Earn Free College Credits with PSEO (9th-11th graders) Post Secondary Enrollment Option, or PSEO, allows 10th-12th grade high school students to take classes at local colleges and receive both college and high school credit. 9th-11th grade students must notify their school counselor by May 30 if they want to participate in PSEO for the 2021-2022 school year.
College Application Information: Many final deadlines are January 1st! Don’t worry there are more deadlines throughout the 23-24 school year. Students should figure out their college list, work on their essay (if required), and get organized (here’s a helpful spreadsheet for that)! If they are already working on the Common Application, use this guide to answer some frequently asked questions. Students should make an appointment with Ms. Aisha if they have not completed the senior survey or need support applying to college!
MnACC Fair College Fair at Como Park! MnACC College Fair, Wednesday, March 13, 8:30-10:00am, in the Gym Representatives from 60 colleges and universities will be visiting Como Park High School next Tuesday for the Minnesota Association of Counselors of Color (MnACC) College Fair. Students will ALL be registered for the MnACC Fair and will need a device to access the barcode. You will need your barcode to enter the college fair and will need to scan with AT LEAST ONE COLLEGE to get information after the fair. Parents and guardians are welcome to join if they would like but will need to sign up using this link. Flyer HERE.
Como CCC Website: Scholarship Page Seniors, there’s still time to apply for scholarships.Check out the Scholarship Page on the CCC website for scholarship resources. Seniors, there’s still time to apply for scholarships. Contact Ms. Aisha @ amohamed.ach@spps.org for scholarship application assistance
FAFSA is OPEN! The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is being postponed and will open December 1st and is for students planning to attend college next year. Check out the Paying for College page on the CPC website to learn more about how to complete the FAFSA. Make an appointment with Ms. Aisha if you need support starting your FAFSA - there will be workshops before and after school available to families and students (email to schedule a time). Check out the 2024-25 FAFSA FAQ YouTube Series to answer questions about the changes.
Email Ms. Aisha (amohamed.ach@spps.org) or sign up for an appointment if you have any questions with the FAFSA application process.
Juniors! ACT Prep All juniors will take a FREE ACT on March 12 -- if they are not able to don’t worry! Ms. Aisha has fee waivers available to take the ACT again for students. There are resources available on the act.org website and free prep material in the Career Pathway Center! Students can sign up in school next week on Wednesday, January 17th.
Featured Scholarship: Wallin 2-year Scholarship - $6,000 - Deadline: May 15 This program supports students headed to community college in the Twin Cities and provides two pathways based on where you choose to attend school. Apply today!
Click HERE for more information on College Resources + Events, Student Career Resources, Family Resources, and Paying for College
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