Senior Newsletter

Senior Newsletter

April 2012

FAFSA

The FAFSA application may be completed on-line at www.FAFSA.ed.gov.  All colleges require the FAFSA for financial aid.  Be sure to submit the FAFSA by the deadline established by the college of your choice. Do not assume you do not qualify for financial aid.  Complete the FAFSA and allow the college to make the financial aid decision. 

Senior Awards Program

The Senior Awards Program is scheduled for May 8 at 7:00 P. M. in the Media Center.  All seniors who have received academic scholarship offers, academic awards, class awards, certifications, licensures, athletic scholarships or awards will be recognized at the program.  Military recruits will also be recognized at the Senior Awards Program.  Please make plans to attend the awards program on May 8 at 7:00 P. M. in the Media Center.

Attention seniors!

Scholarship Offers

Congratulations to those who have received scholarship offers.  Please turn in a copy of all scholarship offers to Mrs. Hearn so that you can be recognized at the Senior Awards Ceremony and on the graduation program.   Turn in a copy of all offers even if you are not going to accept them.  Mrs. Hearn will make copies for you if necessary.

 

Important!! Military Recruits

Military Recruits:  Please have your recruiter to send Mrs. Hearn a copy of the value of your enlistment bonus and your educational benefits so that you may be recognized for your achievement and dedication to this great nation.  Please have this information turned in by May 1, 2012.

Texas A & M Admission

Are you planning to attend Texas A & M Texarkana? Have you applied?  Apply today at www.applytexas.org.    Complete a transcript request in Mrs. Hearn’s office.  Pay the $30.00

Application fee or complete a waiver request in Mrs. Hearn’s office if you qualify.

 

Texas A & M Financial Aid

Texas A & M-Texarkana requires all students to complete the FAFSA form which can be found at www.fafsa.ed.gov.   Texas A & M also requires students to complete the Texas A & M Financial Aid Application which can be found at www.tamut.edu/fin-aid/year.html.  Select2012-2013, complete

the form on-line and submit it.

Texas A & M Immunization Record Requirements

Immunizations records will no longer be sent to A & M- Texarkana.  When you are accepted to Texas A & M Texarkana, you will receive and e-mail with instruction on how and where to submit your immunization records.  Please follow those instructions even if you think your counselor has sent your records to the University.  A & M no longer processes Immunization records.  They have contracted with a company called Magnus to process and maintain Immunization records.   You, the student must submit your immunization records to this company when you receive instructions to do so in your university   e-mail account.

 

Texarkana College information

New Texarkana College Admissions Requirements

Dual credit senior students planning to attend Texarkana College next fall (2012-2013)

must re-apply for admission to Texarkana College.  Apply at www.applytexas.org.  Complete the application for two year colleges.  After submitting your application, complete a transcript request in Mrs. Hearn’s Office so that your information can be sent to Texarkana College.  Please note:  Application to Texarkana College is required for ALL TC SCHOLARSHIPS

 

Texarkana College Bulldog Scholarship

Only 200 Bulldog Scholarships will be awarded this year. Applicant must have an 18 or higher on the ACT or a score of 870 or higher on the SAT.  Applicant must have a 2.5 GPA; and a family adjusted gross income of $75,000 or less.  A personal essay is also required.   Student must apply for admission to TC.  See the TC Scholarship application for additional eligibility criteria and application details.  Applications are available at:  www.texarkanacollege.edu/pages/191.asp.  Copies are also available in Mrs. Hearn’s Office.  Please read eligibility requirements and application details carefully.     Be sure application is complete before submitting.  The deadline to apply is April 15. 

 

Texarkana College President’s Scholarship

President's Scholarship--The President's Scholarship is a full scholarship for the freshman and sophomore years for 2012 high school graduates.  The scholarship award includes tuition, course related fees, book loan, and residence hall fees (deposit not included).In order to qualify, applicants must rank in the top 10% of graduating class, have an ACT composite score of 23 or higher (or SAT score of 1620 or higher), and submit an essay from topic of choice provided on the Texarkana College scholarship application (details of essay located on the application). Applications are available at: www.texarkanacollege.edu/pages/191.asp.  Copies are also available in Mrs. Hearn’s Office.   The deadline to apply is April 15.  Be sure the application packet is complete before submitting it.

Texarkana College Transcripts

If you have taken courses at TC, please check your TC transcript.

Make sure all of the courses you have taken and the grades you have earned are listed on your TC transcript.   Log on to your myTC account to check your transcript.  If there is a problem with your TC transcript, please let me know and I will try to assist you with getting the problem solved.

Ultimately, it is your responsibility to monitor your TC transcript.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

April Scholarship Deadlines

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Scholarship

Applicant must be minority senior female with leadership qualities and exemplary character with a college commitment.  Applicant must be in top 50% of her class.   Applications are available in Mrs. Hearn’s office.  The postmark deadline is April 6, 2012.  Apply today.

Texarkana Pan-Hellenic Council Scholarship

$400.00 Scholarship--- Applicant must be in top 50% of graduating class planning to attend college and have financial need.  Applications will be available in Mrs. Hearn’s office.   Deadline to apply is April 12, 2012.

 

Jack and Charlotte Owen Scholarship:   Applicant must have a 21 or higher on the ACT or a total score of 900 or higher on the SAT.  Applicant must be in the top 25% of class; and must have attended  school in Bowie County all of junior and senior years.  Application packets are available in Mrs. Hearn’s Office.  Completed application packets and all supporting documents must be turned in to Mrs. Hearn by noon April 18, 2012.

Lone Star Aggie Mom’s Club Scholarship:  must be planning to attend Texas A&M University-College Station.  Deadline is April 12, 2012.

Red River Federal Credit Union Scholarship

Applicant must be a senior planning to attend college, university, trades school, or other program to further educational goals.  Applicant must be a student who has exhibited leadership qualities through participation in extracurricular activities.  Applicant must exhibit high moral character. Applications are available in Mrs. Hearn’s Office.  Completed applications must be submitted to Mrs. Hearn by Thursday, April 12.   

Texas Skyward Users Scholarship

Open to all seniors.  Applications are available in Mrs. Hearn’s Office.  Applications must be postmarked on or before April 13, 2012.

 

Red River Cattlewomen and Cattlemen Scholarship

Applicant must have a 2.0 GPA.  Applicant or parent or guardian must be a resident of Bowie County, Texas or Miller County Arkansas.  Applicant must be planning a career in a beef related field.  Applications are available in Mrs. Hearn’s office.  The deadline to apply is April 13.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority  Scholarship

$1000 scholarship for a young lady.  Applications are available in Mrs. Hearn’s office.  The deadline to apply is April 15.

 

 

 

Texarkana College Bull Dog Scholarship

Applicant must apply for admission to Texarkana College.  Applicant must have an 18 or higher ACT score of 870 or higher SAT score; must have a 2.5 GPA and a family adjusted gross income of $75,000 or less.  A personal essay is required.  See the application for additional details.  Applications are available on line at: www.texarkanacollege.edu/pages/191.asp.   Copies are also available in Mrs. Hearn’s office. The deadline to apply is April 15. 

 

Texarkana College President’s Scholarship

This is a full scholarship for the freshman and sophomore years for 2012 graduates.  The award includes tuition, course related fees, book loan, and residence hall fees (deposit not included).

Applicant must rank in the 10% of the graduating class, have an ACT composite of 23 or higher or SAT of 1620 or higher.  Applicant must submit an essay from the topic of choice provided on the Texarkana College Scholarship Application.  See the application for additional details.  Applications are available at: www.texarkanacollege.edu/pages/191.asp.  Copies are also available in Mrs. Hearn’s office.

The deadline to apply is April 15.

Shelby Howard Memorial Scholarship

Softball scholarship:  Applicant must be a senior, must have 3.0 GPA.  Applications are available in Mrs. Hearn’s Office.  Applications must be received by the scholarship donor by April 15.

 

Texas Elk State Association Girl Scout Gold Award:  Applications are available at www.texaselks.org  Click on the scholarship icon at the bottom of the page  or see Mrs. Hearn for a paper copy.    The deadline to apply is April 16, 2012.

 

Twin City Black History Association Sandra Calloway Memorial Scholarship

Application criteria:  applicants must be seniors with leadership qualities and exemplary character;

must be in the top 50% of the graduating class; must plan to major in education; must be in actual need of financial assistance to continue their education.  Application must reach the association by April 20.

 

Cable One Communication Scholarship

Applicant must have proven ability and experience in a communications field.  Experience may include classroom, school, community or professional work in the area of print or broadcast journalism, advertising, public relations/promotions or business communications.  Applicant must be planning to major in communications or related field.  Applications are available in Mrs. Hearn’s office the deadline to apply is April 20.

Snoopy Jarvis Memorial Scholarship-- Must have a 2.5 or better GPA, have an ACT score that qualifies you for college admission, must have participated in two or more varsity sports. Applicant must have outstanding citizenship and high moral character. Applicants who have received a full or major scholarship are not eligible.   Applicant’s parent must be an active member of the Athletic Booster Club.  Deadline is April 23, 2012.

Don Rader Memorial Scholarship:  Must be in the top 25% of the class.  Recipient will be determined by character, service to others and leadership. Applicant cannot have any full or major scholarships.  Deadline to apply is April23, 2012.  Applications are available in Mrs. Hearn’s office.

Coca Cola Community Partnership Scholarship:  Must be in the top 25% of class and have an 18 or better on the ACT.  Deadline to apply is April 23, 2012.  Applications are available in Mrs. Hearn’s office.

Jarret McDaniel Memorial Scholarship

Applications are available in Mrs. Hearn’s office.  Completed applications must be submitted to Mrs. Hearn by April 23, 2012.

 

Myrliss Strube Memorial Scholarship

Applicant must be in the top 10% of the graduating class and planning to attend college.  Applicant must have an 18 or better on the ACT.  Applicant must also be planning to pursue a degree in education.  Applications are available in Mrs. Hearn’s Office.  April 23 is the deadline to submit an application.

 

C. K. Bender Scholarship

Applicant must be in the top 10% of the graduating class and have an 18 or better on the ACT.  Applications are available in Mrs. Hearn’s office.  April 23 is the deadline to submit an application.

 

Paul M. Parr Memorial Scholarship

Applicant must be a senior in the top 10% of the class and planning to attend college.  Applicant must also have an 18 or better on the ACT.  Applicant must show leadership qualities through participation in extracurricular activities and good moral character.  Applications are available in Mrs. Hearn’s Office.  April 23 is the deadline to submit an application.

 

Texas Elks State Association Vocational Grant Program:  Open to any student 18 years old or older, planning to attend a 2 year or less vocational program in Texas.  Applications are available at www.texaselks.org or see Mrs. Hearn for a paper copy.  No deadline on this program.

 

L-E PTA Scholarship

Applicant must be a graduating senior.  Applicant and applicant’s parent must be a member of PTA for one year.  Applicant and parents must have completed the “Three for Me Form”

$500 Award.  The deadline to apply is April 23.. 

 

Ayn Rand Essay Contest (Fountainhead):  Award ranges from $50 to $10,000.  See Mrs. Hearn for details or apply on-line at www.aynrand.org.  April 25, 2012 is the deadline to apply.

Coming soon

Omega Psi Phi Scholarship

This application is expected to arrive soon.

An announcement will be made when this application arrives.  It is in the process of being revised.

 

E-mail Accounts

Once you have applied to a college, most will send you instructions on how to set up your e-mail account with the college.  It is very important that you set up your accounts and check them regularly.  Colleges will use these accounts to communicate with you.  Most important information will be sent to you via your college account or your personal e-mail.  Be sure to check it daily

May Deadlines

Lions Club Scholarship

Applicant must have a 3.0 GPA; must exemplify high ethics and good morals, applicant, must also have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities.  Applications are available in Mrs. Hearn’s Office.  May1 is the deadline to apply.

 

October Deadline

 

AES ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS SCHOLARSHIP:  $500.00 Scholarship. 

How to Apply
Students must submit an essay of no more than 1000 words in answer to the following question:
What are your dreams for your future? When you look back on your life in thirty years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful?
Amount of award: $500.00
Deadline for entry: October 5, 2012
Submit essay to: scholarships@aesengineers.com.    There is no application packet.

Be sure to include your full name as well as the name of your high school and your plans for 2012-2013 school year.  Do not submit your resume at this time.  The deadline to apply is October 5, 2012.

Other Important Senior Information

BACTERIAL MENINGITIS IMMUNIZATION IS NOW REQUIRED BY ALL TEXAS COLLEGES

As of Jan. 1, 2012, incoming Texas college students under 30 years old must be immunized against bacterial meningitis before they enroll in an institution of higher education.

The new law mandates that first-time college students, students transferring from another institution and students who are re-enrolling following a break of at least one fall or spring semester be inoculated against the illness. SB 1107 passed during the 82nd Legislative Session expands a previous requirement that applied only to college students new to campus housing.

 Under the law, new college students must have received the vaccine within the past five years. Proof of inoculation is required 10 days before the start of the semester the student plans to enter college.  The vaccine is considered effective several days after it is administered.

***Have your parents to check your immunization record to make sure you are in compliance.  You will not be allowed to move into campus housing and you may not be permitted to attend classes if your immunization is not done within the correct time limits.

 

 

COLLEGE BOUND SENIORS:  It is time to fill out college admissions applications.

HOW TO APPLY TO COLLEGE

To apply to colleges and universities in Texas:

  1. Use the Apply Texas Application which can be found at www.applytexas.org.
  2. Set up your account.  If you plan to attend a four year college or university, complete the application for four year colleges.  If you plan to attend a two year community college, complete the application for two year colleges.
  3. Pay your application fee.  (If your used an ACT fee waiver, we can request a waiver of the application fee).  If applicable, see Mrs. Hearn to complete the Waiver of College Application Fee Form.  Mrs. Hearn will mail these forms for you.
  4. Complete a Transcript Request Form in Mrs. Hearn’s Office so that your transcript, test scores and other required documents can be sent to the college of your choice.  Transcripts to Texas colleges will be sent electronically.
  5. College transcripts must be submitted if you have taken dual credit courses at TC or any other college. Texarkana College charges a fee to send transcripts.  Students are responsible for having their Texarkana College Transcripts sent to colleges. 
  6. Students planning to attend a college or university in Texas must meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements by passing the THEA or Accuplacer or other approved TSI assessment unless exempt by TAKS scores or ACT scores.

         Complete TSI Exemptions:

         ACT composite score of 23 with a 19 in Math and 19 in Reading

         SAT 1070 Combined plus 500 on Critical Reading and 500 on Math

         TAKS Exemptions

         ELA score of 2200 with a 3 on the Written Composition

         Math score of 2200

         See Mrs. Hearn to determine if you are TSI exempt.

 

TESTS TO MEET TEXAS SUCCESS INITIATIVE (TSI) REQUIREMENTS

 

THEA, ACCUPLACER, COMPASS

THEA, Accuplacer and Compass are administered at Texarkana College.  You must register in the Counseling Center at Texarkana College.  The fee for each test is $29.00.   The fee must be paid by credit card, check or money order.  You will need picture ID to take a test.  Schedule your test in the TC counseling Center.  Call (903) 832-5565, ext. 3272 or ext. 3283.

 

 

 

HOW TO APPLY TO OUT OF STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

  1. Complete the college’s on-line application if available.
  2. Pay your application fee. (If your used an ACT fee waiver, we can request a waiver of the application fee).  If applicable, see Mrs. Hearn to complete the Waiver of College Application Fee Form.  Mrs. Hearn will mail these forms for you.
  3. Complete a Transcript Request Form in Mrs. Hearn’s Office so that your transcript, test scores and other required documents can be sent to the college of your choice.  Mrs. Hearn will mail all transcripts and other required documents for you

 

REMINDER—since most of you will apply on-line, you must remember to complete a transcript request forms and Application Fee Waiver Request if applicable.  Your applications will not be processed if you application fee is not paid or fee waiver request is not sent in for you

 

NCAA Eligibility Center

Athletes planning to play sports in a Division I or Division II school must register with the Eligibility Center. There is a fee to register.  If you have used an ACT or SAT Waiver (not a state Voucher) to pay for the ACT or SAT, you are eligible for a waiver of the Eligibility Center registration fee.  See Mrs. Hearn.

The Eligibility Center requires all ACT or SAT scores to be sent directly from the testing company to the Eligibility Center.   The Eligibility Center will use the best scores from all tests submitted.  For this reason, the Eligibility Center requires athletes to report all scores.   The Code for the NCAA Eligibility Center is 9999. Send your scores to the Eligibility Center at the time of testing to avoid having to pay a fee to send them later. Visit www.eligibilitycenter.org to register.

NCAA Reminder

Athletes, if you have already registered, go back to your NCAA account and check to

be sure you have completed everything.  You will need to complete your amateurism form as soon as possible this semester.   Your registration is not complete until you have filled out the application and paid your fees or submitted a fee waiver.   Transcripts must also be sent for you.  Be sure to complete a Transcript Request Form in Mrs. Hearn’ Office.  See Mrs. Hearn for assistance if needed.   Remember your Amateurism statement must be completed.