Upcoming Dates to Note:
- Students can complete the FAFSA at fafsa.gov For help, contact the financial aid office at either Ozarka College or ASU Mtn. Home. You can ask them questions over the phone or make an appointment to have them help you complete the FAFSA. You can also visit studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/filling-out/help
- Students can apply for state funded scholarships (Lottery/Academic Challenge Scholarship) and grants at http://scholarships.adhe.edu/
- ACADEMIC CHALLENGE REQUEST TO FORFEIT FRESHMAN AWARD AMOUNT: If you are an Arkansas high school senior who has/will earn 27 college credit hours prior to beginning college in the Fall, (after your senior year) you may be eligible to request an increase in Arkansas Academic Challenge (Lottery) funding from the freshmen level to the sophomore/junior level. Submission Deadline is July 1st. To make the request, visit adhe.wufoo.com/forms/zwzw3bc0a8x2qg
- CHECK YOUR SCHOOL EMAIL OFTEN. WE ARE EMAILING SCHOLARSHIPS, OPPORTUNITIES, AND INFORMATION AS WE GET THEM.
- General Announcements & Information:
- All males must register with Selective Service within 30 days of their 18th birthday. You can register online at https://www.sss.gov/Registration/Register-Now/Registration-Form
- Arkansas Academic Challenge Lottery Scholarship: To receive this scholarship, you must be an Arkansas resident and have an ACT composite score of 19 or higher. You can start applying Oct 1st at http://scholarships.adhe.edu/.
- Arkansas Rehabilitation Services 870-793-4153: Their goal is to help people with disabilities work and lead productive and independent lives: http://ace.arkansas.gov/arRehabServices/Pages/default.aspx
- Smart Core/Core information: http://www.arkansased.gov/divisions/learning-services/curriculum-and-instruction/smart-core-core
- State Testing Information: http://www.arkansased.gov/divisions/learning-services/assessment/act-aspire
- Anti-Bullying and Violence Prevention: http://www.arkansased.gov/divisions/communications/safety/anti-bullying
- Arkansas Children's Hospital Drug Safety: http://www.archildrens.org/Services/Injury-Prevention-Center/Prescription-Drug-Safety.aspx
- Concurrent Credit Courses through Ozarka College:
- NEW for 2020-21 School Year: Students in grades 9-12 are eligible to participate in concurrent credit courses if they have the required ACT or Accuplacer test scores.
- NOTE: Juniors and Seniors on free or reduced lunches can take up to three college classes per semester for free. See the principal for more information.
- 9th graders can take one college course each semester.
- 10th graders can take two college courses each semester.
- 11th graders can take three college courses per semester.
- 12th graders can take as many college courses as their schedule will allow.
- Concurrent Credit Programs through ASUMH Technical Center:
- Only seniors are eligible to attend the ASUMH Technical Center. They have programs in Welding, Automotive Systems Repair, Electronics (Mechatronics), CNA and HVAC. For more information on these programs, contact the principal. (New rule began with the 2019-2020 school year.)
- College Credit Opportunity Outside of School:
- NEW for 2020-21 School Year: Students who took college classes during the summer or evening hours can petition Mr. Ivens about getting the credits put on their high school transcript.
- Free GED Classes: Ozarka College offers free classes to help you earn your GED. Contact 870-368-2051 for more information.
