College & Career Center Newsletter
March 2022
In this Newsletter:
- MHCC, GCU, PCC and Willamette University at GHS
- Military branches at GHS
- Info webinars for Juniors
- Local scholarships
- Reporting your scholarship awards
- Get your "I Applied" stickers
- Helpful links (Financial Aid, SchooLinks, Big Future, College Connections Newsletter)
MHCC at GHS on 3/8
We will have several Mt. Hood Community College representatives at the College & Career Center from 9 a.m. - noon on Tuesday, March 8th.
Students are welcome to stop by and get help with:
- MHCC admissions application
- MHCC scholarship application
- placement test
- any questions about MHCC
Email Ms. C. with any questions and we hope to see you on the 8th. :)
Grand Canyon University at GHS on 3/9
Students, stop by their table in the commons (by the Leadership Room) and ask any questions you have about the university.
PCC at GHS on 3/16
Visit the College & Career Center with any questions about the admissions process, Future Connect, placement options, etc.
Willamette University at GHS on 3/16
Stop by the College & Career Center with any questions.
Military Branches at GHS on 3/8, 3/10, 3/17 & 3/18
Stop by the commons area (near the lockers) if you are interested in getting information from military recruiters.
Schedule:
Tuesday, 03/08 - National Guard
(During both lunch periods)
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
12:20 pm - 12:50 pm
Thursday, 03/10 - Navy
(During both lunch periods)
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
12:20 pm - 12:50 pm
Thursday, 03/17 - Marines
(During both lunch periods)
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
12:20 pm - 12:50 pm
Friday, 03/18 - Air Force & Space Force
(During both lunch periods)
11:15 am - 11:45 pm
12:10 pm - 12:40 pm
Information Webinars for Juniors
ECMC's two new webinars are designed for this year's Juniors and will cover financial aid basics (including scholarships), educational options after high school, making informed choices, and how to prepare for the Senior year.
Younger students and families are welcome as well.
March 30: "What you need to know about financial aid and scholarships"
https://ecmc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pC3JqlvZQXaa3xlMQxZ7Ow
April 21: "Life after high school"
https://ecmc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HCj7GvoSSHGIHTaNlFBC5Q
Topics include college, CTE, trades, etc.
Received Scholarships? Share your exciting news with us!
Seniors,
If you were offered or accepted a scholarship, please let Ms. C. know. You can email me (cervenkova2@gresham.k12.or.us) or stop by the C&C Center to share the great news. :)
Accepted scholarships will be entered into your graduation program.
Scholarship offers - even if you choose to not use them - will be added to your senior class total. Let's see how much scholarship money the Class of 2022 can get!
Get Your Stickers
If you filled out your FAFSA/ORSAA or applied to a college, please stop by the College & Career Center to get your sticker(s) for our window (Room 129).
Let's fill the window up! :)
Helpful Links
Financial Aid:
- SchooLinks - a great tool for doing your college & career research and staying organized during your application process. Use your GHS email and ID number to log in.
- Big Future by the College Board - another complex tool to help you with your college search, important deadlines, college cost, finding majors, navigating the application process, etc.
- College Connection Newsletter - helpful info and tips for students considering the college path after high school.
- Opportunities Books - everything you need to know about financial aid and the college applicaiton process: English and Spanish. We also have paper copies in Room 129.
GHS College & Career Center
Career Coordinator: Zeke Cecilio cecilio24@gresham.k12.or.us
Please come see us or email us with any college and career related questions. We are here for you and ready to help you with your post-high school planning.
Hours: 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Room 129