Gallatin CUSD 7

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Seniors and Parents/Guardians of Seniors- The SIC Scholarship is due next Wednesday, February 28th- as of now I have had VERY, VERY, VERY few turned in to my office at the school. SIC is very much looking to give this FREE MONEY away, so I would encourage all students even if there is small chance of attending SIC in the fall to fill this very simple scholarship form out and complete the very small essay. Copies of the application are on Mr. Cruson's Google Classroom, in Mr. Cruson's office and have been emailed to all 12th grade students. Contact Mr. Cruson if you need any more information or a transcript to go with your application.

Seniors and Parents/Guardians of Seniors- The SIC Scholarship is due 1 week from today- as of now I have had VERY, VERY, VERY few turned in to my office at the school. SIC is very much looking to give this FREE MONEY away, so I would encourage all students even if there is small chance of attending SIC in the fall to fill this very simple scholarship form out and complete the very small essay. Copies of the application are on Mr. Cruson's Google Classroom, in Mr. Cruson's office and have been emailed to all 12th grade students. Contact Mr. Cruson if you need any more information or a transcript to go with your application.

Seniors and Parents/Guardians- The following are scholarships that are currently available, and all applications are on Mr. Cruson's Google Classroom and in his office: - SIC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS- DUE FEB. 28th - Illinois Farm Credit Scholarship- Due Feb. 28th - SIU Credit Union Scholarship- Due Mar. 29th - Gallatin-Saline Retired Teachers Scholarship- Due Mar. 15th - Legence Bank Scholarship- Due Mar. 22nd - Cowen Vocational Scholarship- Due Mar. 31st - Gallatin-Saline Farm Bureau Scholarships- Due Mar. 29th - Compeer Financial Scholarship- Due Date tba - Illinois Sheriff’s Association Scholarship- Due Mar. 15th - People’s National Bank Scholarship- Due Mar. 1st - SICEA Scholarship- Due Apr. 1st - SIC Theater Scholarships- Due Feb. 28th - Greg Yank “Servant Leader” Scholarship – Due Apr. 1st - Rotary International Dist. 6510 Scholarship – Due Mar. 1st - Equality Masonic Lodge Scholarship- Due Apr. 1st - Gallatin County Wellness Center Scholarship- Due Apr. 1st - Harrisburg Elks- Military Family Scholarship- Due Apr. 1st - Egyptian Health Department Scholarship – Due Apr. 12th - Phillip & Ann Brazier Memorial Scholarship- Due Mar. 28th Please be aware of Deadlines and all scholarships can be turned in to Mr. Cruson prior to their deadline and they will be sent to providers in time. Please Contact Mr. Cruson with questions dcruson@gallatincusd7.com or 272-5141

We are at the time of the year for scholarships to be filled and completed- the following list is what is currently on Mr. Cruson's Google Classroom: - Foundation for Rural Service (Shawnee Communications) Scholarship – Due Feb. 16th - James L. Bass Legal Scholarship – Due Feb. 16th - SIC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS- DUE FEB. 28th - Illinois Farm Credit Scholarship- Due Feb. 28th - SIU Credit Union Scholarship- Due Mar. 29th - Gallatin-Saline Retired Teachers Scholarship- Due Mar. 15th - Legence Bank Scholarship- Due Mar. 22nd - Cowen Vocational Scholarship- Due Mar. 31st - Gallatin-Saline Farm Bureau Scholarships- Due Mar. 29th - IAA Foundation Scholarship (Ag Based) – Due Feb. 15th - Compeer Financial Scholarship- Due Date tba - Illinois Sheriff’s Association Scholarship- Due Mar. 15th - People’s National Bank Scholarship- Due Mar. 1st - SICEA Scholarship- Due Apr. 1st - SIC Theater Scholarships- Due Feb. 28th - Greg Yank “Servant Leader” Scholarship – Due Apr. 1st - Rotary International Dist. 6510 Scholarship – Due Mar. 1st - Equality Masonic Lodge Scholarship- Due Apr. 1st - Gallatin County Wellness Center Scholarship- Due Apr. 1st I would point out that that SIC Scholarship application is due on February 28th- SIC is always looking to give those scholarships out - so fill them out and get them in.

Just a reminder for Seniors and Parents/Guardians of Seniors- FAFSA night, tonight from 3:30-7:30, if both parents and students have an FSA ID - please feel free to come at anytime during that time frame, SIC financial aid will be here to help answer any questions.

An FYI for Seniors and Parents/Guardians- the FAFSA night is for you to complete your FAFSA, if you already have it completed, you would not need to attend, unless you had questions.

An FYI for Seniors and Parents/Guardians- the FAFSA night is for you to complete your FAFSA, if you already have it completed, you would not need to attend, unless you had questions.

Just a reminder for Seniors and Parents/Guardians of Seniors- FAFSA night this Thursday February 8th 3:30-7:30, if both parents and students have an FSA ID - please feel free to come at anytime during that time frame, SIC financial aid will be here to help answer any questions.

Just a reminder for Seniors and Parents/Guardians of Seniors- FAFSA night this Thursday February 8th 3:30-7:30, if both parents and students have an FSA ID - please feel free to come at anytime during that time frame, SIC financial aid will be here to help answer any questions.

Dental Safari is coming to Gallatin County School April 1-2

Tutoring Tuesday February 6 th will be canceled

FAFSA PROCESS Step 1 – Create an FSA-ID (Both Student & Parent) ID’s can be created here and must be done so at least a week before attempting to fill the FAFSA: https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch Step 2- Once you have created an ID for both the student and Parent and the ID has been verified, you can begin the FAFSA, which is located at this address: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa You will need the following information to complete the FAFSA: • Your Social Security Number • Your A-Number (if you're not a U.S. citizen) • Federal income tax returns, records of child support received; and your current balance of cash, savings, and checking accounts (Note: You must provide consent and approval to disclose your federal tax information to be eligible for federal student aid.) • Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable), net worth of investments, businesses, and farms • Records of untaxed income (if applicable) • An FSA ID (account username and password) to log in to StudentAid.gov and start the FAFSA form electronically FEBRUARY 8th, 2024- We will hold a FAFSA Completion night in the high school library, 3:30-7:30 - I would highly encourage you to take advantage and attend this night. It is a come and go event and an appointment is not needed, but it would be appreciated if you contacted Mr. Cruson to let him know you plan of attendance and an approximate time. dcruson@gallatincusd7.com or 618-272-5141 ex. 1240 JUST A REMINDER, THE FAFSA IS A GRADUATION REQUIREMENT IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, FAFSA COMPLETION OR THE COMPLETION OF A NON-PARTICIPATION FORM IS NEEDED TO MEET THIS REQUIREMENT.

SIC has several Theatre Scholarships that are available, you need to fill the SIC Scholarship application and mark the box Theatre (item # 27) Applications are due February 28th

Gallatin County High School Seniors/Parents & Guardians Scholarship update- the following scholarships are now available on Mr. Cruson's Google Classroom: SIC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION- DUE 2/28/24 Illinois Sheriff's Association - Due 3/15/24 Gallatin-Saline Farm Bureau scholarships- Due 3/29/24 Cowan Vocational Scholarship- Due 3/31/24 Legence Bank Scholarship - Due 3/22/24 Gallatin-Saline Retired Teachers Scholarship - Due 3/15/24 SIU Credit Union Scholarship - Due 3/29/24 Illinois Farm Credit Service - Due 2/28/24 James L. Bass Legal Scholarship- Due 2/16/24 Foundation for Rural Service (Shawnee Communications) Scholarship- Due 2/16/24 IAA Foundation Scholarship- Due date 2/15/24 Compeer Financial Scholarship- Due date varies All scholarships are also in Mr. Cruson's office - FAFSA Completion night - February 8th - 3:30-8pm - please call to confirm a time for attendance- must have FSA ID completed and verified by this time in order to complete FAFSA

Reminder no tutoring today January 18th

All Gallatin County students and staff will be in attendance tomorrow, Thursday, January 18, 2024. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather warning that Gallatin County is on the Northwest edge of possible freezing rain or freezing drizzle that could begin around 2-3 p.m. tomorrow. Freezing rain or drizzle will cause immediately hazardous roads and create dangerous travel conditions for us to get students and drivers home safely. We will watch the forecast and only dismiss school if necessary for everyone's safety; we need you to prepare for the worst. So please make arrangements should we need to send students home early due to this freezing weather front coming into our area. The after-school program will be canceled tomorrow. Also, any extra-curricular games will be canceled. Thank you for your patience and understanding. NOTE: Students please dress warm and wear your coats. Come on, Spring!

Seniors and Parents/Guardians - the following scholarships have been added to Mr. Cruson's google classroom and are now open: Illinois Farm Credit Scholarships (Due 2/28/24) https://www.farmcreditil.com/About/community-engagement/Scholarships Gallatin-Saline Retired Teacher's Association Scholarship (Due 3/15/24) Scholarship app is on google classroom or in Mr. C's office SIU Credit Union Scholarships (Due 3/29/24) www.siucu.org/scholarship Gallatin-Saline Farm Bureau Schoalrships (Due 3/29/24) https://form.jotform.com/Salgalfbmanager/gallatin-county-aitcfoundation-scho and https://form.jotform.com/Salgalfbmanager/gallatin-county-farm-bureau-scholar also the SIC Scholarship application is open until 2/28/24 application is on Mr. C's google classroom Foundation for Rural Service Scholarship program (Shawnee Communications sponsered) is open until 2/16/24 https://www.frs.org/programs/youth-programs/scholarships Make sure you are filling out schoalrships- as always contact Mr. Cruson for more information.

No tutoring today January 4th

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to Seniors and Parents and Guardians of Seniors- While you have a little time left on your break, it would be a great time to work on a scholarship applications that are on the google classroom, including those for students that plan on attending Southeastern Illinois College (SIC) in the fall, the SIC Scholarship Application is now available, A link for the application can be found of Mr. Cruson's Google Classroom and at the link below: https://sic.edu/financial-aid/scholarships-and-grants/sic-scholarships/ SIC has a lot of FREE MONEY to give away, if you take the time to fill this application out. Deadline is 2/28/2024 And remember there are other scholarships listed there including the Foundation for Rural Service Scholarship - which Shawnee Communications in Equality is our local Sponsor, as well as those scholarships that can be found at: studentscholarships.org New Scholarships will be added as they are received and many of those will be after the first of the new year, so check back often.