College Application and Transcript Request Procedures 

Sending Transcripts & Letters of Recommendation

• Students must have a signed parent consent to release transcript form on file in order for transcripts to be sent. 

• Transcript requests should be the last step after you submit an application

1. Update your list of "Colleges I'm Applying To" in Naviance (Directions) 
2. Complete and sign Transcript Request Form 
3. Submit a signed Transcript Request Form by
   1. Emailing a copy to Mrs. Nagy: nagyj@bishopcanevin.org
   2.  Turning in a physical copy to the Main Office 
4. If you are requesting BC to send Letters of Recommendation (LOR) make sure you indicate which teachers you asked on your Transcript Request Form and  add the request on Naviance

IMPORTANT: Please allow (and plan for) 10 business/school days from the date a completed transcript request form is submitted to the Main office or NagyJ@BishopCanevin.org for the Counseling Office staff to process and send your transcript/letter of recommendation packet.

Note: The Counseling Office cannot send transcripts if there is a hold on an account. If there is a hold on your account, you will be notified, please contact the Business Office to determine how to resolve the hold. 

If you have any questions feel free to Make an Appointment with Miss Albin, School Counselor or email her: AlbinL@BishopCanevin.org 

Students may make an appointment with Miss Albin or email Mrs. Nagy to request their current GPA.

Students who have limited financial resources may use [fee waiver forms] when applying for college. The purpose of these forms is to ensure equitable postsecondary access and thus is intended for first-time undergraduate applicants who meet one or more of the economic need criteria identified on the forms. 

 A school counselor, college/university support personnel, or principal at the student's school OR an official from a community-based organization must completes the Authorized Official section and personally verify the student's economic eligibility.
 

Information about specific waivers:

• NACAC Request for Admission Application Fee Waiver Form
• NACAC Enrollment Deposit Waiver 
• CollegeBoard's SAT Fee Waiver
• ACT's ACT Fee Waiver

Information about Third-Party Scholarships

BCHS does not endorse any of the following scholarships. Please research the scholarships thoroughly. As always, as you begin your search or while setting up an account on any online site, take precautions with dispensing your personal information..

THE COOLIDGE SCHOLARSHIP   (JUNIORS)
The Coolidge Scholarship is among America’s most generous scholarships, a full-ride scholarship that covers a student’s tuition, room, board, and expenses for four years of undergraduate study and is accepted at ANY accredited U.S. college or university.  More information, including the application, is available at www.CoolidgeScholars.org 
 

Helpful Websites Scholarships, Financial Aid, 
& College Searching

BCHS does not endorse any of the following websites. Some, more helpful than others, were found to contain some beneficial facts and information. As always, as you begin your search or while setting up an account on any online site, take precautions with dispensing your personal information.

• Pittsburghfoundation.org/scholarshipsearch
• https://signup.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search/
• www.fastweb.com

• www.collegeview.com
• FindAid.org 
• www.myfuture.com
• https://scholarshipamerica.org/students/browse-scholarships/
• www.petersons.com
• www.schoolsoup.com
• www.collegepeas.com/money
• collegescorecard.ed.gov/
• www.pheaa.org
• www.fafsa.ed.gov
• www.niche.com/colleges/search/best-colleges/