MCC Tuition Guarantee Appication

If you are going to MCC, YOU MUST FILL OUT THE TUITION GUARANTEE APPLICATION in order to qualify for the tuition guarantee. You must also complete your FAFSA and MAAPP! 

Click the link to fill out the online application form. https://meridiancc.edu/become_an_eagle/financial_aid/tuition_guarantee.html

DEADLINES:

• April 1, 2022 ...... for the MCC Foundation Scholarships for Local High School Graduates
• September 15, 2022  ....... for the Tuition Guarantee Program
• September 15, 2022 .........for the FAFSA and the MTAG

Sydney Ethridge

SEHS Counselor

2362 Long Creek Rd

Meridian, MS 39301

601-483-5501 (Office)

601-483-6347 (Fax)

Disclaimer: The foregoing electronic message and any files transmitted with it are confidential and are intended only for the use of the intended recipient named above. This communication may contain material protected by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). If you are not the intended recipient, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this message is strictly prohibited. If you received this electronic message in error, please notify us immediately at 601-693-1683, at the Lauderdale County School District Central Office. 

MCC- Honors College

IF you are planning on going to MCC and meet the following qualifications, you need to apply for Honors College. Press the link to apply. https://meridiancc.edu/programs/honors_college/application_honors.html

Admission requirements
Incoming freshmen  

• University Transfer
• ACT composite score of 24 or better
  No sub scores less than 19
• High School GPA of 3.5
• College GPA 3.25, if applicable
• Two letters of recommendation

Honors Diploma Requirements

To graduate with a diploma from The Phil Hardin Foundation Honors College, students must complete at least four academic, traditional courses (3 credit hours or above). Hours earned for the leadership course will count towards this requirement. Furthermore, students must stay in the Honors College for a minimum of one year to meet the requirements to graduate with an Honors diploma. 

In addition, students must:

• Complete at least one honors class per semester
• Complete one Honors Forum class per semester unless otherwise approved by the co-directors
• Complete required leadership course
• Complete a cumulative total of 20 hours of documented community service
• Maintains a 3.25 GPA
• Maintain full-time status

Sydney Ethridge

SEHS Counselor

2362 Long Creek Rd

Meridian, MS 39301

601-483-5501 (Office)

601-483-6347 (Fax)

Disclaimer: The foregoing electronic message and any files transmitted with it are confidential and are intended only for the use of the intended recipient named above. This communication may contain material protected by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). If you are not the intended recipient, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this message is strictly prohibited. If you received this electronic message in error, please notify us immediately at 601-693-1683, at the Lauderdale County School District Central Office. 

Fwd: [External Mail] FW: MASFAA-L: Scholarship Opportunities for Your Students

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From: AJ Neal <aneal@deltastate.edu>
Date: Mon, Jan 24, 2022 at 10:08 AM
Subject: [External Mail] FW: MASFAA-L: Scholarship Opportunities for Your Students
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To help first-generation, low-income, and minority students access and complete college, The Sallie Mae Fund, the charitable arm of Sallie Mae®, has again partnered with Thurgood Marshall College Fund to offer scholarships through its Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program.

The Bridging the Dream Scholarship for High School Seniors
The Sallie Mae Fund will award (25) $10,000 scholarships to high school seniors who plan to enroll in a two- or four-year degree professional certificate, or vocational training program. Seniors who excel inside and outside of the classroom and demonstrate financial need can
apply NOW through February 28 at www.salliemae.com/landing/bridging-the-dream.

The Completing the Dream Scholarship
The Sallie Mae Fund will award (185) gap scholarships worth up to $2,500 each to minority students and those from underserved communities who are on track to graduate but are at-risk of not completing due to financial emergency or unpaid school bill. Students can
apply NOW at www.salliemae.com/landing/completing-the-dream.

For official scholarship rules, visit www.salliemae.com/about/scholarship-opportunities. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited.

Please let me know if you have any questions and thank you for sharing these great opportunities!

Jean Dennis

Director Relationship Management AR/LA/MS

317.771.9945

jean.floresdennis@salliemae.com

 

 

Jean

  Jean Flores Dennis

   Director Relationship Management

   South Region

   317.771.9945 (c)

  Start smart. Learn big.^SM

       

 

 

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Sydney Ethridge

SEHS Counselor

2362 Long Creek Rd

Meridian, MS 39301

601-483-5501 (Office)

601-483-6347 (Fax)

Disclaimer: The foregoing electronic message and any files transmitted with it are confidential and are intended only for the use of the intended recipient named above. This communication may contain material protected by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). If you are not the intended recipient, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this message is strictly prohibited. If you received this electronic message in error, please notify us immediately at 601-693-1683, at the Lauderdale County School District Central Office. 

Fwd: [External Mail] American Legion Boys State 2022

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From: Mississippi Boys State <msboysstate@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Jan 21, 2022 at 7:20 PM
Subject: [External Mail] American Legion Boys State 2022
To: <sethridge@lauderdale.k12.ms.us>

Administrators and counselors,

Happy New Year from our Boys State Staff! I hope this email finds you rested from the holiday break and energized to help your students achieve success. I am reaching out to you regarding the American Legion's Boys State program - the premier leadership program for rising seniors in Mississippi. Our program's application is now live at https://msboysstate.com/applytoday/. The included attachment contains information and guidance for getting your top students to the 2022 session of the American Legion's Boys State program. Our staff is eager to meet and work alongside this next class of young leaders.

The most important information is that this session is only open to young men between their junior and senior high school years. We will once again be hosted at the University of Mississippi from May 29th - to June 4th. The application deadline is May 6th, 2022. For more information, please read the attached packet or go to our website at https://msboysstate.com. Feel free to reach out to us at any time with any questions or concerns.

If you are no longer serving your school as a counselor or administrator, please respond to this email so that we may update our records.

We hope that you will encourage your young leaders to apply!

All the best,

Milton Robinson

Program Director, American Legion Boys State

Department of Mississippi

(662) 312-7909

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Sydney Ethridge

SEHS Counselor

2362 Long Creek Rd

Meridian, MS 39301

601-483-5501 (Office)

601-483-6347 (Fax)

Disclaimer: The foregoing electronic message and any files transmitted with it are confidential and are intended only for the use of the intended recipient named above. This communication may contain material protected by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). If you are not the intended recipient, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this message is strictly prohibited. If you received this electronic message in error, please notify us immediately at 601-693-1683, at the Lauderdale County School District Central Office. 

Doodle for Google

The contest opens January 11th and goes through March 4, 2022. 54 students will be named winners for their state/territory. Four finalists will win a $5000 scholarship and one student will receive:

-$30,000 college scholarship

-$50,000 Google for Education technology package for their school

- Their artwork will be placed on the Google homepage for the day 

See attached for the information! 

Sydney Ethridge

SEHS Counselor

2362 Long Creek Rd

Meridian, MS 39301

601-483-5501 (Office)

601-483-6347 (Fax)

Disclaimer: The foregoing electronic message and any files transmitted with it are confidential and are intended only for the use of the intended recipient named above. This communication may contain material protected by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). If you are not the intended recipient, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this message is strictly prohibited. If you received this electronic message in error, please notify us immediately at 601-693-1683, at the Lauderdale County School District Central Office.