Guidance

In order to receive scholarship money, students and their parent/guardian must complete the Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. All colleges and universities require this form to be completed. The FAFSA needs to be completed as soon as possible after January 1^st (as the parent/guardian tax information is used). The FAFSA can be completed online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

1) 22 credits

• English – 4 credits

• Math – 3 credits (Must take Algebra 1 and Geometry)

• Social Studies – 3 credits (U.S. History, Government, and World History)

• Science – 3 credits (Must take Biology)

• Technology Course – 1 credit (Could be Tech Ed, Intro to Engineering, or Foundations of Computer Sci)

• Health/Physical Education – 1 credit

• Fine Art – 1 credit

• Foreign Language – 2 credits OR Career and Technology Program – 4 credits

Seniors must have a full schedule unless they are doing one of

three things: 1) taking Dual Enrollment courses through Chesapeake

College, 2) doing an Internship in the community, or 3) working due to

financial hardship (this option must be approved by Mrs. Elzey).

Seniors must take a Math Course or Personal Finance.

Most 4-year colleges expect 4 credits of Math (including Algebra

2) and 2 credits minimum of the same Foreign Language. Please check

with the specific college of interest to see what they require.

2) 75 Service Learning hours

3) HSA/PARCC Scores in Algebra 1, English 10, Government, and Biology

Maryland Scholars Course of Study

• 4 Credits of English
• 4 Credits of Math (Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2)

• 3 Credits of Lab Science (Biology, Chemistry, and another Lab Science -Physics preferred)

• 3 Credits of Social Science (US History, World History, and Government)

• 2 Credits of the same Foreign Language

Students must attain a GPA of 3.0 to qualify

Financial Rewards for MD Scholars:

Academic Competitive Grants (ACG)

The US Department of Education has

allocated an additional $4.5 billion in college tuition grants over 5

years for State Scholars who qualify for federal financial aid.

Pell-eligible students who completed the MD Scolars course of study

could qualify for an Academic Competitiveness Grant - $750 (for college

freshmen) and $1300 (for college sophomores).

The Advanced Credit Initiative is a joint partnership with Chesapeake College and TCPS. This is a program designed to combine Dual Enrollment

courses and Advanced Placement (AP) courses in the hopes that some

students may partially complete a two-year college degree while in high

school. For more information, please contact Mr. Burkhardt or Mrs. Kerr

. Informational Advanced Credit Presentation

Top 10 Things

Top 10 things you should be doing right now if you plan to attend a 4 year college or university

1. Fill out the Post Secondary Authorization to Release Information Form and return it to your Guidance Counselor.
2. Narrow down your college list and start filling out applications.
3. Take the SAT for the Second Time. If you have not taken the SAT at all, sign up for the October or November test. The SATs should be taken no later than December.
4. Ask teachers for letters of recommendation (provide them a resume/activity sheet).
5. Be sure to meet with your School Counselor about letters of recommendation (provide them a resume/activity sheet).
6. Print out the Counselor Form/Secondary School Report for each application.
7. Fill out the Transcript Request Form and give to your Counselor with the Secondary School Report Form.
   
8. Search for scholarships.
   

9. Check deadlines for applications and scholarships.
10. Send off applications. It is recommended to follow up with Admission

    Offices to ensure they have received a complete application.

TCPS partners with Chesapeake College to offer college courses to students still in high school. Each semester, Chesapeake College offers college courses at St. Michaels High School. These courses are only for St. Michaels High School and Easton High School students. Chesapeake College staff will also come to the high school to register Dual Enrollment students for classes. In order to be eligible for Dual Enrollment, students must meet the following criteria:

1. Be at least 16 years of age
2. Be able to provide their own transportation
3. Be a junior or senior in high school
4. Have a 2.5 or higher GPA

Students must complete a Chesapeake College application and a Dual Enrollment form (signed by the parent and the guidance counselor), prior to testing/registering for classes. They will also need to know their social security number. Forms needed for Dual Enrollment are listed below. These forms can be turned in to your student’s guidance counselor. For more information, check at www.chesapeake.edu.

Chesapeake College Application - Click HERE

Dual Enrollment Certification

Dual Enrollment Scholarship

Release of Information

If you are interested in the an ROTC Scholarship, click on the appropriate website below:

General Information – www.ehow.com/how_2041086_apply-rotc-scholarship.html

Army ROTC – www.goarmy.com/rotc/high-school-students.html

Air Force ROTC – http://afrotc.com/scholarships/

Navy ROTC – www.nrotc.navy.mil/

Marine ROTC – www.military.com/ROTC/1,15281,nrotc_usmc_options.htm

March 22nd – St. Michaels Rotary Scholarship

March 31st – Howard Wood Memorial Scholarship

March 31st – Nicholas Bramble “Iron Man” Scholarship

April 1st Maryland Multicultural Coalition

April 1st - Senatorial Scholarship

April 3rd – Woman’s Club of St. Michaels

April 3rd – Garden Club of Eastern Shore

April 3rd – Dorothy Marvil Memorial Scholarship

April 3rd – Business Management and Finance Scholarship

April 3rd – Maurice Erly Professional Development

April 4th – SMHS Alumni Association Scholarship

April 7th – Minds of Motion Scholar-Athlete Scholarship

April 10th - Izaak Walton League Scholarship

April 11th – Avery Bechtel Memorial Scholarship

April 11th – Esperanza Education Fund

April 12th- Bay 100 Youth Task Force

April 13th – Tilghman Area Youth Association Scholarship

April 15th – Joseph Fox Jr. Memorial Scholarship

April 15th – Delegate Adams Scholarship

April 15th – 1st State Antique Tractor Club Agriculture Scholarship

April 15th – TCEA Book Scholarship

April 21st – Grams Promise

April 25th – Chesapeake College Scholarship

May 22nd – B. Davis Scholarship

June 1st – Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship

June 1st – Aspiring Business Professional Scholarship

June 1st – Aspiring Fashion Professional Scholarship

June 1st – Big Sun Scholarship

June 12th – Abbott and Fenner Scholarship

June 30th - Aspiring Nurse Scholarship

If you are interested in playing sports in college, we recommend you register with the NCAA. Only student athletes registered with the NCAA can be considered for athletic scholarships. Registering with the NCAA should be completed before the end of your Junior Year in high school. Visit the following website to register with the NCAA: http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp. Remember, you must have completed certain courses to be eligible. Click on the following website to see which St. Michaels High School courses are eligible with the NCAA: http://web1.ncaa.org/hsportal/exec/hsAction?hsActionSubmit=searchHighSchool Click on "List of NCAA Courses" at the top of the page. (St. Michaels High School’s Code is 210925 )