Counselor's Desk

Ashley Nelson
Ashley Nelson
Counselor, Troy Junior Senior High School
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Troy Junior / Senior High School is dedicated to the empowerment of students to become responsible and productive members of society through education for a lifetime.

PRIDE                                              HONOR                                               TRADITION

 

 

FROM THE COUNSELOR – Mrs. Nelson                                                           January 2025

 

With the new year beginning, it is time to focus again on College and Career preparation.  Here is a quick look at a few items to take note of and put on your calendar.  

College Application Deadlines

Please be aware that college application deadlines vary.  Check each website to find the deadlines for your college of choice.  They also need to stop by my office and request that a 7th semester transcript be sent to every college they are applying to. We don’t anticipate transcripts being finalized until the end of January but I will work with students when we return from break to ensure transcripts are sent. 

FAFSA

The FAFSA application for 2025-2026 opened in December 2024 Most colleges have a priority deadline of March 1, 2025 for submitting this application, so it is wise to complete this by the end of January. Our FAFSA night is coming up, so if you need assistance with completing this application, plan to attend to get help from the experts at the University of Idaho.

FAFSA Night: January 13, 2025               

  • We will meet in Mr. Stoner’s classroom, Room 229, from 6:00 – 7:00 pm.
  • We will have pizza available for dinner.
  • There will be a couple of Financial Aide reps. from the University of Idaho present to guide you with the process of filling out the FAFSA and answer any questions.
  • Both parent and student will need an FSA ID. Apply for this before you come to FAFSA night. 
  • Students should come with parents if possible.  This is something they will need to do for every year of college.
  • Please let us know if you and your student will be coming to FAFSA night.  Thank you! 

Virtual FAFSA Night

The University of Idaho will be hosting a Virtual Financial Aid Night on Tuesday, January 28 starting at 6:00pm. The main focus of this event is to introduce the new FAFSA layout and learn the step-by-step process of creating your FSA ID. For more information and to register for this event, follow this link: https://futurevandals.uidaho.edu/portal/financial-aid-nights 

Scholarships

Current scholarship lists are now available and are posted in Mrs. Nelson’s office and Mrs. Burch’s classroom and will be sent digitally to each student. Please encourage your student to check monthly for an updated list. Scholarship information can also be found online at the school website https://ths.troysd287.org/counselordesk in the Academics section under “Counselor’s Desk.” The scholarship list is attached to this email and is also sent in an email to the students. 

College and Career Choices

For students who are unsure of what they want to do in the future, whether that is selecting a college, a major, or a career training program, they should come visit with me.  I have options available to help them learn about themselves and find a good fit for a career.  

In addition to meeting with students, I am also available to meet with parents.  Please feel free to contact me anytime you would like to discuss your student’s need, have concerns, need information, or need resources.  

Have a great month!  

 

Ashley Nelson

Troy School District Counselor

Troy Junior / Senior High School is dedicated to the empowerment of students to become responsible and productive members of society through education for a lifetime.

                                                                          PRIDE                                             HONOR                                                   TRADITION