COUNSELING
Alameda International Jr. and Sr. High School
Career College Your Future
What is your plan after High School?
Community/two-year college? 4-Year College? Military? Trade/Apprenticeship? Workforce/career?
OCTOBER 1, 2018: Apply for Financial Aid
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): https://fafsa.ed.gov/
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Get MONEY $$$ for College in the form of grants, work study, and/or loans.
ALL students should apply for financial aid.
Use this handout for assistance with the process.
Planning for College: What to do beginning in 9th Grade
Click HERE
Check with Ms. Alverson in the Counseling Office for the latest list of scheduled college rep visits.​
UPCOMING COLLEGE VISITS
STUDENTS CAN SIGN UP IN THE COUNSELING OFFICE TO ATTEND A COLLEGE REP VISIT.
SENIORS & PARENTS: Use the AIHS College Handbook (en espanol) to help you plan for your future. Includes helpful information and FAQs.
February 15, 2017
DACA/ASSET (Dreamers and Undocumented)
Red Rocks CC, Community College of Denver (CCD), and Metro State University have opened their scholarship applications. Most of these scholarships are open to DACA/undocumented students. Now is the time to apply for the 2017-18 school year!
RRCC Foundation Scholarships (open to DACA students): http://www.rrcc.edu/foundation/scholarship-programs
DEADLINE: April 7, 2017
CCD Scholarships (open to DACA students): https://www.ccd.edu/administration/non-academic-departments/financial-aid-scholarships/applying-scholarships
DEADLINE: April 15, 2017
Metro State Scholarships (many open to DACA students): https://msudenver.academicworks.com/
DEADLINE: Varies by scholarship
Other Resources for DACA/Undocumented Students:
Scholarships: http://e4fc.org/undergraduateresources.html
https://mydocumentedlife.org/2016/09/12/scholarships-open-to-undocumented-students/
CCD ASSET/DACA site, includes good information about private scholarships and other resources:https://www.ccd.edu/org/asset-daca-undocumented-student-information
April 26, 2016
Appling & Paying for College - Financial Aid
SENIORS: Create an FSA ID this summer! Both PARENT and STUDENT need an FSA ID (similar to a PIN).
Beginnning October 1 , you can apply for Financial Aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Login, use your FSA ID, gather last year's tax information, and begin your application.