The calendar (see link, top left part of this page) is for important information that deals with financial aid for seniors that can be accessed. It is updated regularly. BE VIGILANT ABOUT CHECKING THIS.

Senior Parents: Be aware that the FAFSA form is required for any type of financial assistance from a college, university, and usually a specialty/trade school. You can secure this online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov The form requires knowledge and usage of the previous year's tax information.

Parents of male children should note that your son must register with the selective service in order to be considered for financial aid. THis address is: http://www.sss.gov/

Financial News for Parents: Here are a few informational links of value to parents and students.

http://www.CollegeAnswer.com/tips (learn how to borrow responsibly)

http://www/CollegeAnswer.com/scholarship (scholarship search and information about scholarship scams)

In August 2005, Sallie Mae released for publication a book entitled How To Pay For College It is available in most bookstores.

The college scholarships link below includes financial aid information as well as an online directory of college and university admissions office email addresses and telephone numbers, college scholarship and financial aid office email addresses, and links to the home pages.

Missouri MOST is a 529 plan that encourages families to save money for college. The link below details how one can begin to save and plan for the future. Some recent changes in the program are included in the informational link below, including new sponsorship of the organization.

https://missourimost.s.upromise.com/

REMINDER TO SENIOR PARENTS: March 1st (of any year !) is the priority deadline for the FAFSA. If you do not file the FAFSA by that date, you may still do so; it just will not receive priority in its processing.

Mr. Murphy has paper forms of the FAFSA. You may also secure these and / or the FAFSA worksheet at http://fafsa.ed.gov Even though the priority deadline has passed, families should still apply.

SENIORS NEED TO VISIT MR. MURPHY'S SCHOLARSHIP PAGE REGULARLY AND DO SOME APPLYING !!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.quia.com/pages/spxcounseling.html