The CCC is now hosting
FAFSA/MN Dream Act Fridays
!
Make an appointment or drop in
any Friday from 12:30 - 3pm.
We will help you complete either your FAFSA or MN Dream Act. Call with any questions - 612-668-4822.
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District Financial Aid & Scholarship Workshop -
February 20th 5-8pm at South High
The District is hosting a Financial Aid Completion Workshop for all students and families. Hmong, Spanish & Somali translation will be available. Stop by the CCC for more details.
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GEAR UP
is holding a second
ACT Practice Test
on
Tuesday 2/18 at 8:00am
This is a non-school day for students. If students are signed up for the test, make sure they arrive by 8:00am!
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Open Scholarships!
It is scholarship season, with many scholarships currently open!
Please check
this list
for open scholarships
.
We have highlighted a few that are currently open that RHS students often receive below:
Wallin Education Partners Scholarship
(Deadline February 17, 2020): Receive up to $4000/year for up to 4 years; work with a professional advisor throughout college, and have access to college-to-career opportunities through Wallin EP sponsored events and activities. More information at https://wallinpartners.org/apply/
Eligibility:
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Minimum 18 ACT composite
- Have applied and intend to attend a private or public not-for-profit four-year institution in MN, IA, SD, ND, or WI or any Historically Black College or University in the Nation immediately after high school (no gap year)
- Demonstrated financial need (see their website for the AGI breakdown by family size)
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The
Genesys Works
application is now open!
Applications are due March 6th.
Genesys Works, a paid internship program, where high school juniors can apply to participate in their senior year. Through the free summer training program, students gain real-world skills like public speaking, Microsoft Office,networking,business technology, and more –all while having fun!
After students gain the skills they need to succeed in the summer, Genesys Works provides a paid corporate internship where students will work for 12 months at a top Twin Cities company like 3M, Medtronic, General Mills or Ameriprise Financial, all while earning $14,000 their senior year!
If as a student, you are interested in this opportunity or as a family member, would like to see your student become a Genesys Works Young Professional, spend 30 seconds filling out this link to receive more information:https://rebrand.ly/GWClass2021.
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Questions about anything Career & College related? Contact: Career & College Center 612-668-4822
