Prospective Students

Prospective Students
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Counselors

Wes Beaudin ext: 297
Black River High School;  Medina High School

 
Plan your College Road Trip!

Lillian Keenan ext: 268
Buckeye High School; Cloverleaf High School; Highland High School

Ron Smiseck ext: 232
Brunswick High School; Wadsworth High School


applying to College
Steps to applying for college

 

ACT and SAT
MCCC School Code: 363-357

MCCC College Club Meets after school on Mondays & Thursdays and before school on Tuesdays & Fridays in AREA21 to discuss financial aid, grants, student loans, scholarships, FAFSA application and more.  Please contact Mrs. Keenan for more information or if you have questions.

Register for/complete testing such as the ACT, the SAT (including New Writing Component) and SAT Subject tests

Students should test in the Spring of their Junior year and Seniors should retest in October.

ACT - Cost is $32 for the ACT only; $47 for the ACT Plus Writing.  You must check to see if the school(s) where you are applying require the written portion of the ACT.  If is highly recommended that you take the writing select of the ACT.  You may register online at www.actstudent.org.

Test Date Registration Deadline

Decide where to attendThis may sound elementary, but many students put this off until the last minute. There are many advantages to making this decision early. Pay close attention to deadlines!

Schedule a visit
Sit down with the admissions and financial aid experts. They are the best source of information when it comes to their college.

Apply
Students will not be considered for scholarships or federal financial aid until they are accepted into the college. Most colleges have a deadline for scholarships and if a student is not accepted by that date then they will not qualify.

Search for Scholarships/Grants - Beginning the Fall of your Senior year, conduct scholarship searched and research scholarship opportunities announced by your counselor. Be sure to check this page often, new scholarships and grants are posted monthly.

Begin Financial Aid process - To prepare to apply for federal student aid, both the student and at least one parent/guardian need to register for a personal identification number at www.pin.ed.gov.  The PIN is required initially to electronically sign your online FAFSA and to later access your information.

College.gov - US Dept. of Education

Attend Financial Aid information events
 

September 12, 2009 August 7, 2009
October 24, 2009 September 18, 2009
December 12, 2009 November 6, 2009
February 6, 2010 January 5, 2010
April 10, 2010 March 5, 2010
June 12, 2009 May 7, 2010
SAT - Cost is $45 for the SAT Reasoning Test; subject tests are extra.  You may register online at www.collegeboard.com
Test Date Registration Deadline
October 10, 2009 September 9, 2009
November 7, 2009 October 1, 2009
December 5, 2009 October 30, 2009
January 23, 2010 December 15, 2009
March 13, 2010 February 4, 2010
May 1, 2010 March 25, 2010
June 5, 2010 April 29, 2010
ACT Test Prep Courses are offered at MCCC.  Each session will last for five weeks. Classes run from 6-8:30p.  For more information, please contact Laura Icardi 330.722.7235. 
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Financial Aid

 

Graduation Requirements

Attend Financial Aid Information Events - Discussion for students and parents will include information and direction to accurately complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

Ask each college on your list what financial aid application they require and their deadlines.  The following forms are available in the MCCC Guidance office:

  • The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

  • Their own Institutional Aid application

  • College Board, CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE®

The graduation requirements vary for each associate (home) school.  Below are links to each associate school's guidance department or main webpage.  For additional information, please contact your MCCC guidance counselor.
Black River High School Highland High School
Brunswick High School Medina High School
Buckeye High School Wadsworth High School
Cloverleaf High School  
Financial Aid Information Events    
 1/20/2010 MCCC - CE Hawley  6:30p

Where can I go From Here?
The Power of Choice!

 

 

 

FAFSA  - www.fafsa.ed.gov Apprenticeship
Professional Certifications
Associates Degree
Baccalaureate Degree
Air Force
Army
Coast Guard
Marine Corps
Navy
Financial Aid Estimator and College Search - www.act.org
 
   

Additional Information

  Resource Links

Driver's Education

Classes are held at MCCC during specific dates/times.  Additional information will be posted as it becomes available.

Correspondence Courses

Student needing to make up lost credit may be able to register for a correspondence course through their counselor.  Credits obtained without prior approval will be denied.

Ohio Board of Regents

Thinking about starting at a community college to later transfer to complete your degree?  Visit the Ohio Board of Regents website to find information about transferring credits.

uSelect

u.select (formerly CAS) is an online tool that will help you view program requirements, course equivalencies, and see how courses you have taken or plan to take transfer to another college or university.

www.fastweb.com - Scholarships, College information, Jobs & Internships

www.finaid.org - A student guide to financial aid information

www.students.gov - Planning education, careers, campus life and military information

www.gocollege.com - Collegiate web sources

www.petersons.com - Prepare for your tests, find the right school, financial aid information

www.collegeboard.com  - Prepare and register for SAT

www.salliemae.com - Nations leading provider of student loans

www.act.org - Prepare and register for ACT

www.srnexpress.com - Scholarship resource network

www.WeeklyScholarshipAlert.org  - Receive scholarship alerts via email

 Scholarships - Grants - Awards

Hinckley Women’s Club Scholarship: Applicant must be a Hinckley resident currently pursuing a post high school training program. Deadline: March 15, 2010

Women’s Network Scholarship: Female high school senior accepted into a baccalaureate degree program in physical sciences, engineering, or mathematic at an accredited university. Deadline: March 19, 2010

Medina County Schools’ Educational Service Center-Delmar Graff Scholarship: Applicant must be a high school senior enrolled at an Ohio college or university in the field of music education or art education.  Deadline: March 24, 2010

Medina County Schools’ Educational Service Center-Clarence H. Horn Scholarship: Applicant must be a high school senior enrolling at Ohio University at Athens, Ohio, in the field of accounting, teaching, or a related field. Deadline: March 24, 2010

Medina County Schools’ Educational Service Center-Harold A. and Louise C. White Scholarship: Applicant must be a high school senior enrolling in an Ohio college or university and majoring in the field of education.  Deadline: March 24, 2010

Medina County Schools’ Educational Service Center-Margaret Ford and Lloyd K. Smucker Scholarship: Applicant must be a high school, 3.0 GPA at the end of the 7th semester, and demonstrate economic need.  Deadline: March 24, 2010

Medina County Schools’ Educational Service Center-The Stephen F. Joseph Memorial 4-H Scholarship: Applicant must be a high school senior who has been a Medina County 4-H member for at least 5 years and currently enrolled in the Medina County 4-H program.  Deadline: March 30, 2010

Medina County Farm Bureau Scholarship: Applicant must have Farm Bureau affiliation and be a senior. Deadline: April 1, 2010

Medina County Auditor’s Office Scholarship: Applicant must be graduating from Medina County Career Center and pursuing further education in a vocational career.  Deadline: April 9, 2010

Medina County Schools’ Educational Service Center-Medina County Art League Scholarship: Applicant must be a high school senior who is continuing their education in art.  Deadline: April 26, 2010

Wadsworth Rittman Hospital: Applicant must be a resident of the Wadsworth Rittman Hospital or employee and be officially accepted into an accredited nursing or allied health program. (Request application packet at 330-331-1582 or 1-800-828-1789, ext. 1583) Deadline: June 2010


Lower Great Lakes Chapter Scholarship: Applicant must be pursuing a career in the television industry-on line application.  Deadline: March 12, 2010

Medina County Federal Credit Union- Spechalske Scholarship: Applicant must be a high school senior and a current member (or parent, grandparent or guardian) of The Medina County Federal Credit Union.  Deadline: March 5, 2010

Women in Sports and Events Cleveland: Applicant must be a female pursing a post-secondary education toward a 4-year degree in sports management, communications, physical education, business or related fields.  Deadline: April 2, 2010

FiSCA Scholarship: Two college bound recipients are chosen based on their academic performance, school and community leadership skills. Deadline: April 9, 2010

NPG Scholarship Contest: Write a letter to your Congressional Representative explaining that the United States simply has too many people. NPG will select three winning letters. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and a senior in high school.  Deadline: April 23, 2010

2010 Tylenol Scholarship: Applicant must be pursuing a career in the healthcare, life sciences, or related fields (taking care of others).  Deadline: May 14, 2010

NALS Scholarship: Applicant must be interested in pursuing a career in the legal field, have financial need and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Deadline: March 31, 2010

American Plastics Council (APC)/Plastics Recycling Division Scholarships: Available to college students majoring in or taking courses that would be beneficial to a career in the plastics industry Deadline:  March 1, 2010

Will to Win: Applicant must be a senior with asthma pursuing higher education, GPA 3.5 or higher and demonstrate excellence in one of the following areas: performing arts, community service, athletics, visual arts or science. Deadline: TBD

Japanese American Citizens League: Every applicant must be an active National JACL member at either an Individual or Student/Youth Level. Parent membership will not meet this requirement. A  Deadline: March 1, 2010

Society of Exploration Geophysicists Scholarship: Applicant must be interested in a career in geosciences, physics, geology or earth and environmental science. Deadline: March 1, 2010

Akron General Nursing: Applicant must be accepted by an accredited Baccalaureate Nursing Program in Ohio and GPA of 3.0 or higher.  Deadline: March 1, 2010

International Association of Administration Professionals, Medina Chapter: Applicant must be a high school senior entering into their first year of college, pursuing a business-related degree. Deadline: March 1, 2010

Sammy 2010 – Body by Milk: Teachers, coaches, principals, guidance counselors, athletic directors, parents, relatives or self can nominate a student athlete for this award.  Deadline: March 5, 2010

Cavaliers & Majestic Steel: Applicant must be a high school senior who intends to pursue a career in manufacturing at Cuyahoga Community College, Lakeland Community College or Lorain Community College. Deadline: March 5, 2010

Kohl’s Cares for Kids: Scholarship program to recognize and reward your volunteers (ages 6-18) who help make their communities a better place.  Deadline: March 15, 2010

Medina General Hospital Health Profession Scholarship: Applicant must be a high school senior who has applied or is accepted in an accredited college or university pursuing a career in a medical field. Deadline: March 15, 2010

Medina General Hospital & MGH Foundation Scholarship: Applicant must be a high school senior who is enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited school in the field of nursing or allied health curriculum.  Deadline: March 15, 2010

Medina General Hospital William & Ruth Kelly Health Career Scholarship: Applicant must be a high school senior who is enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited school in the field of nursing or allied health curriculum. Deadline: March 15, 2010

Medina County Show Biz Company: Applicant must be a high school senior who is active in Medina County Show Biz Company, their respective high school, and/or community events, in any aspect of the performing arts (art, dance, vocal, performing, technical theater, etc.).  Deadline: March 15, 2010

Marion Stroud Memorial: Applicant must be a high school senior accepted into an accredited program in a field providing service to individuals with disabilities (nursing, special education, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, social work, etc). Deadline: March 26, 2010

Ohio Newspaper Association Minority Scholarship: Applicant must be a high school senior who is planning to major in print journalism at an Ohio college or university.  Deadline: March 31, 2010

H.O.P.E. Scholarship: Applicant must be a current SHC Member or an unmarried child or grandchild of a member.  Deadline: March 31, 2010

Lebanese Syrian American Junior League: Scholarship for men and women of Lebanese or Syrian descent with a “B” average or better. Deadline: March 31, 2010

The Ohio Masonic Home Scholarship: Applicant must have Masonic affiliation and a GPA 2.3 or higher. Deadline: April 1, 2010

ANS Scholarship: Applicant must be a high school senior planning to attend a college to pursue nuclear engineering. The Scholarships will be awarded based on an applicant's high school academic achievement, college courses enrolled in, quality and content of 500-word essay, letters of recommendation by counselors and/or teachers, and other information. Deadline: April 1, 2010

AHETEMS – Advancing Hispanic Excellence in Technology, Engineering, Math and Science Scholarships: Ethnic specified student pursuing degrees in engineering, math and science.  Deadline: April 1, 2010

Tri-C Poetry Contest: Applicant can submit up to three original poems. Each poem should be no more than 20 lines long and be typed.  Deadline: April 1, 2010

Medina County King’s Daughters and Son: Applicant must be graduating from any of the Medina County Schools. Deadline: April 14, 2010

VSA arts Playwright Discovery Award: Middle and high school students are invited to write a play about an experience in the life of another person or fictional character. Deadline: April 15, 2010

AMVETS National Scholarships: Two scholarships one for JROTC cadets and the other for a high school senior. Must be a child or grandchild of a United States veteran, demonstrate academic promise, GPA of 3.0 or higher and financial need. Deadline: April 15, 2010

The American Legion Legacy Scholarship: Must be a high school senior who is a child of active duty United States military and Guard, and Reserve personnel who were federalized and died on active duty on or after September 11, 2001.  Deadline: April 15, 2010

American Foreign Service Association Essay: In 750 to 1,000 words, discuss the contest topic.  Deadline: April 15, 2010

Patient Advocate Foundation’s Scholarship for Survivors - Essay: Applicant must be under the age of 25 and a survivor/current patient of a diagnosis of cancer or a critical or life threatening disease.  Deadline: April 20, 2010

Kay Snow Writing Contest: Contestant must in grades 1-12. The categories are Adult Fiction, Adult Non-Fiction, Poetry, Juvenile Short Story, and Screenwriting.  Deadline: April 23, 2010

The Fountainhead Essay Contest: 24th Annual Essay Contest on Ayn Rand’s Novel, The Fountainhead for 11th and 12th grade Deadline: April 25, 2010

The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes: This program honors outstanding young leaders who have made a significant positive difference to people and our plant. Nominees must have been the prime mover of a service activity, and demonstrated positive spirit and high moral purpose in accomplishing their goals. Heroes must be 8-18 years old. Deadline: April 30, 2010

Appaloosa Youth Association Essay, Art and Photography Contests: This is three separate contests and the applicants must between the ages of 13-18. Deadline: May 1, 2010

Medina County Retired Teachers Association (MCRTA): Applicant must be a high school senior who is presently enrolled as a full-time student in a college or university preparing to enter the education profession. Deadline: May 1, 2010

The Actuarial Diversity Scholarship: Applicant must be a high school senior in the under-represented minorities, GPA 3.0 or higher, ACT math score of 28 or SAT math score of 600, and interested in pursuing a career in the actuarial profession. Deadline: May 4, 2010

American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship: Applicant must be a high school senior, read an essay and take a quiz. Deadline: May 10, 2010 

Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship Applicant must be interested an automotive career, PGA 3.0, and accepted at an accredited college, university or trade school at the time of the application. Deadline: June 1, 2010

Abbott & Fenner: Applicant must be a high school junior or senior – essay questions online. Deadline: June 19, 2010

BigSun Scholarship:  Applicant must be a high school senior athlete – essay questions online Deadline: June 24, 2010

Ohio Dental Association: Applicant must be a high school senior pursuing a career in a dental field. Deadline: July 12, 2010

Nurse Education Assistance Loan Program: Applicant must be enrolled in pre-licensure nurse education programs for registered nurses or licensed practical nurses and intend to serve in Ohio after graduation.  Deadline: July 15, 2010

Free Military Scholarship: Applicant must be 18 years or older to enter  Deadline: Various

DAR National Society: The NSDAR awards multiple scholarships to students showing dedication to the pursuit of degrees in diverse disciplines including history, law, nursing, and education 

Associate Schools Scholarship Links  
  Black River School District
  Brunswick City Schools
  Buckeye Local School District
  Cloverleaf Local School District
  Highland Local School District
  Medina City Schools

 

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