A – Da: Ms. Chappelle amy.chappelle@uticak12.org 586-797-1369

Db – H: Mrs. Ahlborn maura.ahlborn@uticak12.org 586-797-1360

I – Me: Mr. Versele thomas.versele@uticak12.org 586-797-1363

Mi – Sc: Mrs. Hotts carla.hotts@uticak12.org 586-797-1367

Sd – Z: Mrs. Frederick brienn.frederick@uticak12.org 586-797-1362

Students and their families looking to secure more financial aid for college are encouraged to register for an informational webinar about the Michigan Achievement Scholarship, which is the newest State of Michigan scholarship program expected to impact the majority of students. The next Michigan Achievement Scholarship informational webinar is scheduled for May 1, 2024 at 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Participants will be able to gather the following information:

• Michigan Achievement Scholarship eligibility requirements
• Michigan Achievement Scholarship award amounts
• Important action items for students and families
• Additional resources and program information

We look forward to connecting with you soon!

The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential is not affiliated with National Merit Scholarship Corporation or its registered trademarks National Achievement®, Achievement Scholarship®, or Achievement Scholar®.

Please register to attend: Register by emailing Carol Hensler-Smith at hensler-smithc516@macomb.edu and request the Zoom link for the Information Session. For more information: (586) 445-7169.

Learn about the Michigan Apprenticeship Program Plus (MAP+) during this virtual session. The TUITION-FREE, pre-apprentice program helps students gain foundational skills and prepare for employment in the skilled-trades.

Oakland University is pleased to offer a wide variety of camp experiences for kids entering K-12. This summer open their world to fun and unique specialty camps in these categories:

• Art
• Business
• Engineering and computer science
• Health
• Languages
• Music, theater and dance
• Nursing
• Philosophy
• SAT prep
• Writing and reading

Check out the Registration page: Summer Camps and Workshops | Oakland University

Looking for Summer Employment? Practice your interviewing skills with the GetSchooled Interview Coach!

Interview Coach will help you elevate your job interviewing skills by practicing for a Retail, Restaurant, or Coffee Shop job. After the 15 minute conversation, you'll receive instant feedback on what you did well, and how you can improve.

APPLY HERE

MAT2 Apprenticeship Program Benefits:

• Earn while you learn and receive a debt-free AAS degree
• 3 years of coordinated college and work at Henry Ford College or Macomb Community College
• Application of skills learned in college to real-world situations
• 2-year job guarantee upon successful completion

Now is the best time to schedule a tour at SEMCA's Madison Heights location! Tours are offered to help answer questions about trade school and the construction industry as a whole. Visit the shop, explore classrooms, and see the tools of the trade on the tour.

Take a Tour — SEMCA (semcaschool.org)

The 2024-2025 school year Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be available this month (December 2023). Families are encouraged to complete the application early to maximize your eligibility for financial aid. This must be completed by the parent/guardian and requires information from your 2022 tax returns. FAFSA is completed online. Oakland University provides additional assistance with the process. You can register here for an online FAFSA workshops (Click here!). Do not delay this step in your college planning!

• FAFSA Questions: Stand Out College Prep
• FAFSA Worksheet (From OU)
• Paying for College Presentation Outline (from OU)
  
• FAFSA Workshops (From OU)
• Financial Aid Offer Evaluation (From OU)
  
• Estimating Costs of College (From U of M)
• Applying for Aid: New Undergraduates (From U of M)
• Types of Aid
• Financial Aid Planning Tools

Recently, the Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) released an announcement regarding the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), also known as the Better FAFSA. Government agencies and higher education institutions are not expected to receive FAFSA data until sometime in March.

What Does This Mean for Students and Families?

• This delay does not impact a student’s ability to complete the 2024-25 FAFSA. We encourage high school seniors to complete the 2024-25 FAFSA as soon as possible.
• Upon completing the FAFSA, students will receive an email informing them that their FAFSA form has been fully processed and their FAFSA information has been sent to the institutions they listed on their form.
• Students who applied using the online FAFSA form will receive an email that they can access their FAFSA Submission Summary by logging into StudentAid.gov using their account username and password.
  
  

MI Student Aid will continue to provide updates as more information is available.

Contact Information: michigan.gov/mistudentaid // mistudentaid@michigan.gov // 888-447-2687

MI Student Aid hosts virtual college financial aid nights once a month December thru April. The webinars are intended for students and families looking for college financial assistance. Topics include FAFSA application information, federal financial aid programs, state financial aid programs, and scholarship search tools. The webinars begin at 6:30 p.m. on their respective dates. Click HERE to register!

💸Several NEW SCHOLARSHIPS have been added to the "Class of 2024" Schoology Group. Most of these scholarships are for OUR students only! Be sure to check back regularly! 💸

• Fastweb Scholarship Search Platform
• College Counseling: Scholarships & Contests
• National Scholarship Newsletter: Registration Page
• Michigan Scholarships
• Check out the Class of 2024 Schoology Group!

AP Daily: Practice Sessions and AP Daily: Live Review are resources that can help you prepare for your May 2024 exams:

• AP Daily: Practice Sessions is a video series that highlights free-response questions and multiple-choice questions, with the aim of helping students practice what they’ve learned throughout the school year.
• AP Daily: Live Review is a series of live recordings from previous school years that cover course content and skills on AP Exams. Both AP Daily: Practice Sessions and AP Daily: Live Review videos are posted on YouTube and in AP Classroom and can be watched at any time before the AP Exams.

The UCS Career and Technical Education department has updated its website and pathways, including new informational videos that provide an overview and benefits of its programs. Below are links to the new pathway sites and videos:

• Architecture and Construction Trades
• Automotive and Small Engine Technologies
• Business, Finance, and Marketing
• Computer Programming and Information Technology
• Education and Family Consumer Sciences
• Design Engineering
• Medical Health Sciences
• Welding
• Woodworking

There are positions available for students who are interested in School to Work opportunities for the 2024-2025 school year. Job opportunities are available in medical, business, and manufacturing.

For more information, contact Mrs. Lelito at catherine.lelito@uticak12.org or send her a TEAMS message. Use the QR code to apply for a STW position for the 24-25 School year.

Check out the amazing Macomb Engage website from our local MISD. It has a Career Spotlight Series, Future Planning Resources, Career & Technical Education Information, and Industry Engagement resources.

Welcome to UCS College Central - Home for all current and future UCS Alumni! Consider this your one stop for valuable resources as you prepare for your next academic step. These resources are organized with links and videos to provide students and parents self-directed assistance to navigate through the post-secondary planning process. Visit the UCS College Central today!