Northwestern State University Scholar's Day:
Scholars’ Day at Northwestern is February 27th and is open to all Juniors and Seniors and their parents. For additional information you may e-mail Lauren Michel in Recruiting at
michelle@nsula.edu.
_____________________________________________________________________________
Job Corps is a federal program that helps students earn their high school
diplomas, getting on track for careers in high-demand industries. For more
information go to www.jobcorps.dol.gov. To arrange a meeting with a Job
Corps representative, call 1-800-733-JOBS.
_____________________________________________________________________________
THE NORTH OAKS SCHOOL OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
http://www.northoaks.org/html_pages/radiology/radiologyschool.html
The school offers a variety of programs in Radiology, Radiography, MRI, and
Ultrasound. If you are interested in any of these career fields, call
(985)345-9805 for more information or visit the website.
_____________________________________________________________________________
LSU is now offering fee waivers for the Undergraduate Admission & Scholarship
application. Students may request a waiver of the $40 application fee;
however, they must meet one or more of the following requirements:
1. Receive free/reduced lunch at his/her high school
2. Receive the ACT/SAT fee waiver
3. Meet the income requirements of the Pelican Promise Award.
There is no deadline, however it is limited and on a first come first served
basis.
_____________________________________________________________________________
HeaRTS -- HEALTHCARE RECOVERY TRAINING SYSTEM
The HeaRTS program is providing free CNS, LPN and EMT Basic training in the
St. Tammany area. This program is an employer-based program whose mission is
to improve the healthcare workforce of South Louisiana by training and
securing employment of more than 1000 additional healthcare workers in high
demand occupations in the hurricane-affected parishes.
If you would like more information on HeaRTS contact JaWand Edwards at (337)
989-0001 or email careers3@swlahec.com. For a complete list of HeaRTS
programs, visit www.lahealthcareertraining.org.
_____________________________________________________________________________
APPLYNG FOR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
When you are applying to colleges, don't forget to visit the website of the
college you are applying to. There will be a link on the webpage to a
scholarship site. Pay particular attention to find out if there is a separate
scholarship application, find out the deadline to apply, see if they offer
any special scholarships, i.e. departmental scholarships, leadership
scholarships, etc...
_____________________________________________________________________________
COLLEGE CAMPUS HOUSING
If you are planning to live on-campus you should request and submit a housing
application after applying for admissions. Most applications for housing
require a substantial deposit. Deposits are usually refundable (to an
extent), but you should find out the details of any potential refund. If you
are not certain if you will be admitted to a college or uncertain where you
will be living, call the housing department and ask how you should proceed.
If there is a particular dorm or roommate you are want to have, both you and
your prospective roommate need to get your applications in as soon as
possible.
_____________________________________________________________________________
SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY Progression Scholarship
http://www.selu.edu/future_students/scholar_finaid/scholarships/index.html
SLU has created an exciting new Progression scholarship that promotes
retention and timely progression toward a four-year degree. If you are
planning to graduate with a bachelor's degree in 4 years, this scholarship
will help fund a portion of your tuition and fees and enabling you to study
more and work less. Additionally, for students who depend on student loans,
graduating in 4 years could reduce their overall loan debt significantly! By
year 2, your tuition can be reduced by 10%, year 3 by 30% and year 4 by 50%.
See website for all the details.
_____________________________________________________________________________
Seniors can complete their personalized PROFILE Application at
www.collegeboard.com. Certain schools and scholarship programs use the
PROFILE. Students need to check with the schools they are apply to. Tulane
University and Xavier University are Louisiana PROFILE users.
_____________________________________________________________________________
The Wendy's High School Heisman Award Program: Seniors who compete in high
school sports can complete the online application at www.wendysheisman.com.
____________________________________________________________________
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS. USM has a number of
scholarship opportunities available to incoming freshmen including the
Regional Award. Regional Scholars are allowed to waive out-of-state tuition
with an earned 3.5 GPA and a 24+ on the ACT. See your Counselor or go online
to www.usm.edu for USM's separate scholarship application and more
information.
____________________________________________________________________
*** MALES must sign up with the Selective Service within 30 days of your 18th
birthday. Use the internet to register www.sss.gov.
_____________________________________________________________________________
Parents please be aware that Louisiana law requires all students
attending colleges in Louisiana to receive a vaccine for protection against
meningitis. It is especially important for those students planning to live
in dormitories, but is beneficial for all students even while they are in
high school. The newest vaccine available is called Menactra and should
provide life long protection. The vaccine should be available through your
physician, but be aware not all insurance companies are covering this
immunization and costs about $100. It can also be given at the St. Tammany
Parish Health Unit which is now located on the Northshore Regional Medical
Center complex,105 Medical Center Drive Suite 101 for a cost of $10. You
can contact the health unit at 646-6445. Be proactive and get your student
immunized against meningitis.
__________________________________________________________________________
REPLACEMENT BIRTH CERTIFICATES: You can order replacement birth certificates
over the web. The cost is $15.00 for birth certificate and $9.00 for birth
card. Louisiana Department of Public Health www.dhh.louisiana.gov
Customer Service: 504-219-4500