Class of 2024 Senior Corner

Senior Corner
Posted on 05/24/2024

STUDY SKILLS GROUP at OAKLAND UNIVERSITY

 

Oakland University (OU) is hosting groups for elementary, middle, and high school students to share study and coping strategies to help promote educational and mental health success for students. See this flyer for details: OU SEHS Counseling Center - Summer Study and Coping Skills Groups

ROHS SUMMER SCHOOL

Summer school will be offered for students requiring credit recovery. ROHS summer school information can be found HERE. To enroll, complete the following form: LINK HERE.

SENIORS, get up to $27,500 for college!

Paying for college just got easier for the Class of 2024 thanks to the Michigan Achievement Scholarship! 7 out of 10 Michigan high school seniors may qualify, no matter your GPA (and there’s no application essay)! Just fill out the new, streamlined FAFSA to apply. Learn more at mi.gov/ACHIEVEMENT

SENIORS: ENTERING IS AS EASY AS PIE

Michigan high school seniors have the chance to follow their dreams AND win free pizza for a year,* just by filling out the newly simplified FAFSA by June 30, 2024. Steps below.

  1. Create FSA ID’s (both student and parent)

  2. Fill out the FAFSA form together. (It’s only 36 questions, no essay required!)

  3. Text FAFSA to 844-34-PIZZA.

We’ll just need your full name, email and mailing address. That’s it! Then, you’ll get your entry confirmation and a link to the full contest rules. Already completed the FAFSA? You’re still eligible. Just text FAFSA to 844-34-PIZZA to enter.

 

FAFSA UPDATE

Attention Senior Families: Please review our FINANCIAL AID NEWSLETTER for up to date information about the new 24-25 FAFSA and other financial aid opportunities.

ATTENTION SENIORS: COLLEGE JUMPSTART PROGRAM

Could you benefit from increasing your academic skills to fully prepare for college level coursework? OCC’s College Jumpstart Programwill allow students to take one three-credit college course to enhance academic performance, increase self-confidence, and successfully transition to college.

  • The Jumpstart Program is offered from July 8 - August 8 on OCC’s Auburn Hills Campus. Tuition is free to Oakland County residents who have earned a high school diploma/GED by the program start date and have not previously attended college classes.
  • Students Will Gain the Tools to Succeed in College.During this five-week program students will receive these benefits: a free Chromebook, $700 scholarship for the Fall 2024 semester at OCC, free course materials, lunch provided daily, financial aid and admissions assistance, campus tours, career counseling.

Sign Up is Open Now.Students can head to the website and complete the interest formby 4 p.m. on May 31. Enrollment is limited to 120 participants on a first come, first served basis. Students can reserve a spot today by completing the interest form. Students can learn more by attending a free, online information session. For more information, head to our website. Questions? Contact [email protected]