Ike Counseling Newsletter:September
Welcome Back to School!
Schoology Groups
Counselors deliver information regularly through the Schoology Group page. All students have access to the group affiliated with their graduation year. If you are not in your group, please add yourself to the group by using the appropriate access code:
Schoology Group Access Codes:
Class of 2025: QW3S-RWDK-DSXZ4
Class of 2026: 56BD-TSDK-JHQ7Q
Class of 2027: 56BD-TSDK-JHQ7Q
Attention: Students in AP Course
Join your 2024-2025 MyAP Classroom TODAY!
Please click on the QR code or HERE to access all the vital information for your AP Courses. You will find information regarding: Exam registration, Exam dates, What to expect on exam day, How to cancel an exam, Sending exam scores to colleges, How to access your College Board account, & more! Please see Mrs. Ahlborn in the Counseling Office with any AP course/exam related questions.
FAFSA 2024-2025 Update
US Depart of Education Announces New Process to Launch 2025-26 FAFSA®
Starting October 1, the USDE will release the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form for testing with a limited set of students and institutions in a phased roll out. This approach will allow the department to test and resolve issues before making the form available to all students on or before December 1. The improved process will allow form submission and back-end processing to launch at the same time. In the coming weeks, the U.S. Department of Education will release more information about how this testing period will work. For more details about this announcement, please visit the USDE website.
Michigan Student Aid & Helpful Links
In academic year 2022-2023, the State of Michigan provided more than $476 Million to Michigan college students through State financial aid programs. Please see the link HERE for more information on the following programs and opportunities:
- TIP (Tuition Incentive Program)
- Michigan Achievement Program
- Plans for after Graduation
- FAFSA updates
Class of 2025: College Application Resources
- How do I request my transcript in Xello? (Spanish)
- How do I pay for College (video)? (Spanish)
- Common App - only use if you are NOT applying DIRECTLY to the college via their Website
- UCS College Central
How to Decide Where to Apply to College
Once you've built your college list, your next step is to begin the process of applying to colleges. Check out the GetSchooled resource! This organization shares incredible information, including tips to help you decide where to apply to college!
IRC Building - 14201 Canal Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
- 6:30 – 8:30 pm
- More Information to come.
KnowResolve Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Monday, September 23rd from 5:30pm-8:30pm
$15 for a spaghetti dinner and salad. All proceeds will benefit KnowResolve's Suicide Awareness and Prevention Programs. Check out their website!
Be Aware 5k Walk/Run Color Run: Sunday, October 20th
Discover Macomb: Discover Your Future
Breaking the Silence Fundraising Gala
NASA TECHRISE Student Challenge
The NASA 2024-25 TechRise Student Challenge invites student teams in grades 6-12 to submit a science or technology experiment idea for NASA’s TechRise flight vehicle – the high-altitude balloon. Registration for the challenge opened on August 1 and team entries are due November 1. Teams of all skill levels are encouraged to participate. Sixty winning teams will receive $1,500 to build their experiment, a spot to test it on a NASA-sponsored flight, and technical support from NASA TechRise advisors. The challenge is a great way to get hands-on experience with a NASA project this school year. Teams of All Skill Levels Encouraged to Participate!
Southeast Michigan Construction Academy (SEMCA) Schedule a Tour!
Schedule a tour at SEMCA's Madison Heights or Westland location! Tours are offered to help answer questions about trade school and the construction industry as a whole. Visit the shop, explore classrooms, and see the tools of the trade on the tour. Check out their site HERE!
UCS Wellness
UCS College Central
Welcome to UCS College Central - Home for all current and future UCS Alumni! Consider this your one stop for valuable resources as you prepare for your next academic step. These resources are organized with links and videos to provide students and parents self-directed assistance to navigate through the post-secondary planning process. Visit the UCS College Central today!
Macomb Engage!
Check out the amazing Macomb Engage website from our local MISD. It has a Career Spotlight Series, Future Planning Resources, Career & Technical Education Information, and Industry Engagement resources.