SAT PREPARATION FOR 9TH – 12TH GRADE STUDENTS
         University of Houston – Clear Lake
         One-day Seminar – November 15, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
         Two-day Seminar – November 15, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
                     And             November 22, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
         Visit http://kidsu.uhcl.edu/ (click View, then click Kids U, then Kids U SAT to register).

TEXAS PSA CHALLENGE – CAREER & TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION
OF TEXAS (CTAT) 
         CTAT invites you to take part in our Texas Public Service Announcement (PSA)
Challenge.  Get creative and plan a PSA for our community (to be used anywhere
in Texas) about Career and Technical Education (CTE). 
Visit Click here for more information and to download the application.
PSA Competition Deadline - January 16

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY – NEED-BLIND ADMISSION
Beginning Fall 2009, need-based financial aid packages offered to entering undergraduate students will not include need-based loans. Vanderbilt University's seven-year initiative of progressively reducing education-related undergraduate student debt will reach a bold new level. Financial aid packages for incoming and
current undergraduate students beginning in the fall of 2009 will include no need-based loans. The amount of need-based loans you would have been offered in the past to meet your demonstrated financial need will now be replaced with increased amounts of Vanderbilt scholarship and/or grant assistance Visit:
http://www.vanderbilt.edu/Admissions/expanded-aid-program.php

         TULANE UNIVERSITY
         Tulane University is rebuilding and growing.  Named one of the “Hottest Schools in
         American” by Newsweek magazine 2007.  After Katrina, Tulane University only
         had 882 new students, fall of 2008 this number doubled and continues to grow for Fall 2009.

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
         Offers the following scholarships:
                  Endowed Scholarship Competition – President’s Endowed Scholarships
                  Eligibility:  Senior; US citizen; SAT 1300 (critical reading plus math
                  min. 600 on each) or ACT composite 30 (min. 27 English and 27 math) or
                  semi-finalist or commended by National Merit or College Board.
                  Vist:  http://honors.tamu.edu for additional scholarships.

         DAYTON UNIVERSITY (A TOP 10 NATIONAL CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY)
         Offers the following scholarships:
                 Trustee’s Merit Scholarship – min. GPA A; 31-36 ACT or 1410-1600 SAT;
                 $50,000-$100,000 over 4 years.
                 President’s Merit Scholarship–min. GPA B+; 29-36 ACT or 1280-1600 SAT;
                 $36,000-$60,000 over 4 years
                 Dean’s Merit Scholarship  - min. GPA B; 24-28 ACT or 1090-1270 SAT; $30,000-$45,000 over 4 years
                 Father Chaminade Award – min. GPA B; 21-23 ACT or 1000-1080 SAT; $20,000-$30,000 over 4 years

#32   YOUTH FOR UNDERSTANDING USA
         Scholarships for American students to travel overseas for summer semester and year
         programs. Students who are eligible to attend our programs are in middle or high
school. We also have high school programs for students who are currently in
9th-12th grade.  Students who are successful with our programs usually have a B
average or above and/or have a demonstrated potential for leadership.  These
students also have a general interest in the academic conference topics.  Our tuition
for last year ranged from $1599 - $5000 depending upon the conference length and
location.  The higher tuition being that of our overseas programs.  We are currently
working on posting the tuition for this year.  When students receive our conference
materials in the mail, they will receive this information as well as information on
financial aid and fundraising opportunities. For more information visit the web
http://www.yfu-usa.org/ or call 1-800-TEENAGE.
If interested in being nominated, please sign up in counseling center.

ACT, SAT, and PSAT On-Line Practice Testing
ATTENTION:  ALL STUDENTS
PRACTICE ON-LINE:  SAT, PSAT, AND ACT TESTS
ANYONE CAN USE THESE PRACTICE TESTS THIS YEAR
WEBSITE:  www.studentedge.com;  Create and account,
Access Code:  CNYNXCPK

AnyCollege.Com - College Search Engine AnyCollege.com presents perspective college students with the opportunity of scholarships that are randomly drawn at quarterly basis. Four $1,000.00 scholarships were awarded each of the last four years to college bound students and four more will be drawn this year. You can apply as many times as you like during the year.

There are no obligations or requirements that are mandatory in order to apply for the scholarship. No minimum grade point average is necessary to apply. All students have the opportunity to win one of the scholarships.

Students can register for the scholarship by simply going to the website by clicking on the AnyCollege.Net logo above. Once you are at the website, click on the WIN A SCHOLARSHIP icon.

College for Texans - Includes Links: Preparing for College, Choosing a College, Paying for College, Getting Through College, Career Planning, Military in Texas| Library, On-line Gallery 

EduPrep - Includes Links: Scholarship Search, SAT/ACT Test Help, Student Parent Loans, College Tours, College Admissions, Information about EduPrep

Fast Web - Scholarships | Financial Aid (pdf documents)

FAFSA on the Web - The United States Department of Education Online Application for Federal Student Aid

NASFAA - National Association of Student Financial Aid Adminstrators

Texas Mentor - online guide to the private colleges of Texas. This website includes many interactive features that allow you to explore Texas' private colleges and universities including the following: matching students' personal need and interests with specific institutions, and participation in virtual campus tours, establishing direct e-mail communication with campus representatives, preparing academically and financially, and applying on-line for admissions and financial aid.  

INTEREST FREE LOAN
Must be a Senior (2008-2009)  Interest-free loans available to USA Citizens and Texas residents who have graduated from Texas high schools.  Must enroll as a full-time student at a Texas college/university, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with the intention of completing requirements toward a first bachelor's degree. 
            Entering freshmen ranked in:                      SAT     ACT
                                     Top 10% of class:    Any Score Acceptable
                                      Next 15%:                          1500     22
                                      Second Quarter:                 1650     25
                                      Third & Fourth Quarters:  1800     27
            College level students - maintain 2.75 GPA overall       
Contact by phone (409) 770-5665 after November 1, 2008 and place your name on the mailing list for the needed information that will be mailed the end of November.
http://www.window.state.tx.us/scholars/aid/scholarship/scaasf.html
            Abe and Annie Seibel Foundation
            c/o The Frost Bank - Trust Dept.
            P.O. Box 8210
                Galveston, TX  77553-8210
            Phone: (409) 770-5665