College Credit in High School
Advanced Placement (AP) is a program created by the College Board which offers college-level curricula and examinations to high school students. American colleges and universities may grant placement and course credit to students who obtain high scores on the examinations. AP courses may be different at each high school. For more information about AP Courses see the links below: You may also want to check with the colleges you are interested in attending to see what AP Credit is given for each class taken because the amount and type of credit can different at each college.
Concurrent Enrollment courses are classes taken in high school that students receive both high school and college credit. Students are dual enrolled in both the high school and college. There is no exam for credit; however, the grade received in high school is also put on the students college transcripts.
The International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) is a recognized leader in the field of international education. While the IB programs cultivates internationalism and respect for other cultures, they also adapt to the local environment and allow students to maintain a strong sense of cultural identity. Students are taught to be active learners, well-rounded individuals and engaged citizens, who gain practical experience of being part of an international community. The IB Program includes many challenging courses as well as prepares students for several AP tests. The IB program in Canyons District is only offered at Hill Crest High School. .
What is Financial Aid?
Any type of assistance used to pay college costs based on financial need.
Where do I apply for Financial Aid?
Most financial aid is determined by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). FAFSA becomes available in January of the year a student plans on attending college. It must be completed each year to determine financial status and award. Families can access a worksheet around October that will help to organize the financial information necessary to complete the FAFSA.
What is the FAFSA?
The U.S. Government uses your completed FAFSA to determine your eligibility for financial aid – grants, work-study, scholarships and loans.
For more information visit https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa
Any type of assistance used to pay college costs based on financial need.
- Grants: Also called gift aid, grants don’t have to be repaid, and you don’t need to work to earn them. Grant aid comes from federal and state governments and from individual colleges.
- Loans: Nearly 60% of all financial aid comes in the form of loans that must be repaid. Most need-based loans are low interest loans sponsored by the federal government. Borrowers aren’t charged interest until the repayment period that typically begins after graduation.
- Work Study: This is a federal program that provides students with part-time employment to help meet their financial needs – including books, supplies, and personal expenses. Students gain work experience while serving their campuses and surrounding communities.
Where do I apply for Financial Aid?
Most financial aid is determined by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). FAFSA becomes available in January of the year a student plans on attending college. It must be completed each year to determine financial status and award. Families can access a worksheet around October that will help to organize the financial information necessary to complete the FAFSA.
What is the FAFSA?
The U.S. Government uses your completed FAFSA to determine your eligibility for financial aid – grants, work-study, scholarships and loans.
- When should the FAFSA be completed?
- Fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can after January 1 of the year you will graduate from high school.
- What is EFC?
- The Expected Family Contribution is an amount calculated by the government based on your FAFSA. This is the amount that your family is expected to pay toward next year’s college costs.
- How does the FAFSA help me meet all the costs of attending college?
- Once the Federal Government determines your financial status and EFC, colleges will try to meet your financial needs using funds from federal, state, school and private sources – usually by combining loans, grants, scholarships and student employment.
For more information visit https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa
Scholarships & Financial Resources
Scholarship Checklist:
Finding Scholarships
- Determine what kind of scholarship you want to search for: academic merit (ACT/GPA), departmental, leadership, diversity, talent (music, art, athletic, dance), service, etc.
- Start with a Google keyword search for your talents. Try many different combinations:
- “Scholarship + your talent” (example: “scholarship + theater arts”)
- “Scholarship + your talent + college you’re interested in” (example: “scholarship + video games + Utah State University”)
Finding Scholarships
- The best place to begin your search for scholarships is with the college(s) you plan to attend. Check the college’s financial aid website for more information.
- High School counseling centers are another excellent source for researching available scholarships. Keep in mind that deadlines are NOT flexible.
- Some scholarships may require you to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be sure to complete it.
- Beware of scholarship scams! Never, ever pay a fee to apply for a scholarship.
Great websites and apps for researching Colleges and Scholarships
www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org
www.cappex.com
www.collegeexpress.com
www.collegeboard.com
www.collegeconfidential.com
www.fastweb.com
www.petersons.com
www.schoolsintheusa.com
www.trade-schools.net
www.unigo.com
http://www.uesp.org/
www.myscholly.com
www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org
www.cappex.com
www.collegeexpress.com
www.collegeboard.com
www.collegeconfidential.com
www.fastweb.com
www.petersons.com
www.schoolsintheusa.com
www.trade-schools.net
www.unigo.com
http://www.uesp.org/
www.myscholly.com
Diversity and Ethnicity Scholarship & Financial Resources
Black & African American Student Resources
Hispanic & Latino Student Resources
Native American Student Resources
Asian & Pacific Islander American Student Resources
LBTQ+ Homeless Youth Student Resources
Workers with Disabilities & The ADA Student Resources
Black & African American Student Resources
Hispanic & Latino Student Resources
- https://www.moneygeek.com/financial-planning/resources-for-hispanics-latinos/
- www.hsf.net
- http://www.maldef.org/leadership/scholarships/index.html (Latino Legal Voice)
Native American Student Resources
Asian & Pacific Islander American Student Resources
LBTQ+ Homeless Youth Student Resources
Workers with Disabilities & The ADA Student Resources
Other Resources
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