As you know, college is expensive. But that’s why the federal government sets aside $135 billion (with a B!) each year to give students as college financial aid. In fact, the average student gets about $15,000 in federal and state financial aid. (This is a combination of grants, work-study, and loans.)
What does your family have to do to get access to financial aid? Fill out the FAFSA form. This is the #1 most important thing your family can do, to get money for college. During our FAFSA Workshop (Tuesday, Oct. 26th 6:30-7:30) I will work with you and your student to help get the FAFSA completed.
In the past, students have sometimes struggled with the government version of the FAFSA. That’s why this year we’ve partnered with Going Merry to offer you their version of the form, known as: “FAFSA Made Easier.”
This FAFSA Made Easier form is completely FREE for you to use.
This FAFSA Made Easier form replaces the government version. (You do not need to fill it out on the government website, only on Going Merry.)
Going Merry has strict security protocols, including encryption of all information and safe storage of your personal data. They do NOT sell your data to third parties.
Please bring these forms with you to the workshop and help your student remember to bring their chromebook.
2020 tax forms (1040 Form, W-2, 1099, Schedule 1/2/3 if applicable)
Bank Statements and records of investments (if applicable)
Student & parent social security numbers.
If you have any questions please feel free to email me at smitht@usd430.org
Thanks and I look forward to seeing you tomorrow night!
This week in USD 430...
Oct 26 - 6:30 - 7:30
Senior Parent/Student FAFSA Workshop will be in the High School Library. Seniors bring your Chromebooks.
As we approach the Bond election, we want to remind the community what the needs of our district are. The following video shares the needs of Horton High School. https://youtu.be/A1CWTkdfdgc
Job opportunity in USD 430!
Traveling to Chase County for Cross Country Regionals at the National Tallgrass Prairie Preserve proved to be a muddy morning. No runners placed but it was a great experience!
left to right: Jesse McGinnis, Trenton Ottman, Gunner Smith, Trevor Ottman, Trent Lockwood, Gannon Becker, & Cooper Wischropp (not pictured: Maliyah Soto)
Coach Wikle shared that it has been a great year! Way to go!
Congratulations to the Horton High School Scholars Bowl Teams! At JCN tonight -- Horton Varsity 1st place!; Horton JV 2nd place!
Great start to the season!
Attention Class of 2022!
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Regionals for Cross Country are also this weekend! Let's Go Chargers!
As we approach the Bond election, we want to remind the community what the needs of our district are. The following video shares the needs of Everest Middle School.
https://youtu.be/zwznDFeFDos
All day today is Parent Teacher Conferences! Please take this time to check on your child's progress. Our teachers are ready to share!
Sub-State Volleyball is this weekend!
Don't forget -- Tonight is parent-teacher conferences. Staff will be in their buildings until 8 PM to meet with parents.
Today is School Transportation Day in Kansas. We have some pretty awesome transportation experts that work hard to make sure that our children make it to their destination safely! Be sure to thank them for all they do!
REMINDER --
If you have a student participating in Winter activities, please take a moment to complete the following form.
https://forms.gle/rT7UAxahQHUrYJjB8
The information gathered will assist coaches and sponsors with communication throughout the season. Please complete the form for each student that you have participating.
Join us in participating in the Red Ribbon Week Spirit Days.
Questions about what the Bond Issue will cost? The following information outlines the cost for various community members.
If you have any questions about the bond issue, please contact the building administrators or the board office to speak with Mr. Cline.
Congratulations to the Everest Middle School football team for a thrilling game tonight vs JCN. They were victorious 32-30 in overtime. Great season Chargers!
Middle school wrestling practice Thursday and Friday at the high school from 3:45-5:00.
Carsen Lentz read 100 books… so proud of him !
