College & Career Center Newsletter

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

SENIORS!! The Scholarship reporting and Military Commitment forms were handed out in your English class this week. Please make sure you follow ALL directions in completing the form. Turn in your form and all necessary documentation to the College and Career Center by April 23rd.

This information, without amounts, will be published in the Graduation program.

May 1st is the National College Decision Day.

Students need to make sure the following items are complete on or before May 1st to accept admission offers:

• Submit their enrollment deposit.
• Register for housing and orientation and enrollment.
• Accept their scholarships and financial aid. Some scholarships and financial aid awards must be accepted in their college portal by May 1 or they will be canceled.

Check with your institution to see if they have any other requirements.

Join in the fun and send a selfie wearing a shirt or hat, holding a pennant, etc. from the college, school, military branch or occupation where you will be next year and it will be included in the slide show on the monitor outside the Counseling Office. Send your photo to jmccaw@dcsdk12.org

TREP Application is Now Open 03/01 & Closes 05/01

Teacher Recruitment Education Program (TREP)

The TREP application is now open for eligible seniors interested in pursuing a career in education. TREP provides a scholarship opportunity to attend an approved DCSD Colorado partner college.

Important: TREP continuation is pending state approval and final slot allocation for DCSD. Applications are being accepted while we await confirmation. Students are strongly encouraged to develop a solid Plan B in the event the program does not continue or they are not selected. District notification from the state typically occurs after the Long Bill (state budget) is passed in late May or early June.

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Eligibility & Program Requirements

• Must complete at least one Educator Pathway course during senior year

• Must complete the FAFSA or CASFA (for students without a Social Security Number)

• Students must determine which financial aid option best meets their needs, as TREP is a standalone scholarship program

• No “double dipping” — TREP funds may not be combined with loans, grants, scholarships, work-study, or Parent PLUS funding

• Must attend an approved Colorado partner college

• Must enroll in 12–18 in-person credit hours per fall and spring semester for two years immediately following senior year

Interested students should connect with their high school counselor for application details and support.

• $1000 one time award
• Financial Need
• Essay
• Community Service
• Letter of Recommendation
• 2 year or 4 year college or university acceptance

Pick up the application in the College and Career Center. Application due April 17th.

Are you interested in pursuing a career in Education? Did you know the Colorado Department of Education offers a variety of funding opportunities to support students pursuing careers in education? Check out the CDE website for more information.

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