As the year progresses, I will be updating this newsletter with scholarships, college updates, military news, and community service opportunities.

*New Updates*

• This week, I have added a new section called 'College Updates' including information from Texas A&M University-San Antonio and Tarleton University.
• There is also a scholarship below for all seniors that is due October 1st!
• For any students interested in becoming an esthetician or cosmetologist, AVEDA is hosting a fall event. Juniors and Seniors may use one of their College Visit Days to attend. Please get a form from Mrs. Stefinsky before you go!

Please be sure to scroll through and reach out if you have any questions!

Remember, I have created grade level Google Classrooms for each class where I will continue to upload school forms, information about colleges, and scholarships to keep your students informed throughout the year. If they have not already joined, the codes to do so are:

Class of 2024: xwlr2ql

Class of 2025: v3m5gsh

Class of 2026: s5bsdhu

Class of 2027: ffwt43j

Students will need to be logged into their Comal ISD G-mail account to access.

As you begin planning and talking about your student's post-secondary plan, please do not hesitate to reach out to me by email with your questions--I am happy to help! All of this information is also available on my website here.

I look forward to working with your students!

Mandy Stefinsky

Academic and Career Advisor

Texas A&M University-San Antonio is proud to

announce the all-new Jaguar Promise!

Launching for the 2024-205 academic year, the Jaguar Promise program will award FREE tuition, fees, and books* to eligible first-year and transfer students.

This new promise program makes attaining a college degree a reality-with little to no debt- for high school AND transfer students in Texas who have worked hard, excelled in high school or earned an associate's degree.

Click Here to Learn More

A Message from Tarleton University:

• Starting the application on the 8th but finishing it at a later time will not grant a fee waiver. Applications must be submitted on the 8th.
• Students who have already submitted their application prior to the back-to-school fee waiver event (Sept. 1st - Sept. 8th) will not be receiving the waiver or a refund. Tarleton does not offer application fee refunds.

New Braunfels Hispanic Business Alliance Scholarship.

• Due October 1
• Up to (12) $1,000 scholarships
• Awarded at the Dia de los Muertos Festival on Saturday, October 28
• Any senior in Comal ISD and New Braunfels ISD attendance boundaries are eligible
• The student must plan to attend a college, university, or trade school in Texas and take a minimum of 12 hours in the semester
• The student must have an overall “B” average or above
• CLICK HERE FOR THE APPLICATION FORM

Throughout the year, various college, career, and military representatives will be on campus to provide helpful information. Most visits will occur during lunches where a table will be set up in the rotunda. Students are encouraged to visit the table to ask questions and learn more about opportunities. Classroom visits will also be coordinated with the appropriate teacher/subject to provide a presentation to students detailing the application process, school programs, and more information about the institution.

September 14th - Lincoln Tech (in library 3rd through 5th)

September 21st - Texas Tech University

September 25th - Texas Lutheran University

September 26th - Texas A&M University

All 10th, 11th, and 12th graders:

If you are interested in taking the ASVAB test, please scan the QR code or click HERE to sign up!

What is the ASVAB?
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success. Taking the ASVAB and the interpretation will help with career planning and self-discovery of strengths.

The Service Cord is a program that recognizes students who engage in a high level (quantitatively and qualitatively) of service to the community by awarding a service cord to be worn during the senior graduation ceremony. For guidelines, appropriate forms, and more information please see my Google Classroom or visit my website!

**Seniors must have the Declaration of Intent to Serve and at least 10 service hours on file by December to be eligible for this cord for graduation**

1. Log into SchooLinks (via Class Link)

2. On the left hand side of the screen click on “Colleges”

3. Select “College Applications”

4. Top right corner “+ Add Application”

5. Search for a college to add by name

6. Choose application status (In progress)

7. Select “Add Application” in the lower right corner

8. Select appropriate:

1. Application Method

2. Application Type

3. Document Destination--if applicable (most have it pre-selected for you)

4. Student requirements

9. Select “Save Application”

Required documents are automatically requested!

This one-pager is a fantastic resource seniors can use throughout the year to help them navigate all the requirements of college applications, financial aid, scholarships, and so much more! Links are accessible through the document in the Class of '24 Google Classroom.

The FAFSA will have some changes this year. Starting in December, you will be able to start your FAFSA application. Please view the flyer below to see what you can do to prepare for it now!

Email: mandy.stefinsky@comalisd.org

Phone: 830-885-1700

Canyon Lake High School

8555 FM 32

Fischer, Texas 78623

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