College & Career Center Newsletter

Make sure you check the scholarship page often as new scholarships are being added and current scholarships updated.

CCC Newsletter

Students and parents are invited to join us for our annual College and Career Night on September 9th, 2026. This event is designed to provide valuable information regarding postsecondary pathways.

Sessions will include:

• The College Application Process

• Financial Aid 101

• The Journey of Finding Scholarships

• Finding the Right Fit for Your Future Home

• Making the Most of Your Campus Visit

• College Admission Tips for 9th & 10th Graders

• The Role of Testing in the Admission Process

• Arapahoe Community College

• Reviewing Financial Aid Offers

• The Performing Arts College Admissions Process

• DCSD Legacy Campus

• Career Technical Education: What it's All about and Sr year Career Pathway Internships

• Multilingual Parent Resources

University of Oklahoma - Wednesday, September 2nd @ 9:15am

Kansas State University - Wednesday, September 2nd @ 10:00 am

Miami University - Ohio - Thursday, September 3rd @ 1:30 pm

Elon University - Friday, September 4th @ 10:30 am

High Point University - Monday, September 14th @ 9:15 am

South Dakota School of Mines & Technology - Monday, September 14th @ 10:00 am

University of Arizona - Tuesday, September 15th @ 10:30 am

Boston University - Wednesday, September 16th @ 8:30 am

Fort Hays State University - Wednesday, September 16th @ 9:15 am

Arizona State University - Los Angeles Campus - Wednesday, September 17th @ 10:30 am

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott - Thursday, September 17th @ 9:45 am

University of Oregon - Thursday, September 17th @ 10:30 am

University of Miami - Friday, September 18th @ 9:45 am

Chapman University - Tuesday, September 22nd @ 9:45 am

University of Wyoming - Tuesday, September 22nd @ 10:30 am

Washburn University - Wednesday, September 23rd @ 8:30 am

Chaparral High School College Fair - Thursday, September 24th during homeroom

University of Utah - Monday, September 28th @ 9:15 am

Oregon State University - Monday, September 28th @ 10:00 am

Colorado School of Mines -Monday, September 28th @ 1:30 pm

Kenyon College - Friday, October 2nd @ 9:00 am

Butler University - Friday, October 2nd @ 9:45 am

Eckerd College - Friday, October 2nd @ 10:30 am

University of Arkansas - Monday, October 5th @ 8:30 am

Oklahoma State University - Monday, October 5th @ 9:15 am

University of Nevada - Las Vegas - October 6th @ 8:30 am

Virginia Tech - Tuesday, October 6th @ 9:45 am

University of Denver - Tuesday, October 6th @ 10:30 am

Montana State University - Thursday, October 8th @ 9:45 am

Johns Hopkins University - Thursday, October 8th @ 10:30 am

Texas Christian University - Tuesday, October 20th @ 9:45 am

University of Alabama - Tuesday, October 20th @ 10:30 am

Pepperdine University - Wednesday, October 21st @ 8:30 am

Regis University - Wednesday, October 21st @ 9:15am

California Lutheran University - Wednesday, October 21st @ 10:00 am

University of Massachusetts - Amherst - Monday, October 26th @ 10:00 am

Arizona State University Tempe - Tuesday, October 27th @ 9:45 am

Western Colorado University - Friday, October 30th @ 9:00 am

Colorado State University -Pueblo - Monday, November 2nd @ 9:15 am

You must pre-register to attend. Register in Naviance today!! (Naviance / Colleges / visits)

For more information, visit satsuite.collegeboard.org

The NROTC Scholarship offers a comprehensive "full-ride" package designed to cover the cost of a traditional four-year college education while preparing students for service as U.S. Navy officers. Key benefits include full tuition coverage and mandatory educational fees, a stipend per academic year for textbooks, and a tax-free monthly subsistence allowance ranging from $250 to $400 based on academic year. Additionally, recipients receive uniforms, participate in valuable summer training cruises within the fleet, and are guaranteed a commissioned officer position upon graduation!

The NROTC Scholarship has three options for applicants to choose from to have their education funded.
• PREMED (those with aspirations to go to medical school after completing undergrad)
• Nursing (those applying to nursing school)
• Standard 4-year (all other majors outside of the medical field, highly competitive if looking into engineering programs).

Please see links below with specifics about each program.

PREMED: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.netc.navy.mil/Commands/Naval-Service-Training-Command/NROTC/Prospective-Midshipmen/NROTC-Program-Options/Pre-Med-Option/__;!!EGopUXURJw!heNjPaoVK5d6fuk5j6B_oyf391VfGhX8Evr8DFSriv-Xi5BXF48Ggf4B5WXgpQqocnUVeTDyL2XYtXZfUQvW9AAS6tauM2aqSbi0hA$

Nursing: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.netc.navy.mil/Commands/Naval-Service-Training-Command/NROTC/Prospective-Midshipmen/NROTC-Program-Options/Nurse-Option/__;!!EGopUXURJw!heNjPaoVK5d6fuk5j6B_oyf391VfGhX8Evr8DFSriv-Xi5BXF48Ggf4B5WXgpQqocnUVeTDyL2XYtXZfUQvW9AAS6tauM2ZVkTB0AQ$

NROTC: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.netc.navy.mil/NSTC/NROTC/Apply/__;!!EGopUXURJw!heNjPaoVK5d6fuk5j6B_oyf391VfGhX8Evr8DFSriv-Xi5BXF48Ggf4B5WXgpQqocnUVeTDyL2XYtXZfUQvW9AAS6tauM2bC-pm1OQ$

Application link: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://netfocus.dc3n.navy.mil/Gateway/NRSALogin.aspx__;!!EGopUXURJw!heNjPaoVK5d6fuk5j6B_oyf391VfGhX8Evr8DFSriv-Xi5BXF48Ggf4B5WXgpQqocnUVeTDyL2XYtXZfUQvW9AAS6tauM2YtS0NLlg$

Applications for the start of Fall 2027 are open now and close on Jan 31st. PREMED applicants have to be fully completed and mailed to the board before Dec 15th.

Right now there is very little interest for the Nursing and PreMed scholarship options. IAny students who might be interested in going to school for these careers should apply! With little interest there is a higher likelihood they are to be selected. They are always able to turn down the scholarship too at a later date if other options come up.

The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering may be heading your way! They will be hosting A Night with K-State Engineering events that feature an interactive presentation for high school and community college students interested in engineering, computer science or construction science. Check out their website for a full list of dates and locations.

Merit aid is one way to close the gap between the cost of attendance and need based financial aid. Merit aid is a form of college financial aid that might cover a student's entire tuition or be a one time award of a few hundred dollars. It's awarded based on academic, athletic, artistic or leadership abilities or special interests.

• Start the scholarship process early
• The National Merit Scholarship Program offers millions in aid (must take PSAT/NMSQT as a junior to qualify)
• Scholarship applications should not cost money
• Some colleges require a separate application for merit aid
• Understand the terms of an award - Scholarships and grant aid can be nonrenewable, meaning the aid is available only for a specific term or academic year. Renewable aid, often requires recipients to maintain certain eligibility requirements, such as satisfactory academic progress.

Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass

but learning to dance in the rain.