Final completion date for Seniors is one week away and graduation is two weeks away!  Your Senior year is coming to a close, so we  wanted to give you some end of the year information!  We are so proud of you and your accomplishments!

THURSDAY: MAY 1^ST: ASSIGNED COURSEWORK ENDS

GRADE 12 FINAL EXAMS:

When: Before May 2nd/9:00-12:00

Where: The EDGE Campus (707 Micanopy Street, Wetumpka)

The EDGE staff will also be available Thursday, May 1^st (3:00-5:00) and Saturday, May 3^rd (9:00-12:00) at The EDGE campus.

When: May 5-6/8:30-1:00

Where: Elmore County Training Center (399 W. Osceola Street, Wetumpka/Open house location)

**When your student takes their finals is up to them.  Some students like to do all in one day and some students like to do one each day.

Grade 12 finals and all coursework must be completed by May 6th.

GRADUATION CEREMONY INFORMATION:

If you ordered a cap and gown for the ceremony, they are available for pickup at The EDGE campus (9:00-1:30)

REQUIRED GRADUATION CEREMONY PRACTICE

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 @ 9:45-11:00 AM

Wetumpka High School Gym

Casual dress/no cap and gown

DO NOT BE LATE!!!!

IF YOU DO NOT SHOW FOR GRADUATION PRACTICE, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CEREMONY!

GRADUATION CEREMONY

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 @ 6:00

Wetumpka High School Gym

There are no tickets and no limit to guests (if the gym is full, standing in the back may be required)

Dress Code:

• Boys: Collared shirts/dress pants/dress shoes
• Girls: dresses/dress shoes

CAPS MAY NOT BE DECORATED!

If you have any questions, please contact Dena McCann

dena.mccann@elmoreco.com

334-514-3931 ext. 27013

Seniors are required to complete either a FASFA application OR an Opt-Out form. Please email melinda.kiser@elmoreco.com
to request an Opt-Out form.  The FASFA application link is below.

If needed, the FAFSA site can be translated into Spanish by clicking the link in the very top right corner of the website StudentAid.gov.

FAFSA Instructions for Students Who Are US Citizens (have an SSN or otherwise eligible non-citizen) and a Parent has an SSN Z
Follow the directions at https://bit.ly/EC29FAFSA.

Check eligibility to complete the FAFSA as a non-US citizen at this link. 

FAFSA Instructions for Students who DO have an SSN (or are otherwise eligible), but parents DO NOT:

At this time, Federal Student Aid recommends that the parent without an SSN begin the FAFSA process by creating their FSA ID and beginning the FAFSA at StudentAid.gov.  The next step is to verify the parent account using knowledge-based questions, if available.  These are in lieu of the SSN match and verification.  If no questions are available and the user’s identity cannot be verified, the parent will receive an email with instructions about what documents are needed and how to submit them to verify identity.  The parent WILL have access to the FAFSA form while their identity is being verified.  When they begin their portion of the application, the parent will log in to enter their information and invite their student to the application.  The student may create their FSA ID at any time; however, they should wait until they receive an invitation from their parent to complete their portion of the FAFSA.

These 2 videos below walk a parent through the account creation process and starting the FAFSA if they do not have an SSN. 

(Links below are cued to the specific spot in the video where this situation is addressed)

Alabama Possible Cash for College FAFSA 101 - https://youtu.be/7A9ecFFlfGA?si=qb17HL1ryHgMZpAe&t=2758

How to Create a PARENT StudentAid.Gov Account without an SSN - https://youtu.be/ih637AAhnpA?si=ehBjz1pPM8NCQIKf&t=707

FAFSA Instructions for Students WITHOUT an SSN (or otherwise eligible):

Check eligibility to complete the FAFSA as a non-US citizen at this link.  If eligible, follow steps in directions above.  If not eligible, follow steps below.

Students without an SSN or otherwise have eligibility to receive federal financial aid cannot create an FSA ID, and, therefore, they cannot complete the FAFSA.  These students will need to sign the state waiver prior to graduation.  If they desire to pursue other forms of financial aid for college, there are some resources available – links below.