Our Guidance Department is set up to meet the diverse needs of our students as they work together with parents, faculty, and the school administration. Our dedicated professionals take seriously the responsibility in planning and preparing each student’s academic program and the personal needs they may have. North Florida Christian is more than a school, it is a family bound together by shared values and goals which are rooted in the absolute truths of God's word.

You will find administrators and staff ready to assist you when it comes to academic counseling. Scholarship information, college choices, course evaluations, and individual counseling all are a part of the experience from the Guidance Office.

The guidance service is an integral part of the educational program. Counselors assist students to mature in self-understanding, decision making, and choices that guide them to fulfill their goals as they step into our society. The Guidance Department works to help the student understand themselves and to make the most of their personal potential.

The guidance program gives the students tools as they evaluate their own strengths and abilities. Beginning in the eighth grade students take the initial ACT test called EXPLORE, as sophomores they continue this process by taking the PLAN test and as juniors the PSAT. As they move into their junior and senior years, the SAT and ACT are a part of the schedule.

The Guidance Department offers guidance services to parents and students in a way that fulfills the school's commitment to provide instruction within a Christian, caring environment. Guidance is for the entire student body, and an attempt is made to challenge the student to develop a feeling of self-worth as they evaluate and make decisions about their future.

Students have access to many different resources, including guided Internet research and numerous career, college and scholarship reference books. Students are able to complete research independently or meet individually with a representative from the NFCS Guidance Department.

College Research
• The College Board Online
• Christian Colleges
• Peterson's Education Center

Applications
While each college and university has an application specific to their institution, it may be helpful for students to view a general application for informational purposes.
• Common Application

Financial Aid
There are many sites available to students that incorporate quality financial aid information. Here are a few:
• Florida Bright Futures Scholarships
• Fastweb
• CollegeNET
• College Answer
• FinAid
• FAFSA

For Athletes
Visit the NCAA website to receive information from the association that regulates college athletics.
• NCAA

Helpful Links
Helpful links on the web:
• The College Bound Network
• College Xpress
• Princeton Review

Educational Sites
These sites have links to many educational sites along with help in researching various topics.
• Kaplan
• Triumph Learning
• Studyweb
• Bible Info
• Expert Central

Career Search
These links contain information pertaining to various careers.
• Architecture
• My Future
• Florida's Official Advising System

Test Sites These links will allow you to gain information on test dates, create accounts, obtain practice tests and register for upcoming tests needed for college entrance.
• SAT
• ACT