SENIOR FRIDAY NEWSLETTER January 5, 2018

SENIOR FRIDAY NEWSLETTER ~January 5, 2018

Hello Seniors & Senior Parents,

We hope you all enjoyed your nice long break! Seniors….this is your year! There are so many fun events coming up fast, but don’t let senioritis sink in. Colleges will continue to monitor your grades through the end of the year so keep working hard. It would be a real disappointment to have your acceptance rescinded, or to begin college already on academic probation. And yes, these things really do happen!

CHELMSFORD HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS:

To be eligible for any alumni scholarship, you must apply to the CHSAA Scholarship Committee by completing the online application form at chsalumni.org. Please follow the directions carefully and completely. Only completed applications will be considered. Application forms must be received on or before February 18, 2018. All successful applicants will be notified by April 16, 2018. Awards Night will be May 14, 2018. All applicants must request a digital copy of their Chelmsford High School transcript via Naviance. Transcripts must be requested by February 11th.

TOWN OF CHELMSFORD SCHOLARSHIP:

The deadline for the Town of Chelmsford Scholarship is February 16th. Please note that the CSS Profile MUST be completed to be considered for these scholarships. The deadline for filing the CSS Profile is March 16th. The Town of Chelmsford code is 3905. See for this scholarship must be requested on Naviance by February 9th)

FINANCIAL AID REMINDERS:

·The FAFSA is available on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov.Federal and state deadlines are listed there as well. Check with the college(s) you are applying to and find out their specific deadline. You may also want to ask your college about its definition of an application deadline – whether it is the date the college receives your FAFSA, or the date your FAFSA is processed.

·Also, be sure to determine if your colleges require the CSS Profile. This is a supplemental financial aid form for some private colleges and for the Town of Chelmsford Scholarships. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of each school’s deadline. As it is lengthy and requires in-depth financial information, you should review your schools’ dates and requirements ASAP. This form can be accessed at

·For all financial aid filings, these deadlines are hard and fast, so don’t miss them!

REMINDER: NEED HELP WITH FINANCIAL AID FORMS? Registration is now open for MEFA’s FAFSA Day being held in Lowell on Saturday, January 28th (Burlington High School) and Sunday, February 10th (Middlesex Community College, Lowell) both at 1 pm. These events provide free assistance to students and families seeking to complete the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. See for more information and other locations. Other useful websites for financial aid include:

ASVAB RESULTS:

Scores will be given to students who took the ASVAB on Tuesday, January 9, at 7:30 in the Career Center. See Ms. Leary in Hawthorne House with any questions.

Have a great weekend and stay warm!!

CHS Guidance

Important Dates:

February 16: Deadline for Town of Chelmsford Scholarship (must request transcript on Naviance by February 9th)

February 18: Deadline for Alumni Association Scholarship (must request transcript on Naviance by February 11th)

March 16th: Deadline to submit CSS Profile through College Board for Town of Chelmsford Scholarship