Class of 2010

NEW SCHOLARSHIPS

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The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will

award Scholarships to qualified Kentucky

residents who wish to study Civil Engineering

at the University of Kentucky, University of

Louisville, Western Kentucky University and

Kentucky State University. Deadline March 1, 2010

http://transportation.ky.gov/scholarship/

SKRECC Scholarship

• Eligibility limited to a Full Time high school senior whose principal

residence is an active account of South Kentucky RECC.

• Each applicant must submit an essay about “How Rural Electrification

has Affected Their Lives, Their Home Communities, and Their Local

Economy.” This essay should be between 350-500 words and should

be submitted before the school’s deadline. Each school’s winner will be

decided by a three-person committee from South Kentucky RECC.

• The winning essays will become property of South Kentucky RECC

for unlimited promotional use.

• The $1,000.00 scholarships are paid directly to the accredited educational

institution of the student’s choice upon enrollment. Availability is

limited to a two-year period.

• Winning students should attend and be recognized at the South

Kentucky RECC’s Annual Meeting. Winning students need to be available

for promotional pictures.

• South Kentucky RECC employees, directors, or anyone receiving direct

benefits from the cooperative, and members of their immediate families,

are ineligible for the South Kentucky RECC Scholarship Program.

• Students already receiving full college scholarships are not eligible

due to these funds being used specifically for tuition.

• This is an equal opportunity program. Scholarships will be awarded

without regard to race, religion, sex, age, or physical capability.

For more information, contact your guidance counselor or:

Alan Coffey

South Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative

P. O. Box 910, Somerset, Kentucky 42502

(606) 678-4121 or 1-800-264-5112

http://www.skrecc.com/scholarships.htm

Somerset-Pulaski County Rotary Club Scholarship

In commitment to improving our community, the Somerset-Pulaski County Rotary Club provides a scholarship to reward college-bound, service-minded teens.  One student from each of the three local high schools will be awarded a $500 scholarship.

Applicants must:

· Have a minimum GPA of 2.5

· Complete the scholarship form detailing personal information and community service experience (available in Guidance)

· Write an essay entitled “What Community Service Means to Me”.  Essays must be typed, 12 point font, double-spaced and a minimum of two (2) and maximum of five (5) pages.

Kentucky Farm Bureau

Thousands of dollars in college aid grants are distributed each year to top high school graduates whose families hold Farm Bureau memberships. The scholarships are granted by the Kentucky Farm Bureau Education Foundation, based on factors including scholastic achievement, participation in extracurricular activities and, in some cases, financial need. Scholarship applications are currently being accepted. Visit https://www.kyfb.com/federation/scholarships/

Local - https://www.kyfb.com/pulaski/scholarships/

Date	Time	Location
Monday Feb. 8	4:00-5:00pm (EST)	· Somerset Campus, Cooper Building, Room 102
Friday Feb. 19	9:00-10:00am (EST)	· Somerset Campus, Cooper Building, Room 102
Friday Feb. 26	2:00-3:00pm (EST)	· Somerset Campus, Blakley Building, ITV Room 102 · Russell Center, ITV Room · Clinton Center, ITV Room · McCreary Center, ITV Room 152 · Laurel Campus, LN2, ITV Room 116
Monday March 1	11:30-12:30pm (EST)	· Laurel Campus, LN2, Room 119
Tuesday March 9	3:30-4:30pm (EST)	· Somerset Campus, Cooper Building, Room 102
Friday March 19	9:30-10:30am (EST)	· Somerset Campus, Blakley Building, ITV Room 102 · Russell Center, ITV Room · Clinton Center, ITV Room · McCreary Center, ITV Room 152 · Laurel Campus, LN2, ITV Room 116

ATTENTION: To obtain an application for admission to the program, students must attend a pre-admission conference. If a student applied to the program or attended a pre-admission conference in the past, the student must attend a pre-admission conference THIS semester and submit a new application and other necessary information to be considered for acceptance. Pre-registration is not required for the conferences.

Classes begin in August for new radiography program students.

For more information, please contact:  Doyle Decker, Radiography Program Director (606) 451-6774    doyle.decker@kctcs.edu

Important Dates

Begley’s Scholarship (LWC) - Deadline–Feb. 12

FAFSA assistance with Gina Collins – February 18

(By appointment only-see Mrs. Morgan)

Farm Bureau Scholarship –Deadline- March 1

· High school seniors whose parents are member of Farm Bureau and will enter college as a freshman in the fall are eligible to apply. 

Delta Kappa Gamma – Deadline- March 19

· Female senior whose college major is education and who plans to become a teacher

SKRECC Scholarship Eligibility – Deadline - April 15

(to Mrs. Morgan)

· limited to a Full Time high school senior whose principal residence is an active account of South Kentucky RECC.

· Each applicant must submit an essay about “How Rural Electrification has Affected Their Lives, Their Home Communities, and Their Local Economy.” This essay should be between 350-500 words

Important Notice~

 High school seniors considering attending college or trade school this fall should fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, also known as FAFSA, as soon as possible.

The FAFSA is the form students complete to determine if they qualify for federal and state grants and to apply for loans. Students should submit the FAFSA even if they feel it is unlikely they will qualify for aid. Many colleges use information from the FAFSA to determine the distribution of grants and scholarships administered by the school.

The FAFSA asks for information about income, assets and expenses. A formula set by Congress is used to determine the student’s eligibility for federal and state aid. If the student is considered dependent under federal guidelines, both the student and the parents must provide financial information. Nearly all students going directly to college from high school are considered dependent.

Due to the current economic downturn, an increase in college enrollment is anticipated, making it more important than ever to submit the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1. Some financial aid programs have limited money and provide funds on a first-come, first-served basis to qualified students.

For faster feedback, KHEAA recommends that students submit the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov, although they may also be mailed to the FAFSA processor.

To learn how to plan and prepare for higher education, visit www.GoHigherKY.org. For more information about Kentucky scholarships and grants, visit www.kheaa.com; write KHEAA, P.O. Box 798, Frankfort, KY 40602-0798; or call (800) 928-8926, extension 6-7372.

Morehead State University Open House

Open House events will be an excellent opportunity for students and families to discover why Morehead State University (MSU) has been named one of “America’s Best Colleges” by U.S. News and World Report for the sixth year running.

University representatives will be available to meet students and their families, answer questions, lead campus tours and share information concerning college life.

“Our goal is to make it convenient to get answers to questions about starting college by bringing deans, department chairs and faculty from our academic programs, as well as staff from admissions, financial aid, housing and many more services together in one place,” said Holly Pollock, assistant director of enrollment services. “Families will hear success stories about our graduates and learn some statistics that demonstrate the academic quality offered at MSU.”

On one such measure of success, MSU graduates are consistently accepted into professional schools, including medical, dental and pharmacy programs, at rates well above state and national averages.

Students and families are encouraged to register for the Open House. Open House events are free!  To learn more about this event or to complete an online registration card, you may visit www.moreheadstate.edu/openhouse.

Additional information is available by calling enrollment services at (606) 783-2000 or (800) 585-6781.

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Fast Web:  www.fastweb.com    The leading Internet scholarship search—will help you find a scholarship to pay for school and let you know what to expect when you get there. We can help with college visits, the application process and understanding financial aid.

Go Higher KY GoHigherKY.org  The Go Higher KY website is your complete guide to attending college in Kentucky. By taking a few minutes to create a student account on Go Higher KY, you can automatically insert your information into financial aid and college applications, visit campuses virtually, explore career options, get adult education information, and receive help transferring to another school.       

Fafsa www.fafsa.ed.gov   Free application for financial student aid

KHEAA www.kheaa.com  Get all the information about planning and preparing for college.

FAFSA4caster: http://www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov     An online too providing families with an early estimate of financial aid eligibility.

I recommend that you complete a profile at http://www.cappex.com/ Cappex.com is a new, free website.

It is a good way to see how your accomplishments and interests match with colleges.

Cappex.com goes one step further than most college search sites by having colleges apply to you through a private, secure college center.

Go to http://www.cappex.com/ and complete your FREE profile.

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2010 Spring Louisville National College Fair

Students are encouraged to bring mailing address labels to facilitate the process of filling out information cards from colleges and universities.

Location:
Kentucky International Convention Center
Cascade Ballroom
221 Fourth Street
Louisville, KY 40202
502/595-4381 or 800/701-5831
Fair Hours:
Saturday, February 27, 2010
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

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SCHOLARSHIPS

ABAK Agriculture Scholarship Program

The scholarship program was established in 1996 to recognize and assist Kentucky

students majoring in agriculture. The scholarship is in the amount of $1,000 per school

year paid in two equal installments of $500 per semester. The scholarship is based on

merit as well as financial need.

POSTMARK DEADLINE:

JUNE 1, 2010

http://www.kyagbusiness.org/

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THOMAS B. BRIGHT, JR., MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Purpose: To assist undergraduate students with costs of higher education. For

students who are employed by or are relatives of employees of companies that belong

to the Kentucky Propane Gas Association. Three $1000 scholarships will be awarded in

2010. Former recipients of the Bright Scholarship are eligible to apply.

http://www.kypropane.org/

Deadline: April 1.

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Student Insights

It is exceptionally easy to apply:

* NO minimum SAT or ACT score
* NO minimum grade point average
* NO lengthy, time-consuming paperwork
* NO essays
* NO application fees

Simply complete a 15-20 minute online survey about local colleges.

You will then be automatically entered into a random drawing for a scholarship award.

http://www.student-view.com/2010_scholarship_map.html

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The Epilepsy Foundation of Kentuckiana will be accepting applications for the 2010 Shannon O’Daniel Memorial Scholarship Award. The one-year $1,000 award is given to a deserving

                               college-bound high school senior who lives in Kentucky and  is under a physician’s care for epilepsy (or seizure disorder)

Applications can be downloaded at www.efky.org.

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General Scholarship and a scholarship specifically for members that have overcome a physical or learning disability:

Since 2001, Commonwealth Credit Union has offered this program that honors graduating high school seniors with an academic-based award.

Beginning in 2010, we are happy to offer FOUR scholarships each year to our members who are graduating high school seniors.

These scholarships are designed to recognize academic achievement among our young members and to promote higher education.

Each scholarship provides $500 per semester and up to $4,000 over the course of the college education.

The application considers both scholastic achievement, extra-curricular activities, and community involvement.

A panel of independent judges review each application and works together to determine the winners.

https://www.ccuky.org/whatsnew/scholarship.htm

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Farm Credit Scholarship Deadline Approaching

Louisville, KY – January 19, 2010 – A February 26 deadline is fast approaching for applications for Farm Credit Services of Mid-America (FCS) scholarships. FCS, a $16 billion agricultural lending cooperative serving farmers, agribusinesses and rural residents in Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana and Tennessee, is committed to educational success and is offering scholarships to college students enrolled in agricultural programs. Thirty-six scholarships – ranging in value from $1,000 to $1,500 – will be awarded to children of members of Farm Credit. This is in addition to awarding over $60,000 in scholarships to students attending universities with ag colleges as well as the 4-H and FFA, bringing FCS’s total scholarship investment to over $100,000 annually.

The scholarships are available to members, their dependents and spouses of the ag lending cooperative. Scholarships will be awarded in April based on academic record, leadership qualities, and community involvement.  To apply, go online to www.e-farmcredit.com and click on Community Support to download the application.  Or call 1-800-444-3276 to talk the closest office about obtaining an application.

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Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program

Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to be able to continue with our scholarship program for the 4th year.

We will be awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year.

Scholarship Deadline   -  June 19, 2010.

Application Process

Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site:  http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

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NIADA Foundation Scholarship       Deadline March 15, 2010

http://www.niadafoundation.org/Scholarships/SCHOLARSHIPS.html

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http://www.kohlscorporation.com/CommunityRelations/scholarship/program-information.asp

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The First United Methodist Church Leonard and Stella Hislope Memorial Scholarship is available to entering students at Somerset Community College. You must be graduating from a high school in Pulaski County to qualify for this award.

http://www.somerset.kctcs.edu/GET_pay_aid.html

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The AFA Teens for Alzheimer's Awareness College Scholarship is available to high school students who will be entering a n accredited four-year college or university within 12 months of the deadline. You must be a US citizen planning to enter a four-year college or university to be eligible for this award. To apply you must submit a short personal biography and a 1200 to 1500 word essay describing how Alzheimer's disease has changed or impacted your life and what have you learned about yourself, your family and/or your community in the face of coping with Alzheimer's disease.

The deadline for applications is February 15

http://www.afateens.org/about_new.html

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Lexington Clinic Foundation now accepting applications for Fergus Hanson Memorial Scholarships

All applications must be postmarked or hand delivered by 5 p.m. on March 12, 2010 to Lexington Clinic Foundation.

The Foundation awarded $20,000 in scholarships in 2009.

http://www.lexclin.com/found/scholarship.html

· cholarship awards are available for students enrolled in allied healthcare-related training programs. Students pursuing dentistry or veterinary careers are not eligible for these scholarships. Full and part-time students may apply. Applicants ma

SAMMY Want a $7500 scholarship and chance to star in a Milk Mustache ad?  Twenty-five student athletes will win all that AND a trip to Disney World.  If you are a milk drinker who excels in academics, sports and community service then apply now for the Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) Awards Scholarship.

http://www.bodybymilk.com/sammy_scholarship.php

(RFE), a national 501(c)(3) scholarship organization, enables young people of equine industry families as well as those who want to pursue an equine-related or agricultural career, both with significant financial need, to obtain a college degree by providing tuition support; financial literacy training to help students minimize their debt load; mentoring services to provide students with emotional support; and permanent jobs upon graduation.

www.raceforeducation.org

Kentucky Farm Bureau Education Foundation Scholarship Program Application

https://www.kyfb.com/federation/scholarships/

The Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship is open to 9th-12th grade high school students, college students or graduate school students who are legal U.S. residents. Students not currently in school must plan to enroll in a higher education program within 12 months. Students may study any major and attend any college in the U.S. The award may be used for tuition, room and board, books or any related educational expense. A brief personal statement is required.

http://www.gkscholarship.com/

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The Foreclosure.com Scholarship Program encourages students to offer innovative ideas and solutions to 'solve the foreclosure crisis' in the form of an essay. Essay submissions must be between 1,000 and 2,500 words and all accepted freshman and enrolled under-graduate and graduate students are eligible to apply. First place prize is $5,000 and second through fifth place will be awarded $1,000 each. Checks will be made out to the college or university attended in the form of a non-renewable scholarship grant. The best five plans will be sent to Congress and to President Barack Obama.

http://www.foreclosure.com/education/scholarship/index.html

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The Youth Foundation Scholarship is available to high school seniors who are U.S. citizens and plan to attend an accredited four-year U.S. college or university. You must have a 3.5 or better GPA and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.

Completed applications should be postmarked no later than February 28, 2010.

http://foundationcenter.org/grantmaker/youthfdn/index.html

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The Davidson Fellows Scholarship is open to students who can demonstrate noteworthy achievements through the creation of a "significant piece of work" aimed at improving the lives of others in the areas of science, technology, mathematics, music, literature, philosophy and outside the box. A "significant piece of work" is defined as an exceptionally creative application of existing knowledge; a new idea with high impact; an innovative solution with broad-range implications; an important advancement that can be replicated and built upon; an interdisciplinary discovery; an exemplary performance; and/or another demonstration of extraordinary accomplishment. You must also be under the age of 18 as of October 1, 2010 and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

The deadline for the 2010 Davidson Fellows Scholarship is March 3.

http://www.davidsongifted.org/Fellows/

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The Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship is open to currently enrolled high school seniors or first-year college students. To be eligible for this award, you must be a U.S. citizen, be under 25 years of age and answer both of the following two essay questions: in under 1000 words, "Why is a healthy lifestyle important in school?" and in under 500 words, describe your career plans, goals and personal ambitions.

Due May 1, 2010

http://www.fitnessexercises.tv/scholarships.php

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The Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Competition is open to high school seniors who are U.S. citizens residing within the jurisdiction of a local Elks Lodge. Your selection for this award is based on scholarship, leadership and financial need. To be considered, you must plan on pursuing a four-year degree on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours) at an American college or university.

Due March 1, 2010.

http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.Cfm

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Are you  a college-bound senior currently enrolled in a school in Pulaski County? If so, you may qualify for the first History Scholarship, a $1,000 award to be given by the Pulaski County Historical Society for the 2010 term.

This scholarship will reward an outstanding senior who plans to pursue a career in history or a related field.

Click here for more details and to download an application form. All applications must be received by February 26, 2010.

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University of Louisville  AFROTC Scholarship Types

Type 1: Unlimited Tuition

Type 2: $18,000 per year ($9,000 per semester or up to$6,000 per quarter)

Type 3: $9,000 per year($4,500 per semester or up to$3,000 per quarter)

Type 6: $3,000 per year ($1,500 per semester or up to$1,000 per quarter)

Type 7: full in-state tuition AT a State school

Each scholarshipincludes $900 a year fortextbooks and a stipend of$300-$500 a month

University of Louisville

Dougherty Hall

Louisville, KY 40292

Air Force ROTC

Phone: 502.852.6576

Fax: 502.852.4775

airforce@louisville.edu

Graduation packets have been distributed.  For ordering questions call Herff Jones at 1-877-291-9616.

EKU Scholarships

http://www.scholarships.eku.edu/awards/undergraduate/firstyear/

(Deadline Feb. 15, 2010)

KFC Scholarship

The KFC Colonel's Scholars Program® is looking for high school seniors with entrepreneurial drive, strong perseverance, demonstrated financial need, and who want to pursue a college education at an accredited public institution in the state they reside.

The KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program is about you, your dreams and aspirations, and the perseverance to succeed. This program is offered to high school seniors planning to attend a public in-state college or university. Students who meet the criteria may apply online to become a KFC’s Colonel’s Scholar. Students selected for this scholarship are eligible to receive up to $20,000 to complete a bachelor’s degree program.    Due Feb 10. 2010

http://www.kfcscholars.org/

UK Welcomes Students to Several Open Houses on Campus

Visit the College of Engineering Any Monday Throughout the Year

Monday visits at www.engr.uky.edu/visit.

Schedule a Campus Visit and Tour With the UK Visitor Center

To schedule a visit, please contact our Visitor Center at 859-257-3595 or at www.uky.edu/VisitorCenter

The 2009-2010 senior class officers are:

          President—Ben Drake                      Vice President—Eric Bird

          Secretary—Kelsey Roberts               Treasurer—Rachel Floyd

Congratulations 2009 Homecoming Candidates

Audra Brainard, Wendi Flanagan, Rachel Floyd, Stephanie Harris,

Alexa Jones, Amber, Phelps, Sabrina Pottin, Chelsea Sedwick,

Ashley Snodgrass, Miranda Strong, Raina Trimble and Hailley White

SCC PTA Program

If you have an ACT score of 19 or higher and you are ranked in the top 10% of the senior class, you may be eligible for the 2010 Physical Therapy Assistant program at Somerset Community College. 

All students planning to apply to the PTA Program in 2010 MUST attend a Pre-Admission Conference in the 2009-2010 academic year.

Attendees are required to pre-register if planning to attend  by contacting the Program Director

at ron.meade@kctcs.edu.

Deadline for Application: April 1, 2010

WORK RELEASE SENIORS—Work Experience Evaluations are due to the Guidance Office by December 18. 

KEES legislative changes take effect

AP/IB Bonus

Some Kentucky high school students who make qualifying scores on Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) exams can earn extra KEES bonus awards. Students must be eligible for free and reduced-price lunch during any year of high school. There is no limit on the number of AP/IB bonus awards a student can receive. The first AP/IB bonus awards will be disbursed this fall. Bonus award amounts are:

Advanced Placement		International Baccalaureate
Exam Score	Bonus Amount	Exam Score	Bonus Amount
3	$200	5	$200
4	$250	6	$250
5	$300	7	$300

High School Newsletter

We have created this e-mail listserv as a line of communication directly from us to you. We hope you find the regular updates to be helpful and informative.  If you are not the original recipient and would like to subscribe or know of someone who does, please send an e-mail to
ec-clientrelations@ncaa.org.

Nontraditional Courses

Many of your students may take courses online or through a credit recovery program.  Here is what you need to know about how those courses work with NCAA eligibility.

1. Follow your high school’s policy.  Make sure you treat your student-athletes in the same manner in which you treat your students.

2. Place the course on your high school transcript and make sure it has a designation that identifies it as credit recovery or distance learning course.

3. Ensure academic soundness.  Many courses may not meet NCAA requirements if they are taught below the regular academic level, are abbreviated in nature or are completed in a condensed timeframe.

Test Scores

Please advise your students to send their test scores to the NCAA Eligibility Center by entering the code “9999” as one of their free test-score recipients in the box provided when registering for the SAT or ACT.  If your student-athletes forget to use the “9999” code, the student-athlete will need to contact the SAT or ACT directly to have the scores sent officially by the testing agency.  The Eligibility Center must receive official scores directly from the testing agency in order to certify the student-athlete’s initial eligibility.  All test scores are required to be sent.  This will aid in using the best scores from each exam in the certification of your student-athletes.

The Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete is Available

The 2009-10 Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete is now available.  The Guide provides important information and key steps for high school student-athletes and parents as they begin the initial-eligibility process.  The Guide and other informational materials can be found on the Eligibility Center Web site.  To access them, follow the steps below.

· Log onto www.eligibilitycenter.org.

· Click on “Resources” at the top of the screen.

· Click on “U.S. Students” in the notebook.

· Click on “Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete."

The Guide is also available for purchase at NCAApublications.com.

Important Information for Your Juniors

Encourage your college-bound student-athletes that plan on participating in college athletics to register with the Eligibility Center.  This can be done on the Eligibility Center's Web site, www.eligibilitycenter.org.  Early registration helps student-athletes avoid pitfalls that could delay their academic or amateur certification.

Information Regarding Your Seniors

Please send your student-athletes’ six-semester transcripts to the Eligibility Center in Indianapolis, Indiana.  Also, please remember that the Eligibility Center cannot accept faxed transcripts.  Official transcripts can be sent to the address below.

U.S. Mail Overnight Delivery
NCAA Eligibility Center                                          NCAA Eligibility Center
Certification Processing                                         Certification Processing
P.O. Box 7136                                                         1802 Alonzo Watford Senior Drive
Indianapolis, Indiana  46207-7136                        Indianapolis, Indiana  46202        

The Eligibility Center also accepts electronic transcripts from the following providers: 

· ConnectEdu;
· Docufide;
· E-Scrip Safe;
· National Transcript Center; and
· XAP.

High School Newsletter

We have created this e-mail listserv as a line of communication directly from us to you. We hope you find the regular updates to be helpful and informative.  If you are not the original recipient and would like to subscribe or know of someone who does, please send an e-mail to
ec-clientrelations@ncaa.org.

New Registration Web Site

Earlier this summer, the NCAA Eligibility Center unveiled a new registration Web site for college-bound student-athletes planning to enroll in college fall 2010 and later.  The new Web address is www.eligibilitycenter.org.  The Eligibility Center feels that this new environment will aid you in easily accessing the vital information needed to assist your student-athletes and parents with the registration and academic and amateurism certification processes.  As members of the high school community, you will be able to access your information from the “For High Schools” link.  The process of submitting your school's core courses online will remain the same. 

Student-athletes that have registered prior to the launch of the new Web site will be required to log into their current account (www.ncaaclearinghouse.net).  The student will be asked to verify his or her e-mail address and select a new password.  The information that the student has previously submitted will carry over to the new account.  However, the student will need to answer additional questions to bring his or her account current.  Once the student has completed the update of his or her account, all information will be accessed and maintained at www.eligibilitycenter.org.  The student will no longer need to go to the old Web site.

If you know of students who registered in the previous system, or those student-athletes that have asked you to send a six-semester transcript, please inform them of this new process.  Step-by-step instructions for students are provided below.

Instructions for College-Bound Student-Athletes Who Have Already Registered

College-bound student-athlete’s who have registered with the Eligibility Center under the old Web site (http://www.ncaaclearinghouse.net/) and plan to enroll in college fall 2010 or later will need to have their information transferred to the new Web site (www.eligibilitycenter.org).  In order to start this process, please have the college-bound student-athlete follow the steps below:

1.        Direct the student-athlete to www.eligibilitycenter.org and to click on the spring 2010 or before link (this will re-direct him or her back to the old Web site);

2.        Instruct the student-athlete to log in using his or her NCAA ID or SSN and PIN;

3.        The next page will give the student-athlete instructions to start the transfer process:

a. Validate the e-mail address the student-athlete wants the Eligibility Center to use;

b. Log in to his or her e-mail account and click the link in the e-mail he or she received and create an account with the Eligibility Center;

c. Log in to his or her new account on the new Web site; and

d. Finish the incomplete sections of his or her "My Planner" information.

Should you have any questions concerning the registration of your college-bound student-athletes or locating Eligibility Center information, please refer to the high school resource page, which can be accessed by clicking on "For High Schools" and then logging in as a high school administrator. 

Transcript Release Forms

With the launch of the Eligibility Center’s new registration Web site, www.eligibilitycenter.org, the Eligibility Center no longer provides Transcript Release forms to the student to print off and provide to the high school.  This form was generated as a courtesy for high schools that may have required a Transcript Release form.  If your high school or district office requires your students to sign a form to release transcripts, use your school or district form.  Remember, no specific release is required by the Eligibility Center.  You can look up your school’s list of registrants on the Eligibility Center Web site.  Simply log in under "High School Administration" and follow the prompts.  The Eligibility Center also mails a copy of this list to you prior to graduation as a reminder to send final transcripts.

Have You Updated Your Core Courses for the 2009-10 Academic Year?

Now is the time to add new courses, submit any courses that have changed names and/or delete courses you no longer teach.  Your college-bound student-athletes will need you to update your school's NCAA List of Approved Core Courses.  This process is exclusively electronic.  To update your information:

1.  Log onto www.eligibilitycenter.org;

2.  Select the "For High Schools" link at the top of the page;

3.  Enter your high school's six-digit CEEB code and five-digit PIN on the login page; and

4.  Follow the prompts at the center of the screen to update your NCAA List of Approved Core Courses.

Once the NCAA Eligibility Center has reviewed and made decisions on the high school’s submissions, the Eligibility Center will send an e-mail to your high school.  Please make sure that your e-mail address is updated.

Have Questions? Call Us!

If you have any questions, the Eligibility Center has a toll-free line exclusively for high school administrators. The phone number is 877/622-2321.