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*Financial Aid Completion Survey:  https://forms.gle/6WBDGmBSuNzELAqz5
*California State University Application Link:  https://www2.calstate.edu/apply
 
*UC Application Link:  https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply-now.html
 
*Common App Link:  https://www.commonapp.org/ 
Attention Seniors:  Financial Aid & Beyond Appointments
 
Ms. Chen and Mr. Corado will have special office hours to help you with Financial Aid Applications, Financial Aid Award Packages, Community College Applications, LA College Promise Applications, and College Acceptances for the months of March and April.  Please sign-up for an appointment for assistance with the process.  Here are the links to sign-up:  
 
*Grant Senior Exit Survey:  https://forms.office.com/r/tz1HCQ598v

SENIORS:  College Assistance Workshops

 

Do you need help with your next steps for college/university? 

 

Ms. Chen and Mr. Corado will have virtual office hours during the summer to help you apply or complete any required steps for college.

Please use one of the following links to sign-up: 

 

Ms. Chen's Link:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0845A5A92BABFC1-financial1

 

Mr. Corado's Link:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EAEA723A1F9C34-financial1

 

SUMMER COLLEGE CLASSES

 

Interested in advancing your studies and exploring college courses while earning units? Click on the flyer to see classes and times. Classes start online on June 22.

 

Email Ms. Chen (ssc8792@lausd.net) as soon as possible to reserve your spot!

 

These classes are shared with other schools. Space is limited!!!

9th, 10th, and 11th Graders: College Classes

Interested in taking college classes starting Fall 2021?

See attached flyer for more information and complete this form:

https://forms.gle/bpq95bdnt78fdxGJA

ATTENTION 10TH GRADERS – Class of 2022!

Fire Technology Certificate of Achievement 

Interested in becoming a Fire Fighter, Forest Fire Fighter, Fire Inspector, or Arson Investigator???

Grant HS will be starting this program Fall 2021!

Check out the attached flyer for details and email Ms. Chen at SSC8792@LAUSD.NET to reserve your spot!

ARC Program - College & Career Prep Class Wednesday & Fridays Afterschool
 
Learn how to construct a resume, cover letter, and be a great interviewee, as well as learn about the college going process.  
 
If you have any questions, please contact Coach Skippy at cp-iretta.hanson@lausd.net
*First Gen Empowerment Summer Workshops:  firstgenempower.com/bs-workshops
*Completing the FAFSA 2020-2021 Tutorial:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8nfk5ApcQ4&t=385s
*Amazon Job Opportunity:  
 
The Los Angeles Unified School District today announced a groundbreaking partnership with Amazon to help ensure that graduating seniors who are facing serious financial hardship do not have to postpone or forgo a college education.
 
Under this program, Los Angeles Unified students who graduate and enroll full-time in community college will have the opportunity to secure one of several hundred jobs with flexible hours that Amazon will help make available to these students. This will allow students to attend classes and still earn money to help support their families. The initial cohort of students will be eligible to participate in the program immediately following their graduation in June 2021.
 
Students interested in learning more about the program should visit https://www.amazon.com/lastudenthourlyjobs
*I’ve Been Admitted — What’s Next? - Workshop - For Upcoming Freshmen

This virtual recording is for upcoming freshmen who have been admitted to CSUN for fall 2021 and would like to learn about their next steps. The recording will cover conditions of admission, financial aid, student housing and campus dining options and more!

LATTC - STEAM Academy - Summer 2021 - Now Enrolling

 

The LATTC’s  Summer 2021 STEAM Academy is scheduled to start on Monday, June 14th .  As a reminder, STEAM Academy is open and completely FREE to students in grades 9-12th.  Classes for the Summer 2021 will be held exclusively online. 

 

Interested students MUST attend an upcoming Zoom online orientations.  Parents are welcome to attend.  

 

To RSVP use this link: http://www.lattc.edu/steam

*EmbARC Berkeley Summer Program:  July 6 - August 6, 2021
 
The virtual embARC program offers high school students with an interest in architecture and design the opportunity to:
  • explore architecture, urban design and city planning as possible college majors and careers
  • develop a design portfolio to use for college applications
  • work in a team with peers who have similar interests and ambitions
  • earn college credit on an official UC Berkeley transcript
 

*Mentor Programs For Architecture, Construction, & Engineering: 

 

*ACE Mentor: 

 

Students who are interested in a Mentor Program about Architecture, Construction, and Engineering check this out for great opportunities!

 

Website:  https://www.acementor.org/

 

*SoCal NOMA: 

SoCal NOMA Pipeline empowers youth to affect change in their community through design. Using the city as the classroom and connecting youth to real projects in the community and connecting and working with architects and planners

 

Website:  https://socalnoma.org/project-pipeline/

 

 

*SoCal NOMA Summer Camp Application:

https://socalnoma.breezechms.com/form/91f2b64679  

*Personal Insight Questions Link: 
https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/applying-as-a-freshman/personal-insight-questions.html
*Upward Bound & STEM Upward Bound Program:  
Upward Bound is a FREE college prep program. You can take college classes and/or Get Ahead classes in the Summers at LAVC. You will work with an academic advisor that becomes your mentor and will assist you with career exploration, class selection recommendations, college applications, financial aid application, tutoring, SAT prep, field trips to college campuses, camping, theme parks, and will work alongside your college counselor for additional support. 
**COVID Update: All Upward Bound services are online until further notice.
 
 
CSUN Peer Mentors - 30 Minute Session Link:  https://www.csun.edu/outreach/calendly-peer-mentor. 
*UC Events and Social Media Accounts:  

*California Credit Union Scholarship:  

California Credit Union is pleased to announce our Annual Student Scholarship program is now available!   The credit union will award 10 students with a scholarship of $1,000 each.   High school seniors and community college students transferring to a four-year university who maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 are eligible to participate. Selection criteria include academic performance, school or community involvement, a letter of recommendation, and an essay submission.  Applications are available through Friday, March 26, 2021.   Interested students can find more information and apply online at ccu.com/scholarship2021.

*Cash For College Workshops:  

Beginning Jan. 12th, LA Cash for College has virtual workshops on financial aid for LAUSD high school students. Scholarships for Juniors/Seniors – Be sure to register & view a workshop, complete a workshop survey & become eligible to win a scholarship later this spring.

 

https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=reg20.jsp&referrer=&eventid=2950831&sessionid=1&key=71E8449CD8FB66E4501EA2DCBB287

*Your Future LA: Beyond the Diploma is a free series of workshops for students, families and community members with a special focus on guidance for first-generation students navigating the college-going process. Sessions begin soon and run through October and November.  
 
*Your Future LA Link:  https://yourfuturela.splashthat.com/
*The LEDA Program Application Link:  https://www.tfaforms.com/4840705?utm_source=2020-2021+LEDA+Application+Launch&utm_campaign=ledaapp20161&utm_medium=email
CONGRATULATIONS to the class of 2020 for achieving their goals of attending college!