College Planning

fINANCIAL AID NIGHT:

Powerpoint and Handouts:

Financial Aid

FAFSA

In order to qualify for a student or parent loan, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be completed during the Senior year college application process, and each year the student attends college.

fafsa.gov
FAFSA Worksheet - gather the information you need during the application process
The Guide to Federal Student Aid 2 021
College Board Financial Aid Checklist
5 Things to Do After Filing Your FAFSA Form

CSS Profile

Certain colleges/universities require applicants to complete the CSS Profile in addition to the FAFSA form. Please review the CSS Profile link for more information.

Financial Aid Night

Haldane hosts a Financial Aid Night at the start of each school year. A college financial planning expert presents the ins and outs and provides valuable tips for navigating financial aid process. Families of all high school students are welcome to attend this event.

NYS High Education Services - Student Financial Aid - What Students & Parents Should Know

College Financial Planning Resources

Net Price Calculator
New York State Grants, Scholarships, and Loans
fastweb.com - scholarship database
www.scholarships.com

Please use caution when applying for scholarships. Students should never be required to pay a fee to apply for a scholarship. Visit www.studentaid.ed.gov/types/scams to learn more.

Common App

Naviance

NCAA

International Resources

Important Information Regarding Applying to Dutchess Community College

Dutchess Community College is offering daily virtual or phone appointments with admissions counselors, as well as online admission information sessions twice a week for prospective students. Students can visit www.sunydutchess.edu and click the Visit DCC tab to register for a session.

Students that would like to apply to DCC are encouraged to complete the online application. Please click here for a helpful video on how to apply.

College Admissions Testing Guide: SAT vs ACT

Detailed comparison between the SAT and ACT tests
Advice for creating a sane and sensible testing plan
Admission facts for most major colleges and universities

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v7ZV4pcVhEKS5B2m2XtpSmSf6QBvfPW3/view?usp=sharing

DCC AVIATION: PILOT PROGRAM

DCC has announced that the their Pilot Program is partnering with the US Aviation Academy for fixed- wing training at the Hudson Valley Regional Airport. Students will be able to go from private pilot to Certified Flight Instructor and there are pathway programs for employment with United, Envoy (American), and Southwest Airlines. We also offer helicopter training at Stewart Airport through Independent Helicopters.

9th and 10th Grades

11th Grade

11th Grade College Planning

College Application Checklist

During Junior year, each student and their parent/guardian will meet with the high school counselor and receive the Junior College Planning binder. At that time, they will develop a personal college planning timeline and to-do list. Juniors will also participate in a Naviance training session where they will build on career interests developed through the years. Using the Super Match Engine, they will create a list of target colleges and learn about admissions requirements. In April, Juniors will attend the College and Career Fair at Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES.

12th Grade

12th Grade College Planning

Senior Questionnaire

College Application Blue Form - you must complete a separate form for each school

College Application Checklist

During Senior year, the student and school counselor will work closely throughout the college application process. A one-on-one meeting will be scheduled and weekly check-ins are encouraged.

COLLEGE VISIT DAY

In October, the Senior class spends a day visiting a college of their choice. Haldane coordinates tours at Dutchess Community College and Mount Saint Mary. Students also have the option of visit a college with their family that day, or remaining at Haldane to participate in a college essay workshop.

College Week

In October, the high school celebrates College Week when faculty and staff proudly display and wear their college or university gear. These conversation-starters encourage students to ask questions about teachers' own college decision-making process, areas of study, and overall experiences.

Instant Decision Day

Throughout College Week, the school counselor coordinates several Instant Decision Days with schools such as Dominican College, Mount Saint Mary's College, Dutchess Community College , St. John's University, and Mercy College. Admissions representatives visit Haldane to conduct student interviews, review applications and transcripts, and provide instant acceptances. In 2017, instant decision students were awarded over $117,000 in scholarships.

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PANEL

In the Spring the guidance office will coordinate a college admissions panel that will consist of admissions counselors from SUNY Binghamton, SUNY Oneonta, Utica College, Manhattan College and Mount Saint Mary College. The counselors will offer advice on the college application process and provide an inside view on the admissions process. There will be time at the end of the session for questions and open discussion.

College Visit Absences

Students who plan a college visit during a regular school day must provide the attendance office with documentation of the visit, tour, or interview.