Counseling

How to apply to College!
1) Check out requirements of the schools/training programs you are interested in! www.montanacolleges.com/ or ​https://mus.edu/
2) Take the ACT and other entrance exams NOTE:  ALL juniors will take the ACT www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act.html
​3) Apply to the College https://mus.edu/
4) Complete Free App for Student Aid by Dec 1st https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

Guidance Counselor k-12 : Mr. Redfield

I am a native and 5th Generation of the Ruby Valley. I am also a retired Army combat Veteran. I spent much of my military career mentoring soldiers, and being a School Counselor is the best fit to carry on that mentorship. I am married, and my daughter is studying at MSU for Geology.

I am here to be each student’s advocate to assist every student in helping themselves succeed.
   
Contact me anytime at Sheridan High School:  

842-5401 or via email jerry.redfield@sheridan.k12.mt.us

Family Resources
Office of Public Assistance

(Butte):  1-888-706-1535   or       https://apply.mt.gov
(General help, apply for SNAP, TANF Health Care)

WIC:  406 – 433-4298  

(supplemental program for women and children (up to 5 yrs.)
Action, Inc:  1-406-533-6855    and/or    www.butteassistanceprograms.org    (low income assistance programs)
Social Security:   1-888632-7068     and/or     https://www.ssa.gov
Consumer Protection – Debt Relief Options :  https://dojmt.gov/consumer/debt-relief
Madison County Community Resources:  https://madisoncountymt.gov
Ruby Valley Food Pantry:  Open Saturdays (10-Noon) –
Health Care
Healthy MT kids:  1-877-543-7669 https://dphhs.mt.gov/MontanaHealthcarePrograms/MemberServices
Parenting
Butte 4cs: https://www.butte4cs.org/about_us    and/or    406-723-4019
Parenting k-12 children!  https://parentingmontana.org
Parenting young children:  https://www.pbs.org/parents
Confidential Crisis Txt Line:  Text HOME to 741741
Work
Small Business:  https://www.sba.gov
Job Seekers:  https://montanaworks.gov

I will email out scholarships every week of school to both students and parents, and post the scholarship outside the Counselor's Office. While the bulk will be for Seniors, there are scholarships for some Elementary grades, more for Junior High, and many for all High School grades. Students, you will not receive a scholarship if you do not apply for a scholarship. If you need help to apply, come see me.

SCHOLARSHIPS/FIN AID​
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Apply for Government Assistance Using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid = FAFSA

FAFSA.ED.GOV/

Check out this article on qualifying for Financial Aid.

https://www.intelligent.com/do-i-qualify-for-financial-aid/