College & Career Newsletter
October 2021
Missed the first All Things Senior Event?
All Things Senior - College and FAFSA Fair
This is an annual event open to all Seniors and their families in the CDA school district. The event is designed to jump start the Senior year and offers an opportunity for families and students to receive information about college applications, scholarships, financial aid, job outlooks, senior project and more!
This night will be a college fair giving you the opportunity to talk with colleges & universities about their school. There will also be an opportunity for you to work on and complete your FAFSA Application at the FAFSA Workshop.
Monday, Oct 4, 2021, 05:00 PM
North Idaho College Parker Technical Education Center, West Lancaster Road, Rathdrum, ID, USA
College and Military Rep Visits
PSAT Testing
The date to sign up has passed and tests have been ordered. Students can come with their school ID in case there are available tests due to no-shows if they missed the registration date.
Saturday, Oct 16, 2021, 08:00 AM
Lake City High School, North Ramsey Road, Coeur d'Alene, ID, USA
ASVAB Test
10th - 12th Graders
Register by completing this form, seats are limited and will be first come first serve! Please Note: This form must be completed and can only be viewed using your student email.
Wednesday, Oct 13, 2021, 07:30 AM
Coeur d'Alene High School, North 4th Street, Coeur d'Alene, ID, USA
FAFSA IS OPEN OCTOBER 1st
SENIORS APPLY NOW!!!
NIC representatives will be coming to our schools to help walk anyone through filling out the FAFSA application. They can answer any questions you may have and help make sure nothing is missed.
The FAFSA may also be required for some scholarships. It never hurts to have it completed and is very easy to do with their help. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity!
If you are unable to attend these events, NIC's financial aid department is happy to help anyone in our community no matter where you plan to attend. Reach out to them to set up a meeting or ask any questions! 208.769.3311
*If an older sibling filled out the FAFSA, Parent has an existing FSA ID. Please have that log in information.
FAFSA Night
NIC representatives will be there to help walk anyone through filling out the FAFSA application. They can answer any questions you may have and help make sure nothing is missed. The FAFSA may also be required for some scholarships. It never hurts to have it completed and is very easy to do with their help. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity!
Monday, Oct 4, 2021, 05:00 PM
North Idaho College Parker Technical Education Center, West Lancaster Road, Rathdrum, ID, USA
FAFSA Night
Thursday, Nov 4, 2021, 05:30 PM
Coeur d'Alene High School, North 4th Street, Coeur d'Alene, ID, USA
FAFSA Night
Wednesday, Dec 8, 2021, 05:30 PM
Lake City High School, North Ramsey Road, Coeur d'Alene, ID, USA
FAFSA Night
Tuesday, Jan 11, 2022, 05:30 PM
Coeur d'Alene High School, North 4th Street, Coeur d'Alene, ID, USA
FAFSA Night
Tuesday, Feb 15, 2022, 05:30 PM
Lake City High School, North Ramsey Road, Coeur d'Alene, ID, USA
Seniors - Direct Admission Letters
What is a Direct Admissions Letter?
The Idaho State Board of Education has implemented this initiative, called Direct Admissions, to provide more Idaho students with the opportunity to obtain a postsecondary certificate or degree.
Direct Admissions proactively admits Idaho public high school seniors to the state’s public higher education institutions based on each student’s grade point average (GPA) and college entrance exam score(s).
Curious to see if you received a letter? starting this year you can find out by creating an account on Apply Idaho. You will then be notified!
What should I do if I receive Direct Admissions Letter?
Congratulations!
Great job! Your hard work has paid off! Your Direct Admissions letter is a tentative acceptance to the Idaho school listed on letter. But you’re not done yet. Next, you will need to do some research on which of your options is the best fit for what you.
Once you’ve decided which school you want to attend, you’ll need to submit an application, even though you’ve been accepted. Completing an application is how students communicate to Idaho colleges and universities they are interested in attending. Using the Apply Idaho Application, you can apply to the Idaho colleges of your choice for FREE.
To start, you’ll need to register using your EDUID number, which is your state student ID. If you’re unsure of this number, ask your college and career Coordinator, Mrs. Georgius for help. You will also need a personal email address (not the one given to you by your school).
Transcripts
Connecting Common App & Xello
Everyone knows scholarships are a great way to fund post-secondary education. They are considered "free money", making it easier for students to lower the cost of higher education. There are great search engines to help such as fastweb.com. Later in the school year State and Local Scholarships will start becoming available as well - watch for notification in your cdaschools email.
News From University of Idaho
Here is a 10 minute video to introduce you to Becky Byers, the Assistant Director of Admissions, and U of I!
The U of I team and Becky have also put together the videos and information below to help you learn more about their university.
- Sign up for the University of Idaho mailing list: https://www.uidaho.edu/admissions/rfi
- Apply for Admission: www.uidaho.edu/apply
- Learn about Visit Opportunities and Events: www.uidaho.edu/visit
- Virtual Tour of Campus: https://www.uidaho.edu/admissions/visit-idaho/virtual-tour
- University of Idaho Scholarships: https://www.uidaho.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/undergraduate
- Create a Personalized Digital Viewbook: https://sitecore.uidaho.edu/viewbook
- Schedule a Virtual Meeting with your Admissions Counselor (Becky): https://futurevandals.uidaho.edu/portal/vandal-visit-becky-byers
Becky Byers, M.S. | Assistant Director of Admissions – University of Idaho
Call: 208-292-2510 | Text: 208-273-9617 | Office: 901 W. River Ave, Coeur d’Alene
ATTENTION JUNIORS - Application Due November 1st
Event for all grades!
College & Career Center Staff
College and Career Coordinator
Holly Morgan
College and Career Assistant
Website: https://www.cdaschools.org/domain/3117
Location: 6101 Ramsey Road, Coeur d'Alene, ID, USA
Phone: 208-769-2942