College and Career Prep

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Planning for life after high school can be stressful and confusing.

There are so many things that should be done from 9th grade-12th grade which will help students make a more informed decision regarding final choices and leave a longer list of options available. Deadlines and grade requirements in order to apply to colleges and scholarships exist. Exploring careers, knowing how to apply to jobs, and explore military options takes time and information.

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PA Career Link

Search trade schools and certificate programs for various employment opportunities

Contact Philadelphia Career Link Offices for further assistance – Click Here

 

College Recruitment Process for High School Athletes

NCAA Eligibility Center

~1st step, register with the NCAA eligibility center.

Read rules and understand academic eligibility requirements.

Initial Eligibility Standards

Division I Academic Qualifier

Division II Academic Qualifier

For all students, create a check list of what to accomplish in high school each year.

Student Check List by grade level

 

Are you applying to Colleges and Trade Schools?

You will need to submit your transcript when this school year ends. This confirms your graduation and that you still meet the qualifications for the program you chose.

The Student Records Office will assist. You cannot mail your transcript yourself.

Please see Dr. Russell, School Counselor, in order to submit transcripts for your applications and mid-year transcripts required for some schools. This will also allow tracking of which students are applying to what programs.

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

When students apply to 2 yr, 4 yr colleges, and Trade Schools, government financial assistance is available. How do you complete the application process?

You go to the FAFSA website and fill out the application. Even though families provide income information for students’ FAFSA, the loan becomes the students’ responsibility. Parents/guardians are not responsible for the bill.

Cómo llenar el formulario FAFSA

While enrolled as a college student, you will complete FAFSA every year.

Step 1: Create your FSA ID account.

  • Students and parent(s)/guardian(s) need to create different FSA ID accounts. If you are legally considered independent for tax purposes, you are the only person needing to create an account.
  • You must know your full name shown on your social security card and SS# in order to create an account.
  • Date of birth
  • Your own valid email address and phone number. Use your own personal email address, not school email.
  • Your valid residential address
  • If your parent(s)/guardian(s) has a child who went to college they may already have an FSA ID account

Step 2: Gather the information you need

Step 3: Prepare your list of schools.

  • You can send FAFSA information to up to 20 schools if you have not confirmed attendance at one school. This means you did not tell a college “yes”, for example, when you received an acceptance letter. If you want to tell a school “yes” do so and inform all other schools you will not be attending their school.
  • Completing a FAFSA and sending financial information to many schools helps you better understand what your final costs for attendance will be. You may qualify for grants/work study programs. This is financial help you do not need to pay back. Apply to many scholarships as well.

Step 4: Attend FAFSA presentations/events.

Explore various videos provided by Federal Student Aid

FAFSA explanation for students with divorced parents, click HERE