WCHS College & Career Hub
OCTOBER 2026
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
COLLEGE APPLICATION RESOURCES (26-27 Presentation)
BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION OPENS OCTOBER 1 (CLASS OF 2027)
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
UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS (BASED ON 2026 ADMITS)
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.
FREE SAT TEST PREP: KHAN ACADEMY
COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR BRIGHT FUTURES
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.
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.
CLASS OF 2027 FINANCIAL AID APPLICATIONS
FAFSA Application:
BRIGHT FUTURES
Bright Futures Application (opens October 1, 2026 for Class of 27):
https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/
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.
MEET MRS. FAYSASH
Email: kfaysash@pasco.k12.fl.us
Website: https://wchs.pasco.k12.fl.us/
Location: Student Services Rm 24
Phone: 813-794-8730