Crazy to me that SUMMER is here! I hope that each of your find time with those you love and enjoy all the moments! Find time to refill your cup before the next steps!

This is a live newsletter, so feel free to come back here as often as you need to see updated information!

Please check out the rest of the newsletter for so much information!

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TO DO - FINANCIAL AID (Graduation Requirement):

• Financial Aid GRADUATION REQUIREMENT–Students must complete one of the following for graduation and UPLOAD PROOF INTO SCHOOLINKS (Click the blue link for instructions)
• FAFSA - The 2024-2025 FAFSA (required for the class of 2024) is NOW OPEN @ FAFSA® Application | Federal Student Aid
• TASFA - the TASFA form here and the TASFA website here.
• Opt-Out – If you do not wish to complete the FAFSA or TASFA, you can complete the OPT-OUT FORM

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SENIORS - Have you applied yet??

1. Apply to a 2 or 4 year college! Use http://www.applytexas.org OR http://www.commonapp.org
2. Apply to a trade school! https://www.tstc.edu/
3. Request transcripts through SchooLinks. The registrar will be processing transcripts that are requested through SchooLinks. (See below for instructions on how to do this)
4. Apply for scholarships! I post lots of scholarships down below so check back often.
5. Finalize college plans. Narrow your list, choose a college, find a roommate, living arrangements, orientation, register for the TSI testing if needed.
6. Explore career options!
7. ASK ME QUESTIONS :)

ACCEPTED: As you get ACCEPTED to any college, university or military (even if you won't be attending) please upload them in SchooLinks. (Step-by-Step instructions found below). Once you've done that, I will send you an email with a link on what size shirt and if I can celebrate you on social media or not. You (the student) can fill that out and then send me a picture to use (if you'd like) and I will pass out ACCEPTED shirts once a month.

SCHOLARSHIP OFFERS: As you get scholarships (even if you won't be using them) please upload them in SchooLinks. (Step-by-Step instructions found below). Each offer will be found in the graduation program so please be sure you turn in all offers even if you will not be accepting it.

TRANSCRIPTS:

OFFICIAL transcripts must be requested in order to make all of your college applications complete. To request an official transcript you can go to SchooLinks - see instructions below.

Have a great day!

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Should you have any inquiries, please don't hesitate to contact me via email at

mwelch@tedcruz.org.

Travis High School | College & Career Readiness Advisor

Austin High School | College & Career Readiness Advisor

Email: becky.martinez@fortbendisd.com
Phone: 281-634-9264
Twitter: @Tracks4Tigers