Welcome to our NHS College Application Boot-Camp. This summer we will equip you with the tools, strategies, and guidance necessary to navigate the college application process with confidence and success. Whether you're going to be a junior at NHS and just beginning your journey or a rising senior fine-tuning your college search and applications, our comprehensive program is designed to support you every step of the way.

Program Overview

Calling all JUNIORS! Sign up for Credit for Life on Thursday, May 23^rd

^{Orientation II - Video click HERE: Get the most out of the day!} 

Sign up for the 14^th Annual  Credit for Life Fair on Thursday, May 23^rd from 10:00am-12:30pm at Salem State University. This FREE event will host 1,000+ high school juniors from across the North Shore as you simulate life as a 25-year-old adult. With a "paycheck” you will “spend” on everything you need – transportation, food, housing, lifestyle and so much more. The goal? To balance your budget. The bigger goal? To introduce real-world money management and budgeting skills before you graduate high school.

This free event is sponsored and organized by the Institution for Savings. Lunch is provided, as well as many fun activities – and the opportunity to be on a great college campus at Salem State.

To sign up: Click here, scan the QR code below, or sign up in the Guidance Office by April 1^st. Have fun while learning skills you will use for a lifetime! Join us at Credit for Life!

Please join College Affordable for the next webinar installment of the 2023-2024 academic year:

TOPIC: College Loans and Financing Options

DATE: Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 6:30 PM

During this webinar we will explore different options families can take to finance their education, including loans & payment plans. We'll also discuss some general next steps to anticipate once the student receives their first college tuition statement.

To register for the webinar, please complete the Family Registration Form located here: https://collegeaffordable.org/newburyporths/

To check to see if you've already registered, please review your previous emails. The registration came directly from Zoom. Everyone who registers will receive the webinar recording. 

Have questions? Email College Affordable at financialaid@collegeaffordable.org

Juniors, right now it is a great time for you and your family to start thinking about how you will incorporate cost into your college search. Here are some actions you can take to help you undertake this process:

• Use the Student Aid Index (SAI) Calculator here: https://collegeaffordable.org/newburyporths/
• Complete a Financial Aid Eligibility Review 
• Watch February and March's webinar recordings

In May College Affordable will dive deeper into how to identify colleges that are good financial fits for your family during the May 9th webinar.

UMass Lowell is excited to invite students to their Junior Preview Day. On Saturday, April 27 at 9 a.m., students will be able to learn everything they need to know about the college search process and UMass Lowell.  

During this event, they will have the chance to:  

• Chat with admissions representatives one-on-one and get tips about applying  
• Hear about our majors from the associate deans of our colleges  
• Learn more about co-ops, internships and opportunities for career-connected work 
• Explore financial aid options 
• Tour our campus and residence halls 

Come support the Class of 2025 at Chipotle on Story Ave in Newburyport on Sat, March 2nd from 5pm-9pm.  See instructions for ordering online  and the HACVZ89 code and how to use it!