HHS College & Career Connection

for Students & Parents

Hello Cobras!

A Note From Mrs. Maguire

I am eager to discuss your post graduation plans; including college applications and timelines, financial aid and scholarships, military options, and career and technical programs. I am here to assist all students; all grade levels.

Click on the link below to request a meeting with me.

https://forms.office.com/r/ynYiTnBtGV

Email: amaguire@pasco.k12.fl.us
Website: hhs.pasco.k12.fl.us
Location: 14410 Cobra Way, Hudson, FL, USA
Phone: 727-774-4200

ACT and SAT Important Information

ACT Sign-up

ACT testing dates are below. Click the button above to sign-up!

SAT Sign-up

SAT testing dates are below. Please click the button above to sign-up!

Testing Waiver for SAT and ACT

**JUNIORS/SENIORS**

If you qualify for free or reduced lunch please see Mrs. Maguire to get a free ACT/SAT testing waiver.

Free Practice Testing for SAT and ACT

https://www.khanacademy.org/sat

https://www.powerscore.com/sat/help/content_practice_tests.cfm

https://www.march2success.com

Application Deadlines for Florida Colleges

Florida Universities Admissions Criteria

State University System of Florida

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This link provides you with all the public state universities in Florida.

https://www.flbog.edu/universities/

Financial Aid & Scholarship Opportunities

Online scholarship search engines are a good place you can begin to look for scholarships. Some of the sites listed below will ask you to create a profile that will match you with targeted scholarships suited for you. These sites are free!

Cappex.com

CollegeScholarships.org

FastWeb.com

Niche.com/colleges/scholarships

Scholarships.com

FloridaNEXT.com

Bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search

Opportunity.collegeboard.org/

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Bright Futures Application opens October 1 for the Class of 2023.

Bright Futures Scholarship

Bright Futures Qualifications:

https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/PDF/FAS-FMS.pdf

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Our school district also provides a collection of scholarship opportunities for Pasco County students. Many of these are national scholarships. Local scholarships will be coming in December.

Pasco County Scholarship Database

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FAFSA awards grants, loans for college, trade schools, and other post secondary educational pursuits. FAFSA applications will be available for 2023 seniors beginning December 1st.

FAFSA Application

FAFSA help video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8nfk5ApcQ4

SENIORS

Office of Student Financial Aid application is for scholarship/grants specific to Florida schools. This application is REQUIRED for the Florida Bright Futures Program.

http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/

Community Service & Volunteer Opportunities

Pasco County Schools Community Service Guidelines

https://drive.google.com/file/d/10M-gyZzVXd8GAOO4Qgjt68drPyqeaCop/view?usp=sharing

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Complete this form to be a Peer Volunteer in a Pasco County School

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Volunteer & Community Service Opportunities

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HHS Community Service Reporting Form

**Paid work hours are now being accepted for Bright Futures** Information on how to record these hours will be coming soon!!

College Essay Tips to Help You Stand Out

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhtfrSO8GWo

https://www.collegeessayguy.com/blog/how-to-write-a-scholarship-essay

College Application Management

Download the Common App for instant access to over 800 colleges and universities around the world. This app helps manage all your application and simplifies the process!

Technical College Opportunities

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Get There: Career and Technical Education

Florida currently has 48 technical colleges and 28 state colleges that offer career and technical training in 17 career pathways. Career and Technical Education programs provide a faster and affordable alternative to the traditional 4-year university path. Discover the career pathway that aligns with your interests and connect with your local college to learn more and explore the benefits of CTE.

Website: https://gettherefl.com/