VSH Career and College Information
Issue 9- November 19, 2020
SENIORS - Check your inbox!
Need help with the FAFSA?
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) will determine your financial aid eligibility for grants, work study, and federal student loans including parent PLUS loans.
- Create an FSA ID - a secure username and password. *A parent FSA ID is also required for dependent students
- Login to the FAFSA application using your FSA ID
- Select your school year - if you are starting college in FALL 2021 you will complete the 2021-2022 FAFSA application.
To schedule a FAFSA meeting please email:
Scholarships
Idaho Opportunity Scholarship
Application is OPEN!
The Opportunity Scholarship awards eligible applicants up to $3,500 per year and is renewable for up to four years.Eligibility requirements include 2.7 unweighted cumulative GPA, FAFSA completion before March 1, 2021 and must attend an eligible Idaho college or university.
For more details please visit: https://boardofed.idaho.gov/scholarships/idaho-opportunity-scholarship/
*When completing the eligibility profile select "high school not listed below." Write in Virtual School House - West Ada.
Highlighted Scholarships
Eligibility:
- Female high school students
- 2.5 GPA or higher
- Pursue a degree in STEM
- 2 letters of recommendation
- 500-words answering the following questions:
- What is your background in the STEM field you will be pursing?
- Why are you interested in moving forward into this career?
- Who is someone who has inspired you toward this career path?
Click HERE for more information
Hispanic Heritage Foundation - Award: $3,500 Deadline: 12/6/20
Eligibility:
- High school student
- 3.0 unweighted GPA or higher
- Hispanic heritage
- U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or qualify under DACA
Click HERE for more information
American Public Works Association - Award: $2,000 Deadline: 4/5/21
Eligibility:
- Idaho high school students
- 2.5 GPA or higher
- Participation in activities outside of school (employment, athletics, clubs, etc.)
Click HERE for more information
CWI Campus Tour
For more information please visit:
Next Steps Idaho
- Career Exploration
- Future Finder - simple quiz to highlight careers of interest
- Scholarship Search
- Grade Level Checklists
- Financial Aid Resources
Visit the website for these resources and more! https://nextsteps.idaho.gov/
Apply Idaho
Seniors: If you have not completed the application, please create an account using your EUDID (can be found in PowerSchool) and submit your application today!
Apply to 1 or all of the following colleges and universities:
- Boise State University (4-year public college in Boise)
- College of Idaho (4-year private college in Caldwell)
- College of Southern Idaho (2-year public college in Twin Falls)
- College of Western Idaho (2-year public college with various Treasure Valley locations)
- Idaho State University (4-year public college in Pocatello)
- Lewis-Clark State College (4-year public college in Lewiston)
- North Idaho College (2-year public college in Couer d'Alene)
- Northwest Nazarene College (4-year private college in Nampa)
- University of Idaho (4-year public college in Moscow)
*Boise Bible College and Brigham Young University-Idaho have separate applications.
Career & Technical Education
Programs include: Automotive Technology, Computer Support Specialist, Early Childhood Education, Heavy Equipment Technician, Welding and Metals Fabrication, and many more!
Careers in a High Tech World Job Shadow
Micron is offering monthly virtual job shadow events for students in grades 9-12 to explore careers in the high-tech world. Registration is required and additional information will be available following registration.
Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science - Tuesday, December 15th
Register online: https://k12foundation.wufoo.com/forms/microns-careers-in-a-high-tech-world-registration/
Women in Technical Careers
Women in Technical Careers is an interactive and informative discussion for female students in grades 9-12. Presenters will include engineers, chemists, physicists, and more!
Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, November 4th 11:00-12:00
Wednesday, December 2nd 11:00-12:00
Register online: https://k12foundation.wufoo.com/forms/women-in-technical-careers-registration/
Girls in STEM presented by MICRON
Discussions will be the first Monday of each month - October 7th, November 4th, December 2nd 11:00-12:00
Registration is required: https://k12foundation.wufoo.com/forms/sqs3p4m13yub6q/
Students will receive a secure Zoom link to join following registration.
Avanza!
University of Idaho is hosting their annual AVANZA program virtually this year. November 17, 18, 19 6-8PM. MT.
Avanza is a great opportunity for Hispanic/Latina seniors to discover how U of I will help them achieve their goals. They’ll meet U of I staff and alumni, learn about the College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP), and get one-on-one help with their admission application and FAFSA before our December 1 priority date (the early consideration date for our diversity scholarships). All services at Avanza for parents and students are offered in Spanish and English.
Students who attend Avanza will be interviewed for a chance to win one of twenty $500 scholarships provided by Idaho Central Credit Union.
Students can register for the event at www.uidaho.edu/avanza-events.
The Boss Up Empowerment Conference
Our Boss Up Empowerment Conference is for high school girls in the 9th-12th grade. During this interactive, 3-hour virtual conference, we will teach girls the importance of using their voice and platforms to effect positive change for themselves and their communities. We will cover topics like leadership, college readiness, entrepreneurship, and advocacy. From this conference, we want girls to take away the knowledge of how to propel their communities forward and develop lasting success for themselves. Over the summer, we hosted two Boss Up Empowerment Conferences and served over 500 girls from 35+ states.
This event will take place on Saturday, December 12th from 9 AM- 12PM MST. Since the program is virtual, there is no limit to the number of girls you can invite. If you have any questions, please let me know. I can be reached through email or at 757-477-0184.
Click Here to Register for the Boss Up Empowerment Conference
Juniors and Seniors who would like to take the ACT
You must sign-up online at act.org
- Upcoming test dates are: December 12th
- Deadlines to sign-up vary - check the ACT website here for more information
- Cost is $55
ACT Test Prep
- Visit ACT Academy for FREE ACT personalized practice https://pages.act.org/free-practice-act-test.html - https://academy.act.org/
- Free ACT Practice Test: http://www.princetonreview.com/college/free-act-practice-test.aspx
- Question of the Day: http://kaplanquizzes.com/act/
Emails from college representatives from across the country are coming in DAILY! They want to meet YOU and share information about their schools, including the application process. All visits are virtual and most begin at 3:30 PM. Invite your parents to join the meeting too!
Sign up for Remind!
Contact Your High School Counselors
9th/10th Grade Counselor
Mrs. Robinson
11th/12th Grade Counselor
Mrs. Jerome
Career and College Counselor