FAFSA
Filling Out the FAFSA - this website will walk you through the steps to the FAFSA process.

Finding Scholarships

Tassel Time Scholarship Data Base is an amazing tool to search for scholarships, find resources about college, and just about anything else pertaining to life after high school. Email Ms. Shanks for the username and password.
Going Merry data base and scholarship website for Valley Springs High School.
How To Pay For College – A great resource to understand Financial Aid and Arkansas Scholarships provided by the Arkansas Student Loan Authority.

Scholarship Links
The Live Binders is an easy access guide to a compilation of scholarships available to Valley Springs Seniors. The live binder is updated weekly with new scholarship information, be sure to check it often to stay up to date.

North Arkansas College’s Scholarship Application is now live for 2023/2024.
To apply for a scholarship for the 2023/2024 academic year, a student must complete the Northark Scholarship Application and make application for admission to Northark. Please note that some scholarships require a separate application and students who meet those scholarship criteria will be notified about the application process and deadlines.

Due June 1

The Arkansas School Plant Management Association (ASPMA) seeks to promote the continuation of education by offering scholarships to students in search of a vocational, associate or bachelor’s degree.

Any graduating high school senior is eligible to apply for a scholarship. A total of $10,000 is budgeted for this program for individuals based on the selection criteria. The scholarship amount given to any one student is at the discretion of the scholarship committee but this amount shall not exceed $5,000. Awarded scholarships are eligible for renewal if funds are available. The scholarship payment shall be made directly to the student to assist them with their educational expenses

Carroll Electric is now accepting applications for a scholarship for the Fall 2024 Arkansas State University (Newport) High Voltage Lineman Technology Program. The Cooperative will cover the entire tuition for the 10-month technical certificate program. Upon completion of the program, a 10-week paid internship at Carroll Electric will be offered to the recipient of the scholarship.

This program will prepare the selected individual to use knowledge and skills for installation, service and maintenance of electrical power lines and equipment. After one year, the student will earn the Lineman Technical Certificate.

Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship Due April 1

Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship Due April 1

Charles Trammell Memorial Scholarship $1000 Award Due April 4, 2024 Applications have been emailed to seniors and available in Mrs. Williams office as well as on the livebinder.

The Tan Son Nhut Association is accepting applications for the college school year beginning in the Fall of 2022 for a $5,000 scholarship from high school seniors. The applicant must be a direct descendant of one who served in Vietnam for any period from January 1, 1959, to April 30, 1975. Due May 1

If you have experienced homelessness, please see the flyer below about a scholarship opportunity for you.

THEA provides scholarships for the performing arts. See flyer below.

Help with English for speakers of other languages

Valley Springs District ESOL Instructor:
Mrs. Janie Lindquest
Email Mrs. Janie Lindquest

Arkansas Department of Education (ADE)
U.S. Department of Justice Fact Sheet for Serving English Learners document.
Scholarships for Minority Students
Colorín, Colorado!
Libraries Research Guides
Share America – “Everyday conversations….audio conversations (read along) to learn English.
Learn English from home with the website USALearns.org or download the application to your phone or tablet to practice on the go.
How to Study in the United States from USA.gov

High School Counselor Pages

Contact Scarlett Williams, High School Counselor

Student Success Plan

ACT Testing Information

Technical and Trade School Options

FAFSA/Scholarship Information

Request for Transcript

Career Information and Ideas

School Violence