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"Go forth and set the world on fire."
-Ignatius of Loyola
College & Career Planning
It's never too early to start the college process Check out these tools!
Find colleges and expolore careers with College Board's Big Future site.
Use this federal website to find the best data on the nation's colleges.
Discover more about schools right here in Tennesee.
Get your admission chances, compare colleges, and so much more.
Taking the ACT
Visit actstudent.org to create an account and register for the test
- Speak with your counselors to see if you qualify for a fee waiver
- Be sure to upload your photo by the deadline
Use these resources to study and raise your score!
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Hillwood's Library has test prep books as well!
Finacial Aid/FAFSA
New FAFSA deadlines!
The Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) is your ticket to receive federal or state aid. Changes have been made to the FAFSA process:
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October 1, 2019- The application opens
February 1, 2018- FAFSA deadline
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Creating your FSA ID
Before filing your FAFSA, you and your parents must create a FSA ID-- A secure username and password allowing you to sign your FAFSA.
Be sure to record your username, password, and security answers for future use.
More FAFSA Information
FAFSA Checklist- Be sure to have everything you need before filing out the FAFSA
Unsure if you qualify for aid because of your citizenship? Use this chart to determine your elgibility.
Questioning if you need to provide your parent's information on the FAFSA? Answer these questions.
Are your parent's divorced, are you adopted, or live with another guardian? This document will help you determine who your parent is when completing the FAFSA.
TN Promise and HOPE
TN Promise provides the opportunity to attend a community college (2 year degree) in Tennessee TUITION-FREE. Click here for more information. Students must follow the deadlines below to stay elgible.
Tennesse Hope
Scholarship
Students must meet the following critieria to earn the Hope Scholarship:
Have a 21 ACT composite score
OR
Earn a 3.0 unweighted GPA
Award Amount
- $4,000 per year for a 4-year institution
- $2,000 per year for a 2-year institution