Happy holidays from TRIO Talent Search!
December is Universal Human Rights Month so read all about what the United Nations wants you to know, here: https://www.un.org/en/observances/human-rights-day
Here are 10 healthy financial habitats to practice while in college! Learn more with this link: https://www.debt.org/students/financial-tips-college-students/
With the time change in full swing, it is likely many will experience symptoms of 'SAD'( Seasonal Depressive Disorder) Learn more about this with this link:https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/sad.html
Here are some additional forms of financial aid to think about when applying to an out-of-state university: https://www.fastweb.com/financial-aid/articles/how-to-pay-in-state-tuition-at-out-of-state-colleges
High Schoolers! Do you need extra help on finishing your homework or want to learn more about Social-Emotional Skills? Join us in the Purple hub at KHS for our weekly homework labs from 2:45 p.m - 5 p.m.!
Today is the 12th anniversary of World Wildlife Conservation day! Check out this website for ways you can get involved: https://wildlifeday.org/en/get-involved
Send an email to talentsearch@kcc.edu to obtain your login information!
Budgeting is an important component of adulthood and vital in maintaining financial health! Zero-based budgeting is one way to monitor and maintain your healthy spending habits. Learn more here: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/z/zbb.asp
Congratulations to all our Kankakee High School TRIO Talent Search students who were inducted into the National Honor Society last week! 🎉✨
Sophomores: Arianna Dee and Shaila Suarez
Seniors: Carol Calhoun, Amy Garcia, Jessica Lopez, and Mariana Santoyo
Utilize the free tutoring apps we offer to you! These week we highlight: Photostudy! Contact us for your log in information, and log in here: https://expert.photostudy.co/
Homework and studying can be hard however with Method learning as a tutoring supplement you'll find that you are well-supported! Contact us for your login information! Log in here: https://methodize.methodlearning.com/login
Are you interested in attending Western Illinois University? Use this code to apply for free before December 1st: STAFF25
Check out these tips for your scholarship search! Use this link to learn more: https://scholarshipamerica.org/blog/dos-and-donts-for-your-scholarship-search-part-2/
Thinking about attending KCC and want to know how to receive additional financial help outside Financial Aid assistance? Complete the Foundation scholarship before May 1st to be eligible for over 60 scholarships! Apply here:
Last month our High school students ventured to the Chicago and the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian to learn about the culture, Generational stories, and even current issues that our Indigenous population faces. Check out some of our views!
Tuition can make or break your college decisions, so work hard to ensure your favorite schools work for you! Learn more about how to make scholarships, grants, and financial aid work for you!
Happy Halloween from TRIO Talent Search! Stay safe!
Take time to familiarize yourself with safe trick-or-treating practices with this post and article! Let us know what you will be doing this Halloween! Are you dressing up, handing out candy, or going to a get-together? https://shorturl.at/y37tf