-American Award: Up to $2,500 Requirements: Open to African-American students, who are student members of NABJ, and planning to pursue a career in journalism and enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university. Submit application with resume, essay, transcript, recommendations and work samples. NABJ local chapters annually provide scholarships to high school and college students. Deadline: February 12 Contact: visit online at
National Federation of the Blind (NFB) - various scholarships available Discipline: General Award: $3,000 - $12,000 Requirements: Varies; Applicants must be legally blind. Must plan to pursue a postsecondary course of study in a degree program at a US institution. Must participate in the NFB national convention and in all scholarship program activities. Deadline: March 31 Contact: visit online at
National FFA Association Scholarships - Various scholarships Discipline: General, community service, leadership, agriculture, farming Award: Varies Requirements: Scholarships are sponsored by businesses and individuals through the National FFA Foundation and are given for a wide variety of experiences, career goals and higher education plans. The selection process takes into account the whole student - FFA involvement, work experience, Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), community service, leadership skills and academics. Some for FFA members; some open to non-members. Deadline: February 1 Contact: visit online at