- Amy Thompson from St. Joseph's University is hosting Financial Aid webinars open to the public and geared
chiefly toward current seniors (or possibly juniors).
The registration link for the events may be found here:
https://www.sjny.edu/brooklyn/about/news-events/events/item/9754
The dates planned are as follows:
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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Great Neck South High School Calendar
Great Neck South High School Guidance Department is here to provide you with the resources to successfully and enjoyably complete high school. You will be assigned a school counselor for all four years. Should you have any questions, please ask us. We are here to help!
College Fairs/Seminars
- HESC is holding Virtual FAFSA Completion Workshops. These events are free and open to any senior planning to attend college in the fall. Registration is required and is now open at StartHereGetThere.ny.gov/events.
Financial aid professionals will be available to provide private, one-on-one assistance in completing the FAFSA and NYS Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) applications.
January Financial Aid Presentations and Workshops
HESC has a series of Presentations and Workshops to help students learn about available financial aid options and get assistance completing financial aid applications.
“What Seniors Need to Know about Financial Aid for College”
Events held at 6 pm:
Wednesday, January 18th
Thursday, January 19th
Wednesday, January 25th
Thursday, January 26thMore details are available at https://startheregetthere.ny.gov/events
FAFSA & TAP Application Completion workshops
Students who have questions or need help completing their FAFSA & TAP applications can get one-on-one assistance from a financial aid expert during our FAFSA & TAP Completion events. Events held on
Events held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm:
Thursday, January 19
Monday, January 30Virtual Drop-In Lounge sessions held every Monday and Wednesday from 3-6 pm
Please attend HESC's Drop-in Lounge if you have a question about financial aid for college, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or the NYS Tuition Assistance Program (TAP). Students can connect with HESC to get answers to their questions on applying for financial aid, the types of aid you may qualify for, how to get started completing applications, and more. Details here.
Every Monday & Wednesday from 3-6pm
Wednesday, January 18th
Monday, January 23rd
Wednesday, January 25th
Monday, January 30th.HESC Texts
Students and parents can sign up to receive text messages from HESC with information about financial aid, important deadlines, events. Register at hesc.ny.gov/text.
- This December, the Magner Career Center at Brooklyn College will offer free career workshops for high school students and their parents. These virtual events are free and open to the public, but advanced registration is required.
This workshop is ideal for young people who want to begin thinking about the world of work. Research has shown that preparing early increases the chance of securing a job with greater ease after graduating from college.
Saturday, December 10, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Thursday, December 15, 8:30–9:30 p.m.
Register below!
https://brooklyn-cuny-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZModu2spz8rEtwhK-1wL7YP_3PA8bAllajp?utm_source=High+School+Counselors&utm_campaign=dddcee25c4-Winter-Enrollment-2020_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_213a79aef9-dddcee25c4-272353699
NACAC College Fairs
www.collegefairguide.com
SUNY Virtual College Fair
Other Online Resources
Students and parents may visit multiple campuses using these links:
• www.youvisit.com/collegesearch
Local Events for Students and Families
Great Neck Public Library Programs
Registration is on the library's online events calendar, from this link:
http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/G/GNL/EKP.cfm?zeeOrg=GNL
Local and Online Prep Courses
- Great Neck Public Schools Community Education offers SAT and ACT prep courses. Click here for more information.
- Great Neck Public Library offers SAT and ACT prep courses. Click here for more information.
Upcoming South High Guidance Meetings/Events
11th Grade Parent-Student Conferences 1/4 to 1/27 and 3/6 to 3/31
Virtual College Panel Night - Tuesday, January 24, 2023, 6:00 PM
Details for the event and Recorded Presentation are available on Counselors' Google Classroom for juniors.
Course Registration
9th Grade Students 1/31-2/3
10th Grade Students 2/2 - 2/10
11th Grade Students 2/13 - 2/17
Incoming 9th Grade Parent Orientation Night - Wednesday, March 1, 2023, 6:00 PM
Past Events
Virtual Senior College Financial Aid Night- Thursday, October 20, 2022, 7:00 PM (please note the updated time)
Recorded Presentation available on Counselors' Google Classroom for seniors
Virtual Senior College Application Night- Tuesday, September 13, 2022, 6:00 PM
Recorded Presentation available on Counselors' Google Classroom for seniors
9th Grade Parent-Student Conferences 11/7 to 12/16
10th Grade Parent-Student Conferences
