March: Stay Focused & Finish Strong!

Spring is in full swing, and we’re entering an important stretch of the semester! Seniors, the FAFSA/CADAA priority deadline has been extended to April 2, 2025, for students in Los Angeles and Ventura counties—don’t miss this chance to secure financial aid for college. Be sure to attend a financial aid workshop if you need assistance.

We are also excited to announce the release of our Summer ECP Schedule. View our schedule and course descriptions to learn more! This is a wonderful opportunity for students to demonstrate their readiness for college coursework, challenge themselves, and explore a variety of subjects for FREE. All our ECP courses are offered free of charge to all current 9-11th Grade students.
(Please note that current 12th Grade students/Class of 2025 will not be able to participate in our ECP courses.)

Spring Break is just around the corner—let’s finish strong before the well-deserved break!

Key Dates - No School:

Spring Break: Monday, March 31 – Friday, April 4, 2025

Start Date: Monday, 6/16/25

End Date: Friday, 7/11/25

No class: Thursday, 6/19/25

With over 700 enrollments for our ECP Spring Semester, our students are proving they are more than ready for the rigors of college. Some of our most popular courses this semester are Administrative Justice, Anthropology, English, Finance, Theater, and Law.

We are excited to announce the release of our summer schedule. We will be offering a variety of online college credit courses. Please check out the summer schedule to view all offerings. Submit your interest form soon as spaces are limited!

Deadline to fill out interest list: Monday, 5/5/25 by 11:59 PM

Students will receive an email automatically with registration information after the interest list is filled out.

Deadline to submit registration info/contract: Sunday, 5/11/25 by 11:59 PM

The FAFSA and CADAA applications for the 2025-2026 academic year are now open! These applications are crucial for seniors planning to attend college, career training, or trade schools and seeking financial aid to cover costs.

• FAFSA: For U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens to access federal and state aid.
• CADAA: For undocumented students meeting AB 540 requirements to access California state aid.

IMPORTANT UPDATE: The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) has announced that students filing a FAFSA or CADAA with a home address in Los Angeles or Ventura County (areas impacted by the Southern California fires) now have a priority deadline of April 2, 2025.

Apply early to maximize your financial aid opportunities! Need assistance? Visit the College & Career Center – we’re here to help! Don’t miss out on resources to support your education!

Alhambra High School

AHS Financial Aid Support during Advisory on select dates, sign up with Adaptive Scheduler

➡️RSVP HERE. 📰Info Flyer Here

Mark Keppel High School

Every Tuesday during PowerTime. Students may sign up for all sessions on Adaptive Scheduler under "12th Grade Community College & Financial Aid Application Workshop".

San Gabriel High School

Every Wednesday during ME TIME. Sign up in Adaptive Scheduler. March will be two times a week.

The Cal Grant provides financial aid for California students, covering tuition, fees, and sometimes living expenses at eligible colleges, universities, and technical schools. No separate application is needed—just submit your FAFSA or CADAA by April 2, 2025 to be considered.

Next Steps:

✅ Submit FAFSA or CADAA by April 2, 2025 (extended due to CA wildfires)
✅ Create a WebGrants account to track your award and manage financial aid
✅ Cal Grant GPAs are automatically submitted by our school—opt out only if necessary

Types of Cal Grants:

• Cal Grant A – For 4-year university students
• Cal Grant B – For low-income students at community colleges or 4-year schools
• Cal Grant C – For career/technical education programs

Apply now to maximize your financial aid opportunities!

The following events/presentations, held during the school day, are open to all 9th-12th grade students (unless otherwise specified). See the site-based info below for more details.

Mark your calendars for our upcoming presentations designed to help students explore post-secondary options and navigate the college and career landscape. These sessions will provide valuable insights on career pathways, financial aid, and specialized programs. All presentations will be held from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Zoom.

• 3/5/25 - ELAC College Promise, Skill Certificates, Pathway to Law/STEM Summer Bridge/Skills Certificates/AA/AAT/TAG
• RSVP at: https://tinyurl.com/AUSDecp0305
  Learn about ELAC's College Promise, skill certificates, and pathways to Law/STEM, including Summer Bridge programs and transfer options like AA/AAT/TAG.

• Upcoming Presentations:

  • 4/9/25 - College Search - Finding the Right Fit

Scholarships are an incredible opportunity to reduce the financial burden of college, trade school, or career training. Many scholarships reward students for their academic achievements, community involvement, leadership, or future goals, and the funds awarded can make a significant difference in covering tuition, fees, and other expenses. For more scholarships and links to trusted websites, visit our District Scholarship Bulletin.

Alhambra Latino Association (ALA) 2025 Scholarships

Deadline: Friday, March 14, 2024 (No exceptions)

Apply Here: ALA Scholarship Application

Eligibility:

• Open to AUSD seniors planning to enroll in post-secondary education in Fall 2025
• Must identify as Latinx

Scholarships Available:

• Dora S. Padilla Memorial Arts Scholarship – For students excelling in arts (performing, literary, or visual)
• Brian N. Tatsuno Memorial Career Tech Scholarship – For students pursuing technical careers (e.g., electrical, plumbing, welding)
• EmpowerHER STEM Scholarship – For females planning to pursue a STEM career

Questions: Email: alhambralatinoassociation@gmail.com

Eleanor Barry Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: April 1, 2025
Website: Apply Here

This scholarship is open to students who:

• Reside in Monterey Park or attend a high school in the Montebello, San Gabriel, or Alhambra School District
• Demonstrate financial need
• Plan to attend full-time at an accredited college, university, vocational, technical, or professional school in the U.S.

More Info/Application Here

This school year, the College & Career Center is excited to offer students the chance to explore a variety of local universities through organized college field trips.

To ensure fair access for all interested students, each student is allowed a maximum of two field trips per school year, due to limited budget and space.

Upcoming Trips:

• Pasadena City College: March 21, 2025
• East Los Angeles College: CTE Day - March 13, 2025
• East Los Angeles College: Senior Day - April 23, 2025

Sign up for our upcoming Community College Field trips:

• AHS - https://tinyurl.com/AHS25cccfieldtrips
• MKHS - https://tinyurl.com/2025ccfieldtrips
• SGHS - https://tinyurl.com/sg25cccfieldtrips

Important notes:

• Students may not pick up permission slips for friends.
• Spots on the bus are not guaranteed.
• After submitting your permission slip and completing the pre-field trip worksheet (located on the back of the permission slip), it will be reviewed for completion. Notifications about secured bus spots will be sent via student email.
• All students must complete an after field trip worksheet to assess their learning and reflections from the experience. This assignment will help us understand how the trip impacted their perceptions of college life and their career aspirations. It will also allow students to articulate key takeaways and insights gained during the visit, ensuring that they can apply what they've learned to their future educational and career decisions.

Past Field Trips this 24-25 School Year:

• Azusa Pacific University
• California State University, Fullerton
• Citrus College
• UC Riverside
• Cal Poly Pomona
• California State University, Los Angeles
• Los Angeles Trade Technical College

• 9th-graders

  • Four-year course planner: Sign up for sophomore-year classes, and remember that you’re developing a long-term plan for the next three years. Ask your counselor about dual-enrollment opportunities with your local community college.

  • Identify some summer programs you’re interested in: Browse through options for day programs, residential programs, and online options that match an interest you’d like to pursue.

  
  

  10th-graders

  • College App & Admissions Timeline: These resources and calendar will help you stay on track.

  • Sign up for junior year classes: Remember that you want challenge and balance.

  
  

  11th-graders

  • How to Create a College List (with tracking spreadsheet): It’s go-time. This is a perfect time to pick up the pace on building your college list with these resources.

  • Keep building your college list:

  • ScholarMatcher: Awesome search tool for low-income/first-gen students

  • The Hundred-Seven and College Equity Index: Excellent resources for Black students

  • College Advising for Undocumented Students

  • I’m First: Guide for first-generation college students and their families

  • Tips and Campus Pride: Resources for the LGBTQ+ community

  • Women’s colleges: Seven reasons you should consider a single-sex school

  • HBCUs and TCUs: Essential tips when considering one of these institutions committed to serving underrepresented students

  • American Indian College Fund: List and descriptions of tribal colleges and universities

  • AICAD: List of 42 colleges of art and design that allows you to search by major and by region.

  
  

  12th-graders

  • How to understand your financial-aid award letters: Make a spreadsheet to compare financial aid packages from multiple schools.

  • Appealing financial aid: If you’ve been accepted to college but the financial aid package isn’t what you’d hoped, read through this guide and listen to this podcast as you plan your appeal.

  • Making your final college choice: Plan visits to colleges where you’re accepted (if needed) in order to make your final college choice. And revisit your original Corsava preferences to see how your college options measure up.

  What to do if you’re deferred or waitlisted: Review your application and determine whether you want to write a letter of continued interest.

CTE Advisor (Roving)
Jose Cervantes

jimenez_jose@ausd.us

CLICK here to book an appointment with Mr. Cervantes

Servicing all 3 high schools:

AHS - Monday/Thursday

MKHS - Tuesday/Friday

SGHS - Wednesday