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Chris Lorenz, College & Career Counselor, met with all junior students through English classes several weeks ago to discuss junior-year preparations for the senior-year college application process and post-secondary planning. Topics covered included:

• Upcoming Events & Opportunities
• College Search Process
• Standardized Testing
• A+ Program
• Schoolinks | Resources & Tools
• NCAA/NAIA Eligibility

Click HERE for a recap of the presentation and brief overview of these topics, and more.

You need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form to be eligible for federal student aid such as federal grants, work-study funds, and loans. Completing and submitting the FAFSA form is free and easier than ever, and it gives you access to the largest source of aid to help you pay for college or career school. In addition, many students and colleges use your FAFSA information (and require you to complete it as part of their applications) to determine your eligibility for state and school aid. Some private aid providers may use your FAFSA information to determine whether your qualify for their aid as well.

FAFSA Application Opening Date: December 1st

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With FAFSA season quickly approaching, here are a few ways to prepare for the opening date.

STEP 1 - Create an FSA ID

Students and parents login to Federal Student Aid to complete the FAFSA. Students and parents can set up their FSA ID before December 1st to avoid delays once the FAFSA application window has opened.

STEP 2 - Login to Federal Student Aid

Like any website, it can be overwhelming at first, but even 5 minutes clicking around can really help to familiarize yourself with what resources are available on the site.

STEP 3 - Complete the FAFSA

Once the FAFSA application window has opened on December 1st, double check that you have fully completed the application. Ensuring that all required fields are filled out can help give you piece of mind that you are taking every step to maximize possible financial aid opportunities from both the federal government and your colleges.

Circle "December 1st" on your calendars and plan to complete and submit the FAFSA application as soon on or shortly after that date as possible, as some colleges have priority deadlines to award aid even if the FAFSA application does not qualify for any need-based aid.

All scheduled rep visits can be found on the College Visits Page HERE. Below are the upcoming visits for the next two weeks. All visits will meet in the College & Career Center in Counseling unless otherwise stated. Please remember to sign up by 7:00 am the day of the visit in order to receive your pass to leave class.

Washington University (MO) | 10/21 @ 8:00 am

St. Charles Community College (MO) | 10/21 @ 9:00 am

McKendree University (IL) | 10/21 @ 10:00 am

Xavier University (OH) | 10/21 @ 1:00 pm

Maryville University (MO) | 10/22 @ 10:00 am

Loyola University Chicago (IL) | 10/23 @ 8:00 am

Drake University (IA) | 10/23 @ 9:00 am

Missouri Southern State Univ (MO) | 10/23 @ 10:00 am

Grinnell College (IA) | 10/23 @ 1:00 pm

Ranken Technical College (MO) 10/24 @ 8:00 am

3rd Annual Blood Drive - Parkway West North Gym

Thursday, October 31st | 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

NHS, Key Club, and Red Cross Club are hosting Parkway West's annual blood drive on October 31st during school. All donors receive two hours of service for donating blood, as well as a $10 gift card to a restaurant/store of their choice. There are many perks, but the main one is that you will be saving 3 lives with your donation. Donors must be 16+.

Click HERE for the flyer

Click HERE to register

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Comprehensive Counselors

Erin Sternberg (Last names A - Em)
314-415-7519
esternberg@parkwayschools.net
click HERE to make an appointment

Jennifer Wibbenmeyer (Last names En - La)
314-415-7517
jwibbenmeyer@parkwayschools.net
click HERE to make an appointment

Jennifer Skalski (Last names Le - Ro)
314-415-7512
jskalski@parkwayschools.net
click HERE to make an appointment

Jennifer Spotanski (Last names Ru - Z)
314-415-7523
jspotanski@parkwayschools.net
click HERE to make an appointment

College & Career Counselor

Chris Lorenz
314-415-7521
clorenz1@parkwayschools.net
click HERE to make an appointment

Support Staff

Cindy Devine – Counseling Administrative Assistant
cdevine@parkwayschools.net

Lauren Rowe – College Administrative Assistant
lrowe1@parkwayschools.net