NEXT GENERATION GEAR UP

NXT Gen GEAR UP is a one-stop resource designed to help Class of 2025 students and parents plan for post-secondary success. Students will have access to TSI/SAT/ACT resources, college requirements, financial aid, armed forces, scholarships, career exploration, ASVAB testing, and so much more. We are here to help guide and motivate our students to succeed in life and encourage them to reach their highest potential.

Each month NXT Gen GEAR UP will have a theme to foreshadow College/Career/Military Readiness (CCMR) for our Class of 2025 cohort.

NXT Gen GEAR UP has paid for every DHS Senior to take the SAT

Date: Tuesday, October 15th

Location: DHS

**No registration needed**

NXT Gen Parent Workshop Series

2025-26 Better FAFSA/TASFA/CSS Profile

NXT Gen GEAR UP in partnership w/ Advise Texas will be hosting a Face-to-Face & Virtual Parent Workshop all about financial aid.

Workshop Topics:

*The Overall Financial Aid Process

*FAFSA/TASFA/CSS Profile Changes/Updates

*FSA ID (What it is; Its purpose, etc.)

*Financial Aid Do's & Dont's

Workshop Date: Tuesday, Oct. 15th

Workshop Time: 6:30pm

Face-To-Face Locale: DHS Academy Cafeteria

Virtual Info:

https://utexas.zoom.us/j/91679129029?pwd=PvAk3eYdkyn1gFmOZCqd6iPm5vKoBx.1

Students who are interested in a career in the military will have the opportunity to take the

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)

Tuesday, October 17th

Registration Link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7BF4UcWOXpnF8uY782WWPjI-QrROkZ-vjj6S4gf4ej3UbBg/viewform?pli=1

The National College Resource Foundation

presents

Forth Worth/Dallas Black College Expo

Meet with over 50 colleges.

Get answers right on the spot. Get Educational Resources. EVERYONE is Welcome...it’s for Students of ALL Ages... Plus...Get Accepted on the SPOT, students you must bring your transcripts and ACT or SAT test scores (12th graders and some colleges may accept 11th graders). College Transfer Students this is a great opportunity for you to get accepted on the spot! Bring your transcripts from all colleges that you have attended. FREE for College Students just show your ID.

**Applications fees waived**

Event Date:

October 19, 2024

Event Time:

10am -3pm

Event Location:

Southwest High School

4100 Altamesa Blvd

Ft. Worth, TX 76133

Registration Link:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/7th-annual-dallas-fort-worth-black-college-expo-free-tickets-925431700127?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Ron Bivins The People's Servant Ministry

presents

2025 TPS Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria:

• Have and maintain at least a 2.5 Grade Point Average
• Active youth participation in extra curricular activities
• Active participant and leader in your church
• Active participant in community activities
• Demonstrates exceptional dedication and outstanding leadership to other youth participants in school, church , and community activities
• Must have not been involved in the Juvenile System

**Application Deadline: November 15th**

Application Link:

https://ronbivinstpsm.org/scholarship-application

Teen Tuesdays - Watercolor Portraits!

Teens ages 13 – 18 are invited to join Odette Vega with the Dallas Museum of Art on Tuesday, Oct. 1st from 6:30 – 7:30 PM for a free Hispanic Heritage inspired craft class.

For more info contact Marq Runnels at 972.230.9663

Teen Tuesdays - Tie Dye T-Shirts

Teens ages 13 – 18 are invited to join artist Michelle Pryor on Tuesdays for a variety of FREE craft classes. Tuesday, October 8th will be Tie-Dye T-Shirts.

For more info contact Marq Runnels at 972.230.9663

Teen Tuesdays - Resin Jewelry

Teens ages 13 – 18 are invited to join artist Michelle Pryor on Tuesdays for a variety of FREE craft classes. Tuesday, October 15th will be Resin Jewelry.

*Teens earn community service hours for participating*

*No registration required**

For more info contact Marq Runnels at 972.230.9663

Teen Tuesdays - Realistic Portrait Drawing

Teens ages 13 – 18 are invited to join artist Curtis Ferguson on Tuesdays for a variety of FREE craft classes. Tuesday, October 22nd will be Realistic Portrait Drawing.

*Teens earn community service hours for participating*

*No registration required**

For more info contact Marq Runnels at 972.230.9663.

Teen Tuesdays - Caricature Drawing

Teens ages 13 – 18 are invited to join artist Curtis Ferguson on Tuesdays for a variety of FREE craft classes. Tuesday, October 22nd will be Caricature Drawing.

*Teens earn community service hours for participating*

*No registration required**

For more info contact Marq Runnels at 972.230.9663.

Interested in attending an HBCU

The Black Common App allows students to apply to multiple HBCU's with one application for only $20

https://commonblackcollegeapp.com/

This QR code will provide the following resources for PARENTS:

Dallas County Promise; Virtual College Tours; FSA ID Creation; FAFSA Application; Apply Texas, The Common App, Scholarship List, and more.

This QR code will provide the following resources for STUDENTS:

Dallas County Promise; Virtual College Tours; FSA ID Creation; FAFSA Application; Apply Texas, The Common App, Scholarship List, and more.