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College Resources
TestingCollege entrance exams are standardized aptitude tests used to evaluate students for college admissions purposes. There are two major tests, the ACT and the SAT. Arizona students tend to take the SAT although colleges and universities typically accept either test. Students should be planning to take their first test in the Spring of their junior year.
College Resources
Out of State Colleges
Maybe a student would like to broaden their horizons more and journey out of state to further their studies. This could be the opportunity to find independence, have new cultural experiences, and explore away from home. If your student is looking for options outside of Arizona, here are tools to use for research:
College Fairs
During this time of Coronavirus, there have been a few virtual college “fairs” that students can sign up to attend. The latest are the Strive Virtual College Exploration Week recently extended Apr 20-May 8, and NAVIGATE 2020 May 4-6. Click the links to register. College Visits Students may be stuck at home right now but there are various tools to go on campus “tours” or college “visits” virtually. Use the links below to discover your perfect fit.
*New*Mental Health Movement Scholarship Despite living in the most prosperous period of history, millions of people are struggling.
Today, conversations around mental health are unfortunately stigmatized and isolating for the 67 million people across the country who struggle to cope with mental health concerns every day. Additionally, those who suffer also have to worry about what others may think of them because of the regrettable stigma around mental health dialogue. This mission is personally important to me as a medical student who has seen the long-term ramifications of suppressing this conversation. To normalize conversation and dialogue around mental health, there must be distinct opportunities to support those who have been impacted by mental health struggles toward their largest goals and aspirations. As a small solution, the Mental Health Movement Scholarship will support one student in any field of study who has battled with mental health or has a loved one who has in the past or currently is experiencing mental health concerns. To apply, please share a 300-word essay describing your personal/loved one’s journey and how you want to use these experiences to positively impact the lives of others battling mental illness. Apply at https://bold.org/scholarships/mental-health-movement-scholarship/. AWARD AMOUNT $3,300 APPLICATION DEADLINE Apr 4, 2021 WINNERS ANNOUNCED Apr 28, 2021 EDUCATION LEVEL Any Financial Aid This is money to help pay for college or career school. Various types of financial aid are grants, work-study, loans, and scholarships, which help make college or career school affordable. To learn more about how financial aid (FAFSA, etc.) works, check out this presentation created by Raise.me.
FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the form you need to fill out to get any financial aid from the federal government to help pay for college. Lots of states and colleges also use the FAFSA to determine which students get financial aid—and how much they'll get. Those that are eligible for free and reduced lunch or other government aid programs could be eligible to receive a pell grant after filing their FAFSA. The FAFSA should be filled out beginning October 1 of the student’s senior year. Scholarship Websites
Resources The College Depot is a free, full-service college access center provided by the Phoenix Public Library system. Other resources similar are the AZ Foundation and JLV Counseling. Raise.me Raise.me lets you keep track of your achievements and the money you earn in the form of micro-scholarships. By earning micro-scholarships on Raise.me you’re learning about what you can do to earn even more at many colleges and universities. Let’s get started by having you earn your first micro- scholarship... Watch this video to get started!
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