Counseling

Below are the links so students can access their counselor’s calendar to make an appointment. If you are a parent seeking an appointment, please reach out to the counselor directly.

We have a dedicated team of counselors and a FAFSA task force here to help families navigate the new FAFSA. Links to of some of the most helpful resources are listed below:

1. A wealth of information can be found here on the FSA website, in their tool kit. In particular use to parents: This Presentation on the changes to FAFSA PDF 

2. UAspire has done all the training of staff on FAFSA for the last few years.  Here are some links uAspire recommends:

• Step-by-Step Instructions for Setting Up an FSA ID 

• How-to Guide: FSA ID 

• Student Guide: 6 Steps to Appeal for More Financial Aid 

• FAFSA Prototype: https://financialaidtoolkit.ed.gov/tk/announcement-detail.jsp?id=fafsa-prototype

• SwiftStudent free financial aid appeal resource: https://formswift.com/swift-student

• Aspire Webinar Series (for practitioners): https://www.uaspire.org/news-events?type=training

• Virtual Financial Aid Events: https://www.uaspire.org/News-Events/Virtual-Financial-Aid-Help-Events 

• College Cost Calculator: https://calculator.uaspire.org/

3. NCAN is a national college access organization and they have posted these resources for families:

• Resources:

  • 2024-25 FAFSA Checklist (EducationQuest Foundation)

  • How to Create a Federal Student Aid Account (EducationQuest Foundation)

  • FSA ID Handout (Idaho State Board of Education)

  • Creating an FSA ID (Arizona Board of Regents)

  • Tip Sheet for Undocumented Students (NASFAA)

  • Steps to Create an FSA ID (NCSEAA)

• Tools:

  • Federal Financial Aid Estimator Tool (FSA)

RECOMMENDATIONS & REMINDERS:

1. Parents (and all contributors) should create their FSA ID right now and gather all the necessary documents

2. FAFSA should be available online as of December 31, but in case it’s not, you should have access by January 1. Try completing it as soon as possible

3. Remember, parents and contributors MUST provide consent for students to be eligible for federal financial aid. However, this does NOT commit families to any amount of financial responsibility. 

4. Verification of FAFSA applications done in January will not be sent until at least February 1, 2024. Students should take a screenshot of their completion once submitted.

5. Naugatuck High School is a free and reduced lunch site. That means our entire student body receives the benefit of free and reduced lunches. The new FAFSA will have a check box for such programs that all NHS students are entitled to check, that will eliminate an entire section of questions on the application! 

At Naugatuck High School we are dedicated to guiding students through their high school journey with a comprehensive and thoughtful school counseling program. Our approach is centered around developmentally appropriate lessons aligned with the K-12 school counseling framework. From the moment students begin their freshman year, right through to their senior year, we provide them with a continuous and supportive experience. Our program focuses on helping students identify and harness their unique strengths, talents, and interests, thereby empowering them to make well-informed decisions about their post-secondary paths. Whether it's higher education, vocational training, or stepping directly into the workforce, our aim is to equip each student with the tools and knowledge necessary for success in their next chapter of life. 

Check back here throughout the year for scholarships as they become available! 

Stokes Counseling Services
Stokes Counseling Services is partnering with Naugatuck Public Schools to provide 1:1 counseling services for students who would like extra support in school.  Your child can be matched up with a licensed therapist who will meet with them directly in school.  Parents will meet with the School Based Therapist for an initial appointment to discuss more about your child and how we can help.  From that point, we will meet with your child weekly and keep you informed every step of the way.  

Please reach out to your counselor if you would like to refer your child for counseling services.  You may also visit www.stokescounseling.com for more information on our services.

Paying for college

• Opportunities Book
• Creating an FSA ID
• Navigating the Financial Aid Process
• Financial Aid Application Worksheets