Senior Information
We are committed to continuing to support your senior as they finish planning for their life after graduation. Below are a few reminders regarding postsecondary planning. Please contact Mrs. Kane with any questions or concerns.
1) Mrs. Kane is available to meet with any student individually to review their postsecondary plans. Throughout the school year Mrs. Kane has met with students individually and in small groups. Please contact Mrs. Kane to set up an appointment.
2) FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the application you and your child need to complete in order for them to be eligible for any federal student aid. We encourage all students who plan to attend a trade/ technical school, 2-year college, or 4-year college to complete the FAFSA.
In the past we have held FAFSA completion nights at School Lane where families can come and work with financial aid experts to complete their FAFSA. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer the event this year. Below are some resources to help you complete the FAFSA. If you need help with the FAFSA please reach out to me and we can schedule an individual virtual appointment.
FAFSA Website : https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Note: There are many websites that claim to offer extra money or perks if you complete the FAFSA on their website. These are not reliable and sometimes fraudulent. We recommend only using the link above.
How to complete FAFSA video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8nfk5ApcQ4
School Lane Financial Aid Handbook: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rSmnvahTCsg-UvRcdTdg3yQvBm0L_WOt_EQh03O-WM4/edit?usp=sharing
3) Understanding Financial Aid: Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) has a series of upcoming webinars on Loans, Understanding Financial Aid Packages, and How to Pay for college upcoming. Here is the list of upcoming Webinars: https://pheaa-events500.webex.com/mw3300/mywebex/default.do?siteurl=pheaa-events500&service=6
If you are unable to attend a webinar live they are all recorded so you can watch them at any time. Mrs. Kane is able to sit with any family to review and explain financial aid packages.
4) Senior College Application Checklist: Use this checklist to navigate the College Application Process: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OeXwz7csLetIf4PDeidj4_bV5guA7Bh8EA5bR-Kobfo/edit?usp=sharing
5) SLCS Postsecondary Planning Guide: This guide reviews all postsecondary planning information https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SKnIrDdRnya4fns2o0Kc_hoWLddwonPxI8hT567M40I/edit?usp=sharing
6) Upcoming Virtual College Fairs: If your child is planning to attend college after graduation they still may be narrowing down their choices. Visiting colleges in person this year is difficult. I encourage all students to attend virtual visits if possible and meet with colleges at virtual fairs. Here is a list of upcoming college fairs:
NACAC Virtual College Fair: https://www.nacacfairs.org/attend/attend-virtual-college-fairs/students/
Recordings from PACAC Virtual Fall 2020 Fair: https://www.pacac.org/virtual
7) Community College of Philadelphia and Bucks County Community College: Now is the time to start the process for enrolling in community college if your child plans to attend community college after graduation. Mrs. Kane is available to help students navigate the process of applying to community college.
a. Bucks County Community College: https://www.bucks.edu/admissions/
b. Community College of Philadelphia: https://www.ccp.edu/getting-started
8) Parent release of records form: All students that need a copy of their official high school transcript for any reason (military, job, college) need to submit a signed copy of the “Parent Release of Records form). You can email, mail, or drop off the completed form to Mrs. Kane. Parent Release of Records Form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1APifY39Y75OTg7hKQZhH-x-1YW3g6c2I/view?usp=sharing
I hope this information is helpful as you support your child through their senior year and planning for their life after graduation. Please reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns.
Bests,
Mrs. Katie Kane
10th to 12th grade School Counselor
215-245-6055 ext 436