1. Alabama College Application Week and Cash for College Campaign
Donna Clark, Coordinator
Counseling and Guidance Services
Leigh Ann Brown
Sheri Crigger
Cedric Delbridge
District College and Career Counselors
December 15, 2016

2. HCS Participated in the Alabama College Application Campaign Oct
HCS Participated in the Alabama College Application Campaign Oct. 31-Nov. 4
The Alabama College Application Campaign is a national & statewide initiative to encourage students to apply to college
The campaign is a part of ALSDE Plan 2020
The goal is for 100% of HCS seniors to submit at least one college application

3. Students Received Assistance from Counselors and Local College Recruiters During ALCAC
The following types of activities were conducted throughout the District:
Counselors visited classrooms to prepare students
Counselors visited classrooms to help students apply
Mini college/military fairs were conducted
College Admissions Representatives visited throughout the week to provide information and assist students with applications

4. Lee/New Century High
Grissom High
Huntsville High
Columbia High
Jemison High

5. HCS Seniors Were Encouraged and Supported in Submitting at Least One Application for College
Percentage of seniors who have applied to at least one college:
Columbia – 89
Grissom – 90
Huntsville - 91
Jemison – 85
Lee – 85
New Century – 100
Several students have committed to alternate plans such as military, internships, religious missions or entering the workforce

6. HCS Students Have Chosen a Variety of Paths to Further Their Education
4 year public colleges - AAMU, AU, UA, UAH, MSU, TSU
4 year private colleges - Spring Hill, Stillman, Samford, Birmingham-Southern, Tuskegee
4 year selective colleges - Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Vanderbilt, U Penn
2 Year Colleges - Calhoun, Drake State, Wallace State, Marion Military Institute
Career/Technical Schools - Salon Professional Academy, Ross Medical, Virginia College

7. HCS is Participating in The Cash for College Campaign
The Cash for College Campaign is a statewide initiative in conjunction with the Alabama College Application Campaign
The goals are to increase the awareness of funding provided by the U.S. Department of Education to help further their education and increase student submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

8. HCS Recently Hosted Financial Aid Help Sessions at Each High School
Day and evening sessions at each high school during the week of Dec 5-9
Local college financial aid officers and North Alabama Center for Educational Excellence (NACEE) representatives provided additional support
Parents were able to sign up for time slots in advance or walk in to receive assistance
Students were also able to start the process by creating their FSA ID and learning more about the process

9. FAFSA Completion Data is Updated Periodically on the Alabama Possible Dashboard
Data is provided by
Data is presented as a percentage of completed financial aid applications per school
Completion percentage for each school as of November 18:
- Columbia 11% - Grissom 21%
- Huntsville 21% - Jemison 19%
- Lee 5% - New Century 35%
FAFSA completion is ongoing and counselors will continue to provide support