Counseling
Adams State University in this virtual grad fair Friday, April 2, 2021
Join Adams State University in this virtual grad fair to learn more about our graduate programs and graduate student services!
ASU prides itself for providing programs that are online, convenient, innovative, affordable and cutting edge.
It’s simple!
- Register (FOR FREE) at https://www.careereco.com/
Fair/EventDetails?fairId= c1e16f6e-6da6-4fa7-ae80- ac24015d7f0b - Visit our profile and check the box to let us know you are interested in Learning More!
- Visit the event anytime between 1:00 and 6:00 MST on Friday, April 2, 2021.
- Join the Adams State Education Programs chat room(s).
Representatives from most programs and some service departments will be in the rooms to answer your questions and highlight all of the wonderful aspects about their individual programs/services.
Hope to "SEE" you there!!! Share this email with anyone you know who is interested in post-secondary educational opportunities!
Sponsored by Promoting Postbaccalaureate Opportunities for Hispanic-Americans Expanding Access grant.
Title V PPHOA Activities Director
Adams State University
208 Edgemont Blvd Ste 3100
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CMAS
March 30, 2021
PSAT 8/9, PSAT 10, and SAT
April 13th
7:55 am-12:30 pm
High School
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As new scholarships become available, this section will be updated.
Diego Alvarado Scholarship Program
Hearts, Hands, and Hope Foundation
Application Deadline: May 4, 2020
National Co-Op Scholarship Program
Application Deadline: Various deadlines
White Rose Scholarship Foundation
Application Deadline: Postmarked by January 17, 2020, or received by January 31, 2020
United States JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship
Application Deadline: January 24, 2020
Flavorful Futures
Application Deadline: February 15, 2020
College Board Opportunity Scholarship
Application Deadline- February 29, 2020
El Dabe Ritter Scholarship
Application Deadline: June 30, 2020
TheDream.US
Application Deadline: January 30, 2020
The Jackie Robinson Foundation
Application Deadline: February 1, 2020
El Dabe Ritter Scholarship
Application Deadline: June 30, 2020
Award Amount: $1,500
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Scholarship Links
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Below is a list of scholarship websites that students and families can access to try to find scholarships.
http://www.careersandcolleges.com
http://www.college-scholarships.com
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/pay
http://www.collegescholarships.org
http://www.scholarshipexperts.com
http://www.rmwea.org/scholarship.php
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Helpful Links
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National ACT Exams - Students wishing to take the ACT test on a National Testing Day need to register at www.actstudent.org.
National SAT Exams - Beginning with the graduating class of 2018, all juniors will take the SAT in April as a State mandated test. Students wishing to re-take the SAT test on a National Testing Day need to register at http://sat.collegeboard.com/home
Khan Academy- Offers free virtual academic assistance and practice exams for the SAT/PSAT, ACT, and general academic support to students. To create a free account and get started utilizing these services, go to https://www.khanacademy.org/
NCAA Clearinghouse - Students wanting to play sports at a college or university MUST register with the NCAA Clearinghouse eligibility center. The requirements vary depending upon which level the college or university is. Students should register during their junior year in high school. The NCAA clearinghouse can be accessed at http://web3.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) - Through WUE, students in Western states may enroll in participating two-year and four-year public colleges and universities at a reduced tuition level: up to 150 percent of the institution's regular resident tuition. For answers to many commonly asked questions about WUE, visit http://wiche.edu/askwiche
College Opportunity Fund (COF) - Free money! If you are planning to attend college in Colorado, it is vital that you sign up for COF!! It is a stipend given by the state of Colorado to students who are CO residents and chose to attend a participating Colorado pubic and private institution. The amount you receive is based on the specific amount of the stipend for that year and the number of credits you take each semester. Currently, it is $94/credit hour for public institutions and $47/credit hour for participating private institutions. Sign up online at https://cof.college-assist.org/
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - Students MUST complete FAFSA in order to be eligible for any federal financial aid. This includes grants, select scholarships, and work study programs from individual institutions. To complete your FAFSA, please go to http://fafsa.gov.
Other FAFSA Links:
The Parent's Guide to Filling Out the FAFSA Form:
10 Common Mistakes Made on the FAFSA:
$2.6B in free college money went unclaimed by 2018 grads
Other Financial Aid Links:
Our Top Ten Tips to Get Financial Aid
Financial Aid Terms You Need To Know
Verto Global Scholar Program
Application Deadline: November 15, 2019
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Welcome to the BHS Counseling page! My name is Nicole Eby and I am the new counselor here at Bennett. I am so excited to join the Tiger team! While this year certainly looks a bit different, I am still always available to assist students and parents with any academic, social/emotional, and/or post-graduate needs or concerns. If you have any questions, concerns, or would like to set up an appointment, please contact me at 303-644-3234 ext 7003 or email me at neby@bsd29j.com Thank you and I look forward to working with you all this year.
Mrs. Nicole Eby, Bennett High School Counselor