Secondary Success and College & Career Readiness

November 17, 2020

Complete November "First 5" Challenge

Win a $50 Gift Card for Completing The First 5 Steps of the Highline Challenge 

That's right! By getting a jump start on the Highline Challenge you can win a $50 gift card & prizes donated by Naviance. It's simple, complete the first 5 steps of the Highline Challenge and the "First Five" Survey and you're in! Winners will be notified via email and featured in an upcoming Senior Scoop Newsletter. Get your "First 5" completed by November 20 to be eligible. Check out the Highline Challenge website for additional information! 

Highline Challenge Spotlight: Senior Survey

Fill out Your Senior Survey on Naviance 

This survey will help your school know how to best support your plans for life after high school! Login to Naviance and select the Fall Highline Challenge Survey. After completing, you are one step closer to the "First Five" challenge. 

Virtual College Pathway Rep Visits

Meet with Your Dream School

Join us this Wednesday between 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. to meet with: Highline College, University of Washington-Bothell, Western Oregon University, Cornish College of the Arts, Western Washington University & Washington State University. For direct links visit the College & Career calendar. Please register here by 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday to receive a reminder email. 

CALENDAR

Monday, November 16 

 

Financial Aid 101 Workshop
3:00 p.m. | Learn the basics to make filing financial aid a breeze! Open to students & families.

 

Financial Aid Completion Help
6:00 p.m. | Get help in completing your financial aid application

 

Tuesday, November 17 

 

College Application Help
3:00 p.m. | Get help with your college and scholarship application from the pros 

 

Financial Aid 101 En Español 6:00 p.m. | Learn all the basics to make filing financial aid a breeze! Open to students & families. 

 

Wednesday, November 18

 

College Visits 1-4 p.m. | 30 minute presentations hosted by various College Reps, check the link for the full list, here!

 

*Financial Aid 101 Workshop video will be available online 

 

Thursday, November 19 

 

College Application Help
3:00 p.m. | Get help with your college and scholarship application from the pros

 

Friday, November 20 

 

Financial Aid Completion Help
3:00 p.m. |  Work session to get assistance in completing your financial aid application

Money Money Money: Paying for College

Myth: “My parents make too much money, so I won’t qualify for aid.”

Reality: There is no income cut-off to qualify for federal student aid. Many factors—such as the size of your family and year in school—are taken into account. Remember: when you fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, you’re automatically applying for funds from your state, and possibly from your school. In fact, some schools won’t consider you for their scholarships (including academic scholarships) until you’ve submitted a FAFSA form. Don’t make assumptions about what you’ll get—fill out the FAFSA form and find out. For more common financial myths, visit the student aid website. 

College Checklist: Personal Statements

Ready, Set and Submit!

Deadlines are quickly approaching for many colleges across the state and nation. Do you need support looking over your personal statement? Our team is here to help you! Make sure to check out the Virtual Support and Workshop page.