Student Services

The basic concern of student services is the individual student's problems, adjustment, and progress. This attitude develops a program which helps the student to:

Understand himself/herself
Make the most of aptitudes and interests
Satisfactorily adjust to the environment
Develop ability to make wise decisions and solve problems independently

The services offered by the Student Services Department are many and varied, but basically they are as follows:

Counseling--personal, educational, and vocational
Testing--aptitude and achievement
Placement--in the proper school program
Parental conferences

College Admissions Information:

The American College Testing program (ACT) is one of the major college entrance examinations required by many schools for either acceptance or placement. The test is required for local memorial and State of Michigan scholarship programs. Interested juniors and seniors should check with the Guidance Counselor to find out when this test will be administered and the deadline for registration.

A fee is charged and must be remitted with registration. The nearest test center is Bay de Noc Community College. You may obtain registration materials from your counselor. Students wishing to be eligible for State of Michigan Financial Assistance must take the ACT no later than October of their senior year and release their score to the State of Michigan Scholarship Program (Code #2076).

College Applications:

Application forms for the state supported Michigan schools plus many other schools located in and out of the state may be obtained in the Student Services Office. Seniors should confer with their counselor to determine when to begin making application to the schools of their choice.

Catalogs:

College, trade and technical, career, and business catalogs may be found in the Student Services Office along with brochures and career monographs. A complete file of vocational information is maintained. These materials may be used in the office or checked out for use at home.

Financial Aid:

Local--Meet with your counselor to discuss the Gladstone Scholarship and Loan Foundation.
Michigan Competitive Scholarship Program--These are state scholarships awarded to Michigan residents to attend eligible public and private colleges or universities in Michigan. Students must achieve a qualifying score on the ACT and demonstrate financial need according to the required financial form.
Tuition Grants Program--A tuition grant is a separate source of assistance and is awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need and enrollment at a private Michigan college. You do not have to take the ACT for this grant.
Federal Programs

Basic Grant Program

Guaranteed Loan Program

Educational Opportunity Grant

Work Study

National Direct Student Loan

Special Programs
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Bureau of Indian Affairs (See your counselor for more details)
F.A.F.(Financial Aid Form) F.F.S.(Family Financial Statement)-- Students who are applying for financial aid or scholarships from a college, university, state or agency program, will be required to have their parents file a financial statement. The F.A.F. of the College Scholarship Service and the F.F.S. of the American College Testing are the two needs analysis forms presently in use. These are available in the Main Office.

Social Security Numbers (mandatory):

If you have not by now obtained a social security number, application forms may be picked up in the Student Services Office. A social security number is required for the Basic Education Opportunity Grant, PSAT/NMSQT, college applications, and other.