<h2>Fee waivers are available for students who qualify for Free/Reduced Lunch, please see Mrs. Eckert for more information. </h2> ACT<a href="https://www.act.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click to view test dates, deadlines and registration</a><h6> </h6>Test prep:<ul><li><a href="https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-preparation/free-act-test-prep.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-preparation/free-act-test-prep.html</a></li><li><a href="https://site.act.org/hubfs/Counselor%20Outreach%20Team%20Files/Free%20ACT%20Practice%20Resources%20Guide%20Final.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://site.act.org/hubfs/Counselor%20Outreach%20Team%20Files/Free%20ACT%20Practice%20Resources%20Guide%20Final.pdf</a></li></ul> <ul><li><a href="https://www.kaptest.com/act/free/act-free-practice-test?srsltid=AfmBOoocpdTLJF9W8YXvUDw-mFfIB8ptYm1pl_jFYJxpAGKNYbkx7IdO" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.kaptest.com/act/free/act-free-practice-test?srsltid=AfmBOoocpdTLJF9W8YXvUDw-mFfIB8ptYm1pl_jFYJxpAGKNYbkx7IdO</a></li></ul> <ul><li><a href="https://www.princetonreview.com/college/free-act-practice-test" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.princetonreview.com/college/free-act-practice-test</a></li></ul> SAT<h5><a href="https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/registration" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click to view test dates, deadlines and registration</a></h5> Test prep:<a href="https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/practice" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/practice</a>

ACT and SAT

FILL OUT YOUR FASFA: <a href="https://studentaid.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://studentaid.gov/</a>Create your FSA ID: <a href="https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch</a>*Opens December 1, 2024 closes July 1st for the 2025-2026 School Year <h2 class="ql-align-center">ICAN: <a href="https://www.icansucceed.org/media/cms/ICANFinancialAidGuide28101129_272DCD3D3B383.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Pay for College</a></h2> <h2>Scholarships: Helpful Resources for Completing</h2> <a href="http://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/articles/scholarship-scam-red-flags" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">http://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/articles/scholarship-scam-red-flags</a><a href="http://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/articles/the-7-c-s-of-winning-scholarships" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">http://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/articles/the-7-c-s-of-winning-scholarships</a><a href="http://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/articles/the-10-ways-to-make-scholarship-sponsors-love-you" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">http://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/articles/the-10-ways-to-make-scholarship-sponsors-love-you</a> How to Make College More Affordable -<a href="https://www.bestcolleges.com/blog/how-to-make-college-more-affordable/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.bestcolleges.com/blog/how-to-make-college-more-affordable/</a><a href="http://annuity.org/financial-literacy/students/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://annuity.org/financial-literacy/students/</a>&nbsp;A Look Into College Student’s Financial Journeys -<a href="https://www.bestcolleges.com/financial-aid/student-journeys/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.bestcolleges.com/financial-aid/student-journeys/</a> Planning for College Tips &amp; Advice Guide:<a href="https://universityhq.org/resources/college-planning-guide/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://universityhq.org/resources/college-planning-guide/</a><a href="https://universityhq.org/best-colleges/iowa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://universityhq.org/best-colleges/iowa/</a>

Financial Aid 

College Planning for Sophomores &amp; Juniors:ICAN: <a href="https://www.icansucceed.org/media/cms/ICANCollegePlanningGuide28101129_925ABD54C4964.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Life After High School</a>ICAN: <a href="https://www.icansucceed.org/media/cms/ICANFinancialAidGuide28101129_272DCD3D3B383.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Pay for College</a> Countdown to Future Calendars<a href="https://www.icansucceed.org/media/cms/ICANCountdownCalendarFrSo28101129_6ACE019CE4834.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Freshman/Sophomore</a><a href="https://www.icansucceed.org/media/cms/ICANCountdownCalendarJrSr28101129_380F66A8292B2.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Junior/Senior</a> Careers &amp; CollegeICAN: <a href="Exploring Careers that Earn $ While You Learn" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Exploring Careers that Earn $ While You Learn</a><a href="https://workforce.iowa.gov/apprenticeship/apprentice" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Apprenticeships </a><a href="https://centraliowabuildingtrades.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Central Iowa Building &amp; Construction Trades Council</a> Iowa Community Colleges, Universities and Trade Schools<a href="https://www.icansucceed.org/media/cms/Iowa_Postsecondary_Institutions_2BD17456F839C.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Schools List</a>

College Planning

High School Course Planning with Jenny Eckert<ul><li><a href="https://www.canva.com/design/DAF7d2wEqsU/LO1mWssWFk3cyI4NlW0uYQ/view?utm_content=DAF7d2wEqsU&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_source=editor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Presentation Link</a></li><li><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rnumxZgM4M8NeIzEGYlTxwWBTuAVoRJXwUUGC_9K-EQ/edit?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Southeast Valley High School Course Guide</a></li></ul>

9th Grade Orientation & Registration Night

FILL OUT YOUR FASFA: <a href="https://studentaid.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://studentaid.gov/</a>Create your FSA ID: <a href="https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch</a>*Opens December 1, 2024 closes July 1st for the 2025-2026 School Year<h2> </h2><h2> </h2> ICAN Scholarship tips:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MARbpHjIts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MARbpHjIts</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>$$ Local &amp; Area Scholarship Links $$</h2>**The below link will take you to the spreadsheet with local area and state scholarships. The links the applications are found on the spreadsheet, along with due dates ***Be sure to MAKE A COPY of the application as they open in Google Docs, so you are not typing on the original application!*** <h1>&nbsp;Scholarship Link:&nbsp;</h1><h1>&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nvZfJXfJYOdgQ80UbDNhHZ6MBlYEdjFyo0p5usQmYjQ/edit?usp=sharing%C2%A0%C2%A0%C2%A0%C2%A0%C2%A0%C2%A0%C2%A0%C2%A0%C2%A0%C2%A0%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent;">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nvZfJXfJYOdgQ80UbDNhHZ6MBlYEdjFyo0p5usQmYjQ/edit?usp=sharing&nbsp;&nbsp;</a></h1><h3> </h3>&nbsp;<h4>Personal Statement</h4><h1><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ciXRk_07-v0TdCcu92vjsabDj7PwEg1S2dYF9F_wyGc/edit?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">How to write a personal statement</a></h1> <h4>Letters of Recommendation:</h4>Don't ask for them last minute! Give them at least 2-4 weeks to write one.Some ideas maybe:-Teachers-Coaches-4H Leaders-Church groups leaders-Employers-Anyone who is a non-family member that can give the scholarship committee a rich context to your work ethic, character, persistence, and growth. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3><h2>College &amp; University Scholarship Links:&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;<h3>Iowa Central: Foundation Scholarship- April 26, 2023</h3><a href="http://www.iowacentral.edu/financial_aid/foundation_scholarships.asp" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Iowa Central Foundation Scholarship Webpage</a> <h3>Iowa State University Scholarships</h3><a href="https://financialaid.iastate.edu/types-of-aid/scholarships/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://financialaid.iastate.edu/types-of-aid/scholarships/</a> <h3>DMACC Scholarships</h3><a href="https://www.dmacc.edu/financial-aid/scholarships.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.dmacc.edu/financial-aid/scholarships.html</a> <h3>University of Northern Iowa</h3><a href="https://admissions.uni.edu/financial-aid/types-of-aid/scholarships" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://admissions.uni.edu/financial-aid/types-of-aid/scholarships</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Scholarship Databases and Financial Aid Information:<a href="http://www.icansucceed.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">www.icansucceed.org/</a><a href="http://www.smartscholar.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">www.smartscholar.com</a><a href="https://scholarship.collegecovered.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://scholarship.collegecovered.com/</a><a href="http://www.hsfpp.org/resources.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">http://www.hsfpp.org/resources.aspx</a><a href="http://scholarshipamerica.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Scholarshipamerica.org</a><a href="http://iowacollegeaid.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">IowacollegeAID.gov</a><a href="http://ed.gov/parents" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Ed.gov/parents</a><a href="http://fastweb.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Fastweb.com</a><a href="http://studentaid.ed.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Studentaid.ed.gov</a><a href="http://collegeboard.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Collegeboard.org</a><a href="http://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Bigfuture.collegeboard.org</a><a href="http://www.careerinfonet.org/scholarshipsearch/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">www.careerinfonet.org/scholarshipsearch/</a><a href="http://www.chegg.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">www.chegg.com</a><a href="http://iowastudentloan.org/seniorscholarship" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">iowastudentloan.org/seniorscholarship</a><a href="http://collegeraptor.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Collegeraptor.com</a><a href="http://outsidescholarships.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Outsidescholarships.org</a><a href="https://lendedu.com/blog/student-loans-without-a-cosigner/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://lendedu.com/blog/student-loans-without-a-cosigner/</a><a href="https://www.purdueglobal.edu/blog/student-life/scholarships-minority-students/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.purdueglobal.edu/blog/student-life/scholarships-minority-students/</a><a href="https://www.mycoalition.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent;">https://www.mycoalition.org/</a>

Scholarships 

Everyday Health - Mental Health Resource<a href="https://www.everydayhealth.com/emotional-health/back-to-school-mental-health-guide/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.everydayhealth.com/emotional-health/back-to-school-mental-health-guide/</a>

Area Resources

Course Handbook Link: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rnumxZgM4M8NeIzEGYlTxwWBTuAVoRJXwUUGC_9K-EQ/edit?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">2025-2026 Southeast Valley High School Course Guide</a>

SVHS 2025-2026 Course Handbook

SVCSS Community Service Scholarship<a href="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/south-east-valley.appspot.com/o/High%20School%2FSVCSS%20Scholarship%20Service%20Hours%20Form.pdf?alt=media&amp;token=e2b588cd-23ed-4d40-870d-ae27f3d23f92" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SVCSS Scholarship Service Hours Form</a> The&nbsp;Southeast Valley Community Service&nbsp;Scholarship&nbsp;(SVCSS) organization (formerly Future Community Leaders) has been established to help Southeast Valley students achieve their educational goals by raising&nbsp;scholarship&nbsp;funds while helping provide community service to their local area.This organization is completely funded and run by local community members and volunteers.As an organization, we would like to provide a&nbsp;scholarship&nbsp;for each graduating senior who is planning to continue his or her education.&nbsp;&nbsp;To accomplish this, we have set up the Community Service&nbsp;scholarship.&nbsp;This&nbsp;scholarship&nbsp;will be given to any senior who has met the following criteria and plans to attend college, trade school, or any other educational program that charges tuition and will advance their future:<ol><li>Complete 40 community service hours by March 1st&nbsp;of his/her senior year. This is an average of 10 hours per year. These hours must also be documented on a SVCSS form and submitted to the SVHS office within a month of completing the hours or by September 1st&nbsp;for summer hours.&nbsp;Hours volunteered directly for SVCSS fundraisers (water sales, soup suppers, etc.) will be doubled.</li><li>Complete the SVCSS&nbsp;Scholarship&nbsp;Application form and turn it in to the HS counselor by March 1st&nbsp;of his/her senior year.</li><li>Earn at least a 2.0 (C- average) during their high school career.</li></ol>As an added recognition, any senior who has acquired the required number of community service hours and documented them through SVCSS will receive a silver honor cord to wear during graduation ceremonies. All hours that have been accumulated in previous years under the FCL organization will be transferred to the SVCSS organization.