New Iberia Senior High

NISH Graduation 2021

NISH Boys’ Gym, May 22^nd 10:00am, 2:00pm, and 6:00pm
2 guests per graduate
Once the graduation list if finalized, more information will be given to the graduates.

Click the above image for more information.

LOSFA/Louisiana GEAR UP has contracted with Mastery Prep to provide FREE ACT prep Saturday Boot Camps to LFOS/Louisiana GEAR UP 10th-12th grade students. Boost your students’ ACT scores in just one day with an ACT Boot Camp!

Boot Camps are provided at no cost to students on a first come first served basis. Boot Camps will be held on three Saturdays, from 8 am- 12 pm:

Saturday, March 27
Saturday, April 3 and
Saturday, April 10

Click here for more information and to register to attend.

Seniors!
Please go here and fill out the Google Form. This information is needed for graduation. Thanks!
Mrs. Fontenot

Seniors, if you receive a scholarship from a university, community college, technical school, private organization, etc. and would like to be recognized, bring a copy of your award letter to Mrs. Fontenot by Monday, May 3^rd, 2021.

Parents, Please contact Ms. Trudy Robicheaux by email or by calling 337-365-5246 to schedule an appointment with your child’s counselor to discuss Academic information.

9^th grade counselor- Mr. Brad Clark
10 ^th grade counselor- Mrs. Paula Barras
11^th grade counselor- Mrs. Kauhia St. Julien
12^th grade counselor- Mrs. Ferri Fontenot

IMPORTANT SENIOR INFORMATION

Wherever you plan to continue your education after high school, as early as possible, visit the institutions’ website and familiarize yourself with as much information as possible. Make sure you are, “In the Know” with applying to post-secondary institutions. Since the majority of students only attend two days a week, you may use the other days to attend preview days at universities/colleges.
Here are some of the things that are necessary for success as you plan for post-secondary opportunities:

Apply to Universities/Community Colleges/Technical Colleges or any post-secondary institution as soon as possible.
Know your deadlines-deadlines at Universities exist for things such as Scholarships, Housing, and Orientation Schedule (This is where freshmen schedule their class for the Fall Semester)
Some Universities have separate scholarship applications; some combine the scholarship application with the admission application-know the difference each school may have a different procedure!!
Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) (225-219-1012) or (800-259-5626)
To check your TOPS GPA, visit the TOPS Tracker on the LOSFA Website. You will need to see Ms. Fontenot or Mr. Clark to get your Louisiana Secure ID (LASECID). Either you can stop by our office, call, or email to retrieve that information needed for login.
FAFSA-Required for graduation-the earlier you fill out this form the better Parental tax information from 2019 is required to fill out this form. Application Opens on October 1st .
LELA Louisiana Education Loan Authority-If you have questions about filling out the FAFSA you can contact LELA at (844 GOFAFSA) or (225-923-0020)
University Scholarships-What is the application process? When is the application deadline?
Local Scholarships-these will be posted on the NISH Website in pdf. Students can print from this link.
National Scholarship Search Engines- Fastweb.com, Scholarships.com
Educational Talent Search is an informational program, which assists students by helping them to better understand their educational opportunities and options after graduation. The Educational Talent Search Counselor, Mr. Doffoney (337-482-5104) is a resource for seniors.

FAFSA INFO

Hi Seniors!!!! The FAFSA (Free Applications for Federal Student Aid) is now open for the Class of 2021. This is the application to receive any type of financial aid (grants, loans, TOPS, some scholarships). The college or university you are applying to also needs this form to determine if you qualify for financial aid when you start college. Also, completion of the FAFSA is a graduation requirement. Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov. and click on New to the FAFSA Process. Click on the Link below and you will a step by step process for filling out the FAFSA. Make sure you fill out the 2021-2022 application. There will be a Financial Aid Zoom Meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 6:00. I will send the link for this meeting at a later date. Please don't hesitate to call (337-365-5246), email (fefontenot@iberiaschools.org), or text (469-554-9956) me with any questions or concerns.

FAFSA-Required for graduation-the earlier you fill out this form the better Parental tax information from 2019 is required to fill out this form. Application Opens on October 1^st.

FSA ID – first step to completing FAFSA – A parent or gaurdian / preparer and student must create a FSA ID – E-mail and cell phone number for each is required.
www.FAFSA.ed.gov – click start here and follow prompts

FAFSA Resources

Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) (www.osfa.la.gov) (225-219-1012) or (800-259-5626)

To check your TOPS GPA, visit the TOPS Tracker on the LOSFA Website.

LELA Louisiana Education Loan Authority (www.lela.org)-If you have questions about filling out the FAFSA you can contact LELA at (844 GOFAFSA) or (225-923-0020)