THIS IS A MUST DO IF YOUR STUDENT IS GOING TO COLLEGE!

Questions?? Please check your Tri-Rivers-Rivers email account to sign up to talk to one of OSU-Marion’s financial aid representatives. Also read over the information below and click on the presentation. Also, view the attached handout.

Click Here: Financial Aid Handouts 2020

2020-2021 FAFSA Presentation

To view presentation Click Here 

The Ohio State University at Marion will hold an online Financial Aid Information Presentation for the 2021-2022 award year. This FREE financial aid presentation is for parents and/or students of all income levels. The forms discussed are used at all two-year and four-year colleges and universities. Therefore, you are welcome to watch even if you and/or your child plans to attend a college other than Ohio State Marion or MTC.

Many two and four-year colleges and universities throughout the U.S. require or strongly encourage filling out the FAFSA. The information you provide on this form becomes the basis for determining eligibility for federal and state grants, work study programs, some scholarships, and subsidized & unsubsidized student loans.

Questions??  Please check your Tri-Rivers email account to sign up to talk to one of OSU-Marions’s financial representatives.

College is not free. Students are charged tuition, fees, and room & board and must pay for books and supplies.  The total cost to attend college is referred to as the cost of education or the student budget.  While it is understood that paying for college can be a significant burden, it is the student’s responsibility to ensure that college costs are paid.

 Financial aid is help to pay for college!

 You may start completing the FAFSA on October 1, 2020 for the 2021-2022 school year.

The following documents which pertain to you, your spouse and/or your parents will be needed to complete the FAFSA.

• Income amounts: 2019 federal tax returns, W-2 forms and any applicable income tax documents
• A listing of any other types of untaxed income or benefits received in 2019 — may include:
• Documentation from you and/or your parent’s case worker with the total amount of TANF received for 2019
• Supplemental Social Security Disability received in 2019
• The total amount of child support paid and/or received in 2019
• The total amount of Federal Work Study received in 2019
• Bank statements
• Investment records
• Social Security number
• FSA ID – replaced PINs in May 2015. FAFSA users will need to create a FSA ID at
  How do I create an FSA ID? | Federal Student Aid one week before completing the FAFSA.

THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT EVENTS TO ATTEND IF YOUR STUDENT PLANS TO ATTEND COLLEGE FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR!

MANY COLLEGES & SCHOLARSHIPS REQUIRE A COMPLETED FAFSA.

THIS IS A MUST HAVE FOR SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, WORKSTUDY PROGRAMS AND FEDERAL LOANS.

Check out the Senior Class Guide for 2020-2021. What’s Your E? Enrolled. Enlisted. Employed.

The Guide, links below,  contains important information for graduation: ACT Test Dates, links for test preparation, FAFSA information, Military Career Information, and a Senior Checklist.

Senior Class guide 2020-2021 PDF

Senior Class guide 2020-2021 Word

Although our Great Start event was canceled, you can still get your uniforms ordered before the start of school. See below:

• Construction Trades Academy Students: You can go to the Construction Trades Academy Facebook page—Click Here— and order online through Pat’s Print Shop, 19 N Franklin St, Richwood, OH. If you have any questions please contact Mr. Willey at

• Exercise Science & Sports Medicine Students:
Please contact Mrs. Kaffen to order your uniforms at

• Health Careers Academy Students:
Please contact Mrs. Grimes or Mrs. McGuire to order your uniforms at or

• Welding:
Please get in touch with Mr. Horn or Mr. Retterer to order your welding gear from OE Meyer at or (part of your uniform will be ordered through Rivers Edge, see below). 

• All other Students will order from Rivers Edge Embroidery:
You will order your uniforms through Rivers Edge Embroidery. They have all program requirements and payments will be done through them. The best method is to order online by visiting their site, and clicking on your program name below the program logo: Click here to go to site: https://riversedge.site/  You can also stop by their store at 2890 Harding Hwy E, Marion, OH 43302. Hours: Mon 9am-4pm;  Tue 9am-4pm; Wed 9am-6pm;  Thu 9am-4pm;  Fri 9am-4pm and  Sat 9am -12pm; Sun-Closed. 740-375-8801.

Tri-Rivers has extended the deadline for students to sign up for College Credit Plus (CCP) to August 21, 2020 by 3pm. This will follow the deadline from Marion Technical College (MTC). This will give students more time to go to MTC campus and take the ACCUPLACER, according to Allisun  Lauthers, Tri-Rivers CCP Coordinator.

Contact Mrs. Lauthers if you need assistance or have questions.
Email:
740-389-8508

CCP Application Instructions 1-2020

CCP_Intent-to-Participate-form_Public_2018-19

Test Scores CCP at MTC

Steps for College Credit Plus
Step 1: Complete a College credit plus information/guidance session. Complete the letter of Intent form and return to Mrs. Allisun Lauthers,
Step 2: Students must be “eligible” for College Credit Plus participation based on assessment exam scores OR have a cumulative GPA of 3.0. If students are wanting to enroll in a Composition or Statistics course there is additional testing and requirements.
Step 3: College Admission
• Students must apply for admission
• Marion Technical College Application https://www.mtc.edu/apply/
• Columbus State Community College Application https://www.cscc.edu/admissions/ccp-app.shtml
• Contact the college to learn about their requirements, processes, paperwork, and deadlines
Colleges have the final decision on student admission

Step 4: Course Registration
If the student is considered eligible and has been admitted to the college, then the college will discuss course options with the student, based on assessment scores, prerequisites, and other requirements.

Resources:
• Google link to slide show for information session https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1eE1U7zbF_oMzOLkzgzVqSEr9S5KE1WhX83sFogY9fWg/edit?usp=sharing

• Link to sign up to take ACCUPLACER if you do not have a 3.0 Cumulative GPA https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805044ba9a62ba0ff2-testing

• Columbus State College Credit Plus https://www.cscc.edu/academics/college-credit-plus/