Free Application For Student Aid (FAFSA)
3 Ways to Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
1. Pick up an on-line worksheet in guidance, complete the form, then go on-line after January 1 but before March 10, 2008 to www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov
Before completing the FAFSA on-line you will need a PIN number and your parents will need a separate PIN.
You can go on-line to apply for your PIN now at the same web site listed above.
2. Obtain a paper FAFSA by calling 1-800-4FED-AID (1-800-433-3243) and requesting they mail you one. You may request up to three copies. Allow 3 to 7 business days to receive your copy. Complete and mail back after January 1 but in time to be received before March 10. FAFSA’s received after March 10 will not be eligible for the Indiana State aid.
3. Go to www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov after December 10 to download a printable copy of the FAFSA. Complete and mail after January 1, 2008 to the address indicated on the form in order to be received before March 10, 2008.
North Putnam Financial Aid Meeting is Monday, January 12, 2009 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Students and parents may also pick up a copy of the on-line worksheet at this meeting. A guest speaker will talk you through the FAFSA completion process as well as present information about student aid and student loans.
After completing and submitting the FAFSA, you will receive the SAR (Student Aid Report.)
Add comment January 30, 2009
Old National Trails Transition Fair
The Old National Trails Transition Fair will be held at Greencastle High School in the cafeteria on April 9, 2009 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Several representatives from the various adult service agencies will be on site with information for families with students exiting high school.
There will be a variety of door prizes and food available throughout the evening. This has developed into a successful annual event to which students, families, faculty, counselors and administrators are invited.
Add comment January 30, 2009
Scholarships Grades 9-11
All Scholarships listed below are available to underclassmen at NPHS. Some specify certain grades, others are open to 9-12.
New scholarships will be added according to the deadline date, so scroll through the entire blog entry each time you check. Old entries will be deleted as the deadlines pass.
On-Line Scholarship Information
The following online websites are sponsored by various educational loan companies who will do free scholarship searches for you. All scholarship information is always available for free. Do not pay for scholarships services. They are conducted by companies that find information you could have gotten for free.
MeritAid.com (Lets students search for merit based scholarships at particular colleges before they apply. Free service.)
http://www.nwlnwt.com/win (10 $25,000 scholarships and 750 $1000 scholarships through drawing held Aug. 8, 2008)
www.SimpleTuition.com/resource
www.Key.com/collegeguide (Key Bank website)
http://www.collegeanswer.com/ (Sallie Mae website for college search and financing)
www.usafunds.org/scholarship (Visit site between Dec 15 2007 and Feb 15 2008 to win)
Anycollege.com
eCapmusTours.com
wiredscholar.com
www.fastweb.com
www.WeeklyScholarshipAlert.org
offtocollege.info ($1000 drawings every 2 weeks from Oct to May. Open 9/14)
http://www.discovercolleges.com/ (one $2500 drawing)
cappex.com/scholarships
Add comment October 14, 2008
SADD Club News
The next SADD Club meeting is December 3 during SRT in the auditorium.
Congratulations 2008-09 SADD Club Officers:
President
Shawna Johnston
Vice-President
Hillary Salyers
Secretary
Laura McGaughey
Treasurer
Emily New
Senior Representative
Samantha Ferry
Junior Representative
Elsiana Crosby
Sophomore Representative
Kayla Ault
Freshman Representative
Jenna Greeson
Bridget Johnston
Add comment September 19, 2008
PIE Breakfasts – 2008-09 Dates
The Local Coordinating Committee (LCC) for Putnam County is an organization called PIE. PIE stands for Prevention, Intervention and Education. This group manages the funding returned to Putnam County from court fines collected in substance abuse related cases. PIE offers minigrants to Putnam County community agencies, organizations and schools.
PIE hosts a monthly breakfast at the Jackson Family Restaurant (Double Decker) in Greencastle from 7:00 to 8:00 am. All county middle and high school students are invited to attend as well as their sponsors and any other interested adults. Attendees are responsible for the cost of their own breakfast, but North Putnam High School SADD Club provides transportation to the breakfasts on the corporation activity bus. Students leave from the front of the high school at 6:30 am and return in time for morning classes by 8:30 am.
A permission slip is required to attend. Permission slips are available in the guidance office and are due the day before the breakfast. The bus has a capacity of 14 students and seats are first come first served basedon return of permission slips.
2008-09 PIE Breakfast Dates:
Friday, September 26
Friday, October 17
Friday, November 21
Friday, January 23
Friday, February 20
Friday, March 13
Friday, April 24
Friday, May 8
Add comment September 19, 2008
