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Senior Resources
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Regents Admissions Index (RAI) Students from Iowa high schools planning to begin their studies in fall 2009 or later must have a Regent Admission Index score of at least 245 and take the minimum number of required high school courses to qualify for automatic admission to Iowa State University, the University of Northern Iowa, and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at The University of Iowa. Students who achieve a score less than 245 will be considered for admission on an individual basis. The index combines four factors that strongly predict success at regent universities: ACT or SAT test score, high school rank, high school cumulative grade-point average, and the number of completed high school core courses. The RAI calculator can be found here: http://www.regents.iowa.gov/RAI/index.html Virtual Presentations on Choosing a College, Financial Aid Process, and Preparing for College can be found here: http://www.icansucceed.org/Resources/Virtual-Presentations.aspx These are the same presentations that are given here at the high school in September and December. Scholarships and Financial Aid Iowa College Access Network - The Iowa College Access Network (formerly College Planning Center) is a great resource for high school students and parents regarding preparation, applying and paying for college. They provide a variety of FREE services to students and parents. FastWeb -A search engine for national scholarships. Once you register (free), you will have access to a searchable database for scholarships. www.scholarships.com - A search engine for national scholarships. Once you register (free), you will have access to a searchable database for scholarships. FAFSA Website - The Official Government website for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Do not use sites that ask for payment to fill out this FREE federal form. Applications for financial aid should be filled out and submitted as soon AFTER January 1st as possible of the student's senior year. The application is available online (preferred) from this website. All students planning to pursue education after high school should complete this form. All government loans, grants, and scholarships, as well as, many institutional specific financial aid is distributed based upon the information provided on this form. Financial and tax information for both the student and parents are required to complete this form. If you would like assistance in completing this form or have specific questions related to your specific circumstances, there is assistance available. One local resource is the Iowa College Access Network (offices in Cedar Rapids and Des Moines). Representatives will assist people with completing the form FREE of charge. Cedar Rapids Office Phone Number: (877) 272-4692.
Senior Documents We have linked some documents below that are helpful to seniors and their parents. Please click on the document to review it.
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