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/
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.