DRIVE-THRU FAFSA DAY
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GEAR UP MS and MHS are excited to partner with Get2College and Meridian Community College to host a DRIVE-THRU FAFSA Day where you can get your financial aid applications taken care of in the safety and comfort of your own car. The Drive-Thru event will be held February 24, 2021 from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm. Participants will leave the appointment with the creation of STUDENT and PARENT FSA ID, FAFSA completion, and MAAPP completion. We will also be providing FREE boxed meals!
We're using SignUp.com to organize the Get2College Drive-Through FAFS
A Day (in the parking lot of the Tommy Dulaney Center at Meridian Community College) Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:
2) Review the options listed and choose the spot you like.
1) Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp.com: https://signup.com/go/fyRRsEQ
3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password.NOTE: Please sign up for ONLY ONE time slot. Because the time slots are limited, we ask that you please DO NOT sign up for multiple appointment slots.
Spots are limited and will be by appointment only.Tori Holloway
Assistant Director, GEARUP Outreach
NCAN Certified Access Advisor
Phone: 601.321.5534
Get 2 College
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Get2College is fully open for business and ready to help your students, parents, and educators in multiple ways!
- Your students and parents can make individual virtual appointments for any college-related guidance such as FAFSA completion, financial aid review, or college checklist questions.
- Students or educators can use Get2College ACT prep free resources.
- Get2College is offering several live events with our college partners on Zoom, Facebook, and Instagram.
- To keep your school district informed, check out the Get2College COVID-19 response page for all updates regarding Mississippi colleges, ACT, and The College Board.
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January 25, 2021:
Get2College has an upcoming Parent Webinar Series and you are all invited to attend!! Starting this week, parents can register for various webinars. Topics will include student voices, college admissions, ACT, verification, student loans, and student support services.
https://get2college.org/parent-webinars These webinars will be focused towards mainly 11th and 12th grades, but all will benefit from the information presented.
College Prep Resources
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- College Virtual Tours Click on this link to see information on more than 950 Colleges/Universities!!! This is a FANTASTIC tool to use in your College Search!!
- US Department of Education Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
This is the application for the Pell Grant and Student Loans
- Mississippi Financial Aid
This is where you can apply for the HELP Grant, MTAG, and/or MESG. You must complete the FAFSA first.
https://www.msfinancialaid.org/
- Get2College
Get2College specializes in college planning and financial aid in Mississippi. They serve any student seeking a post-secondary education, with a special focus on students who have been traditionally underrepresented in college.
- Know How 2 Go
This website includes useful information on how to get to college.
A Message About Transcripts
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A message from your Registrar....
Transcripts are mailed weekly !
All transcript requests are made through the Registrar’s office via email.
Class of 2007 to last graduating class, use the transcript request form that is on the MHS webpage, under Programs and Services or click here: https://www.mpsdk12.net/domain/162
Class of 2006 and prior, please contact the Archives Department at 601-512-0499 or email: archives@mpsdconnect.org
Boredom Busters
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We know you are busy with your schoolwork but thought you might want some ideas of other things you can do to pass the time.
Mental/Emotional Health
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It is extremely important that you are taking care of yourself emotionally as well as academically. Here are some ideas for taking care of yourself.