Guidance Menu

Use this page to find out about the college application process, open houses, financial aid applications, scholarships, and more. Bulletins are typically linked to a downloadable PDF file or word document. You will need Adobe Acrobat to view PDF files

College Applications

Junior Parent / Student College Night was held March 24th 2010. See the PowerPoint presentation from that evening.

Senior College Application Night was held October 5th. Get the essential PowerPoint Presentation regarding college applications.

College / Career Bulletins

Bulletin # 1 | Bulletin # 2 | Bulletin #3 | Bulletin #4 |

College Open Houses

September | Early October | Late October | November(coming soon!)

also visit www.schoolguides.com for more information about open houses scholarships

College and Career Planning - Family Connection

Beginning in 10^th grade, the Fair Lawn High School Counseling Department teaches students to use Family Connection from Naviance, a Web-based tool that students and parents can use to help in making decisions about future careers and college programs.

Registered and trained students and their parents may visit our school’s Family Connection site at home, using any computer Web browser to connect to:

http://connection.naviance.com/fairlawnhs

Students and parents can continue to use these important resources throughout high school by signing in using the e-mail address (user name) and password the student chose during the registration process.

We encourage students to get started in the career planning and college advising process by completing the Exploring Interests Survey and the Do What You Are Survey. The results will link you to career information, potential college majors, and colleges. Results may be discussed with the student’s counselor.

We hope that you will find this resource helpful. If you have further questions, please contact us at the Fair Lawn High School Counseling Office.

Scholarships

In order to be eligible for nomination for scholarships awarded at the Senior Honors Assembly in June, students must complete the General Scholarship Application and return to the Guidance Office no later than Friday, February 5, 2010. Students must adhere to this deadline. PLEASE NOTE: Applications are available in the Guidance Office and can be downloaded below

General Scholarship Application

General Scholarship Update #1

List of Local Scholarships Available

Financial Aid Tips

Understanding Financial Aid Awards | What is the FAFSA? | Tips to Getting Aid Without Delay (PDF Documents)

How to Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

Students can also pick up a hard copy of the Federal Student Aid Booklet from the guidance office

Financial Aid Bulletins

Senior Financial Aid Nite was held on Thursday, December 10. The speaker, from the New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, was Samantha Benson. She is available for questions at 609 588 3987 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

HESAA sponsors New Jersey College Goal Sunday. It's an opportunity for low income and first generation students and families to receive assistance in completing the FAFSA. It will be held locally at Passaic County Community College, Paterson Campus on Sunday, January 31, 2010 from 1-4 PM. More information, including registration details, is available at www.njcollegegoalsunday.org

Helpful Links

Helping people to acheive education and workplace success - http://act.org

FAFSA on the Web http://www.fafsa.ed.gov

NJ Student Assistance Service – 1-800-801-0576

Financial Aid Questions - 1-800-792-8670 – www.hesaa.org

Federal Student Aid Information 1-800-4-FED-AID (433-3243)

Fastweb Financial Aid Search www.fastweb.com

The College Board www.collegeboard.com

Financial Aid Hotline Toll Free (866)-509-8860