COLLEGE HAPPENINGS:
UPCOMING COLLEGE VISITS:
We still have many college visits scheduled this spring! Check them out: upcoming college visits. All visits are in the BCHS Counseling Office unless otherwise noted.
Don't forget to sign up in Naviance if you want to meet with the rep!
Gap Year Fairs: For more information on Gap Years, please visit https://usagapyearfairs.org/programs/.
WARREN TECH INFORMATION:
Visit for a tour and information meeting on Thursday, Feb. 6th 3-5pm if you missed the open house. You can also contact Warren Tech for a shadow day to check out a specific program.
The priority application deadline is Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020. Get those applications completed!
FINANCIAL AID:
FAFSA opened on October 1st. https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa
Arapahoe Community College is offering FAFSA help on Mondays from 1-6pm through March 30th. https://www.arapahoe.edu/events/fafsa-lab-24
Reach out to your student's counselor if you have questions.
Here are some APPLICATION FEE WAIVER CODES that colleges have shared with us.
OTHER HAPPENINGS:
Employment Opportunities with Jeffco SAE programs (working with kids in before and after school programs). http://jeffcopublicschools.org, drop down: EMPLOYMENT, click on Jobs at Jeffco, External Applicants, Type in SAE and find job ID 4405, click green button, apply for job. Questions: Joanie Ware 303-982-3027
Mile High Youth Corps helps youth make a difference in themselves and in their community through meaningful service opportunities and educational experiences. The Corps employs over 200 young adults annually on projects in neighborhoods, public lands, and open spaces throughout Metro Denver and the Southern Front Range of Colorado. For more information: https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/program
Scholarship Club!
When? Every Thursday during Connections
Where? In the Bear Creek Counseling Office
Who? Your friendly BCHS counselors
What? Work on scholarship applications, essays, answer questions, college applications and apply for the featured scholarship of the week
Why? To help pay for college!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
National Sports Center for the Disabled in Colorado: Opportunities to work with the disabled and as a bonus, possibly win Broncos swag! Examples of work: Selling things at Broncos games, helping on the ski slopes, etc.