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OCTOBER 2026

WCHS College &Career HubOCTOBER 2026
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LET'S PLAN YOUR FUTURE! ALL GRADE LEVELS!

Do you need help figuring out your next step? Do you have questions about the college application process? Are you wondering where you stand for your GPA and test scores for admission? Are you interested in discussing trade/tech careers or military? Please use my Calendly link to choose a convenient appointment or to make an appointment for your student: https://calendly.com/faysash/college-career-meetings

UPCOMING EVENTS

Military Lunch Tables

Monday: ARMY National Guard

Tuesdays: ARMY

Wednesdays: MARINES

Thursdays: NAVY

Friday: AIR FORCE

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COLLEGE APPLICATION RESOURCES (26-27 Presentation)

COLLEGE APPLICATION PRESENTATION

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BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION OPENS OCTOBER 1 (CLASS OF 2027)

The Bright Futures Scholarship application will open for the Class of 2027 on October 1st! Please complete this as soon as possible. You do not need to have met the requirements to complete the application. This application will allow me to track your progress and also let the State know you would like to be evaluated throughout the year for eligibility. This is a very short application and will take about 10 minutes to complete.


Several other scholarships are included in this Florida Financial Aid Application including First Generation Matching Grants, Hispanic Scholars, and the 100% Military Disability Scholarship for those with parents deemed 100% disabled from military service.


https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/SAPHome/SAPHome?url=home

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UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS (BASED ON 2026 ADMITS) UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS (BASED ON 2026 ADMITS)

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XELLO: COLLEGE, CAREER, & LIFE READY STUDENTS


Pasco County Schools has partnered with XELLO, a customizable online planning tool for students in grades 6-12. With XELLO, students can discover personal interests & strengths, research career & college opportunities, & connect learning to academic goal setting & planning.


XELLO is an esteemed College, Career & Life Readiness program that will assist high school students plan for post-secondary success. It allows students self-paced opportunities to:


  • Learn about themselves – their strengths, interests, and learning styles,

  • Match careers, colleges and majors to their unique characteristics, academic profile and

    preferences,

  • Build and revise their academic plan and analyze the rigor of their schedule/plan with that of their choice colleges’ entrance requirements or career plans and

  • Create a resume showcasing their experience, skills, and goals.


Students can access XELLO anytime, anywhere by logging in through myPascoConnect Apps and clicking on the XELLO icon. An account has already been created for students.

JRS/SRS, IF YOU HAVE FREE/RED LUNCH, MRS. FAYSASH HAS FREE SAT/ACT TEST WAIVERS. JRS/SRS, IF YOU HAVE FREE/RED LUNCH, MRS. FAYSASH HAS FREE SAT/ACT TEST WAIVERS.

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FREE TIMED/SCORED PRACTICE TESTS THROUGH COLLEGE BOARD BLUEBOOK (CLICK!) FREE TIMED/SCORED PRACTICE TESTS THROUGH COLLEGE BOARD BLUEBOOK (CLICK!)

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FREE SAT TEST PREP: KHAN ACADEMY FREE SAT TEST PREP: KHAN ACADEMY

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Khan Academy and College Board have developed a partnership to help students prep and practice for the SAT for FREE. The Khan program includes personalized recommendations and ten official timed SAT practice tests!


https://www.khanacademy.org/sat

FREE SAT BOOTCAMPS: SCHOOLHOUSE WORLD (CLICK!) FREE SAT BOOTCAMPS: SCHOOLHOUSE WORLD (CLICK!)

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COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR BRIGHT FUTURES

Community Service Opportunities

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Sq6iHnok1jR92gviwUflGKM7BhVLZcyK/view?usp=sharing


Community Service Reporting Form

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xsMSOGo3Txs0Q0w8Q4Las5w2zgBIXfsl/view?usp=sharing


Pasco Schools Community Service Guidelines

https://drive.google.com/file/d/10M-gyZzVXd8GAOO4Qgjt68drPyqeaCop/view?usp=sharing


If your student is engaging in another community service opportunity, please text or email Mrs. Faysash for pre-approval. This is to ensure the hours will count towards Bright Futures.


*Paid work hours are now being accepted in place of community service hours for Bright Futures. You will need to bring in Pay Stubs or a W-2 to prove employment.

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SCHOLARSHIPS

CLASS OF 27 SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarship applications are just a click away through the XELLO app! Simply open your MyPascoConnect apps, select XELLO, then go to PLAN and scroll down to Scholarships. Pasco County Schools and Mrs. Faysash regularly update this valuable database to bring you the latest opportunities.

Important: This year, XELLO is the only place where scholarships will be advertised, so make it your primary source for all scholarship information!

To get started, I highly recommend clicking “Boost Your Profile” on the Scholarship page. This helps tailor your scholarship matches to fit your unique strengths and interests!


LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE AVAILABLE BEGINNING IN DECEMBER. THESE WILL BE ADDED TO XELLO.

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CLASS OF 2027 FINANCIAL AID APPLICATIONS

Every senior should file a FAFSA to receive grants and loans for college, trade school, or other post-secondary education plans. Make sure to list the schools you plan to apply to (up to 20). You will not receive a financial aid package until you have applied and been accepted to a school so it is important to file both a FAFSA and your college application. FAFSA applications for the Class of 2027 will be available for seniors OCTOBER 1. You will file the 2027-28 FAFSA as that is the year your student will receive aid (Fall 27, Spring 28, and Summer 28). If your student will begin college in Summer 2027, please also fill out the 2026-2027 FAFSA that is available now (this will cover Summer 2027).


FAFSA Application:

https://studentaid.gov

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BRIGHT FUTURES

Seniors, the Florida Financial Aid Application for Bright Futures and other state scholarships and grants opens October 1 of your SENIOR YEAR. You do not need to already qualify for Bright Futures to apply. Please complete so you can continue to be evaluated for Bright Futures. You have all year to meet your Bright Futures requirements and test scores can be used through August 2027 to qualify (Class of 2027).


Bright Futures Application (opens October 1, 2026 for Class of 27):

https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/


Bright Futures Qualifications (all grade levels)

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GET THERE: CAREER AND TECHNICAL PROGRAMS


Did you know Florida is home to 48 technical colleges and 28 state colleges offering career and technical training in 17 career pathways? Career and Technical Education programs offer exciting options for students, allowing you to move toward your career faster and more affordably than the 4-year or more traditional university track.


Visit GetThereFL.com to learn more about the benefits of CTE, aligning yourself with your interests within a career pathway, and connecting with your local college to learn more and enroll in a program.

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MEET MRS. FAYSASH

Mrs. Faysash is a proud graduate of Florida State University's School of Communications. I am happy to meet with students and their families to discuss: financial aid, college applications and timelines, post-graduation plans, trades and careers, military enlistment, course planning, or any other college and career needs. Any grade level welcome!

Email: kfaysash@pasco.k12.fl.us
Website: https://wchs.pasco.k12.fl.us/
Location: Student Services Rm 24
Phone: 813-794-8730

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