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IMPORTANT UPDATE - Promise Scholarship Deadline Extended to July 1stThe deadline to apply for the Promise Scholarship has been extended to July 1, 2021. While the Promise application and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are due by July 1, students have until the end of August to earn qualifying ACT or SAT test scores to be eligible to receive the scholarship this fall. 

The 2021-22 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) launched on October 1.  Students who plan to attend college between July 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022, should complete the FAFSA as soon as possible .  The form can be completed online at FAFSA.gov on a desktop or mobile device.  For more information: “7 Things You Need Before You Fill Out the 2021-22 FAFSA Form” and “8 Steps to Filling Out the FAFSA Form.” 
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The WV Higher Education Policy Commission launched a series of 20 financial aid webinars for students, families preparing for college: Click HERE to download the full calendar of events running through April. To join any of the webinars using Zoom, visit https://wvcolleges.zoom.us/j/92362823232.  

2021 PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP TUTORIAL: 


Txt 4 Success:  Class of 2021 The College Foundation of West Virginia has a free service to provide students with college and financial aid counseling through text messages. Students who are thinking of enrolling in college in 2021 may sign up to receive the texts. Text messages will provide reminders about important deadlines. Plus, students can text our number at any time to receive free help from a college-planning professional!


Click here to SIGN UP TODAY!

career planning:

Browse careers on O*NET or the Occupational Outlook Handbook
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Visit CFWV:  Career Planning, High School Planning, College Planning, Financial Aid and Scholarships
​MILITARY: Take the ASVAB to help assess your abilities
​Marion County Technical Center

Click here for current student opportunities

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post-secondary & COLLEGE PLANNING: ​ 


COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA FIRST!

The ONLY way to apply for federal student aid is to fill out the FAFSA: the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.  To complete the application on your phone, use the myStudentAid Mobile App. 
Complete the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.gov.​


​SCHOLARSHIPS - State Resources: 

  • WV Higher Education Commission  - Financial Aid 101 Webinar:  (Source:  Alex Eddy, Fairmont Senior High School)
WV Higher Education Policy Commission PowerPoint (for download): 
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  • ​CFWV:  Career Planning, High School Planning, College Planning, Financial Aid and Scholarships
    • West Virginia Higher Education Grant
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    • WV Engineering Science and Technology Grant 
  • Underwood Smith Teaching Scholars
  • WV Center for Nursing
  • WV Invests
  • YCF - Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia​

SCHOLARSHIPS - NATIONAL RESOURCES:

  • Federal Student Aid
  • Promise Scholarship
  • College Board Opportunity Scholarships

SCHOLARShIPS: SCHOOL RESOURCES:

East Fairmont High School Scholarships Page
Fairmont Senior High School Scholarships Page
Marion County Technical Center Scholarships
North Marion High School Scholarships Page 
          - (Scroll down to click on "School Counselors") 

See your school counselor for more information on other scholarships, including:
Scholarships specific to the school you plan to attend 
Private scholarships

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    • K-8 Curriculum Course Guide - 2021-2022
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      • Cafeteria Menus
      • Free and Reduced Lunch Application
      • Online Bill Pay
      • Wellness Policy
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      • Suicide Prevention
    • Health Requirements and Resources
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      • Blackshere Elementary
      • East Dale Elementary
      • East Park Elementary
      • Fairview Elementary
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      • Rivesville Elementary/Middle
      • Watson Elementary
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