Secondary Success College & Career Readiness

October 2, 2020

Virtual College & Career Center

School buildings may be closed, but the College and Career Centers are still open to serve you virtually! We provide College and Career exploration workshops, College Application support, Financial Aid help, personal statement reviews and more. For a full list of events and our weekly calendar, visit at the College and Career website.

Complete Your Financial Aid

FAFSA & WASFA Opens on October 1

Filing your Financial Aid is the first step to securing money for college. We are offering weekly Financial Aid 101 workshops, FSA ID & WASFA ID tutorials, and financial aid completion sessions where you and your family can complete your application with a trained financial aid expert virtually. Use the Self-Guided FAFSA & WASFA videos to help you complete your financial aid or join us for a workshop. 

College & Career Pathway Visits 

Hear from Program Reps Every Wednesday

Join us for 30-minute sessions every Wednesday between 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. for presentations from college, military, apprenticeship, scholarship and trade representatives. Starting 10/7 with St. Martins, Eastern Washington University, UW-Bothell, Northern Arizona, University of Montana and Willamette University. Additional pathways and colleges added every Friday! Visit the Virtual College/Pathway Visits tab on the workshop page & register today!

CALENDAR

Monday, October 5 

 

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

 

FSA & WASFA ID Help
4:00 p.m. | Get assistance with creating your FSA & WASFA ID! Open to students & families.

 

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

 

Tuesday, October 6 

 

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

 

Wednesday, October 7 

 

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 6:00 p.m. | Learn the basics to make filing financial aid a breeze! Open to students & families.

 

Thursday, October 8 

 

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

 

Friday, October 9 

 

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

FSA & WASFA ID Help
4:00 p.m. | Get assistance with creating your FSA & WASFA ID. Open to students & families.

Complete The Highline Challenge
Win a $500 Scholarship and Prizes

Complete 10 steps towards the Future You Choose, and you could win a $500 scholarship and prizes! Tasks include updating your resume and applying to colleges and scholarships. See the full list on our webpage. All Highline seniors who plan to attend an accredited 2- or 4-year college, apprenticeship, technical or trade program in Fall of 2021 are eligible. 

Mark Your Calendar!

Save the Date: Senior College & Career Webinar 

Join us Thursday, October 15 at 6pm to learn about our College & Career virtual services, Highline Challenge and important dates and timelines for Senior Year. 

Graduation Updates

Graduation orders will be done online for the Class of 2021.
The online store is now open. Place orders for caps and gowns at jostens.com by November 1.

Staff Spotlight: Ti Dinh

Shout-out to Ti Dinh, Upward Bound teacher at Tyee High School! She has spear-headed the effort of creating Financial Aid video walk-throughs for students and families who will be navigating the financial aid process from home. Ti’s creativity and innovation is an asset to the Highline community and the Tyee team! Check out the videos she created on the SSCTRIO YouTube page!