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“To assure every Newark City Schools student the opportunity to pursue and complete education after high school.”

Advising & Event Resources

Student Appointment Request

Do you need to speak to someone before your next scheduled advising session? Please complete the Student Appointment Request form.

Financial Aid Workshops

Get free, expert one-on-one assistance with completing your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). 

When: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 from 2:45-6:30pm
Where: Newark High School - A Call to College office Room G242
                                     OR

When: Wednesday, January 20, 2027 from 3:00-6:00pm
Where: Newark High School - A Call to College office Room G242

A Call to College Campus Visits and Registration

Our goal is to provide juniors and seniors with opportunities to attend an out of county campus visit as well as local campus options.  Available campus visit registrations will be posted below as they are offered throughout the academic year.

College Application Blitz!

Join us on October 29 from 12:30-4:00PM in the Newark High School Aux Gym and receive assistance completing and submitting your application to ANY college or technical school!  Admissions representatives will be available to help students with their applications and many will offer fee waivers!

In addition, you will be able to get help with SchooLinks, Common Application, requesting teacher recommendations and transcripts. Pizza provided!

Colleges Attending:              
*   Ashland University
*   Ohio University, Athens
*   Bowling Green State University
*   Ohio University, Zanesville
*   Capital University
*   Ohio Wesleyan University
*   C-TEC Postsecondary Center
*^  Otterbein University
*   Central Ohio Technical College
*   The Ohio State University Newark
*   Cleveland State University
*   Tiffin University
*   Columbus State Community College    
*   University of Akron
*   Eastern Michigan University
    University of Cincinnati
*   Heidelberg University
*   University of Dayton
*   Hiram College 
*   University of Findlay
*   Hocking College*   University of Mount Union
*   Kent State University
    University of Northwestern Ohio
*^ Miami University, OH
*   University of Toledo
    Mount Vernon Nazarene University*   Walsh University
*   Muskingum University
*   Wittenberg University
*   Ohio Christian University
*   Wright State University
*   Ohio Dominican University
*   Zane State College
*   Ohio Northern University                          *   Free Application 
                                                                  ^   Requires Common Application

ACT Boosters and Test Registration for Seniors

Seniors who have a 20 or higher ACT composite score qualify for both Boosters and the free ACT as a package.

Boosters is a 2-hour study session on Monday, October 5 from 12:10-2:30pm via in the NHS Innovation Center with ACT expert Brian Stewart, going over tips and strategies to help you improve your score. 

The ACT Test is on Saturday, October 17 from 8am-12pm at the OSU Newark Campus. We pay the $75 registration fee (includes Science) when you sign up with us.

Licking County Foundation Scholarship Workshop

Seniors- Attend a Licking County Foundation (LCF) Scholarship Application Workshop where you will receive guidance on completing the LCF scholarship application from an LCF representative then apply online at www.thelcfoundation.org

When: January date -To be determined
Where: Newark High School in the Innovation Center (Bring your Chromebook)

Last Dollar Grant

Please submit your application for the Last Dollar Grant via the link below. Students submitting the additional required documents (the FAFSA Submission Summary and the Financial Aid Award Letter) may drop them off to the A Call to College office at Newark High School or submit them electronically to ecompton@newarkcityschools.org. All emailed documents should include the student’s full name, and should be sent in .PDF or .jpeg format.
 
Materials may also be mailed directly to: A Call to College, 314 Granville St, Newark, OH  43055


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