College information for Seniors

Seniors will be meeting with Academic Dean David Dodge at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, September 4th. At the meeting he will share a Getting Ready for College presentation that covers information on ACT and SAT, how to request a transcript from LPS, general college application tips, how to request recommendations from teachers, and application resources like Common App.
 
On Sunday, September 15th at 5:30 pm Prof. JoElyn Krohn, the Financial Wellness Coordinator at Martin Luther College, will share a virtual presentation with helpful information about completing the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The presentation will use MLC as an example, but the information shared is applicable no matter what college or university your child plans to attend. A link to view the presentation can be found here. The presentation will share the following information:
  • Creating a FSA ID username/password
  • FAFSA tips and changes
  • Cost of attendance (COA)
  • Strategies for paying for college
  • Grants/scholarships vs loans 
  • Additional resources