Transferring Dual Credit

If you are Senior who has taken dual credit classes, you are probably wondering how to transfer the classes that you've taken to the college that you will be attending this fall.  As a North Platte student, you could possibly have classes from Northwest Missouri State University, Missouri Western State University, Missouri Valley College and/or Central Methodist University.

For information on how to transfer classes you've taken from Missouri Western State University click HERE.

For information on how to transfer classes you've taken from Northwest Missouri State University click HERE.

For information on how to transfer classes you've taken from Central Methodist University click HERE.

For information on how to transfer classes you've taken from Missouri Valley College click HERE.

Class Registration

Enrollment for the 2017-2018 school year has begun.  Be looking for your student to come home with information pertaining to next year.  I would like the registration form to come back to school with a parent signature on it.  

If you have questions about specific classes you can go HERE to find our Career and Educational Planning Guide.  It is filled with information ranging from graduation requirements to dual credit. Please call or email me with any questions that you may have.  

Sophomores Attend My Success Event

On October 5th, the Sophomore class attended the My Success Event.  This was a great opportunity for students to learn more about great career opportunities that exist in St. Joseph and Northwest Missouri. Students were able to explore various career paths, experience what it is like to work for local companies, find out what employers are looking for in employees and learn more about education and training opportunities.  

4 Year Universities Offering A+ Scholarships/Incentives

At last nights Financial Aid meeting a few of you asked about universities that offer A+ scholarships.  If you go HERE you will find a good list.  Keep in mind that this list was compiled in March of 2016, so it's a good idea to contact the financial aid office at the college/university that your student is considering to find out for sure.

Thanks for coming out last night.  I hope you learned a lot and left with a completed FAFSA.  For those of you who couldn't make it remember that if your student plans on attending a technical college, community college, university, etc. that it is time to complete the FAFSA.  The first step in the process is to create an FSA ID.  This must be done by the student and one parent.  For more information on creating an FSA ID go HERE.

Once you and your student have their FSA ID you can complete the FAFSA. To do that you may go HERE.

If you have questions about this process remember that the financial aid office at the school that your student is considering is a great resource.

ACT Preparation Course Offered at Missouri Western

Do you have a student who would benefit from taking an ACT Preparation course? If so, Missouri Western State University will be offering one.  They will be offering five Saturday sessions from September 17th-October 15th.  The sessions start at 9:00 a.m. and end at 1:00 p.m.  If you are interested you must enroll by September 9th. You can go HERE for more information and to register. Cost is $120.

Transferring Dual Credit

If you are Senior who has taken dual credit classes, you are probably wondering how to transfer the classes that you've taken to the college that you will be attending this fall.  As a North Platte student, you could possibly have classes from Northwest Missouri State University, Missouri Western State University, Missouri Valley College and/or Central Methodist University.

For information on how to transfer classes you've taken from Missouri Western State University click HERE.

For information on how to transfer classes you've taken from Northwest Missouri State University click HERE.

For information on how to transfer classes you've taken from Central Methodist University click HERE.

For information on how to transfer classes you've taken from Missouri Valley College click HERE.

7 Steps to Filling Out the FAFSA

Taken from Homeroom, the official blog of the U.S. Department of Education

Need to fill out the FAFSA® but don’t know where to start? I’m here to help. You’ve already done the hard part and gathered all of the necessary information, so now it’s time to complete the FAFSA. Let me walk you through it step by step:

IMPORTANT: On May 10, 2015, we changed the way you log in to fafsa.gov. You now must use an FSA ID to log in and sign the FAFSA online. You can no longer use a PIN. If you are required to provide parent information on the FAFSA, your parent must register for an FSA ID too. Create your FSA ID at  StudentAid.gov/fsaid

1. Go to fafsa.gov

One thing you don’t need in order to fill out the FAFSA? Money! Remember, the FAFSA is FREE when you use the official .gov site: fafsa.gov.

2. Log in using your FSA ID

If you completed a FAFSA last year: Click “Login” and enter your FSA ID. If you haven’t transitioned your PIN to an FSA ID, you can do so here. If possible, make sure you link your PIN during the FSA ID registration process. Otherwise, you will need to wait 1-3 days before you can use your FSA ID to sign and submit your renewal FAFSA.

If this is your first time completing the FAFSA: Click “Start a new FAFSA” and enter your FSA ID. If you haven’t created an FSA ID yet, you can do that here. You will be able to use your FSA ID to sign and submit your new FAFSA right away.

If you are a parent: Click “login” and “Enter the student’s information”.

3. Choose which FAFSA you’d like to complete

The new FAFSA that becomes available on January 1, 2016, is the 2016–17 FAFSA. You should complete the 2016–17 FAFSA if you will be attending college between July 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017. Remember, the FAFSA is not a one-time thing. You must complete your FAFSA each school year.

Note: The 2015–16 FAFSA is also available if you will be attending college between July 1, 2015 and June 30, 2016, and you haven’t applied for financial aid yet.

4. Enter your personal information*

This is information like your name, date of birth, etc. If you have completed the FAFSA in the past, a lot of your personal information will be pre-populated to save you time. Make sure you enter your personal information exactly as it appears on official government documents. (That’s right, no nicknames.)

5. Enter your financial information*

All of it. You should use income records for the tax year prior to the academic yearfor which you are applying. For example, if you are filling out the 2016–17 FAFSA, you will need to use 2015 tax information. If you or your parent(s) haven’t filed your 2015 taxes yet, which at this point, most people haven’t, you can always estimate the amounts using your 2014 tax return; just make sure to update your FAFSA once you file your 2015 taxes. Once you file your taxes, you may be able to automatically import your tax information into the FAFSA using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool. It makes completing the FAFSA super easy!

6. Choose up to 10 schools

Two-thirds of freshmen FAFSA applicants list only one college on their applications. Don’t make this mistake! Make sure you add any school you plan to attend, even if you haven’t applied or been accepted yet. You can add up to 10 schools to your FAFSA at a time. We will send the necessary information over to the schools you listed so they can calculate the amount of financial aid you are eligible to receive.  If you’re applying to more than 10 schools, this is what you do.

7. Sign the document with your FSA ID*

Your FSA ID serves as your electronic signature, or e-signature. You’ll use it to electronically sign and submit your FAFSA. If you don’t have an FSA ID, you’ll need to get one. If you’re considered a dependent student, at least one of your parents or your legal guardian will need an FSA ID as well. You will use your FSA ID to renew/correct your FAFSA each school year, so keep it in a safe place. If you have forgotten your FSA ID, you can retrieve it. If you have siblings, your parent can use the same FSA ID to sign FAFSAs for all his or her children.

*If you are considered a dependent student, your parent(s) will also need to do this.

I’m finished. What’s next?

That’s it. You’ve filled it out. I told you it wasn’t so bad. With the hard part over, check out this page to learn what you should do next.