Audra Clodfelter of the Illinois Student Assistance Commission will be at Flora High School this Thursday evening, to assist students and parents in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. This free event will be held in the Flora High School computer lab from 6:00pm--8:00pm.

Scholarship Applications/Deadlines:

Scholarship	Deadline/Criteria	Application Location
The American Legion Legacy Scholarship 2012		See Guidance
Thomas H. Moore Illinois Electric Coop Memorial Scholarship	(Must be a member of the Clay Electric Coop and/or an employees child of the Coop.)	See Guidance
LaVern and Mola McEntire Lineworker's Scholarship	(For those students who want to become a lineman for the Coop)	See Guidance
Elks National Foundation "Legacy Award"	February 1, 2012	(Application must be filled out online)
Illinois PTA -- Lillliam E. Glover Scholarship	Postmarked on or before February 17, 2012 (must be majoring in Education)	See Guidance or online @ www.illinoispta.org
Michael Hindman Teacher Education Scholarship -- $1,000	March 1, 2012	See Guidance
The National Defense Transportation Association 2012 Scholarship Award	March 1, 2012	See Guidance
Wabash Telephone Coop, Inc. Scholarship ($1000)	March 2, 2012 (must have service from Wabash for a minimum of 12 months)	See Guidance
Foundation for Rural Service /Wabash Telephone Coop, Inc. Scholarship	March 2, 2012(must have: "c" average, receive local telecom service from Wabash, express an interest to work in a rural area after college, be enrolled in 2 or 4 schools)	See Guidance
Farm Credit Services of Illinois (25- $1,000 scholarships)	March 2, 2012	On-line Registration & Scholarship Application available @ www.fcsillinois.com (select "Scholarship 2012")
Cellular One Scholarship (12 - $500 scholarships)	March 21, 2012	See Guidance
Clay County Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship	April 1, 2012	See Guidance
The Sara Elizabeth Stubblefield Memorial Scholarship	April 30, 2012	See Guidance
Wabash Area Development, Inc. (WADI) Scholarship (7 scholarships - $1500)	Low income guidelines	See Guidance
WTHI-TV (LIN MEDIA) Students pursuing degrees in broadcast or digital media may apply for the LIN MEDIA'S MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP AND TRAINING PROGRAM		http://www.linmedia.com/contact-us/minority-scholarship program/
2012 Kohl's Care Scholarship Program	Nominations accepted February 1 - March 15, 2012	Go to web-site @ kohlskids.com for more information.
Louisville Clay County Farmers Mutual Insurance Co. Scholarship (Parents must be policyholders for student to apply)	April 20, 2012	Pick up applications in Guidance

Testing Dates:

College Representative Visits:

Military Representative Visits:

Financial Aid Resources:

Need A Lift? -- This 152-page book list scholarships, grants and loans for which students may qualify. Need A Lift? contains extensive information on scholarships for veteran's dependents. Website: www.needalift.org

FHS Graduation Requirements:

Math (Includes Algebra 1 & Geometry) 3

Science 3

English 4

P.E. 4

History (Includes U.S 3 History I & II)

Art, Music, Voc. Educ. 2 or Foreign Language

Resource Management ½

Keyboarding ½

Computer Concepts ½

Health ½

Total Required 21 credits

Total Elective Credits 7

Total Required for Graduation 28 credits

FHS Course Curriculum Guide: ( Adobe needed to view document)

Local college and university links:

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges

John A. Logan College

Lake Land College

McKendree College

Eastern Illinois University

Murray State University

Southern Illinois University --Edwardsville

Southern Illinois University --Carbondale

University of Illinois