A student’s senior year is full of excitement, challenges, decisions, and questions. For Geibel students, this page should be helpful in addressing some of those senior-year and post-high school planning issues.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for current and incoming Geibel Catholic undergraduate students, as well as for seniors applying to colleges and universities. Scholarships come from many sources including the federal government, the state government, college or career schools, a private organization or a nonprofit organization. Scholarships, unlike loans, are not required to be repaid. Scholarships are awarded based on various criteria and eligibility requirements, which usually reflect the values and purposes of the donor organization. Scholarship applications come in many forms and may include written essays, interviews, video presentations, or other modes of communication submitted to organizations for review and selection.
Scholarships, listed by Application Due Date
- The Best Colleges Financial Aide Resource
- Ongoing The Daily Courier Teen of the Week letter; Teen Form; Counselor Rec.
- 05/22 Local Annunciata Court of Catholic Daughters of the Americas Scholarships – Open to College-bound Catholic female seniors of Connellsville Area or Geibel Catholic High School. Applications will be available at the St. Rita Parish Office and local guidance offices.
- 05/24 DEADLINE EXTENDED!! CFFC Scholarship
- 04/30 General Braddock Fish Club Scholarship
- 06/30 Three Rivers Desk & Derrick Scholarship
Graduation Information
May 3 Prom at The Stone House
May 6-8 Senior Exams
May 9 *Feast of the Ascension Mass*, formal attire.
May 10 Senior Make-up Exams
May 20 Senior Farwell Mass & Brunch, Graduation Practice, & Awards
May 22 6:30 pm Baccalaureate Mass & Commencement Ceremony
Please email Mrs. Harner if you have any questions concerning Graduation.
FAFSA Information
All contributors to the FAFSA (student, parent (50%+), and stepparent) will need to create a FSA ID at least 2-4 days prior to starting the FAFSA when it opens in December 2023.
Johnathan Warner, from PHEAA, has forwarded a link on his most recent Financial Aid Night and a copy of the PowerPoint used. YouTube Link PowerPoint PDF
FAFSA and Financial Aid guides and resources are available for students and families in the guidance office.
The 2024-2025 FAFSA is slated to be released by December 31, 2023. It is suggested that families may wait a week or so after the release date so as to avoid any technical issues due to high traffic volume. Please remember that students and parents must have their FSA ID Accounts created at least 4 days prior to starting the FAFSA as they will need to go through the identity verification process prior to starting and completing the FAFSA.
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