Senior Guide 

The Senior Guide is prepared by the Counseling Office for students and parents. It includes essential information for students going to college as well as students planning on entering the workforce or joining the military. 

Letter of Recommendation Form

Fill out the letter of recommendation form to give to staff members the student is requesting a letter from. This will help them write a good and accurate letter, 

Transcripts

If you need to send transcripts to a college, you have to request them from the school using a website called PARCHMENT.  Click the link below to get started.  

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Financial Aid Night  

Olivet College presented all the information you need to know about applying for financial aid. Check out the PowerPoint for more information!

FAFSA Filing Just got Easier

All students need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid to be considered for most need-based scholarship programs. Students and parents must each create an FSA ID using their social security numbers in order to sign the application. Students will need parent tax returns from 2016.

Local Scholarships and Financial Aid Links 

For more information on Maple Valley's local scholarships as well as scholarship search engines and financial aid, click here. 

Step by Step FAFSA Guide 

For a step by step guide on how to complete the FAFSA, click here. 

Net Price Calculator 

Net price calculators can be used to determine how much you'll really pay for school. Click below to see an example from Michigan State University. Every school has it's own that can be found on their financial aid website. Never pay the sticker price for a college or university!  

Tuition Incentive Program 

TIP is an incentive program that encourages eligible students to complete high school by providing tuition assistance for the first two years of college and beyond. Click here to determine eligibility.

CSS/Financial Aid Profile

Some universities require students to complete the CSS/Financial Aid Profile along with the FAFSA when applying for financial aid. If this is the case, click below to learn more about this  application.