Click here to watch the recording of the Advanced FAFSA Webinar.

Join one of two upcoming webinars to learn how to find scholarships for college: November 11 at 12PM and November 12 at 7PM. Register for either webinar on Class of 2021 Counseling group on Microsoft Teams.

Students can find scholarship opportunities through databases like:

• CollegeGreenLight.com
• Bigfuture.org
• Fastweb.com
• GoingMerry.com
• SallieMae.com

Click the link here to receive informational promotions and stickers from JSU through the mail.  

Click here to opt in to allow colleges in Alabama to contact you regarding application requirements, scholarship deadlines, etc.

Watch the FAFSA 101 Webinar for information regarding FAFSA. Click here.

Click here to view additional resources on FAFSA. 

Auburn University Update:

*Fall applications open August 15th 

*Application deadline is December 1st.

Columbus State Update:

*Is not requiring ACT or SAT scores for admissions this year. Application is now open and available here.

*View Virtual Discovery Day Saturday, October 17th at 10 a.m. Registration is required and you can register here.

Fort Valley State University Update

      Here’s how to apply:

1. Complete and Submit New Student Undergraduate Application.

Visit https://www.fvsu.edu/futurefreshmen  and click “Application for admissions” to apply today!

• $20 Application Fee (application fee waived for limited time)

2. Request Official high school transcript to be sent electronically and/or in a sealed envelope to FVSU Office of Admissions. Upon completion of high school, you must submit the final transcript with graduation date.

• Dual Enrollment: Request official college transcript if DE classes have been taken while in high school

        Admissions Requirements, Test-Optional:

• High School Grade Point Average (GPA)
• 2.4 without consideration of SAT/ACT test scores
• 2.25 with satisfactory SAT/ACT test scores

• GPA is calculated based only on the following credits:

• 4 English credits
• 4 Math credits (Alg. I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry, etc.)
• 4 Science credits (at least 2 lab sciences)
• 3 Social Sciences credits
• 2 Foreign Language credits (same language)
• To  learn more about the Required High School Curriculum, please click the link: https://www.usg.edu/assets/student_affairs/documents/Staying_on_Course.pdf

3. Request Official electronic SAT or ACT test scores. Visit  (www.collegeboard.org  or  www.actstudent.org) to request your scores be sent to Fort Valley State University.
• ACT code: 0814
• SAT code: 5220

• Satisfactory SAT/ACT test scores are as follows:
• SAT  
• Minimum 480 on Evidence-Based Reading & Writing, and
• Minimum 440 on Math

• ACT
• Minimum 17 on English or Reading, and
• Minimum 17 on Math

All documents may be mailed to: Office of Recruitment and Admissions

                                                            Fort Valley State University

                                                            1005 State University Drive

                                                            Fort Valley, GA 31030

If you have any questions, contact the Admissions Office at (478) 825-6520 or  admissions@fvsu.edu .

Franklin & Marshall College Update:

*View weekly webinars every Wednesday at 6 p.m. for Franklin & Marshall College by clicking here.

*Application deadline is January 15th

*ACT/SAT Optional

*Fee Waiver available. Click here for more info.

Gadsden State Community College Update:

November 16th at 4:00 p.m. Register through QR Code.

Huntingdon College Update:

*Application for admission is open and is free!

Jeff State Update:

* Your Jeff State Rep is Sonja Williams. You may call at 205.856.6054 or email sonja.williams@jeffersonstate.edu

*To view Jefferson State Community College's virtual tours click here

The Health Sciences Career Fair will offer students the opportunity to learn more about the following programs:

• Respiratory Therapy
• Radiologic Technology
• Physical Therapy Assistant
• Nursing Education
• Medical Laboratory Technology – Phlebotomy
• Emergency Medical Services
• Biomedical Equipment Technology
• Veterinary Technology
• Non-Credit Fast-Track Programs

   Once registered, a Zoom link will be sent to the email address provided.

JSU Update:

*Application is now open and does not require a test scores for admissions! Click here to apply.

*JSU Admission Rep is Haley Ginn. She may be reached at hlginn@jsu.edu or 256-438-3102.

*JSU Housing Application Priority Deadline is December 31st. General application deadline is April 1st. Freshmans are required to enter a housing application or a housing exemption form.

Lawson State Update:

*Click here to view live enrollment admissions & enrollment questions every Tuesday & Thursday at 10:00 am. each day.

Tennessee Tech Update:

*will hold scholarship music audtions:

February 5th, February 19th, March 5th

Troy University Update:

*Housing applications open October 1st and closes March 1st. First come first serve. 

*October 17th is Preview Day. Register here

University of Alabama Update:

*Sign up to talk with a recruiter here.

*Schedule a virtual or in-person tour here.

*Not requiring ACT scores for admissions. Learn more information here.

*Alabama Advantage Scholarship is available to students who are full Pell Grant eligible and have been accepted to UA before January 15th. Learn more here.

*Housing priority deadline is February 1st. $200 deposit.

*Orientation registration begins in February and is MANDATORY for all freshmen students. 

UAB Update:

*UAB Night if October 5th.Register here.

*Virtual Preview Day is October 31st. Register here.

UAB’s Application has been renovated! Students may apply at uab.edu/apply]uab.edu/apply

 A complete application will require:

o   Official High School transcript (may be sent via mail or secure sending service)

o   ACT/SAT Score*

§  *In the event a student hasn’t taken an ACT/SAT, we may also accept Pre-ACT/PSAT score reports for admissions purposes.  If the student has taken an ACT/SAT, we could not accept a Pre-ACT/PSAT for admission.

o   $40 Application Fee

·         Campus Visits at UAB are strictly virtual until further notice.  We hope to have on-campus visits return by mid-September at the earliest

·         Our Campus and Admissions information booklet is completely digital this year! (Digital copy available upon request- accessible link coming soon)

*UAB will accept PSAT, PreACT, and Residual ACT scores if a student is lacking ACT or SAT scores. ACT/SAT scores are not required. 

University of Alabama in Huntsville Update:

*Your college rep is Kayla Braidfoot. Call or text 256.824.2828 or email kayla.braidfoot@uah.edu

*Virtual Discovery Day is Saturday, November 21st. Click here for more information.

*Meet with UAH College Reps on October 26th, October 27th, November 4th, or November 5th in Birmingham. For more information email Kayla Braidfoot at kayla.braidfoot@uah.edu.

*Must be accepted prior to April 15th to be eligiblefor aademic scholarships. For more information click here.

Univ. of Mobile Update:

Preview Days:

Sept 25, Oct 12, Nov 6, Nov 20, Feb 5, Mar 19

Vanderbilt Update:

*Will be test optional for Fall 2021 applicants. This means that no ACT or SAT score is required. 

Cash for College Help Desk is available Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. by texting or calling 334-316-6155 or emailing cashforcollege@alabamapossible.org. This is for help regarding FAFSA. 

Click the link to see an update on NCAA eligibility NCAA Update

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