PAYING FOR COLLEGE INFORMATION
Helpful Tools for Financial Aid Nights (videos, etc)
Here are some great videos that have been created by financial aid professionals in Minnesota that might be helpful for students/parents
· Applying for Financial Aid Overview (14 minutes) – discusses the FAFSA and the MN Dream Act application and who should apply for each, what is needed to complete both apps, dependency status, answers to some FAQs.
· 2021-2022 What You Need to Know (48 minutes) – explains the types of financial aid available, what is needed to complete the FAFSA, a demo of FAFSA on the Web.
· Financial Aid Presentation Video (53 minutes) – very detailed explanation of financial aid, the FAFSA application process, how EFC is determined (with Minnesota West as an example), some helpful FAFSA tips and what happens after the FAFSA.
· Paying for College Videos (5-10 minutes each) – we have sent these out before.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQLyu8Gk0vg&authuser=0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6XTxhamhJM&t=111s&authuser=0
All Volleyball games live-streamed from Two Harbor tonight:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-IlBq5J4QU
Monday, October 19 Announcements
https://youtu.be/jA4b3V2Kyxc
Picture Day is Coming for Sawtooth Elementary students on November 12th. K - 5th grade students on campus as part of the Tier 1 program and Hybrid students will have their photo taken. All K- 5th grade Distance Learning students are encouraged to come into school for a photo as well. Online ordering is encouraged, but order envelopes will be distributed to elementary students when they are available. Call the school if you have questions or go to Lifetouch.com for more information.
https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/pictureDayId/EVTWGXZMN
Wednesday, October 14 Announcements
https://youtu.be/drv-Ba0x8NU
Have a great day!!
Cook County Schools is now accepting Sealed Bids for a 60 gallon Propane Kettle
To request a viewing, please contact:
Tom Nelson-tnelson@isd166.org or 218-387-2271 ext 644
Sealed Bid deadline is October 22, 2020 by 3:00pm. Bids can be dropped off at the PK-12 office located at the Main Entrance of the School.
Tuesday, October 13 Announcements
https://youtu.be/gaLhaNJyRx0
Have a great day!
Letter from Cook County Schools and Regional Superintendents
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zgc53TuFjmiSV0k8F8YJcCjyUQmOOBQg/view
Reminder that there is NO SCHOOL on October 15th and 16th.
Monday, October 12 Announcements
https://youtu.be/gwGWJ1pq52w
Have a great day!!
Cook County Schools is now accepting Sealed Bids for a
60 gallon Propane Kettle
For a picture of the item or to request a viewing,
please contact:Tom Nelson-tnelson@isd166.org or
218-387-2271 ext 644
Sealed Bid deadline is October 22, 2020 by 3:00pm. Bids can be dropped off at the PK-12 office located at the Main Entrance of the School.
The School Board of I.S.D. 166 will meet for a Special Meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 5:30 pm. This meeting will be done virtually via Zoom due to the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Community Comments can be emailed to ppuskala@isd166.org
The Agenda for the Special
Meeting is:
Discuss and Approve the Recommendation from the
Incident Command Team
Zoom Meeting Link:
https://zoom.us/j/97524858300
Thursday, October 8 Announcements
https://youtu.be/V0KSi1zoZdc
Have a great day!
Wednesday, October 7 Announcements
https://youtu.be/LVJiF2HiixM
Have a great day!!
Tuesday, October 6 Announcements
https://youtu.be/4MRK3WSuHlc
Have a great day!!
Family Feedback during Distance Learning 2.0
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8fcrRysEfaLIN8O6do-VSFzP1tKQhDsn9s37gYwegsPQZQA/viewform
Here is information from the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation regarding scholarships for seniors and their parents.
The Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation offers over 70 scholarship opportunities for students at Cook County School. Act now to find $$ to pay for college! With a wide variety of criteria, there’s a scholarship for nearly everyone! Create a profile and use their Eligibility Quiz to determine what’s out there for you. The application deadline is January 15th (& you can’t finish it in one day) so start soon!
Scholarship Grids – See the 2020 scholarship grid. It is attached and linked HERE.
https://www.dsacommunityfoundation.org/stuff/contentmgr/files/0/07011611a6d4a7d27b58e4b1ebc30966/files/2020_21scholarshipgrid_cchs.pdf
Be sure to check it out, as it includes new scholarships including:
o Four Directions Scholarship for Native Students and
o Duluth Builders Exchange Apprenticeship Scholarship
o The Erie Mining Scholarship too – for CCHS & Mesabi East HS students only!!
Virtual Info Sessions There is a session just for CCHS seniors.
Cook County HS Monday October 26 8:15am
The log in info for that session is:
Scholarship Info Session
By computer, tablet or phone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/111607813
By phone: +1 (872) 240-3311 Access Code: 111-607-813
“General Info Sessions” if you don’t have individual questions. Highly recommended for parents or those with specific questions. General sessions will use the same link above, will last about 30 minutes and are scheduled for:
General Info Session Friday, October 16 Noon
General Info Session Tuesday, November 24 7:00pm
General Info Session Thursday, December 17 9:00am
General Info Session Tuesday, January 5 7:00pm
Monday, October 5 Announcements
https://youtu.be/_4D7RpvRh-8
Have a great week!
Join the online community meeting regarding the K-3 Hybrid Model for ISD 166.
https://zoom.us/j/92634788866?pwd=aGR5d3BkcC93UDByZGZNcnR6ZlNkZz09
This month is College Knowledge Month. Lots of colleges are dropping their application fees this month. See the attached newsletter for LOTS of information and resources for the college process, FAFSA and extra information for underrepresented students.
