My biggest piece of advice for future seniors is: get involved! Find clubs that you enjoy, teams to be a part of, and places to volunteer. It’s never too early or too late to find new interests and hobbies; these extracurriculars are great resume builders for the next level of education.

You’re Invited to TRiO Talent’s Search’s FAFSA night!

Still need to complete the FAFSA but overwhelmed by the process?

 Join us Monday, October 10th at 5:30pm for a free FAFSA workshop.*

We’ve partnered with Alpena Community College’s Financial Aid Office to offer our members this exclusive opportunity to fill out the FAFSA with expert help.

We will sit down with you to you fill out FAFSA together.

Don’t miss this opportunity for FREE money for college.

We’ve mailed you a postcard invitation as well. Make sure to visit the Resources page on our website for a list of what to bring and additional information.

When: Monday, October 10, 2022 at 5:30pm (snacks provided)

Location: BTC 115, Alpena Community College, Alpena Campus

*This will be the only FAFSA workshop offered this year.

Attendees should park in Lot B (with the statute of lumberjack Kaiser Paul).

Use  the side entrance, door B3.

BTC 115 is located behind the Besser Tech Commons (see map below).

TTS Campus Visits are exclusive to TTS members in grades 9-12.

*Members must sign-up by 4pm of the date specified and must cancel their participation as soon as they are aware of conflict in scheduling.

Failure to provide advance notice could result in loss of campus visits privileges for the remainder of the academic year.

Once a member has confirmed their attendance with their TTS advisor, they will be given a permission slip which they must physically turn-in to board the bus. Electronic/digital copies will not be accepted.

Campus Visits are more fun with a friend! 

Want to tour a campus with a friend that’s not a TTS member?

Encourage them to visit our website acctalentsearch.com to apply online or request a paper application from your school.

(the sooner they apply, the faster we can process their app-don't delay!)

Seniors, this year is going to be your busiest year of school. There are so many things to tackle!  I’ve put together a list of important dates and task deadlines that you will want to mark on your calendar. You should have completed your college search and planning during your junior year. If you haven’t started, this task should be completed immediately.

Acceptance letters/Financial Aid: When you receive your acceptance letter will depend on the type of system you applied under. Early Action and Early Decision applicants will hear back between early and mid-December. Early Decision II applicants should hear back by mid-February. Regular Decision applicants will receive their letters usually in March or early April. It is a good idea to wait until you have all acceptance and rejection letters in hand before moving to the next step. I recommend comparing your financial aid packages at this point. Some will seem great on paper but aren’t as good once you look a bit deeper.

Once you hear back from all your colleges, it’s time to make a decision. You should notify colleges you are attending and ones you are not. If you applied under Early Decision, this means you agreed to attend the school if accepted. You need to send a deposit right after receiving the acceptance letter, which tends to be mid-December. If, for some reason, you cannot attend, you need to have a good reason to back out without consequences. As with Early Decision, Early Decision II is binding. If you’re accepted, you need to submit your deposit after receiving the letter in mid-February. Early Action applications are not binding, and students usually have until May 1st to notify the college of their intention to attend or not. A deposit is also needed by this date. Regular decision applicants need to notify their schools of their intentions by May 1st. Schools usually require deposits by May 1st, too.

This year will be over before you blink. My best advice is to stay on top of deadlines and maintain regular contact with your Talent Search Advisor. We are here to support you through every step of this process!

- Sarah Prevo, TTS Director

Are you a senior struggling to make sense of FAFSA? Not sure how/when to apply for Scholarships? Does the thought of completing College Apps turn you off?

Sarah Prevo, Director of TRIO Talent Search is here to help! Sign-up for our Senior Success workshop and receive important information, money-saving tips, and things-to-do-as-a-senior reminders.

Senior Success is designed to provide extra support for seniors as they prepare for college. To register, email ttsoffice@alpenacc.edu.

Sarah Prevo will conduct brief, monthly check-ins by email/text (or zoom – let her know your preference). Let TTS help you prepare for your college-going opportunity.

Sign-up today!

Don't forget to meet with your TTS advisor a minimum of three (3) times this year!