| This page is announcements that are not directly related to North Union, but
are more college/career oriented. This is information that was sent to our
office. The more recent announcements are toward the top of the page.
For Buckeye Boys State and Girls State Information:
www.boysandgirlsstate.org and www.buckeyeboysstate.com.
Any student who is planning to attend DeVry University needs to stop in the
guidance office for DeVry Scholarship information.
Wright State University is holding an ASSESS program on June 27. Students
who are interested in engineering and computer science are encouraged to
attend. The ASSESS program is an academic diagnostic used to determine
whether or not engineering/computer science is a suitable career for you.
Please visit www.engineering.wright.edu/assess for more
information.
Visit Days at Eastern Michigan University: they have several different dates
planned. Look at their website for more details, www.emich.edu. Don't
forget, there are no out-of-state fees at E. Michigan.
The University of Toledo is now offering loans with 0% interest to new
fulltime undergraduate students. Contact Samuel Giles at 419-530-5701 for
more information or email, samuel.giles3@utoledo.edu.
John Carroll University in the Cleveland area has announced a new financial
aid initiative. Students who come from families with an annual income of
less than $40,000 are strongly encouraged to apply for admission. They have
restructued their budget to assure that those students will have no out-of-
pocket costs for tuition and fees. Please see their website for more
details: www.jcu.edu.
Muskingum College in New Concord, Ohio is starting two new programs in the
fall of 2007: Engineering Science and Multi-Media and Graphic Design. They
are also starting a nursing program in fall of 2008.
The Ohio Board of Regents has a hotline to provide information to residents
of Ohio. They will provide financial aid and college information to you free
of charge. The phone number is 1-877-I-ATTAIN or 1-877-428-8246 and the
hours are 8-5 in December 2006 and 10-6 beginning January 2007.
The Christian Connector is a free Christian college information service.
Their website is www.christianconnector.com.
Miami University in Oxford, Ohio is starting a new program in fall of 2007.
The new Miami Access Imitiative guarantees free tuition for academically
qualified students from families with incomes less than $35,000. For more
information, check out their website at www.muohio.edu.
Important Dates for Ohio Public Universities: (These dates are all for the
entering classes in Fall 2008) MAKE SURE YOU CHECK DEADLINES FOR
SCHOLARSHIPS WITH EACH COLLEGE AS THEY VARY FROM COLLEGE TO COLLEGE. JUST
BECAUSE THEY DO NOT HAVE AN APPLICATION DEADLINE DOES NOT MEAN THEY DO NOT
HAVE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINES.
University of Akron:
application deadline: Aug. 1, 2008
Nov. 15th - Early Honors College and Scholarship Deadline
Feb. 15th - Regular Honors College and Scholarship Deadline
May 1 - Freshmen Housing Guarantee Deadline
Bowling Green State University:
application deadline: Feb 1, 2008
Central State University:
application deadline: none (rolling admission)
University of Cincinnati:
application deadline: Aug. 1, 2008 - apply by Jan. 15, 2008 for assured
consideration and competitive majors
Cleveland State University:
application deadline: Aug. 13, 2008
Kent State University:
application deadline: none, but Feb. 1, 2008 for scholarship consideration
Miami University:
application deadline: Jan. 31, 2008
The Ohio State University:
application deadline: Feb. 1, 2008 for main campus
Ohio University:
application deadline: Feb. 1, 2008
Shawnee State University:
application deadline: none
University of Toledo:
application deadline: none
Wright State University:
application deadline: none
Youngstown State University:
application deadline: none
Ohio University recently expanded its scholarship program. For more
information visit www.ohio.edu/edu/admissions/gateway/.
Memorial Hospital of Union County is looking for volunteers, ages 13-18.
There are some applications in the guidance office, or you can call 1-800-
686-4677 ext. 2360 for more information.
The University of Toledo now offers a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory
Care. If you would like to become a respiratory therapist, you should check
this program out. Webpage:
www.hhs.utoledo.edu/respiratorycare/admissionreq.html.
American Association for Respiratory Care: www.aarc.org/career/
There are many different links to various groups and web pages on this web
site. Please note that the information included on those linked web sites do
not necessarily reflect the views of the North Union guidance office.
ohioMentor.org is a free, interactive website designed to make it easier to
plan for higher education and apply to postsecondary throughout Ohio. The
site helps students plan their careers, search for schools, and offers
online applications for admission and student aid. The website offers campus
tours, assistance in matching your needs and interests with specific careers
and colleges, established direct e-mail communication with campus
representatives, offers financial aid calculators, performs scholarship
searches, and provides a host of other features including a comprehensive
section on students aid.
NCAA information - if you are planning on being eligible for an athletic
scholarship with a division I or II school, you must file a NCAA
clearinghouse student release form. This should be done at the beginning of
the senior year. Students are encouraged to register online at
www.ncaaclearinghouse.net. In addition, students must mark code 9999 as one
of their choices in the section on college and scholarship codes on their
ACT or SAT I registration forms. This should be done whenever they take the
tests. Prospective students should also be aware of the index for
eligibility including a minimum GPA in core classes. Fourteen core courses
are required. Computer science will no longer be used as a core course.
Ohio State information:
Deadline for admission to main campus, Fall 2008: February 1, 2008
ACT or SAT scores must be submitted from the testing agency, not the high
school. OSU also requires the ACT or SAT writing exam.
FAFSA deadline: March 1, 2008
This website is very informative about Ohio's two year colleges:
www.ohiocc.com.
Ohio Northern University news: Pharmacy students should apply for admission
by Nov. 1st. After that date, you will only be considered for admission if
space is available. All other applicants should apply by December 1st.
Several anorexia/eating disorder links have been added to this website in
the personal/social section.
Marion Technical College allows students to apply for programs once they
have completed pre-requisites. This is important for students interested in
the nursing program. Once a student has completed chemistry, he/she may
apply to enter the program.
Morehead State University in Morehead, Kentucky is now offering in-state
tuition to all Ohio residents. Students who score at least an 18 on the ACT
are unconditionally accepted into the college. Tution is roughly $4,340 per
year (does not include room and board.) Students who score a 23 or higher on
the ACT may qualify for scholarships. Their website is
www.moreheadstate.edu.
Young men who are 18 or about to turn 18 must register with the selective
service. If you do not register you will not be eligible for any financial
aid. Their website is www.sss.gov. You should register within 30 days of
your 18th birthday.
The Ohio State University is pleased to announce that it will award 88 Land
Grant Opportunity Scholarships this year - one to a student from each of
Ohio's 88 counties. No separate application is required for the award -
however you must have your application for admission turned in before Feb.
1st and have your FAFSA filed before March 1st.
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