Fivay High College and Career Hub

My name is Andrea Gartland and I am the College and Career Specialist at Fivay High School. I work with students on developing a plan for what to do after high school. Whether students want to go right in to the work force, enter the military, go to a college or a trade/technical school, I am happy to meet with them. I am also the scholarship coordinator and will advertise scholarship opportunities throughout the school year in this newsletter. Students and staff will receive this newsletter weekly and parents will receive either this newsletter or emails from me periodically throughout the year. Please call me at 727-246-4115 or email me agartlan@pasco.k12.fl.us to schedule an appointment or ask questions. I am happy to help!

Do you need help planning what to do after high school? Do you have questions about the college application or trade school process? Are you wondering about how to pay for college/trade school? Are you interested in the military? Do you have questions about test scores and GPA for admission? stop by and see me in room 3-120 or send me an email so we can meet and discuss your needs. agartlan@pasco.k12.fl.us

October 9: College Fair in the gym 8:30-10:00 a.m. for juniors and seniors

October 21: ASVAB (military entrance exam) for students in grades 10-12. Registration will be one month prior to the exam

Become a teen volunteer at your local library! Apply online here.

Student volunteers will be needed on Fridays and Saturdays from September 25 through October 31. FOR PARENTS: If you and your kids are interested in volunteering, please message @marinecorpsleague708 on instagram

Eligibility:

*High School Senior who has been accepted to a university, college, junior/community college, or vocational/trade school in Florida.

*Submission of an essay, 500-800 words on the subject of: "Reflect on an historic event in the United States within our lifetime and how the event has shaped or defined your patriotism."

Award Amount: One year of tuition.

Deadline: All applications must be received by January 1, 2027

Application: https://floridaoes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tuition-Grant-forms-2027.pdf

Or come to Mrs. Gartland's office in 3-120 for a copy of the application.

The Gates Scholarship is a highly selective, last dollar scholarship for outstanding high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential. Selected Scholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance to earn a bachelor's degree that is not already covered by other financial aid and the Student Aid Index, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Costs covered include tuition, fees, books, housing, and food, and may include additional personal costs.

Eligibility: High school senior, Pell Grant eligible, US citizen or permanent resident, minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale. Additionally, a student must plan to enroll full-time in a four-year degree program at a US accredited, not- for-profit, private or public college or university.

Apply: https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/

Students in all grades can begin searching for scholarships and become familiar with a number of different resources. Here are a few to help you get started:

Xello: In the Xello app in Pasco Connect under "Resources" you will find a list of scholarships. Students can boost their profile by answering questions to help refine the search.

Pasco County Schools Database: Check the Pasco website for a list of available scholarships

Big Future: Big Future is part of College Board (makers of the SAT, PSAT, and AP exams) and offers a scholarship directory with over 24,000 scholarships.

JLV College Counseling: This website is updated monthly and offers many categories of scholarships for students to search (ex: age/grade level, hobbies, college major, special circumstances, and more).

Fastweb: Fastweb offers students a scholarship matching service for free. They also have information on other sources of financial aid like FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

Parents, students and families are welcome to attend this event. You must register in advance:https://apply.westpoint.edu/register/?id=f7f2c537-27b8-47f4-915f-1655ca2855e7

This program is open to juniors and seniors interested in a career in public service and who are currently serving in a elected or appointed leadership position at their school and/or in their community. For application components, including qualifications and other program information, please visit: https://www.fldoe.org/civicliteracy/ussyp.stml

Seniors, the Florida Financial Aid Application is scheduled to open on October 1. This is the application for state grants and scholarships including, but not limited to Florida Bright Futures. You do not need to already qualify for Bright Futures to apply. All requirements for the scholarship with the exception of testing must be met prior to the last day of school. You may test through August 2027 if you are graduating in June 2027.

Bright Futures Handbook

Common App Guide for First Year Students

STARS (Self Reported Transcript and Academic Record System- formerly SSAR)

SPARK Help (UCF applicants only!)

For information on Saturday test dates for the ACT and SAT, see the document below.

Xello was introduced to Pasco students last year. Xello is allows students to plan for post-secondary success. With Xello, students in grades 6-12 can discover personal interests and strengths, research careers and colleges, and connect learning to academic goal setting and planning.

Students have the opportunity 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 and clicking on the Xello icon. All students have an account they can access through single sign on.