Governor's School

NC Governor's School is a five week residential summer program with specialized programs in academic and the arts. For more information visit www.ncgovschool.org. Sophomores are eligible to apply in the areas of Dance, Choral Music, and Instrumental Music only. Juniors are eligible to apply in all areas. 

October is NC Countdown to College Month

Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and the RDS (Residential Determination Service) in October.

Click here for more information. Completing the RDS will give students a number that is needed to complete college applications. Best practice is to complete the RDS prior to beginning college applications. See this page for things you need to know before you start RDS.

College Application Week is October 16-20. A listing of NC Colleges who are waiving their application fees can be found here! All seniors will be invited to come work on applications in the media center where outside professionals as well as school counselors will be available to assist.

Gaston County Community Foundation Scholarships

Lots of local scholarships listed from the Gaston Community Foundation. Deadlines vary for Spring. Check them out at http://www.cfgaston.org/Receive/Scholarships.aspx

Scholarship Information

Many college specific nomination scholarships will have upcoming deadlines. These scholarships have a nomination process and each high school will set deadlines for submission of materials to be considered for nomination.

Please check with your school counseling staff for informaiton and important deadlines for these scholarships:

Levine - UNC-Charlotte

Morehead-Cain - UNC-Chapel Hill

Park - North Carolina State

FAFSA Frenzy- Financial Aid Assistance

Need help processing financial aid?  Need help filling out the FAFSA?

There's still time to get financial assistance to attend college.

Go to www.fafsafrenzync.com for answers to your questions and important information about the financial aid process.

Here are some videos explaining financial aid terms and next steps in the financial aid process.  You can access from the website or from Youtube.

http://mappingyourfuture.org/ downloads/ WhatHappensAfterYourFileTheFAF SA.mp4

http://www.mappingyourfuture. org/downloads/ StateGrantsandScholarships.mp4

http://mappingyourfuture.org/ downloads/ MakingChangestotheFAFSA.mp4

http://mappingyourfuture.org/ downloads/ WhatisProfessionalJudgment.mp4

http://mappingyourfuture.org/ downloads/WhatIsVerificaiton.mp4

http://www.mappingyourfuture. org/downloads/ StudentAidReport.mp4

YouTube Channel

1) What Happens After the FAFSA is Filed?  

2) North Carolina State Grants: 

3) Making Changes on the FAFSA; When to contact the financial aid office:  

4) What to do when there is a change/loss of income: 

5) Verification: What to do if my FAFSA is chosen: 

6) Student Aid Report – How to Use it: