Important - Financial Aid Application
All seniors who are planning to attend college (or considering college) should complete the financial aid application for college called the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in October of 2021.
Complete the FAFSA at: fafsa.gov
Scholarship Information
Students generally earn the most scholarship money from the colleges they choose to attend. Study college websites and contact college admissions counselors assigned to CCHS.
Information about scholarships are:
- sent through email to teachers and seniors
- sent through text to seniors and parents who sign up for text messages from guidance
- posted on the senior board downstairs at school
- posted on the senior guidance page
SENIOR CHECKLIST
Seniors have much to do to be prepared for life after graduation. See the senior checklist. Parents and students are encouraged to contact guidance staff for assistance.
FAFSA Reminder
If you plan to attend college after graduation, you need to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) on October 1, 2021 or as close to this date at possible.
- Complete the FAFSA for 2022-2023.
- If you are eligible for grant $ (free $ for college) and wait to complete the FAFSA, some of the $ may be gone. State grant $ can run out.
- If you are unsure about what you are going to do after graduation, complete the FAFSA.
Additional Scholarship Information
- Visit the websites of colleges you are interested in attending to find out about available scholarships. Colleges offer numerous scholarships to their students.
- Contact college admission counselors assigned to your school and ask about scholarships and financial aid available.
- Guidance staff will inform seniors about available scholarships throughout the year.
- Look for scholarships on your own. You can find opportunities not announced at school.
- Many scholarship links can be found on the main guidance page.
