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Important Information
Students have the first three weeks of the fall semester
(deadline is September 2nd) h) and the first two weeks of the spring
semester (deadline is January 16th) to make schedule changes.
College bound juniors should take the SAT or ACT in the spring semester.
Most grades of ‘D’ and all grades of ‘F’ in A-G subjects must be repeated.
See your counselor for details.
Piner has 8 scholarships available just for Piner seniors. Interested students
should complete Piner’s Common Application.
Go to CollegeBoard.com to register for the SAT and AP tests.
Seniors should begin asking staff members for letters of recommendation for
colleges and scholarships in August and September.
August
Check the counseling office for an updated version of this calendar. Specific
dates and deadlines will be added.
13th First day of school.
Seniors should register for SAT/ACT and SAT subject tests. Most schools want
these tests taken by the December test administration.
Seniors who need to make up credit should see their counselor regarding 5 and
1 credit make up classes.
September
* Check the counseling office for an updated version of this calendar. Specific
dates and deadlines will be added.
* Counselors will be making classroom presentations to 12th graders regarding
college admission and financial aid.
2nd - Last day to add or drop a class.
Register for October/November/December SAT/ACT and SAT Subject Tests.
Tests must be taken by December for fall enrollment for most colleges.
Juniors: Register for the PSAT/NMSQT in October. Date and time is on Piner’s
website. CSU admission cycle begins October 1st. Admission deadlines vary
by campus.
Begin researching scholarships. The Scholarship Binder is in the counseling office
lobby and on Piner’s website.
November 1st to November 30th is the priority admission-filing period for
UC schools/For fall ’09 admission.
Seniors: Check with your counselor regarding 5 credit and 1 credit make-up
classes.
Seniors should begin asking staff for letters of recommendation for scholarships
and private colleges
October
***PSAT is this month. Check the updated calendar or Piner’s web site for the specific
date.
*** Check the counseling office for an updated version of this calendar. Specific dates
and deadlines will be added.
***CSU application cycle begins.
7th-8th CAHSEE Exit Exam for Seniors
10th First quarter ends.
Register for November/December SAT/ACT and SAT Subject Tests.
SAT is given this month.
PSAT is this month. Register in the business office. Date and Time is on Piner’s
website.
Begin researching scholarships. The Scholarship Binder is in the counseling office
lobby and on Piner’s website.
November
*** Check the counseling office for an updated version of this calendar. Specific dates and deadlines will be added.
*** The Rotary Scholarship application is due Friday, December 5th.
*** Exit Exam 11th & 12th .
4th-5th Exit Exam for Juniors and Seniors
26th- 31st Thanksgiving break
November 1st to November 30th is the priority admission-filing period for UC campuses/fall ’09 semester.
SAT is given this month.
Register for the December/January/March SAT.
Begin researching scholarships. The Scholarship Binder is in the counseling office lobby and on Piner’s website.
December
5th Rotary Scholarship Application due.
19th End of the semester and beginning of Christmas break.
Begin to complete the FAFSA. Do not submit FAFSA until after January 1st.
SAT is given this month.
Cal Grant forms are available in the counseling office or on-line.
Register for the January/March/May SAT.
See your counselor about enrolling at SRJC for spring semester.
Begin researching scholarships. The Scholarship Binder is in the counseling office lobby and on Piner’s website.
January
***Students have the first two weeks of the semester (January 16th) to add or change a class.
***Complete the Cal Grant and FAFSA to maximize financial aid opportunities.
5th Beginning of spring semester.
16th Last day to add or drop a class.
Complete the FAFSA and Cal Grant Form.
SAT is given this month.
Seniors: See your counselor about 5-credit and 1 credit make-up classes.
March 2nd is the priority deadline for the FAFSA and the final deadline for the Cal Grant and Doyle Scholarship.
Research scholarships. Visit the counseling office lobby or Piner’s web site for lists of current scholarships.
See the school registrar regarding graduation: diploma, cap, gown, pictures, etc.
March 2nd. is the deadline for Piner’s remaining scholarships. Remember to complete the common application. See Mr. Cox for details.
February
***Counselors from Piner and SRJC meet with all eligible seniors in the PAC to complete the Doyle application. Watch for
announcements in the school bulletin or on Piner’s website
March 2nd is the priority deadline for the FAFSA, and the final deadline for Cal Grant and Doyle Scholarship.
Register for the March SAT.
Seniors: Register for 5 and 1 credit make-up classes. Begin researching scholarships. The Scholarship Binder is in the counseling office lobby and on Piner’s website.
March 2nd is the deadline for Piner’s remaining scholarship programs. Remember to complete the common application. See Mr. Cox for details.
See the school registrar regarding graduation: diploma, cap, gown, pictures, etc.
3rd-4th CAHSEE Exit Exam for 10th only
March
***Financial Aid month! March 2nd deadline for: FAFSA, Cal Grant, Doyle and all remaining Piner Scholarships.
***Exit Exam make up for 10th graders and regular test for 11th and 12th.
March 2nd is the deadline for Piner scholarships. Complete the common application. See Mr. Cox for details.
SAT is given this month.
Register for the May/June SAT. College-bound juniors are encouraged to take the SAT/ACT this spring.
Begin researching scholarships. The Scholarship Binder is in the counseling office lobby and on Piner’s website.
Seniors: Register for 1-credit make-up classes.
Sign up for AP testing in May.
2nd Deadline for FAFSA, Cal Grant, Doyle, and the remaining Piner Scholarships.
13th End of the 3rd quarter.
17th-18th Exit Exam for 10th (make up), 11th and 12th.
23rd Beginning of spring break.
April
***Star testing is this month from the 6th to the 24th
See your counselor about all summer school programs: SRCS/SRJC.
AP students should register for upcoming AP testing in May. Register in the business office.
Send 1st semester transcripts to colleges.
6th-24th STAR Testing
May
Graduation is May 29th!!!!!
12th-13th CAHSEE Exit Exam for 11th and 12th.
AP testing is in May. Register in the business office.
See your counselor regarding Counseling 370 classes at SRJC.
Sign up for summer school programs through SRCS and SRJC.
Senior Awards Night is this month. Watch the bulletin and school web site for date and time.
An exit exam may be offered to senior this month. Check with Piner’s Vice Principal for updated testing dates.
Senior trip is this month. Watch the bulletin and web site for specific dates.
Applying to College
College Application & Admission Information
You will need the following information when completing a college application:
Pine High School
1700 Fulton Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Phone: 707-528-5245 Fax: 707-528-5246
School Code: 053329
A copy of your transcript. A tip: ask your counselor for a copy of your transcript that lists courses by department. It makes imputing the information remarkably easy.
When calculating your GPA, remember that 9th and 10th grade honors classes taken at Piner are not given the weighted GPA for college admission.
A copy of the UC List of Approved Classes at Piner. See Appendix #3 in The Prospector resource guide, available in the lobby of the counseling office.
All of your test scores: SAT/ACT/SAT Subject Tests
Quick Notes/Suggestions
Print copies of every transaction you make on the web.
Always have someone proof read/review your application before submitting it.
If you choose to mail documents, think about getting a certificate of mailing as a receipt.
Many colleges in the CSU system extend their admission deadlines due to a lack of applications during the priority deadline period.
Apply early. On-line systems will crash and menu items are often difficult to navigate. Give yourself time.
Most public and some private schools have an appeals process. If you are not accepted to a college, consider the appeal process to determine why you were not accepted. In other words, don’t give up!
Get help with applications by seeing your counselor.
Consider enrolling in SRJC’s Community Service class. This class offers students the opportunity to formalize and receive credit for community service.
Remember that 9th and 10th grade honors classes taken at Piner are not given the weighted GPA for college admission. Colleges want students to take these classes because they do meet the subject requirements and they are considered more rigorous than academic classes.
College Applications Checklist
___ See your counselor and request a transcript that lists classes and grades by department. This kind of
transcript makes it easier to list your courses on the college application.
___ Take SAT/ACT/ and SAT Subject Tests by December. The UC system requires two SAT Subject Tests.
___ If applying to private schools, get letters of recommendations from teachers/counselors. California public colleges and
universities don’t require them. Ask for them early! Complete the PHS Teacher Recommendation Form and give a copy to
each teacher/staff member completing a letter of recommendation for you. These forms are in the counseling office.
___ Many colleges request a school profile. Copies are available in the counseling office.
___ Use the PHS/UC list of approved college coursework when completing college applications. This list is in Appendix #3 of
The Prospector.
___ Admission cycle for the CSU system is October 1st to November 30th. For UC it is November 1st to November 30th.
___ Repeat any core classes in which you received a grade of ‘D’ or ‘F’. While some campuses have different admission
standards, most require a grade of ‘D’ to be repeated and all require a grade of ‘F’ to be repeated.
___ Exemption from placement testing for the CSU system. Students who do the following will be exempt from taking certain
placement tests for the CSU system:
English
-Score 550 or higher on the SAT (Critical Reading) or 24 on the English part of the ACT
-Receive a score of “Exempt” on the CSU Early Assessment of Readiness for College English
based upon the 11th grade score on the CST/STAR test. This is called the EAP (Early Assessment Program).
Math
-Score of 550 or higher on the SAT Math or 23 on the ACT Math.
-A result of “exempt” on the CSU Early Assessment of Readiness for College Math, or a result of “conditionally exempt”
if you successfully completed an approved math or AP Physics course in the 12th grade. This test is often called the EAP
or Early Assessment Program.
Paying for College
3 Steps to Financial Aid and Paying for College
STEP 1: Resources at Piner
Piner’s Scholarship Binder is located in the counseling office lobby. The binder contains:
-All national and state private scholarships that Piner receives each year.
-All local (Sonoma County) scholarships that Piner receives each year.
Important/Please Note: The scholarship binder lists all scholarships that were received during the previous year and any current applications we may have received for 2008-2009. If there are no current applications, simply do an internet search for the listed scholarship.
Piner’s Website: See the counseling link. Lists of scholarships and additional resources.
Fund Your Future: The best resource for all aspects of public and private financial aid. Copies are available in the counseling office lobby or on line.
Scholarship Searches: Internet and on line resources. One example is FastWeb. Links are at the counseling website and in Fund Your Future.
STEP 2: Apply for Public Aid
Applying for federal and state programs. When you complete the FAFSA and Cal Grant GPA Verification Form you will have applied for the following programs:
Federal Pell Grant (up to $4050)
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (up to $4000)
Cal Grants A (up to 8,322)
Cal Grant B (up to $9873)
Cal Grant C (up to $3,168)
Federal Student Loans
Federal Work Study
Pick up a copy of Fund Your Future in the counseling office lobby. This is by far the best resource for most forms of aid.
Complete the FAFSA: Free Application for Student Aid. See Appendix #6.
Complete the Cal Grant Application. This is a two step process: 1. Complete the FAFSA and 2. Complete the Cal Grant Verification Form. Verification forms are available on line or in the counseling office.
STEP 3: Apply for Private Aid
National, state, and local programs, including:
Private scholarships and grants from corporations, individuals, service organizations, unions, and endowments.
Private scholarships from individual colleges: public and private.
SRJC’s Doyle Scholarship is an example of a private scholarship.
Private Scholarships: Each year Piner receives numerous scholarship applications from local, state, and national organizations from the private sector. These scholarships are in a binder in the counseling office lobby and on line at Piner’s website.
Piner Scholarships: Piner has eight scholarship programs specifically for Piner seniors. Pick up a Common Application in the counseling office lobby or from Mr. Cox to apply.
Applying for Financial Aid Checklist
Priority deadline for most state and federal financial aid programs is March 2nd. This includes:
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). See Appendix #6 in The Prospector.
Cal Grant.
Doyle Scholarship.
Piner Scholarship Programs (Excluding Rotary-which is due December 5th 2008.)
___ Review Piner’s Academic Calendar. In August, pick up a revised calendar from the counseling office.
___ Pick up a copy of “Fund Your Future,” from the counseling office. This is by far the best source of information regarding
state and federal programs for financial aid
___ Apply for Piner scholarships by completing the PHS Common Application Form. These are
scholarships given only to PHS seniors. Visit the PHS College an Financial Aid Resource Center or
see Mr. Cox for the application and up-to-date information. All of Piner’s scholarships are described in detail in
The Prospector.
___ Get letters of recommendation for scholarships early! Many of Piner’s scholarships require letters of
recommendation from Piner staff. Request them early and give staff members plenty of time to
complete them. Give staff members a copy of your common application when you request a letter of
recommendation.
___ Begin completing the FAFSA in December. This can be done on-line or by mail. Do not submit the
FAFSA until after January 1st. Priority deadline is March 2nd
___ Complete the Cal Grant GPA Verification Form. Submit the form to your counselor beginning in
December. Do not mail the form until the FAFSA is completed. The FAFSA and Cal Grant form must
be submitted after January 1st.
___ Each week check the counseling office lobby , or Piner’s web site for lists of scholarships.
___ Complete the Doyle Scholarship if attending SRJC. Deadline is March 2nd. Each year, in early February, Piner and SRJC
counselors meet with the entire senior class and help them complete the Doyle. Watch for notices in the bulletin or for
school-wide announcements for specific dates.
___ 3-6 weeks after completing the FAFSA, you will receive a Student Aid Report or S.A.R. Review the Student Aid Report and
make corrections promptly.
___ If you are a male 18-25 years of age, register for the Selective Service.
___ Complete a FastWeb scholarship search at FastWeb.com.
___ Contact individual colleges for their scholarship programs. Colleges have general scholarships and scholarships by major.
Piner’s Scholarship Binder: 2008-2009
Piner’s scholarship binder is located in the counseling office lobby. The binder contains:
All national and state private scholarships that Piner receives each year.
All local (Sonoma County) scholarships that Piner receives each year.
Important/Please Note: The scholarship binder lists all scholarships that were received during the previous year. When we receive current applications we will place them in the binder. If there is no current application, simply do an internet search for the scholarship you want or see Mr. Cox.
Students have the first three weeks of the fall semester
(deadline is September 2nd) h) and the first two weeks of the spring
semester (deadline is January 16th) to make schedule changes.
College bound juniors should take the SAT or ACT in the spring semester.
Most grades of ‘D’ and all grades of ‘F’ in A-G subjects must be repeated.
See your counselor for details.
Piner has 8 scholarships available just for Piner seniors. Interested students
should complete Piner’s Common Application.
Go to CollegeBoard.com to register for the SAT and AP tests.
Seniors should begin asking staff members for letters of recommendation for
colleges and scholarships in August and September.
August
Check the counseling office for an updated version of this calendar. Specific
dates and deadlines will be added.
13th First day of school.
Seniors should register for SAT/ACT and SAT subject tests. Most schools want
these tests taken by the December test administration.
Seniors who need to make up credit should see their counselor regarding 5 and
1 credit make up classes.
September
* Check the counseling office for an updated version of this calendar. Specific
dates and deadlines will be added.
* Counselors will be making classroom presentations to 12th graders regarding
college admission and financial aid.
2nd - Last day to add or drop a class.
Register for October/November/December SAT/ACT and SAT Subject Tests.
Tests must be taken by December for fall enrollment for most colleges.
Juniors: Register for the PSAT/NMSQT in October. Date and time is on Piner’s
website. CSU admission cycle begins October 1st. Admission deadlines vary
by campus.
Begin researching scholarships. The Scholarship Binder is in the counseling office
lobby and on Piner’s website.
November 1st to November 30th is the priority admission-filing period for
UC schools/For fall ’09 admission.
Seniors: Check with your counselor regarding 5 credit and 1 credit make-up
classes.
Seniors should begin asking staff for letters of recommendation for scholarships
and private colleges
October
***PSAT is this month. Check the updated calendar or Piner’s web site for the specific
date.
*** Check the counseling office for an updated version of this calendar. Specific dates
and deadlines will be added.
***CSU application cycle begins.
7th-8th CAHSEE Exit Exam for Seniors
10th First quarter ends.
Register for November/December SAT/ACT and SAT Subject Tests.
SAT is given this month.
PSAT is this month. Register in the business office. Date and Time is on Piner’s
website.
Begin researching scholarships. The Scholarship Binder is in the counseling office
lobby and on Piner’s website.
November
*** Check the counseling office for an updated version of this calendar. Specific dates and deadlines will be added.
*** The Rotary Scholarship application is due Friday, December 5th.
*** Exit Exam 11th & 12th .
4th-5th Exit Exam for Juniors and Seniors
26th- 31st Thanksgiving break
November 1st to November 30th is the priority admission-filing period for UC campuses/fall ’09 semester.
SAT is given this month.
Register for the December/January/March SAT.
Begin researching scholarships. The Scholarship Binder is in the counseling office lobby and on Piner’s website.
December
5th Rotary Scholarship Application due.
19th End of the semester and beginning of Christmas break.
Begin to complete the FAFSA. Do not submit FAFSA until after January 1st.
SAT is given this month.
Cal Grant forms are available in the counseling office or on-line.
Register for the January/March/May SAT.
See your counselor about enrolling at SRJC for spring semester.
Begin researching scholarships. The Scholarship Binder is in the counseling office lobby and on Piner’s website.
January
***Students have the first two weeks of the semester (January 16th) to add or change a class.
***Complete the Cal Grant and FAFSA to maximize financial aid opportunities.
5th Beginning of spring semester.
16th Last day to add or drop a class.
Complete the FAFSA and Cal Grant Form.
SAT is given this month.
Seniors: See your counselor about 5-credit and 1 credit make-up classes.
March 2nd is the priority deadline for the FAFSA and the final deadline for the Cal Grant and Doyle Scholarship.
Research scholarships. Visit the counseling office lobby or Piner’s web site for lists of current scholarships.
See the school registrar regarding graduation: diploma, cap, gown, pictures, etc.
March 2nd. is the deadline for Piner’s remaining scholarships. Remember to complete the common application. See Mr. Cox for details.
February
***Counselors from Piner and SRJC meet with all eligible seniors in the PAC to complete the Doyle application. Watch for
announcements in the school bulletin or on Piner’s website
March 2nd is the priority deadline for the FAFSA, and the final deadline for Cal Grant and Doyle Scholarship.
Register for the March SAT.
Seniors: Register for 5 and 1 credit make-up classes. Begin researching scholarships. The Scholarship Binder is in the counseling office lobby and on Piner’s website.
March 2nd is the deadline for Piner’s remaining scholarship programs. Remember to complete the common application. See Mr. Cox for details.
See the school registrar regarding graduation: diploma, cap, gown, pictures, etc.
3rd-4th CAHSEE Exit Exam for 10th only
March
***Financial Aid month! March 2nd deadline for: FAFSA, Cal Grant, Doyle and all remaining Piner Scholarships.
***Exit Exam make up for 10th graders and regular test for 11th and 12th.
March 2nd is the deadline for Piner scholarships. Complete the common application. See Mr. Cox for details.
SAT is given this month.
Register for the May/June SAT. College-bound juniors are encouraged to take the SAT/ACT this spring.
Begin researching scholarships. The Scholarship Binder is in the counseling office lobby and on Piner’s website.
Seniors: Register for 1-credit make-up classes.
Sign up for AP testing in May.
2nd Deadline for FAFSA, Cal Grant, Doyle, and the remaining Piner Scholarships.
13th End of the 3rd quarter.
17th-18th Exit Exam for 10th (make up), 11th and 12th.
23rd Beginning of spring break.
April
***Star testing is this month from the 6th to the 24th
See your counselor about all summer school programs: SRCS/SRJC.
AP students should register for upcoming AP testing in May. Register in the business office.
Send 1st semester transcripts to colleges.
6th-24th STAR Testing
May
Graduation is May 29th!!!!!
12th-13th CAHSEE Exit Exam for 11th and 12th.
AP testing is in May. Register in the business office.
See your counselor regarding Counseling 370 classes at SRJC.
Sign up for summer school programs through SRCS and SRJC.
Senior Awards Night is this month. Watch the bulletin and school web site for date and time.
An exit exam may be offered to senior this month. Check with Piner’s Vice Principal for updated testing dates.
Senior trip is this month. Watch the bulletin and web site for specific dates.
Applying to College
College Application & Admission Information
You will need the following information when completing a college application:
Pine High School
1700 Fulton Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Phone: 707-528-5245 Fax: 707-528-5246
School Code: 053329
A copy of your transcript. A tip: ask your counselor for a copy of your transcript that lists courses by department. It makes imputing the information remarkably easy.
When calculating your GPA, remember that 9th and 10th grade honors classes taken at Piner are not given the weighted GPA for college admission.
A copy of the UC List of Approved Classes at Piner. See Appendix #3 in The Prospector resource guide, available in the lobby of the counseling office.
All of your test scores: SAT/ACT/SAT Subject Tests
Quick Notes/Suggestions
Print copies of every transaction you make on the web.
Always have someone proof read/review your application before submitting it.
If you choose to mail documents, think about getting a certificate of mailing as a receipt.
Many colleges in the CSU system extend their admission deadlines due to a lack of applications during the priority deadline period.
Apply early. On-line systems will crash and menu items are often difficult to navigate. Give yourself time.
Most public and some private schools have an appeals process. If you are not accepted to a college, consider the appeal process to determine why you were not accepted. In other words, don’t give up!
Get help with applications by seeing your counselor.
Consider enrolling in SRJC’s Community Service class. This class offers students the opportunity to formalize and receive credit for community service.
Remember that 9th and 10th grade honors classes taken at Piner are not given the weighted GPA for college admission. Colleges want students to take these classes because they do meet the subject requirements and they are considered more rigorous than academic classes.
College Applications Checklist
___ See your counselor and request a transcript that lists classes and grades by department. This kind of
transcript makes it easier to list your courses on the college application.
___ Take SAT/ACT/ and SAT Subject Tests by December. The UC system requires two SAT Subject Tests.
___ If applying to private schools, get letters of recommendations from teachers/counselors. California public colleges and
universities don’t require them. Ask for them early! Complete the PHS Teacher Recommendation Form and give a copy to
each teacher/staff member completing a letter of recommendation for you. These forms are in the counseling office.
___ Many colleges request a school profile. Copies are available in the counseling office.
___ Use the PHS/UC list of approved college coursework when completing college applications. This list is in Appendix #3 of
The Prospector.
___ Admission cycle for the CSU system is October 1st to November 30th. For UC it is November 1st to November 30th.
___ Repeat any core classes in which you received a grade of ‘D’ or ‘F’. While some campuses have different admission
standards, most require a grade of ‘D’ to be repeated and all require a grade of ‘F’ to be repeated.
___ Exemption from placement testing for the CSU system. Students who do the following will be exempt from taking certain
placement tests for the CSU system:
English
-Score 550 or higher on the SAT (Critical Reading) or 24 on the English part of the ACT
-Receive a score of “Exempt” on the CSU Early Assessment of Readiness for College English
based upon the 11th grade score on the CST/STAR test. This is called the EAP (Early Assessment Program).
Math
-Score of 550 or higher on the SAT Math or 23 on the ACT Math.
-A result of “exempt” on the CSU Early Assessment of Readiness for College Math, or a result of “conditionally exempt”
if you successfully completed an approved math or AP Physics course in the 12th grade. This test is often called the EAP
or Early Assessment Program.
Paying for College
3 Steps to Financial Aid and Paying for College
STEP 1: Resources at Piner
Piner’s Scholarship Binder is located in the counseling office lobby. The binder contains:
-All national and state private scholarships that Piner receives each year.
-All local (Sonoma County) scholarships that Piner receives each year.
Important/Please Note: The scholarship binder lists all scholarships that were received during the previous year and any current applications we may have received for 2008-2009. If there are no current applications, simply do an internet search for the listed scholarship.
Piner’s Website: See the counseling link. Lists of scholarships and additional resources.
Fund Your Future: The best resource for all aspects of public and private financial aid. Copies are available in the counseling office lobby or on line.
Scholarship Searches: Internet and on line resources. One example is FastWeb. Links are at the counseling website and in Fund Your Future.
STEP 2: Apply for Public Aid
Applying for federal and state programs. When you complete the FAFSA and Cal Grant GPA Verification Form you will have applied for the following programs:
Federal Pell Grant (up to $4050)
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (up to $4000)
Cal Grants A (up to 8,322)
Cal Grant B (up to $9873)
Cal Grant C (up to $3,168)
Federal Student Loans
Federal Work Study
Pick up a copy of Fund Your Future in the counseling office lobby. This is by far the best resource for most forms of aid.
Complete the FAFSA: Free Application for Student Aid. See Appendix #6.
Complete the Cal Grant Application. This is a two step process: 1. Complete the FAFSA and 2. Complete the Cal Grant Verification Form. Verification forms are available on line or in the counseling office.
STEP 3: Apply for Private Aid
National, state, and local programs, including:
Private scholarships and grants from corporations, individuals, service organizations, unions, and endowments.
Private scholarships from individual colleges: public and private.
SRJC’s Doyle Scholarship is an example of a private scholarship.
Private Scholarships: Each year Piner receives numerous scholarship applications from local, state, and national organizations from the private sector. These scholarships are in a binder in the counseling office lobby and on line at Piner’s website.
Piner Scholarships: Piner has eight scholarship programs specifically for Piner seniors. Pick up a Common Application in the counseling office lobby or from Mr. Cox to apply.
Applying for Financial Aid Checklist
Priority deadline for most state and federal financial aid programs is March 2nd. This includes:
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). See Appendix #6 in The Prospector.
Cal Grant.
Doyle Scholarship.
Piner Scholarship Programs (Excluding Rotary-which is due December 5th 2008.)
___ Review Piner’s Academic Calendar. In August, pick up a revised calendar from the counseling office.
___ Pick up a copy of “Fund Your Future,” from the counseling office. This is by far the best source of information regarding
state and federal programs for financial aid
___ Apply for Piner scholarships by completing the PHS Common Application Form. These are
scholarships given only to PHS seniors. Visit the PHS College an Financial Aid Resource Center or
see Mr. Cox for the application and up-to-date information. All of Piner’s scholarships are described in detail in
The Prospector.
___ Get letters of recommendation for scholarships early! Many of Piner’s scholarships require letters of
recommendation from Piner staff. Request them early and give staff members plenty of time to
complete them. Give staff members a copy of your common application when you request a letter of
recommendation.
___ Begin completing the FAFSA in December. This can be done on-line or by mail. Do not submit the
FAFSA until after January 1st. Priority deadline is March 2nd
___ Complete the Cal Grant GPA Verification Form. Submit the form to your counselor beginning in
December. Do not mail the form until the FAFSA is completed. The FAFSA and Cal Grant form must
be submitted after January 1st.
___ Each week check the counseling office lobby , or Piner’s web site for lists of scholarships.
___ Complete the Doyle Scholarship if attending SRJC. Deadline is March 2nd. Each year, in early February, Piner and SRJC
counselors meet with the entire senior class and help them complete the Doyle. Watch for notices in the bulletin or for
school-wide announcements for specific dates.
___ 3-6 weeks after completing the FAFSA, you will receive a Student Aid Report or S.A.R. Review the Student Aid Report and
make corrections promptly.
___ If you are a male 18-25 years of age, register for the Selective Service.
___ Complete a FastWeb scholarship search at FastWeb.com.
___ Contact individual colleges for their scholarship programs. Colleges have general scholarships and scholarships by major.
Piner’s Scholarship Binder: 2008-2009
Piner’s scholarship binder is located in the counseling office lobby. The binder contains:
All national and state private scholarships that Piner receives each year.
All local (Sonoma County) scholarships that Piner receives each year.
Important/Please Note: The scholarship binder lists all scholarships that were received during the previous year. When we receive current applications we will place them in the binder. If there is no current application, simply do an internet search for the scholarship you want or see Mr. Cox.
