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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. Watch for more information as we get closer to the date.

Sessions will include:

• The College Application Process

• Financial Aid 101

• The Journey of Finding Scholarships

• Senior Year Career Pathway Internships

• AND MORE!

University of Mississippi - Friday, August 28th @ 9:00 am

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

Loyola University Maryland - Monday, September 14th @ 10:00 am

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

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

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

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

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

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

University of Denver - Tuesday, October 6th @ 10:340 am

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

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

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

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

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

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

For more information, visit satsuite.collegeboard.org

This FREE half day seminar hosted by the Daniels Fund, is designed to help high school students and their families feel confident about college planning and financial aid. It is open to all high school students, parents, guardians and more!

Anyone interested can learn more and register here.

Students will gain:

• Insider tips strategies for navigating college admissions and financial aid
• Access to three focused breakout sessions on financial aid and scholarships
• A clear roadmap for college applications and funding

When:

Saturday, August 29th

8:00 - 11:00 am

Location:

CSU Spur Campus Hydro & Vida Building

4777 National Western Drive

Denver, CO 80216

As the cost of college continues to rise and the average graduate wrestles with more than $29,000 in student loan debt, some people may find an associate degree a more desirable path to a career. Annual tuition and fees at a public two-year community college typically are significantly less than at a four-year school and an associate degree can lead to a career that pays more than six figures a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. In the following 29 careers, listed from lowest to highest median salary, an associate degree can lead to a job that pays more than $61,000 annually – and a few over $100,000.

Read the entire article here

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