Student Services
The basic concern of student services is the individual student's
problems, adjustment, and progress. This attitude develops a program which helps the
student to:
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Understand himself/herself
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Make the most of aptitudes and interests
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Satisfactorily adjust to the environment
- Develop ability to make wise decisions and solve problems independently
The services offered by the Student Services Department are many and varied, but
basically they are as follows:
- Counseling--personal, educational, and vocational
- Testing--aptitude and achievement
- Placement--in the proper school program
- Parental conferences
College Admissions Information:
The College Board Testing program (SAT) is one of the major college entrance
examinations required by many schools for either acceptance or placement. The test is
required for local memorial and State of Michigan scholarship programs, as well as for Gladstone graduation. Interested juniors
and seniors should check with the Guidance Counselor to find out when this test will be
administered and the deadline for registration.
All Juniors will be tested during April as part of of the MME testings . A fee is charged for retakes, and students can register online at College Board. Fee waivers are available for those who qualify in the office.
College Applications:
Application forms for the state supported Michigan schools plus many other schools
located in and out of the state may be obtained in the Student Services Office. Seniors
should confer with their counselor to determine when to begin making application
to the schools of their choice.
Financial Aid:
- Local--Meet with your counselor to discuss the Gladstone Scholarship and Loan
Foundation.
- Michigan Competitive Scholarship Program--These are state scholarships awarded to
Michigan residents to attend eligible public and private colleges or universities in
Michigan. Students must achieve a qualifying score on the SAT and demonstrate financial
need according to the required financial form.
- Tuition Grants Program--A tuition grant is a separate source of assistance and is
awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need and enrollment at a private Michigan
college. You do not have to take the SAT for this grant.
- Federal Programs
- Basic Grant Program
- Guaranteed Loan Program
- Educational Opportunity Grant
- Work Study
- National Direct Student Loan
- Special Programs
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Bureau of Indian Affairs (See your counselor for more details)