Student Services and Counseling Office
Scholarships
During the school year, Seniors should check their student email regularly! Scholarship information is sent out by email along with other information for seniors.
Local Scholarships
Our community offers many local scholarships to our students! Please stop in the Student Services office to pick up a local scholarship application and to check out the Scholarship notebook. We can also assist you with locating scholarships online:
- Class of 2025 Scholarships Available HERE!!
- Seniors...what's next?
- Financial Aid Timeline
- Financial Aid Shopping Sheet
- Questions for Award Letter
- College Requirements and Scholarships
- Skilled Trades
- Tuition Tracker: A great resource to compare colleges and costs.
Muskegon Community Foundation Scholarship Opportunities
The Muskegon Community Foundation offers many scholarship opportunities, many specific to Whitehall students.
Searching for scholarships?
College Applications
College applications can be done online, either on the college's website or through CommonApp. In each case, the student must work with the Student Services Office to get information to the college. CommonApp is one application, that is very thorough, and after completion it is then sent out to all colleges that were chosen by the student. The counselors are then able to upload any required documentation on the back end for completion. For students applying through a college website, an official transcript MUST accompany this submission. Mrs. Kool or one of the counselors can assist you in sending out your transcript. Watch for deadlines! Do not wait until the last minute to apply!
Current students, request your transcript with Parchment.
College Resources:
- Virtual College/University Visits: Due to the current pandemic, we are unable to have college and university representatives visit our school in person. Click on our links for a virtual tour!
- College COVID Response Guide: Find out what colleges/universities are allowing In-person tours or Virtual Visits only along with other valuable information.
- Career Cruising
- Muskegon County Early College Program
- Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Apprenticeship opportunities
- Career OneStop: A great resource to search careers, military, internships and apprenticeships.
- Pathfinder MI Talent: Find your opportunity in Michigan for Professional Trades Careers!
Muskegon Area Career Tech Center
What if there was a school that let students choose a class that helped make their dream jobs a reality? Students can plan for their future at the Muskegon Area Career Tech Center (MACTC). MACTC classes are FREE and available to all high school juniors and seniors.
The MACTC offers 17 different career training classes in addition to FREE college credit through articulated and direct credit opportunities. Classes are two and half hours long with morning or afternoon sessions available. The MACTC recommends academic credit (Math, English, Science, Visual/Performing Arts, 20-hour online experience) for many of its classes to assist students with meeting graduation requirements. Job Placement services are also available.
ParentGuidance.org Free and confidential service available for families. This is a web service developed by licensed therapists that provides trusted and specialized courses, professional support, and a safe community for parents to learn how to support their children and get answers to mental health questions.
Stay Well Being a teenager can be hard--and when a pandemic disrupts your normal routines, it can get a lot harder. You may feel disappointed, depressed, and anxious about the future. How about connecting with other teens from around the state to share your feelings and compare experiences? Register for a virtual support group designed especially for 14 to 17 year olds, hosted by a Stay Well counseling team. You can also call 1-888-535-6136 to speak to a Stay Well counselor.