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ECHS Rising Freshman Information Night

Eighth grade students and their parents are invited to attend!

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

6:00 P.M.

ECHS Cafeteria

Please plan to arrive 15-30 minutes before the information session and enter ECHS through the gym doors.

Ninth grade, CTAE, and ECCA teachers will be in the gym lobby at 5:30 P.M. to answer questions about high school courses and programs.  The general information session will be in the ECHS cafeteria! 

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The University of Georgia VetCAMP 2020

This program is offered to rising high school juniors and seniors and rising college freshmen to evaluate their skills and competitiveness as future veterinarians, provide mentorship, and help them experience veterinary medicine as an exciting career path.  It's a great experience, and the students have a lot of fun while learning about the profession!

Deadline:  January 24, 2020

Click Here for Application

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UGA Young Scholars Program

The Young Scholars Program is a 6-week internship that will expose Georgia's high school juniors and seniors to careers in the agricultural, food, and environmental sciences.  

Application Deadline:  January 31, 2020

Click Here for More Information

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Marshland Credit Union Memorial Scholarship

Four $1500 scholarships !

One of the four will go to a graduating senior who plans to attend the College of Coastal Georgia!

APPLY TODAY!

Deadline:  Monday, February 17, 2020

Click Here to View More Information

Click Here for Application

Or Click Here

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The Goizueta Foundation Scholarship

For students of Hispanic or Latino heritage who have demonstrated

ongoing leadership and service

Deadline:  February 28, 2020

Click Here to View Application

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FINANCIAL AID NIGHTS

SESSION 1:  MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2019

SESSION 2:  MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2020

6:00 P.M.

ECHS CAFETERIA

Financial aid for college will be the focus of this meeting.  Helpful tips on completing the financial aid application will be provided.  Parents and seniors, please plan to attend at least one session!

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FAFSA COMPLETION NIGHTS

SESSION 1:  MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2019

SESSION 2:  MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2020

SESSION 3:  MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2020

6:00 P.M.

ECHS MEDIA CENTER

Parents and seniors will be able to complete the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid.  Be sure to bring your 2018 income tax documents with you.  A representative from the Georgia Student Finance Commission will be on campus to assist you with your online financial aid applications!  Parents and seniors, please plan to attend at least one session!

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Thinking About Joining the Georgia National Guard?

Receive Monthly Paychecks While In College! 

Click Here to View Bonus

Click Here to View Eligible Institutions

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The Freshman Quarterly

Newsletter

Click Here to View

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 DATA CLERK

 If you do not have a portal account, please see the school data clerk, Mrs. Shayla Dekle, or email her at sdekle@effingham.k12.ga.us to set up an account.

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