NCC Super Senior Lunch - May 13 @ noon

Official Luncheon plans are set for May 13 @ 12 noon, picnic shelter.

College Loans!

What’s the difference between Direct Subsidized Loans and Direct Unsubsidized Loans?

In short, Direct Subsidized Loans have slightly better terms to help out students with financial need.

Here’s a quick overview of Direct Subsidized Loans:

·         Direct Subsidized Loans are available to undergraduate students with financial need.

·         Your school determines the amount you can borrow, and the amount may not exceed your financial need.

·         The U.S. Department of Education pays the interest on a Direct Subsidized Loan

○     while you’re in school at least half-time,
○     for the first six months after you leave school (referred to as a grace period*), and
○     during a period of deferment (a postponement of loan payments).

*Note: If you receive a Direct Subsidized Loan that is first disbursed between July 1, 2012, and July 1, 2014, you will be responsible for paying any interest that accrues during your grace period. If you choose not to pay the interest that accrues during your grace period, the interest will be added to your principal balance.

Here’s a quick overview of Direct Unsubsidized Loans:

·         Direct Unsubsidized Loans are available to undergraduate and graduate students; there is no requirement to demonstrate financial need.

·         Your school determines the amount you can borrow based on your cost of attendance and other financial aid you receive.

·         You are responsible for paying the interest on a Direct Unsubsidized Loan during all periods. 

·         If you choose not to pay the interest while you are in school and during grace periods and deferment or forbearance periods, your interest will accrue (accumulate) and be capitalized (that is, your interest will be added to the principal amount of your loan).

 http://studentaid.ed.gov/types/loans/subsidized-unsubsidized

Survey - "After ECHS"

Please remember to fill out the survey about what your plans are after ECHS. I need this information for graduation.  Thanks!

I hope you all enjoyed your Super Senior Dinner! I know the staff was glad that they got to meet your family and spend time with you as are about to continue your journey in life outside of ECHS.

I will give cords out on the day of graduation based on final GPAs and status of the AA/AS degrees.
Finish Strong!

Reminders and Dates!

Graduating Senior

Important Dates to Remember

·                     Saturday April 12^th           ECHS PROM “SENIOR WALK” 7:00 pm -11:00 pm (B&I)

·                     Monday April 21st            Graduate Class Dinner and Awards Night 6:00 pm -7:30pm (B&I)

·                     Monday May 12^th             NCC Last Day of Exams

·                     Tuesday May 13^th             NCC Laptop Return      

·                     Friday May 16^th                NCC Graduation Practice 10:45 am (2 Yr Associate & Core 44                                                   Participants) B&I

·                     Friday May 16^th                NCC Graduation ceremony 6:00 pm (B& I)

·                     Wednesday May 28^th        ECHS Graduation Practice 11:00 am (Mandatory in order to participate)

·                     Thursday May 29^th           ECHS Graduation 6:00 pm

·                     Sunday June 8^th                NRMPS District Wide Class of 2014 Baccalaureate Service

Just a reminder - RSVP to the Sup Sen Dinner and Card Board Conf.

Please remember to tell/ask your parents about the Sup Sen Dinner on April 21 - RSVP for the final count on April 9. I need an exact number to order the food (before Spring Break).  We will be awarding graduation cords as well.

Cardboard Confessions - for those that need to do it or finish it, please stop by my office this week. We will be filming on Friday.

Please please bring in any letters that I do not have from colleges. I need them before Spring Break. Many of you have not brought them in.

FINISH STRONG!!