For the 2026–27 school year, the FAFSA form will be available to complete on October 1, 2025. The federal deadline to submit your application is June 30, 2026. Remember to also check for deadlines set by your state and the colleges you are applying to, as they may be different.
Key Dates for 2026–27 Aid
October 1, 2025: The FAFSA form becomes available for the 2026–27 academic year.
June 30, 2026: The federal deadline to submit the FAFSA for the 2026–27 school year.
Important Considerations
State and College Deadlines: States and individual colleges often have their own earlier deadlines for financial aid. You will need to check with your state's student aid agency and the financial aid office at each school you are applying to.
Online Application: The fastest and easiest way to apply for federal student aid is by completing the FAFSA form online at studentaid.gov.
FAFSA Form vs. School Year: To qualify for federal student aid for the 2026–27 academic year (which runs from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027), you must use the 2026–27 FAFSA form.
FAFSA Website: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
FSA ID: Your StudentAid.gov account username and password combination, sometimes called your FSA ID, is a set of log-in credentials that you create in order to gain access to the U.S. Department of Education’s online systems. Your account credentials can also serve as your legal signature when completing electronic documents.
You’ll need your Social Security number (SSN) (if applicable) and your own email address to create an account.
All Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) contributors must create their own account to access and complete their portion of the FAFSA® form.
FSA ID website: https://studentaid.gov/help-center/answers/article/fsa-id.
FAFSA Initiative:
Last spring Governor Kathy Hochul announced that part of the FY 24-25 budget includes a plan to require school districts to ensure every high school senior completes the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or sign a waiver. This is being done as an attempt to decrease the $200 million in federal aid that is not used.
Students that are NOT going to file the FAFSA must fill out the Waiver Form at https://5il.co/36wul and return it to the Main Office or Guidance Office.
The 2025 SUNY Free Application Weeks are scheduled for October 20 to November 3, 2025, allowing students to apply to up to five SUNY schools without paying the application fee. You can apply through the official SUNY application system or the Common Application, simply select "Yes" to the question asking if you want SUNY to pay your application fee during the designated week.
How to Apply During Free Application Weeks:
Visit the application portal: Go to either the official SUNY application site or the Common Application.
Select your schools: Choose up to five SUNY schools you want to apply to.
Answer the fee question: When asked about the free application week, select "Yes" to have the application fee waived for each school.
Submit your application: The fee will be automatically paid for you, so you can submit your application to those schools.
TICKETS FOR FRIDAY NIGHT'S FOOTBALL GAME IN JOHNSON CITY
Varsity Football Game – Friday, 9/26
Johnson City vs. Waverly 7:00pm - Wildcat Stadium
To attend Friday’s varsity football game, all spectators must have a digital ticket.
Tickets are free and can be downloaded using the following link:
Johnson City Wildcats vs Waverly - Football - Sep 26, 2025
• Johnson City High School students may use their school ID as their ticket.
• All students in grades 8 and below must be accompanied by an adult.
If you don't get a ticket ahead of time, JC have people at the gate to help you get a ticket. We look forward to seeing you at the game!
On Friday, 9/19 any High School student that is taking an ACE College Course in the Fall will be called down to the High School Cafeteria to fill out a Certificate of Residency form. This must be completed and returned to Corning Community College as soon as possible to meet their deadlines.
Students will be called down at two different times to accommodate students that may be out of the building in the morning due to New Visions, Late Entry, BOCES, etc.
This should take approximately 20 - 25 minutes. Students will return to their class after they have completed the C.O.R.
These need to be submitted each year. If a student submitted a C.O.R. for a previous ACE Course in the past, they must still fill out one for the 2025-2026 school year.
*Students will need to have their Social Security # or CCC ID # for the form as well.
The link to purchase tickets online is as follows:
https://students.arbitersports.com/programs/factory-five-hot-rod-truck-raffle
Ultimately, the truck will be given away at halftime of the homecoming game against Maine-Endwell on October 10th! We are excited to make this project flourish, and can do so with your help!
The TC3 Winter Courses Schedule is now available and TC3 will begin registrations for the Winter Session starting October 1st, 2025.
Students should not attempt to register themselves at the TC3 website and should reach out to their Guidance Counselor to register for any classes. This is at the request of the College Now Department and Staff.
To view the TC3 Winter Online Courses please visit https://5il.co/3pxr3.
Registration Forms can be located in the Guidance Department.
PSAT Test Offered at Waverly - 10/21/2025
Registration Deadline Extended to Friday, September 19th
*Please turn in your payment as soon as possible if you have already signed up and have not done so.
The PSAT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) is going to be given at Waverly High School on Tuesday, October 21st. The exam will begin at 8:00 a.m. and will take approximately 3 hours to complete. The exam is on a first come first serve basis as we have a limited number of exams. The exam is open to Juniors and Sophomores. Priority will be given to the Junior class.
Students that are interested in taking the exam can sign up in the Guidance Department. The deadline to sign up is Friday, September 19th at 3:00 p.m.
The fee for the PSAT exam is $18.00. Students can pay by cash or check. If you are paying by check, it can be made payable to "The Waverly Central School District."
What Is the PSAT?
The PSAT/NMSQT (short for Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) is an opportunity for students to practice for the SAT. You can take the PSAT a total of three times in high school but only once per year. Most students take the test their Junior year, with some taking it as a Sophomore as well.
PSAT scores are designed to predict your SAT scores and gauge your college readiness. By taking the PSAT, you will learn which areas you should focus on when studying for the SAT and will be better equipped to score well on the SAT.
The PSAT is also the qualifying test for a National Merit Scholarship. Juniors who take the test must score in the top 1% to move on as semifinalists for National Merit Scholarships. To learn more about the National Merit Scholarship, you may visit https://www.nationalmerit.org/s/1758/start.aspx?gid=2&pgid=61.
To learn more about the PSAT, you may visit https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt.
Please reach out to your Guidance Counselor with any questions.
SAT School Day at Waverly -10/22/2026 - Juniors and Seniors
Registration Deadline: Friday, September 17th
The SAT exam (Scholastic Aptitude Test) is going to be given at Waverly High School on Thursday, October 22nd. The exam will begin at 8:00 a.m. and will take approximately 3 hours to complete. The exam is on a first come first serve basis as we have a limited number of exams.
The fee for the SAT exam is $60. Students can pay by cash or check. If you are paying by check, it can be made payable to "The Waverly Central School District."
The SAT is a standardized test used by many colleges and universities in the United States—including those that are test optional. It’s used for admissions, financial aid, placement, and other purposes. The primary benefit of taking the SAT is that it gives colleges a standardized measure of your academic abilities. With those scores, most colleges and universities can compare students from different schools and backgrounds on a level field. While the SAT isn’t the only factor that colleges consider in the admissions process, it’s a valuable tool that can demonstrate your academic abilities and improve your chances of being admitted to your desired college or university. It’s a more objective measure than extracurricular activities, teacher recommendations, or college application essays.
Although some four-year colleges don’t require an admission test score as part of your application, the test strengthens your college application nearly everywhere. Most U.S. colleges and universities accept the SAT. If you’re not sure which college you want to attend, it’s a good idea to take the test. You can decide at a later time whether or not to submit your scores with your application.
Remember that an average test score is just that ─ an average. Don't be afraid to apply to a college that seems right for you even if its average score is higher or lower than yours. Talk to your school counselor about whether or not you should submit your scores.
Some colleges and educational organizations award scholarship money to students based in part on SAT scores.
By opting in to the Student Search Service when you register for the weekend SAT, you can receive free information from colleges and scholarship programs. This can help you to discover a good match. Depending on your school, district, or state, if you take the SAT in school on a school day you can opt-into the Connections(TM) feature of the free Big Future School mobile app that also allows you to hear from colleges that might be a good match.
Students that are interested in taking the exam can email Jen Fish at JFish@wcsdletsgo.com The deadline to sign up is Friday, September 17th at 3:00 p.m.
To learn more about the SAT, you may visit https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat.
Please reach out to Jen Fish in the Guidance Department at JFish@wcsdletsgo.com for more information, with any questions and to sign up for the exam.
*Please be sure turn in your payment to Guidance as soon as possible.
Virtual Information Session for Residence of Chemung County:
Topic: What is health home care coordination? Webinar for Parents/Caregivers of school aged students.
Date: October 28, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Microsoft TEAMS
Audience: Parent/Caregivers who support people with intellectual and/or development disabilities age 5-21
Registration Link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5939a290-233f-4449-8df4-83917bbe753c@12034674-d3ba-431c-83fc-7a4b09f2bd51
Factory Five ‘35 Hot Rod Pick-Up Truck Raffle
400 HP (302 engine), Aluminum Heads, Functional 5’ Truck Bed, HEI Ignition, Curb Weight of 2,380 lbs., Full Width Roll Bar, 3-link Rear Suspension, Bench Seat, Ford Mustang 11” Front Rotors with Twin Piston PBR Calipers, 650 Cam Carburetor, Top-Loaded Five Speed, Morse Rear End, Fully Adjustable Coil Over Shocks, IFS Front Shocks w/ Fully Adjustable Coil, Aluminum Radiator w/ Electric Fan, Electric Windows, 18” Wheels, Wooden Floor in Truck Bed
Drawing to be held at Halftime of Waverly Homecoming Football Game on October 10, 2025.
Tickets are $100 EACH, with limit of 1,000 Sold!
Taxes, title, registration are winner’s responsibility. Raffle winner has three weeks to claim the prize, and does not have to be present to win
Green Scholarship
$2,500 / Year
High School GPA 88 average or 3.0 GPA
Campus Residency Requirement Yes
Required College GPA for Renewal 3.25
Maximum Years of Eligibility 4
Gold Scholarship
$4,500 / Year
High School GPA 93 average or 3.5 GPA
Campus Residency Requirement Yes
Required College GPA for Renewal 3.25
Maximum Years of Eligibility 4
Prometheus (Honors) Scholarship
$6,000 / Year
Awarded to qualified Honors Students. Includes: campus parking pass, priority registration privileges, first choice placement in a Living Learning Community, and more. A secondary review process is required. New for 2026 - we are expanding the size of our Honors College by 100 students!
The following scholarships can be stacked with the scholarships above:
Empire Scholarship for Out of State Students
$5,000 / Year
Awarded to qualified non-NYS residents to help offset the cost of out-of-state tuition. This can be paired with our lowest in SUNY out-of-state tuition.
Residential Scholars Award
Free Housing for your First Year
One-time award for first-year students with 96 or higher high school average or 3.85 high school GPA. Note: this scholarship is paired with either the Gold or Prometheus Scholarship to equal the cost of housing for the first year.
Eagle Scholarship
$1,000 / Year
High School GPA 90 average or 3.2 GPA
Campus Residency Requirement Yes
As a reminder, SUNY Brockport is willing to assist students by covering the cost of the Common Application fee, thus eliminating a major burden. To learn more about this program and how students can access their SUNY Brockport application waiver, please visit their website at https://www.brockport.edu/.
SIGN UP FOR A FREE CLASS TO LEARN ABOUT PREPARING FOR EMERGENCIES
With severe weather events becoming more frequent and more extreme, it is more important than
ever that New Yorkers are prepared for disasters. The NY Citizen Preparedness Training Program
teaches residents to have the tools and resources to prepare for any type of disaster, respond
accordingly, and recover as quickly as possible to normal conditions. This training course will provide
an introduction to responding to a natural or man-made disaster. Participants will be advised on how
to properly prepare for any disaster, including developing a family emergency plan and stocking up
on emergency supplies. Each family that attends will receive one preparedness kit.
WHERE: Waverly High School
1 Frederick Street
Waverly, NY 14892
WHEN: Monday, October 6, 2025
6:00PM
REGISTER: Registration is required to attend the event.
To register visit
www.prepare.ny.gov or scan the QR code on the attached flyer
When: October 3rd, 2025 @ 9:30 a.m. (approx. 30 minutes)
Where: High School Guidance Department
Who: Seniors or Juniors interested learning more about SUNY Potsdam College or applying.
Any Seniors or Juniors that would like attend and meet with Shawn Pierson from SUNY Potsdam should email their Guidance Counselor.
Keuka College Representative Visit @ Waverly
When: September 24th, 2025 @ 12:45 p.m. (approx. 30 minutes)
Where: High School Guidance Department
Who: Seniors or Juniors interested learning more about Keuka College or applying.
Any Seniors or Juniors that would like attend and meet with Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Maggie Peregrim from Keuka should email their Guidance Counselor.
When: September 26th, 2025 @ 9:30 (approx. 30 minutes)
Where: High School Guidance Department
Who: Seniors or Juniors interested learning more about Hartwick College or applying.
Any Seniors or Juniors that would like attend and meet with Assistant Director of Admissions, Mark Carr should email their Guidance Counselor.
College Fair Field Trip on October 14th at Tompkins Cortland Community College
Who: Juniors and Seniors
Where: TC3 Main Campus
When: Monday, October 14
Campus Tour 9:45-10:45
College Fair 11-1 p.m.
Meet representatives from 25+ Colleges and Universities — all in one place! Whether you're just starting your college search or making your final decision, this is your opportunity to ask questions, gather information, and find the right fit for your goals.
List of Participating Colleges
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Arnot School of Nursing
Binghamton University
Canisius University
Clarkson University
Commonwealth University - Mansfield, Lock Haven, and Bloomsburg
Cornell University
Daemen University
Elmira College
Finger Lakes Community College
Genesee Community College
Hartwick College
Herkimer County Community College
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Houghton University
Husson University
Ithaca College
Keuka College
Mohawk Valley Community College
Mount Saint Mary College
Nazareth University
Niagara University
Northeast College of Health Sciences
Paul Smith's College
Rochester Institute of Technology
Russell Sage College
Saint Bonaventure University
St. John Fisher University
SUNY Clinton Community College
SUNY College at Brockport
SUNY College at Cortland
SUNY College at New Paltz
SUNY College at Oneonta
SUNY College at Oswego
SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill
SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Morrisville
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
SUNY College of Technology at Canton
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
SUNY University at Albany
SUNY University at Buffalo
Syracuse University
Syracuse University College of Professional Studies
*Students that are interested should sign up in the Guidance Office. The deadline to sign up is Friday, October 3rd.
Peyton's Closet & Wolverine Community Cupboard @ Chemung Innovation Center
Fall Hours:
Wednesday 8:00 am-11:00 am and 3:30 pm-5:00 pm
Here is the information that was shared.
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Please reach out to the main office or guidance office if you have any questions.
Mr. Tompkins is running the program daily from 10:45-12:15 at the Bus Garage. We are currently in need of four more students who are interested in working on the car and to join the class.
Students that enroll in the course will be restoring a 1961 MG, which was donated to the school by an individual in Hershey, PA.
The car will be restored and will become the parade car for the district.
Students that are interested should reach out to their Guidance Counselor via email by Friday, September 12th.
