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Happy Halloween! We've got some scary good information to share with you! Be sure to check out the Running Start virtual meeting and the Financial Aid Night at WHS. You'll also find information about an upcoming virtual college fair, the FAFSA, Montana apprenticeships, Apply Montana, and a great tool for students to learn about themselves, colleges, and careers - MT CIS 360. Have a fun Halloween everyone!

Have you heard of Running Start? Students can earn college credits while in High School with their first 6 credits FREE!

Attend this VIRTUAL INFORMATION MEETING

on Nov. 9th at 6pm to learn more!

Use Microsoft Teams with this info:

Meeting ID: 281 403 061 69

Passcode: kRYyVH

Can't make the meeting but still want the info? Contact Shelley Eberhardy at seberhardy@fvcc.edu

Financial Aid and Scholarship Information Session for Students and Parents

Wed. Nov. 15 / WHS Cafeteria / 6:00pm

Want to learn about the updated FAFSA or scholarship opportunities? We have the experts coming to provide important updates!

Representatives from the FVCC Financial Aid Department will be here to discuss the updated FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

Mike Lincoln from Reach Higher Montana will present on how and when to apply for scholarships and where to find the opportunities!

Want to learn more about colleges around the country but don't have the time to travel to them all? Click on the link below to sign up for this upcoming NACAC Virtual College Fair on November 12, 2023.

(National Assoc. for College Admission Counseling)

Here is a VIDEO describing how the virtual fair works.

The updated 2024-2025 FAFSA will be available

starting in December (delayed this year).

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the way to apply for federal assistance including grants, loans, and work study. Thousands of programs use the FAFSA to provide financial aid.

Have Questions about completing the FAFSA? Use this Montana University System page to learn more or contact any of the Montana University Financial Aid offices.

Here are the phone numbers and links to Montana public college financial aid offices. They are super helpful!

Here is a link to the 7 Things You Need Before Completing the FAFSA.

The Montana Registered Apprenticeship Program

Have you heard about the Registered Apprenticeship Program in Montana? Check out apprenticeship.mt.gov to learn about this growing program and pathway to a great career. Many people don't know about this opportunity!

Here's another great find - The Montana Career Information System. Want to research colleges or careers? How about sorting colleges by major, state, cost, or sports? Want to take an interest inventory or employability skills survey? This site has it all! Use the "MT Resident Login" option on this LINK to start. Not much information is needed to create an account. This site is great for all ages, even adults! Keep an eye out for a training night with this powerful tool.

Connect with a Counselor!

406.862.8600

Michael Tompkins (Last names A-K)

tompkinsm@whitefishschools.org / ext. 463

Lyndsey Marshall (Last names L-Z and WIHS)

marshalll@whitefishschools.org / ext. 475

Ross Lingle (College and Career)

lingler@whitefishschools.org / ext. 434