Guidance News, Announcements & Student/Family Opportunities

Attention Graduated Seniors:
Would you like to earn summer credits this summer for free before college? 
EOC (Educational Opportunity Center) is sponsoring a new program via the CLEP (College Level Examination Program) at no cost. There are 34 possible exams-on a variety of topics. Get assigned to one of our qualified tutors to work through the Exam prep and meet with the tutor virtually from your home-FREE tutoring! Pre-test-identify required score needed for the college of your choice (we have the assembled list). Take the CLEP Test-EOC pays for the cost.

Link to complete FAFSA and FSA ID/Account studentaid.gov/
FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It determines a student's eligibility for need-based federal and state financial aid for college, which may include grants, scholarships, work-study and loans. If eligible, it can really help you pay for school!  You will need your family’s 2021 W2 wage and tax statement to complete the application. FAFSA applications will open October 1st, 2022. 

Additional Financial Aid for College (PA State Grant, PHEAA):
Due before May 1st, 2023: (Do this after FAFSA) You should receive an email once you submit your FAFSA to this link:
Link to Apply

Student Opportunities: 
Visit guidance if you need assistance

Need help with your FASA?

Free Financial Aid Webinars for You and Your Family:

Register for our upcoming webinars at PHEAA.org/virtual 
REGISTER HERE

Promote YOUR teacher! Write an essay about your 
teacher who has made a difference in your life and win $500! 
WVIA will come to your school to film you and your teacher’s 
story, to be posted online at wvia.org. Flyer

Interested in becoming an Early Childhood Teacher?
Earn your Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA), Associates Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, and/or Master’s Degree for free while gaining valuable full-time experience in a nationally accredited, four-STARS, Pennsylvania Department of Education licensed program. Click here for flyer information. 

Would you like to take college courses at a 75% reduced rate during either Winter Semester, Spring Semester, Summer Semester or Fall Semester at Bloomsburg University? 

• An opportunity to earn credits that can apply toward a bachelor's degree
• An opportunity to explore potential college majors
• A maturing experience in a superior academic environment
• A resume-building activity that will make college applications more competitive
• The potential for transferring college credits back to satisfy high school requirements (some districts allow this)
• An opportunity to expand their education in areas where their high school does not have advanced placement classes
• An opportunity to reduce the total cost of a college education by taking university courses with reduced tuition

To find out which semester is available for registration, click the link below: 
*( The schedule for Spring Semester begins on November 16 and continues until the Spring Semester begins).                                         https://www.bloomu.edu/ace           Course search

Do you know someone recovering from addiction and is looking to start college? Luzerne County Community College is presenting an awesome opportunity for people who are in recovery from substance abuse.  This will be free college education through the AllOne Recovery Education Institute. Click the link for the flyer: 
LCCC Flyer for students recovering from addiction

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