Taking action can be hosting an event, volunteering or even just getting the facts. Figure out your best option here: https://hhweek.org/
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hunger & homelessness awareness week. November 12-20. Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is sponsored by the National Coalition for the Homeless and the National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness. link below. Hunger
Finding & filling out scholarships can feel like a lot on top of your already busy workload. Check out these tips to help you find, understand and fill out the right ones, here: https://scholarshipamerica.org/blog/dos-and-donts-for-your-scholarship-search-part-1/
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do's and don'ts about scholarships. part 1 “The money is out there, and, whether you’re a junior in high school or an aspiring law student, now is the time to start searching for it” - scholarshipamerica. Get Organized before you have to: ist your: GPA (transcript) School and community activities Leadership positions Honors and awards Work experience Volunteer service Special interests References, standardized test scores  Any FAFSA or other financial need data you have available. Start your scholarships Early Familiarize yourself with the scholarship world.  Figure out reliable sources within the internet, in your community and even nationally.  Ask parents, friends, teachers, coworkers, and mentors about local, targeted scholarship opportunities. scholarship america
Spending money on the things you want can get you into trouble quickly if you do not have a plan. Try the 20/30/50 plan and see if it helps you stay on track to financial stability! learn more here: https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/finance/nerdwallet-budget-calculator
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nerdwallet. a budgeting strategy 20/30/50. needs: 50% Food, HOusing, transportation, etc.  wants: 30% Subscriptions, Travel, Entertainment, etc.  20% savings: Emergency fund, retirement fund, paying off debt. uSE THE BUDGET CALCULATOR ATTATCHED TO THE LINK PROVIDED TO FIGURE OUT YOUR PERSONALIZED 20/30/50 PLAN
The Rumba Meats Scholarship deadline is coming up, have you applied yet? If not click here to apply now: https://www.ushli.org/rumba/
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Rumba Meats Scholarship. DEADLINE: November 30th, 2023. Rumba Meats, part of the Cargill family of brands, helps the Hispanic community celebrate their culture and preserve their heritage through food.  Through a partnership with United States Hispanic Leadership Institute, Rumba is awarding 25 post-secondary academic scholarships of $1,000 each and helping empower today’s Hispanic youth to become tomorrow’s leaders. USHLI United States Hispanic Leadership Institute
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/ or download the app!
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24/7 Online tutoring Photostudy by got-it. online  on-demand 24/7 tutoring 1: take a picture of your homework problem. 2: get instant help from experts within seconds. instant and on-demand. 24/7 coverage. STEM, writing, ACT/ACT prep and more. Live tutoring +1000's of academy sessions. mobile app to boost student engagement and associability. Photostudy has partnered with 300+ TRIO and Gear up programs nationwide to help students suceed. Find out now why over 1M students are using Photostudy.
learn about how you can implement these 10 tips into your life by reading about them with this link: http://www.educationplanner.org/students/paying-for-school/ways-to-pay/reduce-college-costs.shtml
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10 ways to Reduce College Tuition: 1. Consider Dual Enrollment in High School. 2. Start off at a Community College. 3. Compare your housing options. 4. Choose the Right Meal Plan. 5. Don’t Buy New Textbooks, Buy Used. 6. Earn Money while in School with work study options. 7. Explore all your aid options. 8. Be Responsible with your student loans. 9. Graduate on time. 10. Take other cost-cutting measures. educationplanner.org
Looking to save money and have fun? Try the 100 envelope challenge at your own pace and save $5,000 in no time! https://www.usatoday.com/money/blueprint/banking/what-is-the-envelope-challenge/#:~:text=The%20100%2Denvelope%20challenge%20is,you'll%20have%20saved%20%245%2C050.
6 months ago, TRIO Talent Search
USA Today. tHE 100 eNVELOPE cHALLENGE . gather your supplies. a pen, 100 envelopes. pick a place A box, drawer or safe might work perfectly for you. prepare the envelopes. Number them 1-100  & arrange them how tou like  (shuffled, ascending order or descending order). stuff the envelopes, Set a time daily, weekly or monthly that you will add cash to the envelopes & begin stuffing!  repeat until each is full. Once you have finished filling all envelopes you will have saved $5,000 . remember your intentions. ONce you have fiNished this savings game don’t forget to remember that you have the ability to keep saving, don’t revert to old habits that were not serving you! DO YOU HAVE THE DISCIPLINE IT TAKES TO COMPLETE THIS CHALLENGE? rEAD MORE WITH THE LINK PROVIDED!
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship deadline is November 16th so put your application in here: https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/college-scholarship-program/how-to-apply/
6 months ago, TRIO Talent Search
up to $55,000/yr. Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship. Requirements: Senior standing – Plan to graduate from a U.S. high school in spring 2024. *Fall College Enrollment – Intend to enroll in an accredited four-year college beginning in fall 2024. *GPA – Earn a minimum, cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above. *Demonstrate Unmet Financial Need – We will consider applicants with family annual gross income up to $95,000. During the selection process, the Foundation will conduct a full financial review which will take into account all income and assets of the student and the student’s parents
Trick-or-Treating is an amazing time to get free candy! It is also a great time to take safety precautions to make sure your kids and others are safe, learn more here: https://www.redcross.org/about-us/news-and-events/news/Red-Cross-Offers-Tips-For-Safe-Halloween-Fun.html
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10 Ways to keep Trick-or-Treaters safe: Need to see & be seen Equip them with flashlights, reflective tape/costumes Wear light colored clothing. Use Flame resistant costumes. Makes sure adults know where children will be. Be cautious of neighbors animals, especially dogs. Walk, don’t run. Only visit homes that have a porch light on. Accept treats at the door – never go inside. Walk only on the sidewalks, not in the street and abide by road laws. A grown up should check the goodies before eating. Light the area well so young visitors can see. Sweep leaves from your sidewalks and steps. Clear your porch or front yard of obstacles someone could trip over.
Thinking about attending U of I at Springfield? Now is your time to check out their scholarships, so start here: https://www.uis.edu/financial-aid/types-aid/scholarships
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University of Illinois Springfield.  Capital Scholars Honor Scholarship. Donor Funded Institutional  Scholarship. President’s Award Program . UIS Star Scholar Award  Learn more about these scholarships with the link provided! University of Illinois Springfield
Saving money for college can be overwhelming. Check out our info and fret no more! Access info. article here: https://www.finexcu.org/blog/smart-financial-planning-tips-every-high-school-student-should-follow
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10 Financial Planning Tips For High School Students. Fine credit Union. Learn the basics of budgeting. Extend scholarship searches beyond high school. Set small term financial goals. A savings account is your friend . Learn how to budget with a small amount . Get comfortable with banking . Not all debt is bad debt . With great power comes the potential for debt . Start building your credit . Set aside a little for fun. Learn more with the link provided!
Have you attended a Talent Search Thursday yet? Sign-up here attend as early as tonight! Use this link to access the sign-up form: https://forms.gle/J5uQneVJE9DX2WrA6
6 months ago, TRIO Talent Search
Talent Search Thursdays. who? SACHS& KHS students. when? 3:30-5 p.m. every Wednesday starting September 6th. Where? KCC Riverfront campus. What? Hard & soft skill workshops. How? students will be picked up from the school & brought to KCC & home. snacks let us know your favorite snack for us to pick up for your time in the hangouts.
This list is comprised of the Scholarships offered to first year students attending Saint Xavier University, Learn more here: https://www.sxu.edu/admission/scholarships.aspx#:~:text=Students%20who%20are%20awarded%20the,to%20%2422%2C000%20per%20academic%20year.
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Saint Xavier University Art & Design Portfolio Scholarship  Freshman Merit Scholarship Athletic Scholarships Music Scholarships Learn more about these scholarships with the link provided!
Join Talent Search for a sensory-friendly performance of The Hip-Hop Nutcracker at Broadway in Chicago on Saturday, December 16th, 2023. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/YCXfWxiq2M2De4MRA
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Kankakee Community College. "a truly one of a kind experience" - Elle magazine. Hip-Hop Nutcracker. Saturday,  December 16th . 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Cadillac Palace Theater in Chicago. Sign-up  today!  Deadline is December 11th.  Charter bus and Giordano’s provided. For questions:  Call 815-802-8570 Email: talentsearch@kcc.edu. Talent Search is funded by the u.s department of education
When thinking about what type of loans to pay for school, make sure you're considering all your options and the results of each. Learn about the difference of federal and private loans here: https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/loans/federal-vs-private
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Federal Student Loans. No payment required until after graduation Interest rates are often fixed & lower No Credit check needed Can be consolidate. Private Student loans. Payments start while       you are in school Interest rates vary &      can be higher Credit check required Cannot be consolidated. studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/loans/federal-vs-private
The site formally known as Cappex is now known as Appily. Here you can take advantage of many tools to help you find your collage match. Access here: https://www.appily.com/
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tRY OUT aPPILY TO FIND YOUR PERFECT COLLEGE FIT. take virtual tours. search for scholarships. discover your dream career. cappex is now Appily! Access with the link below!
Have you attended a TRIO Tuesday yet? Sign-up for next week's lab and see what we are all about! Sign-up here: https://forms.gle/BG4cEMtxeLVNo5XaA
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TRIO Tuesdays. Time: 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Kankakee Junior High School: Room 140. Who: Junior High Students. When? Every Tuesday. Sign-Up Today!
Hispanic heritage month is upon us and it is an amazing time to learn about the culture! Learn all about it here: https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/index.html
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Hispanic Heritage Month. Use the link provided below to learn all about Hispanic heritage
Is your GPA a 2.5 or higher? Get free tuition from Chicago State University with a merit scholarship! Learn more about this opportunity here: https://www.csu.edu/financialaid/AIMHigh.htm
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Chicago State University . AIM High Scholarship . 1. Criteria Required: IL Resident Attended IL High School  Enrolled as a 1st time student seeking a 4 year degree U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen FAFSA SAI does not exceed 6x the poverty level  not incarcerated not in default on any loans or have any outstanding refunds on any state grant or scholarships Renewal Awards will be contingent upon availability of funding . 2. Freshmen Eligible Applicants . Renewable up to four years or eight consecutive semesters Must meet/satisfy admissions criteria as listed Be enrolled full time (minimum of 12 credit hours) for the appropriate semester. csu.edu/financialaid/AIMHigh.htm . Learn more with the link provided
Working on your scholarships and not sure how to finish that essay? Check out this link as it provides an outline and talking points! Access here: https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/scholarships-essay-tips
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Writing your Scholarship Application Essay. Plan Ahead. Talk about your accomplishments, State your need. Keep it simple. Make it easy on your readers. pierce.ctc.edu/scholarship-essay-tips. Read more about these steps in the link provided!  Pierce college Possibilities. realized