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Saluda High School Registration Guide 2025-2026

Tiger Senior Newsletter 2025-2026

SAT or ACT?
Which one is right for me? 

Contact your School Counselor about what your future plans are (for after high school).  If you are planning on attending a 2-year technical school (ex. Piedmont Technical College, Midlands Technical College, Tri-County Technical College, etc.) you do NOT need the ACT or SAT score to be accepted. These two year schools require a placement exam that you can take at the tech school campus. Students who are going to a 4-year college will need to take the ACT or SAT. Please check the college admissions page to see what score requirements you need to meet. Again, please go to the Guidance Office to discuss your plans with your counselor.

To sign up for the ACT or SAT you will need to create a user account at the respective website below. Please keep your user name and password in a safe place because you WILL have to use this info to log back in and see your scores or send them to colleges.

ACT: www.actstudent.org

SAT: www.collegeboard.org

For ordering Transcripts, Student Records & Graduation Verifications: Click the "Parchment" button below for information on these services.

Current SHS students applying to college should use Parchment as well to forward transcripts to colleges. This is a free service to current SHS students.

Information on grants available to South Carolina residents

LendEDU's guide to college Scholarships

FAFSA - Fill it out beginning January 1st
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required by all colleges to process your student's financial aid. The application opens October 1st and is based on the parents' previous year's tax returns. Students must complete this EARLY in order to receive benefits of-which they are eligible, as all money is first-come, first-serve. 

To apply for FAFSA,

1. you must first get an FSA I.D. - Register for your FSA I.D.

2. fill out your - FAFSA Application

Private Student Loans
Private student loans guide can help understand eligibility, costs, repayment, and warnings.  

Financial Aid FAQs and Guides
LendEdu's most popular financial aid guides

Student Athletes 
NCAA Eligibility Center
All student athletes who are wanting to play sports in college need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center by the end of their junior year! You will create a profile that college coaches will use to see your stats, grades, and other info. Click "NCAA Eligibility Center" above to get started. 

International Students
Information for students who are not U.S. Citizens and have questions about applying for college financial aid.

Undocumented Students
OCIYU Scholarships for Undocumented Students - This scholarship is only open to undocumented students living in the United States.

You will need to take the ASVAB test - check out the websites below for practice!  SHS usually offers the ASVAB twice a year (one each semester) to students that sign up.  Talk with Sergeant Phillips in room 111 about signing up.

www.asvabpracticetests.com

march2success.com

www.4tests.com

army.com - ASVAB Practice Test 1

www.military.com/join-armed-forces/asvab

asvabbootcamp.com

uniontestprep.com

Military Officer's Association of America

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Scholarships for Military Children

Military.com Scholarship Finder

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation

Post 9/11 GI Bill

Students whose parents have served in the military (Active, Reservist, or National Guard) since 9/11/01 may be eligible for education benefits. If the parent is still active or still in a reserve status, they may be able to transfer their benefits to an immediate family member.  The link above provides specific information on the transfer of benefits.

The five military academies are: West Point, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy, and Merchant Marine Academy. The honor of attending a service academy comes with an obligation and commitment to serve in the United States military for a minimum of five years upon graduation. Appointment to a service academy is an extremely competitive process. To receive an offer of appointment, an applicant must obtain a nomination from an official source.  There are several nomination sources and applicants are encouraged to exhaust all available options.  This includes, but is not limited to, their US Representative, two US senators and the Vice President of the United States. If you are interested in applying please let your counselor know. For more information, refer to the Military Academy Nominations FAQ section.

College Visits
Register for your visit on the website of your intended college (usually on the Admissions page). Look for the campus visit dates/events and times.  Juniors get 1 college visit day (excused day) as long as they complete/return the college visit packet from guidance department. Seniors get 2 college visit days (excused) but must complete/return the college visit packet from the guidance department.

Scholarship Opportunities:

Imagine America Foundation Scholarships

Raise Me - Scholarships based on achievements in high school

Niche.com Scholarship Search

Cappex.com Scholarship Search

Scholarships.com Scholarship Search

Fastweb.com Scholarship Search

CollegeNet.com Scholarship Search

Varsity Tutors Monthly Scholarship Contest

College Board Scholarship Search

Scholarship Owl Scholarship Search

PTC Workforce Pathways Scholarship

Spartanburg Methodist College Scholarship

US Naval Reserve Officer ROTC Scholarships

US Army Reserve Officer ROTC Scholarships

US Air Force ROTC Scholarships

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