Websites
schoolsoup.com
fastweb.com  Scholarship search
careercruising.com  username: streamwood   password: careers 
                      portfolio login:  id#.year of graduation    password:  8 digit birthdate
www.keytrain.com  Practice for ACT/Locating Information/Math/ReadingUsername:   shsstudentid#  example: shs00012345 Password: 8 digit birthday  example: 06221991

www.fafsa.ed.gov   Apply for financial aid is easy as 1-2-3.  Apply for a PIN.  January 1st is first date to turn in applications.  Schools have a limited amount of money, once it is gone, it is gone,  If the site asks for money, you are on the wrong site, application is free

                                        ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAM    Free Program
     Seniors, who have taken the Compass Test at ECC at place lower than entrance requirements, may be eligible for College 101 and Summer Bridge porgram.  It is a three week refresher course either in the morning or afternoon Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for 2 1/2 hours.  The classes are Math, Writing, and Science.  Contact person is Alison Douglas, Director of College Readiness.  847-214-7644.  adouglas@elgin.edu

 CAREER FAIRS/EVENTS

  Scholarships

 NCWIT Award for Aspirations in ComputingEach winner receives $500 in cash, laptop computer,and more.  Eligible applicants must be high school girl, outstanding aptitude and interest in IT/computing, demonstrated leadership ability, and have good academic history.  Apply at www.ncwit.org/award Deadline is November 15, 2009.  Mrs. Windels

 Ronald McDonald House Charities ScholarshipApplicants must be: legal U.S. residents, minimum 2.7 GPA, financial need Students need to submit:application, transcript, personal statement, letter of recommendation, and parent IRS 1040.You may apply online or by paper.  Deadline is February 10, 2010.  You may apply online or download the application at www.rmhc.org  See Mrs. Hoyt if you have questions.

 AXA Achievement Community Scholarship program offers $2,000 college scholarships to high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their activities in school, the community or the workplace.  Application on website www.axa-achievement.com   Application and required attachments must be printed, mailed and postmarked to Scholarship America by February 15, 2010.  Ms. Windels

Florence A Cook Education Grant for female students entering the field of education.  $1000 grant. Application may be downloaded at www.deltakappagamma.org/IL/ under forms link from the Professional Affairs web page.  Deadline is March 15, 2010.  See Mrs. Hoyt in Guidance for details.

Stokes Educational Scholarship Program.

Requirements: must be a US citizen, be eligible for security clearance, minimum ACT score of 25, demonstrate leadership abilities, at least a 3.0 GPA and be majoring in Computer Science or Computer and/or Electrical Engineering.  Begin by submitting a resume online at www.NSA.gov/Careers  Click on apply online.  In Basic Job Search box next to keywords type in "Stokes" / Click Search /Click Stokes Educational Scholarship Program  Read the page and click the "Apply Now" button.  Follow the directions.  Full 4 year tuition.  Deadline is November 30th.  You also need a letter of rec, transcript and essay and supplemental info.  See Mrs. Hoyt in Guidance with questions.

llinois Society of Professional Engineers--2 ($1000) scholarships for students planning to major in engineering.  Application available on WWW.NSC-ILSPE.ORG .  Deadline is March 1, 2010.  See Mrs. Hoyt in Guidance if you have any questions.

Big Sun scholarship $500  award to athletes who answer the essay question "How has your participation in sports affected the person you are becoming?"  Visit their website at http://bigsunathletics.com to learn how to apply.  Deadline is June 24, 2010.  See Mrs Hoyt in Guidance for details.


Juniors/Seniors--Scholarship Opportunity.  $5000, $2500, and $1000 scholarship to the school of the winners' choices for designing an ACT poster that encourages other students to attend college and take the ACT exam.  Official entry form and poster must be completed between October 19th, 2009 and January 30, 2010.  Visit www.actstudent.org/poster contest for the official entry form.  See Mrs. Hoyt in Guidance for details.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

How to apply for Financial Aid

1. Obtain a copy of the Federal Financial Aid Form (FAFSA) from the Guidance Office in December.
2. After January 1st, you must complete and mail in the form.  OBSERVE DEADLINES! Be sure to make and keep a copy for yourself.
3. Be sure to save a copy of your tax return and also your parent's tax return for IRS verification.
4. We do have sample forms and help books in Spanish.

We urge you to visit the Federal Student Aid Website at: www.studentaid.ed.gov. and complete the FAFSA application online. You will receive a faster response through this channel.

How to Apply for National and Local Scholarships

1. Scholarship opportunities are updated and posted weekly by the Guidance Department.
2. A list of local scholarships, including deadlines, will be posted in the Guidance Office.
3. To obtain a scholarship application, see the Guidance Office Scholarship files, sign your name on the front of the scholarship folder and take a copy.  Notify the secretary to replenish more copies of the last application in file.
4. Submit a resume for a Counselor letter of recommendation(if desired) and allow two weeks for first time processing.
5. You must be prepared with resume information such as activities and club participation, sports involvement, awards, and special recognition as well as employment experience and post high school plans.
6. Be sure all requested materials (including pictures) are completed and submitted by their designated deadlines!! Turn in applications in person.
7. Please include envelope, with stamp where applicable.
8. National Scholarship information is also available from College catalogs, the  Military, College View, etc. The College Scholarship Service is available online at www.collegeboard.org.

SEPTEMBER

- Review graduation requirements, GPA and class rank.
   - Finalize the list of colleges/trade schools to which you want to apply.
   - Check the daily bulletin, calendar of events on our school's Guidance website and Guidance display case for college and trade school representatives who will be visiting.
   - Sign up to take the ACT or SAT if you have not done so or if you have not achieved the score you wish.
   - File an early graduation form with your counselor if you plan to graduate early.
   - Start preparing for the application process by completing your senior information sheet and requesting catalogs and applications.


OCTOBER

   - Attend college night at E.C.C. if you have not selected a college/trade school.
   - Request recommendations and give teachers and counselors the forms.
   - File early-action and early-decision applications.
   - If not applying early, file applications for schools with early deadlines.
   - Fill out a request for transcript form in the Guidance office.
   - If you haven't already visitied colleges/trade schools, take advantage of upcoming holidays to do so.


NOVEMBER

   - Begin to research scholarships. Check the daily bulletin and scholarship websites.
   - Write and polish any required essays.


DECEMBER

   - Take the SATII if its required by your college.
   - If you are planning on attending E.C.C. come to the Guidance Office to pick up a catalog.
   - Turn in all applications to your Guidance counselor and make sure transcripts are sent.


January

   - Begin to work on your financial aid forms after you and your parents compute your respective income tax forms.
   - Be sure that all forms, recommendations, and test scores are on file at the institutions to which you'd like to be considered for admission. Continue to watch for local scholarships.


FEBRUARY

   - Send mid-year grade reports to college/trade school that have requested them.
   - Keep your grades up. College acceptance is only conditional and bases on continued good performance.
   - Make sure that you have submitted the financial aid form that your college requires.


MARCH

   - Expect to hear from colleges/trade schools that have requested them.
   - If you plan to attend E.C.C., attend the field trip.
   - Take the placement tests required by E.C.C.


APRIL

   - Review college/trade school acceptance and compare financial aid offers.
   - Decide which school to attend, send in your deposit and notify other colleges/trade schools of your decision.
   - If you have not done so, attend the career fair at E.C.C.


MAY

   - Take advantage of the orientation and registration program at E.C.C. if you plan to attend
   - Fill out the appropriate form with the Guidance or Main Office secretary to have your final transcript sent to the college/trade school you plan to attend next fall.

Transcripts will be provided for students that have graduated in the past two years ONLY (2007 and 2008).  Any prior graduates must request transcripts from District Records at 355 E. Chicago St. Elgin, IL 60120.

To send or receive an official transcript from Streamwood High School, stop by the Guidance Office and fill out a transcript release form.

1. Fill out this form completely.  The transcript request form must be signed!

2.  Graduating Seniors, for every transcript request over 5, there will be a $3.00 charge. This charge can be paid with a money order, cash or personal check. If a personal check is received, your transcript will be held for two weeks until the check is cleared by the bank.

NOTE TO SENIORS: You MUST submit an official transcript with your college application. Also, after graduation, you MUST submit a final transcript to the college that you will attend. Both transcripts are your responsibility!

If you are a graduate or former student of Streamwood High School (only within the past three years):

Send a letter to:

Streamwood High School
Office of the Registrar
701 West Schaumburg Rd.
Streamwood, IL 60107

This letter must include the following information:
1. Your current name printed(and what it was while a student, if different).
2. Your signature
3. Year you graduated (or year you would have graduated)
4. Address where you would like the transcript to be sent.
5. Your social security number
6. Your birth date
7. Cash or money order for $3.00 per transcript (NO credit cards)
8. A daytime phone number where you can be reached

Note: The Registrar cannot accept requests that are e-mailed or sent by fax.  Also, the turn around time for transcripts has been changed from 24 hours to 36 hours.