The Catawba County Youth Council is taking applications. The online application can be found at forms.gle/F7UWv8fhc4mGmW…. We are especially in need of student representatives from HHS, HCAM, NCHS, BHHS, MHS and SSHS.

Set a goal to complete the FAFSA by the end of this week. That way, you can devote all your attention to college applications next week — when many schools will waive their fees! bit.ly/3EoyxAC #CFNC #PlanForCollege #FAFSA

College Application Week starts Monday, and many NC colleges and universities will waive their application fees when students apply on CFNC.org. Check out the list of participating schools: bit.ly/3tOEMIO #CFNC #PlanForCollege

Woah, look at these weird #scholarships. These are so odd our editors almost didn’t publish the list: ow.ly/ZJwG50Grue2! #scholarship #college #highschool #students

College Application Week begins TODAY and runs through FRIDAY! Check out the NC colleges and universities that are waiving fees! Be sure to visit the Countdown to College page on the CFNC website to get started with the application process - bit.ly/3mTAZq6.

Seniors: Fill out the Federal Student Aid as soon as possible to receive financial aid for college. Get started at spr.ly/6015JOVnz. Seniors who complete the FAFSA can also earn a chance at a $500 Opportunity Scholarship. spr.ly/6016JOVnM

Attention Senior Parents: Senior ads may be purchased on Jostens.com; purchase before Nov 1st. The cost will go up after the 1st. Also, don't forget to place your yearbook order @ Jostens.com. 9th - 11th make-up pictures will be taken on Tues, Nov 9th

Nothing scarier than missing out on money to help pay for school. When you complete the 2022–23 FAFSA® form, you’re eligible for all these types of aid. Learn more: go.usa.gov/xMzYp

New Article: Help! Parents Won't File the FAFSA or Help Pay for College. What are your options if your parents won't file the FAFSA or help pay for college? Find out now. fastweb.com/financial-aid/…

Many colleges let you apply and get a decision early. Early deadlines vary by school, but many are at the beginning of November. Learn more about early action and early decision: spr.ly/6010JrR2G.

This week, let's CELEBRATE the... 📚 Academic Supporting 🎓 College & Career Coaching 🧠 Social & Emotional Developing Experts Everywhere #ThankYouSchoolCounselors #SchoolCounselorsMakeADifference

Happy National School Counseling Week! School counselors support students in and out of the classroom to reach their academic and well-being goals. This week, reach out and thank your school counselors for all they do. #NSCW #schoolcounselingweek #NSCW22

High school seniors—make sure you are completing your final NCAA Eligibility Center-approved core courses as you prepare for graduation. Make sure you're ready! ➡️ on.ncaa.com/HSTimeline

How many colleges should you apply to? spr.ly/6010KOT7E

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In honor of #BlackHistoryMonth, we've put together this $255,000+ list of #college #scholarships for African American #students: ow.ly/G6ZV50HIoo8. #Educators: RT this list to share with the community!

Want to be an NCAA student-athlete? Follow this timeline to plan out your high school years and meet NCAA Eligibility Center requirements upon graduation. ➡️ on.ncaa.com/HSTimeline

An informational meeting about the Promise Scholar program through CVCC for juniors and seniors will be at 5:30 this Wednesday at HHS.

Hickory High School Counselors will host the parents of our rising 9th graders at 5:30 this Thursday. We will be introducing them to Hickory High!