Senior Class: Important Dates

CEC Yearbook 2009-2010

Dear Seniors and Parents/Guardians;
The yearbook has been completed and distributed. For those of you who did not order your book, we have posted the senior portrait pages if you wish to print them. Click Here to view.


Sincerely,
Yearbook Adviser and the 2010 Yearbook Staff.


Great Resouces for College Bound Students

College Planning

Here are all the answers to all the questions you may have about college.

Graduates of the 2-year Process Technology Program at Red Rocks Community College earn $21/hour in entry level jobs at Coors, Xcel Energy, Shell and other employers! Students and Parents are invited to a FREE workshop at Red Rocks Community College, Main Hall, 13300 West 6th Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80228, on Thursday, November 2 from 6 – 8 pm.  If you enjoy working real problems in science and math, this just might be for you.  See your counselor for more details.

Post Secondary/College Financial Aid Terms Defined:

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA):  the form used to determine the amount of federal and state aid for which you are eligible.  Available from your counselor’s office after January 1.  Should be submitted by January 31 for the most money!

Student Aid Report (SAR): the official notification set to students after the FAFSA is received.  This document will state your Expected Family contribution (EFC).

Cost of Attendance (COA):  this figure includes the total price of tuition, fees, room, board, books, supplies, transportation and personal expenses for one academic year of education (also known as the Student budget).

Scholarship/grant:  money awarded that does not have to be paid back.

Pell Grant:  Gift aid that is given based on financial need.  How much aid you will be eligible to receive is based on your EFC.  Current maximum per year is $4,050.

Perkins Loan:  Fixed low interest loan through your college.  You must demonstrate financial need.  Current max per year for undergrads is $4,000 (max. total: $20,000).

Stafford Loan:  currently a variable interest rate loan.  You can receive this loan from a private lender or your college.  They can be subsidized (no interest accrues while in school) or unsubsidized (interest accrues while in school).

Information on Financial Aid

For more information visit www.fastweb.com or see the Senior Guide (given to every senior at the beginning of the school year.

ACT test registration and sign up information can be found out at www.act.org  Our school code is 060411.

Visit the ACT student website for great tips on taking the test:  www.actstudent.org

Scholarship Information

Scholarship Help

www.fastweb.com
www.scholarships.com
www.wiredscholar.com
http://mach25.collegenet.com
www.fastaid.com
www.supercollege.com
www.mscd.edu/~women
www.scholarshiphelp.org
www.athleticaid.com

Students should see Ms. Abbott in room 200 for information and applications.