Parents/Guardians,
As Counselors and College and Career Advisors at Mountain View High School, we understand the expense of attending college (2 and 4 year), trade and specialty schools. One of the best ways to receive aid for these schools, is through the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). FAFSA provides student with access to grants (money that they don't have to pay back), work-study, and low interest loans. According to the National College Access Network, "90% of high school students who complete the FAFSA proceed directly to college, versus only 55% of students who don't complete the FAFSA." Even if you believe you don't have a financial need that requires FAFSA completion, many scholarships require the student to have a completed FAFSA to qualify and for fund allocation.
In an effort to increase FAFSA completion and inform students about the importance of completion, students will have time during summit to request their FSA ID (students will need to know their Social Security number) which is needed to complete the FAFSA. In addition, the Counseling Department and College and Career Center will be teaching FAFSA lessons (what it is and importance of paying attention to detail when applying) to our seniors through their English class this Tuesday.
We would encourage our students and their guardians to attempt to complete their application as soon as possible or over the fall break. If you have questions, or are unable to complete this application on your own, the College and Career Center will provide a FAFSA completion night on October 23rd, at 6pm in the CCC (Note: This is a change of location). Parents and students need to bring their FSA ID's and 2018 tax return information.
If you have any questions in regards to the FAFSA, please do not hesitate to contact the College and Career Center at 520-579-4474 or your student's counselor at 520-579-4450.
Important PSAT Information For Registered Students:
Test Date: October 30th starts promptly at 8:30 am in MVHS New Gym
What to Bring: Number 2 Pencil, Photo Identification, Approved Calculator- To find out if your calculator is approved, please reference page 31 of the student guide
PSAT Student Guide: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/pdf/psat-nmsqt-student-guide.pdf
College and Career Center
Lori Wray and David Barnes
Please feel free to stop by, call-5794400 ext4474, or email l.a.wray@maranausd.org.
FAFSA opened Oct. 1st!
Step 1! You and your student need the FSA ID number. This will be your signature.
https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm
Step 2! Do the FAFSA. Please see link for more information.
https://fafsachallenge.az.gov/fafsa-toolkit
Fall break is a perfect time to sit down as a family and get this done. If you have any questions, please contact us, in the CCC. We will have a FAFSA Night in the CCC on Oct. 23rd at 6:00 but you are welcome to stop by any time. We are open 8:30-3:30 M-F.
MORE FAFSA HELP
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Scholarships
- Voice of Democracy VFW Scholarship
What makes America Great? Audio Essay Competition-Open to 9-12 grades
Grand Prize $30,000
Come into the CCC for the application! Due Oct. 31, 2019
- James Madison Award-See google classroom or stop by the CCC
- The Valley Foundation Scholarship-Due Feb. 28th-See google classroom or stop by the CCC
- Marana Chamber Health Education Scholarship-Due at NOON on March 27th.
EVENTS
- Native American Education Program Family Night-Oct. 3rd at 5:30 at Coyote Trail elementary cafeteria
Call Corinna Pargas for more information 682-4744 ext. 3126
- Tucson College Night-Oct. 22nd 6:30-8:30 @TCC – org or call 225-6211
- AZ College Consortium Fair-Oct. 25th 10:58am-Please see Google Classroom for more information.
- 3rd Annual Emergency Services Career Fair for high school students- 25th 9-11:30 at Kino Sports Complex Contact Matt McGlone, 520-724-9309 or matt.mcglone@pima.gov
- Southern Arizona Construction Career Days-Nov. 6th and 7th saccd.org Come to the CCC for more information
- Arizona Teaching Fellows Program-Oct. 23rd 4:00 at Coyote Trail Elementary Library
- Christian College Fair Oct. 24th 6:00pm at Pusch Ridge Christian Academy
CCC Events
An Air Force recruiter will be on campus during lunch the 3rd Monday of each month
A Marine recruiter will be on campus during lunch every Tuesday.
A Navy recruiter will be on campus during lunch every Thursday.
An Army recruiter will be on campus during lunch every Wednesday.
An Army National Guard recruiter will be on campus during lunch every Thursday.
Parents are invited to attend college visits! Students are encouraged to sign up ahead of time, but may come to college visits/events as long as they have teacher/parent permission.
Barrett Honors College-Oct. 8th -2nd period
FAFSA Night Oct. 23 6:00pm in the CCC
AZ College Consortium Fair-Oct. 25th 10:58am
Southern Arizona Construction Career Days-Nov. 6th and 7th www.saccd.org Come to the CCC for more information
FIDM-Nov. 7th SUMMIT-Please sign up ahead of time!
ARMY Presentation-Nov. 7th SUMMIT-Please sign up ahead of time!
ASVAB –Nov. 26th-8:30am
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