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POST-SECONDARY PLANNING
Financial Aid
Most colleges will automatically consider a student for merit (or academic) scholarships based on their application for admission. Financial aid (need-based aid) is applied for by completing the FAFSA. Questions about need-based aid are best directed to your accountant or The Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA). Directions for completing the FAFSA can also be found on the HESAA website.
HESAA Student Loan Guide (updated 10/2023) HESAA Reach Higher Guide (updated 10/2023)
HESAA Going to College in New Jersey Publication (updated 10/2023)
Fair Opportunity Project- Guide for Financial Aid
Financial Aid for UNDOCUMENTED Students
U.S. Department of Education College Affordability and Transparency Center
College Board Net Price Calculator
NJ STARS: Scholarship for students in the top 15% of their class and attending the local community college.
NJ STARS FACT SHEET NJ STARS II FACT SHEET
OPPORTUNITIES TO COMPLETE THE FAFSA WITH ASSISTANCE!!!!! Click the links below.
SCCC WORKSHOP click here for a flyer regarding this free workshop available to any student and parent living in Sussex County. Flyer will be updated as soon as it becomes available.
Scholarships: The Guidance Department has compiled a monthly list of scholarships for seniors to reference. This list is posted here as well as emailed to students. It should be used in conjunction with the additional resources linked below.
Additional Scholarship Resources:
Discover Student Loans Scholarship
Senior Parent Programs: This PowerPoint presentation provides information to parents to support students in coordinating their post-secondary plans for next year.
Senior Parent Program- Fall Power Point Presentation updated 9/14/23
The Differences Between High School and College Handout
College Planning Calendar: Use this calendar to manage your college search and application process.
What happens to your application after it is submitted...
Financial Aid Presentation- Financial Aid 101 SCCC 10/26/23
Presenter Contact Information: Diane Pienta-Lett, Director of Financial Aid
Sussex County Community College, One College Hill Road, Newton, NJ 07860
Phone: 973-300-2226 Fax: 973-300-2224 dpienta-lett@sussex.edu
Sussex CCC Virtual Tour: https://youtu.be/0CkeEhDcOVo
Senior Survival Guide: This packet provides information to seniors regarding applications to post-secondary placements, especially colleges. Students are encouraged to begin senior year having researched their options and ready to apply.
Senior Survival Guide- Kick Off- Fall Packet and Forms (Updated 9/2023)
Transcript Release Form to authorize the release of records to post-secondary institutions, such as the transcript, letters of recommendation, etc.
Senior Survival Guide- Appendix for Accommodations, Community College, Vocational Colleges, Apprenticeship
Programs, Military Colleges, and Military Enlistment
Sussex County Community College Virtual Tour
NCAA Registration Checklist Handout
Common Application or Coalition Application: These applications are a each a separate single undergraduate application that can be used to apply to hundreds of member institutions. If your selected colleges accept Common Application or Coalition Application, click on the link to create an account, complete an application, and submit!
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Naviance :
Seniors use their Naviance account submit their school-based records (transcripts, letters of rec, etc.) to colleges and other post-secondary programs. The Senior Kick Off Packet directs students to complete tasks in Naviance, such as data entering their colleges, syncing Naviance to their Common Application accounts, facilitating their teacher letters of recommendations, and submitting their school records to colleges.
Naviance Resume Directions (Optional)
Occupational Outlook Handbook to research careers
Researching and Visiting: Researching and visiting post-secondary options in order to identify the right choices for you is an important part of the post-secondary planning process. Lenape Valley's administration supports this process by excusing three absences during junior year and three absences during senior year with documentation of visits to post-secondary institution. Consider scheduling a campus tour on the websites or attend an open house at the post-secondary institutions of interest. This year there are many virtual college tours and fairs available. Please check the 12th grade google classroom for announcements about these fairs.
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Post-Secondary Options for Students with Learning Disabilities: Post-secondary institutions have varying degrees of disability support programs. The attached list are a few of the options available to students who wish to receive services in colleges.
Colleges with specialized programs for students with learning disabilities
Think CollegeWebsite: The Think College website is a trusted source for information, training, and resources related to inclusive higher education for students with intellectual disability.
Sussex County Community College Disability Support Program Application and SCCC College Application
County College of Morris Disability Support Program Application and CCM College Application
Senior Survival Guide- Accommodations Appendix
College Entrance Exams (SAT/ACT) : Many post-secondary institutions require entrance exams as a part of a comprehensive application. STUDENTS MUST REGISTER FOR THESE EXAMS AND ISSUE OFFICIAL TEST SCORES TO THE COLLEGES DIRECTLY FROM THE EXAM WEBSITES. Test dates and locations can be found on-line. It is recommended students first sit for an exam in the spring of junior year at least once and then in the fall of senior year again if desired.
College Board- SAT Reasoning Test
Students with diagnosed disabilities who receive accommodations in school through either an IEP, 504 Plan, or Health Plan may apply to the College Board to determine if they qualify for accommodations on tests offered through this organization, including AP, SAT Reasoning, and SAT Subject Tests. Please review the attached forms and contact the student's guidance counselor or case manager with questions.
Article: Everything You Need to Know About the New SAT
Services for Students with Disabilities Consent Form for Accommodations Request
Services for Students with Disabilities Application for Temporary Physical/Medical Conditions
Lenape Valley's CEEB Code 311411
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Students with diagnosed disabilities who receive accommodations in school through either an IEP, 504 Plan, or Health Plan may apply to the American College Test Organization to determine if they qualify for accommodations on tests offered through this organization, including ACT. Please review the attached forms and contact the student's guidance counselor or case manager with questions.
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The ACT Consent to Release Information to apply for accommodations
Parent/Student FAQs for the ACT Test Accommodations
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Test Prep Resources
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College Athletics:
Students who aspire to compete in Division I and II college athletics must be found eligible by the National Collegiate Athletic Association or NCAA Eligibility Clearinghouse. STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE A PROFILE ON THE NCAA WEBSITE, ARRANGE FOR A HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT TO BE ISSUED, AND ISSUE THEIR SAT/ACT SCORES FROM THE OFFICIAL TEST WEBSITES. Students who aspire to compete in Division III college athletics or club athletics DO NOT need to register with the NCAA.
NCAA Eligibility Frequently Asked Questions
NCAA Eligibility Center Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete
NCAA Eligibility Center Guide for High School Guidance Counselors
Career to Work: Students who wish to transition to the work force can pursue a set of skills in a post-secondary placement or in an apprenticeship program.
Youth Transition To Work- Apprenticeship Programs
NJ Sate Building & Construction Trades Council
77 Brant Avenue, Suite 102
Clark, NJ 07066
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Electrical Unions
Phillipsburg- https://www.unionfacts.com/lu/36554/IBEW/327/
Parsippany- https://ibew102.org/
Paramus- https://ibew164.org/
Clifton- http://www.ibew1158.com/
New Brunswick- http://www.ibew456.org/
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Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors Association- Plumbing & HVAC Apprenticeship Program
Website- http://phccareers.com/
Apprenticeship Academy Plumbing
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Union HVAC/Refrigerator Recruitment flyer attached
Local 68: Facility Maintenance Education opportunities
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Construction Industry Career Day Information:
Build Your Careers in Construction Magazine
Registered Apprenticeship Myth vs. Fact
Construction Careers Quick Facts & Architecture and Construction Information
Roofers Pamphlet Roofers Apprenticeship Information
Plumbing and Pipe fitting Pamphlet
Professional Women in Construction Pamphlet
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List of Post-Secondary Educational Institutions that provide work training, certificate programs, associate degree programs, and bachelor degree programs.
Military:
Students must contact the military representative to facilitate the recruitment effort. Students must also sit for the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery examination in order to qualify for the branch of the military and the desired job within the military. This examination is administered at Lenape Valley Regional High School once per marking period and/or it can be administered at the military recruiting office. The military recruiter will facilitate this process for the student as well. The ASVAB fact sheet can be accessed by clicking here: ASVAB Facts Sheet.
Local Military Representatives:
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Air Force: Air Force Recruiting Office, 31 Newton-Sparta Road, Suite 4, Newton, NJ 07860
TSgt 609-500-9234 joseph.church.3@us.af.mil
U.S. Army: US Army Recruiting Center, 31 Newton-Sparta Road, Suite 4, Newton, NJ 07860
Office Phone 973-383-9933 Office Fax 973-383-5944
SSG Matthew Consenza 732-300-0829 matthew.a.cosenza.mil@army.mil
Marines: US Marine Corps Recruiting Station, 179 Route 46 West, Rockaway, NJ 07866
Office Phone 973-983-2594 Office Fax 973-983-0359
Sgt Brandon Ross 908-433-3807 brandon.ross@marines.usmc.mil
NJ National Guard: 10 Munsonhurst Road, Franklin, NJ 07416
Office Phone 973-897-7389
SSgt Christoher Buttel 862-268-5253 christopher.j.buttel.mil@mail.mil
Navy: Navy Recruiting Station, 31 Newton-Sparta Road, Suite 4, Newton, NJ 07860
Office Phone: 973-303-2323
ETNZ Tyler Redelsheimer 973-868-1505 tyler.a.redelsheimer@navy.mil
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LEARN MORE ABOUT....
Marine Corps Enlisted Opportunity Program: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13hLBf-1zZDgtoY15MeXGs2n7TOh7MWeN/view
Navy Reserves Officer Training Corps: https://youtu.be/5-ouMDTnapw
ASVAB: The ASVAB is a placement test for the military. It can be administered at military recruiting centers, but Lenape Valley does offer the test throughout the year. Sign-ups are in the Guidance Office and information can be found on the Guidance Homepage.
Please contact Guidance to inquire about the Military Opt Out Form to request that your private information not be released to the military. Or complete and return the form found here prior to the deadline indicated.
Concurrent Enrollment Offerings and Other Opportunities for College Courses:
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Concurrent courses are courses at Lenape Valley that are approved as matching courses offered at a college, including the curriculum and instructor. Students who are enrolled in concurrent courses at Lenape Valley may choose to register for the equivalent courses at the college and earn college credit while only actually attending and completing coursework for the courses as Lenape Valley. Lenape Valley currently has concurrent agreements with Syracuse University, Sussex County Community College, and Centenary University. The Program of Studies and Course Selection Sheets indicate which courses are approved for concurrent enrollment. Concurrent registration information is updated each semester and can be found on the Guidance Department Website Home Page.
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County College of Morris: Opportunities to enroll in college courses are also offered by CCM, but are not affiliated specifically with Lenape Valley. This means that students will earn credits on a community college transcript, but the credits will not transfer to Lenape Valley. The college course may be considered as satisfying pre-requisites so as to allow Lenape Valley student to accelerate their studies in high school. For example, a student who has enrolled in Spanish 1 as a Freshman at Lenape Valley may enroll in Spanish 2 at the community college and then enroll in Spanish 3 during their sophomore year. While the student will not receive credit at Lenape Valley, this option will enable the student to accelerate their course sequence so that they may enroll in Advanced Placement Spanish as a senior. Interested students should apply directly to the community college and submit a college transcript to Lenape Valley upon completion of the course. These courses may additionally transfer to future colleges.
County College of Morris: Challenger Program
Steps to enrolling in the Challenger Program
Challenge Program Application and Brochure