Warrensville Heights City Schools

Warrensville Heights High School Guidance Department
Mrs. Cummings Page (Last names A-L) Ms. Gay's Page (Last names M-Z) Mr. Sims (Intern) Guidance Department Newsletters Guidance Department Newsletter (May/June 2013) Guidance Department Newsletter (April 2013) Guidance Department Newsletter (March 2013) Guidance Department Newsletter (February 2013) Guidance Department Newsletter (January 2013) Guidance Department Newsletter (December 2012) Guidance Department Newsletter (November 2012) Guidance Department Newsletter (October 2012) Senior Exit Survey College Planning Handbook Scholarships and Special Opportunities Work Permit (Complete and turn in to Mrs. Fannie Dean in the Rec) Helpful Websites for College, Career, and Financial Aid www.ocis.org (Ohio Career Information System) Username: WarrensvHts (case sensitive) Password: ohiocis03 (last 2 digits are zero, three) This website is the first that you should use for finding a career that fits your interests. In this website, you can take surveys to determine which career interests you have and can examine career fields related to the main one. You can also find college information on the site which will provide a rich amount of information about any college or university. http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/ (College Navigator) This is an excellent website to use as a starting point in your college search. You can locate colleges and universities that offer your major. www.actstudent.org This is the website that you will use to register for the ACT. It also has testing information and resources to help you prepare for the test. Please plan on attending some of the morning session at the high school for ACT/SAT preparation. See your counselor for more information. http://sat.collegeboard.org/home This is the website that you will use to register for the SAT. Like the ACT website it also has testing information and resources to help you prepare for the test. Please plan on attending some of the morning session at the high school for ACT/SAT preparation. See your counselor for more information. http://www.bls.gov/ooh/ (Occupational Outlook Handbook) If you are not sure how proceed with a future career, the Occupational Outlook Handbook is a must use resource. It will provide you with background information careers, the education needed, the demand for the career, and the expected salary range. Financial Aid Tools Helpful links that will help you learn more about loans, grants, and scholarships that help pay for college. www.fafsa.gov In order to receive financial aid from the federal government, a FAFSA form must be completed. This website allows you to file your FAFSA and become eligible to receive federal financial aid. http://www.pin.ed.gov This website must be used in order to apply for and receive your PIN for completing your FAFSA. www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov A federal financial aid estimate tool. http://regents.ohio.gov Ohio college and university information and financial aid. www.finaid.org Financial aid information and calculators www.fastweb.com This website allows you to create a profile and be matched with scholarships and grants that you would qualify for.