Students interested in attending college should plan for this goal. College entrance requirements and course recommendations should be followed as much as possible. Graduation from high school does not ensure that a student has completed all courses necessary for college entrance. Each college has its own requirements. Counselors are available to help you plan your program and achieve your goals.

Typical College Admissions Patterns

• Highly Selective: Harvard, Yale, Brown
  • Recommended: English (4), Math (4), Science (4), Social Studies (4), Modern Language (3-4)
• Selective: Loyola, Truman, Purdue
  • Recommended: English (4), Math (4), Science (3-4), Social Studies (3-4), Modern Language (2)
• Traditional: Mizzou, UMSL, Lindenwood
  • Recommended: English (4), Math (3), Science (3-4), Social Studies (3). Modern Language (2)
• Community College, Technical School: STLCC, Ranken
  • Recommended: English (4), Math (3), Science (3), Social Studies (3)

Types of Financial Aid

• Scholarships: Money awarded on a competitive basis by a college, business or organization. These non-repayable awards are based on outstanding academic achievement, talent or skill. Some scholarships are based on need.
  
  
• Grants: Need-based financial aid that is not repaid. Grants are identified through the FAFSA process.
  
  
• Student Loans: Money loaned by the federal government or private organizations to students or families at a low-interest rate for college-related expenses. Student loan opportunities are identified through the FAFSA process.
  
  
• Work-Study Programs: Working part-time for a college to help pay tuition costs. Work-study opportunities are identified through the FAFSA process.

What is FAFSA?

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is an application process for prospective college students in the United States to determine their eligibility for federal student financial aid, such as federal grants, work-study and loans. Completing and submitting the FAFSA is FREE, and it gives you access to the largest source of financial aid to pay for college or career school.

In addition, many states and colleges use your FAFSA information to determine your eligibility for state and school aid, and some private financial aid providers may use your FAFSA information to determine whether you qualify for their aid.

• FAFSA Application

Many students and families are interested in obtaining scholarships to help subsidize the cost of a college education. It is important to note that the largest scholarships typically come from the colleges themselves. While there are scholarships available from private donors, organizations, community groups and more, these scholarships typically account for a very small percentage of the scholarships given. Students are encouraged to look for colleges where they meet the qualifications for scholarships. Keep in mind that some colleges do not offer scholarships.

Students are encouraged to contact colleges for scholarship opportunities. Some scholarships are automatically awarded based on grades and ACT scores. Other scholarships require applications and are awarded based on a variety of factors.

• SchooLinks Scholarships List

Students are encouraged to visit college campuses. To set up the visit, you will need to call the admissions office at the college. Juniors and seniors are allowed two days per year for college visits.

To get the absence approved as a college visit day, the student needs to obtain a planned absence form from the attendance office and have all teachers sign it at least one week in advance of the visit.

College Visits at LHS

College representatives will visit the LHS campus throughout the year to provide information about their specific college to juniors and seniors. The sessions are held during the school day and include information about admission, majors, housing and scholarships.

Students are responsible for all missed work due to a visit with the college representative, and students need to register for the visit at least one day in advance through SchooLinks.

National Collegiate Athletic Association

Student-athletes must meet NCAA requirements in order to participate in a sport at the college level. Please check the NCAA Eligibility Center and the links below for the most current information.

• Play NCAA Division I Sports
• Play NCAA Division II Sports
• Play NCAA Division III Sports

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics

The NAIA Eligibility Center will determine your eligibility based on your academic records and additional information you provide.

South Tech High School offers hands-on training in a variety of career and technical education programs. Students have the opportunity to investigate career interests prior to college and begin a career right after high school graduation. Since it is a public high school, there are no tuition fees or transportation costs. Please visit the South Tech website for programming options and application procedures.

Half-Day Program

Students take four academic classes at LHS and receive technical training at South Tech High School. Grades from South Tech will transfer to LHS as practical art or elective credit and students will receive a Lindbergh High School diploma.

Who should apply?

Current 10th and 11th grade students who are enrolled and in good standing in academics, attendance and behavior, and students who enjoy learning in a real-world, hands-on environment. Students who want to get involved in their career interest areas now.

How are the programs offered?

Juniors attend a two-year specific training program in one specific field of their choice. Seniors attend a one-year specific field of their choice, if available.

Missouri Connections is a comprehensive, online, career development and planning program that is provided free of charge to all Missouri citizens. Missouri Connections helps individuals learn about their talents, skills and interests, and makes the connection between planning for continued education and the work world. All Lindbergh High School students have a Missouri Connection account.

• Missouri Connections

Active Duty

The student would begin this process by speaking with a recruiter. Following that, a physical and vocational aptitude test would be given to determine if the student qualifies for the military and the best-suited career type while in the military. The typical time commitment is 4-5 years. Students enlisted in the military are usually not attending college after high school but do receive educational benefits that they can use after their time in the military or even possibly during their enlistment.

ROTC

Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) is a college program that trains students to become officers in the military. There are college scholarships associated with the ROTC programs. The most common ROTC scholarship allows a student to participate in the ROTC program for the first two years of college without a monetary incentive and then have the option to enroll in the ROTC Advanced Course. If the student chooses to enroll in the ROTC Advanced Course, they are obligated to serve time with the military. There are also four-year ROTC scholarships, which also require the student to serve in the military after graduating from college.

Military Academy

A military academy is a four-year college. Students attending one of these schools receive a full four-year scholarship that is valued at more than $350,000 (tuition, room and board, medical and dental care and a monthly salary). Students are required to fulfill an obligation to the military upon graduation. The admissions process for military academies is quite extensive. Students interested in this option need to begin researching the application process in the sophomore year of high school. The selection at the military academies is based on scholastic achievements, involvement in school and community activities, leadership achievements and athletic achievements. Students are also required to obtain a congressional or presidential/military nomination to be considered.