Financial Aid
What is the difference between grants and loans?
grants=free money, loans=you pay back
What are the 2 IB programs at Harding and can you get college credit for them?
-DP & CP; yes!
When do I apply to college?
Senior year! Ideally in the fall (September-December)
What is a resume and what do I need it for?
Highlights your skills, education, experiences, qualifications etc.
For jobs, scholarships
How many credits do I need to graduate from Harding High School?
86
When can I fill out a FAFSA?
Bonus: What does FAFSA stand for?
October 1 and beyond of senior year!
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Name 1 class at Harding that can earn you college credit.
-Bethel medical courses
-CIS: college algebra, criminal justice, college comp
-IB
How do I send my transcript to a college? This is an app that you can also explore colleges, careers, majors and more.
Xello! (in your Clever App)
Name a career specific class in SPPS.
Auto mechanics, culinary arts, criminal justice, CNA, etc.
Name a College Access Program at Harding.
College Possible, TRIO UB, Breakthrough, Achieve TC (kinda)
Name One Local Scholarship.
Wallin, Page Grant, Nick & Karen....
What is the difference between PSEO & Concurrent Enrollment?
PSEO takes place at a college campus and concurrent enrollment is a college level course taught in the high school.
Name one college that one of us at this table has gone to.
Katie- Luther, Boston University
Shady- Taylor, Bethel, UMNTC
Southworth- Michigan State, Hamline
What is the name of the St. Paul summer youth employment program? (jobs for teens)
Do I need to take the ACT to go to college?
Right now, no. Can help you. No schools in MN currently require it.