Seniors! Check out our “how to” Naviance Videos:
- How to request letters of recommendation in Naviance and complete Student profile.
- How to research & search for a college in Naviance
- Add a college you want to apply to in Naviance
- Linking Common App to Naviance
- Using Naviance to find Scholarships
- College Applications: Using Common App vs. Direct
- How to sign up for LHS hosted College Visits!
- Early Decision vs. Early Action
How to find and apply to the SVVSD Scholarships in Naviance:
- Informational Video
- SVVSD Scholarship list
- General Application form for Section 1
- Helpful tips and tricks Video
Other Helpful Resources
- Apply for FAFSA
- Completing the FAFSA Application: https://youtu.be/fz9j-g1FIHQ
- Completing the FAFSA Application through your phone!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItnOr7n2ck4
- If a student identifies as an ASSET student, they will be completing the CASFA application (https://highered.colorado.gov/colorado-application-for-state-financial-aid)
- How to create your FSA ID: https://youtu.be/yj1Pn-shze8
- How to regain access to your FSA ID: https://youtu.be/lIwnEbOXSGg
- Fastweb
- Sallie Mae
- Junior Parent Night Presentation April 2021
College Search
- Naviance– College search tools
- Finding your Fit & Match– CollegeBoard College search & match tools
- Before you apply– Tips for developing your college list
- How to choose which schools to apply to– The Princeton Review Article
Application Writing
- Writing a personal statement– College Essay Guy
- Writing supplemental essays– College Essay Guy
Financial Aid
- FAFSA– Free Application for Federal Student Aid
- Filling out the FAFSA– Tips to help fill out the FAFSA
- Glossary of Financial Aid Terms– A comprehensive glossary of financial aid terms
- Understanding Loans & Grants– Federal Student Aid overview (English & Spanish)
- Understanding types of loans– Types of loans available and what they mean
- Basics of applying to grants and scholarships– Sources and steps to take to start applying to grants and scholarships
Scholarships
- Naviance– Longmont High School Scholarship Information
- Big Futures Scholarship Search– CollegeBoard Scholarship Search
Parents
- Information for parents– Resources for parents from College Essay Guy
College Lingo
- Glossary of words– CollegeBoards Glossary of unfamiliar terms
Military Academies / ROTC / Military Recruiting:
The pages listed below should help you with the application process for the specific military academy you are interested in applying to. Click here for an article about applying to one of the five academies. In addition to the five Academies there are other ways to become involved in military service; click here to learn more about Academies, ROTC and recruitment opportunities in the military.
- US Air Force Academy– Colorado Springs, CO
- US Coast Guard Academy– New London, CT
- US Merchant Marines Academy– Kings Point, NY
- US Military Academy– West Point, NY
- US Naval Academy– Annapolis, MD
- March 2nd Information Session
- Fort Morgan March 2nd Service Academy Information Day Announcement Flyer
From Senator Michael Bennet’s Office for the 2018 – 2019 Nomination Process:
Congressional Office Academy nomination process
US Service Academy Timeline for Students
Students can access the Congressional Nomination Application through our website. The application portal is now open and applications are due no later than October 8th 2018.
Briefly: In order to receive a nomination, the student must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- An American citizen
- A legal resident of Colorado (or a dependent of military members who are Colorado residents)
- Unmarried
- Not pregnant, and without legal obligation to support children or other dependents
- And at least 17 years of age and not yet 23 years old on July 1 of the year you would enter an academy (25 years old for USMMA).
Alternative options: