CECFC Academic Advising & Career Center Newsletter—

A resource for information about Colleges & Universities, Financial Aid, Scholarships, Work based Learning and more!  

CECFC Advising Department Updates

GRADUATION PLANNING MEETING 

Seniors

Don't forget...

• Colorado Free Application Days - October 15-17
• Use Parchment.com to view and order transcripts. Contact colleen.wilhelm@coloradoearlycolleges.org for assistance.
• Did you know... you can apply to multiple colleges in one spot? The Common Application - www.commonapp.org is a single online college application form used by over 900 colleges and universities.
• If you use CommonApp.com, be sure to assign your Advisor as your Counselor.
• 2025-2026 FAFSA Form - Free Application for Federal Student Aid -Will be available to all students on or before December 1st. The FAFSA form you fill out should correspond with the school year you’re seeking aid for. 

Tuesday, Oct. 15 through Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024,

all 32 public colleges and universities in Colorado and several private institutions will waive their application fees,

making it free for anyone to submit an application.

Click here for more info: https://cdhe.colorado.gov/cofreeappdays

Scholarships

Seniors, get started now!

National Council of Jewish Women Scholarship Program -  https://www.ncjwcolorado.org/programs/community-service/scholarship-program/

Horatio Alger Scholarship for Juniors- https://scholars.horatioalger.org/about-our-scholarship-programs/national-scholarships/

Alzheimer's Association- https://alzfdn.org/young-leaders-of-afa/alzheimers-awareness-scholarship/

Colorado Coaches of Girls Sports Ruby Miller Scholarship-Ruby Miller Scholarship

Coolidge Scholarship - Due 2/23/23 - https://coolidgescholars.org/

Click the images & logos for more scholarships!

The 2025-2026 FAFSA form

will be available December 1st.

Learn more about

2024–25 FAFSA updates

Click here for:

5 Tips on filling out FAFSA

2025-2026 FAFSA Form:

Things to Know

Click here for the article: www.thecollegeinvestor.com

Fall College CECFC Campus Visits

University News & Events

Aims Aviation Day

The Aims Aviation Program is currently gearing up for its annual Aviation Day on September 14 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This will be located at the Flight Training Center in Loveland. They are offering airplane rides and lots of other family fun, including the mobile aviation lab, drone demonstrations, and new this year, live music and a beer garden! Food trucks will be at the event with snacks and refreshments. We would love to see you there! 

Don't let our name fool you.

Colorado School of Mines is about so much more than mining, even though we do have the #1 mining program on the planet.

Mines also offers:

• Nationally and internationally ranked engineering, energy and computer science programs.
• An intentional, hands-on learning environment.
• Industry-changing concepts and innovations that will impact everyday life around the globe.
• Golden, Colorado, is one of the most beautiful campus settings in the nation.
• Most importantly, we are a diverse, welcoming community that climbs together.

A fantastic adventure is waiting for your students as they kick off their senior year! Make it even more incredible by encouraging them to apply to Mines. 

As students are exploring college options, we wanted to invite them to an exciting event focused on introducing CU Denver. The CU Denver team is excited to offer a fun and informative visit featuring our students, staff, and facilities. We're inviting students to connect with us at our CU Denver Days this fall:  

Friday, October 4th, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. MT (in-person)

Saturday, October 19th, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. MT (in-person)

SIGN UP TODAY! Click Here!

At each Fall CU Denver Day, one lucky student will win a $1,000 tuition award for CU Denver, all students that have not yet applied will have their application fee waived, and lunch is on us! 

Click here to register to meet reps from Embry-Riddle in Denver!

Career Center

It all starts with an idea.

For Young Adults ages 11-18.

Discover what it takes to make your ideas a business reality in a series of fun, hands-on weekend sessions. Work with veteran business leaders and build a business model you can put into action TODAY. Pitch your idea to a panel of entrepreneurs and compete against your peers to win money (over $2,000 in prize money to give away!) to help you start your new enterprise.

YET offers individuals 11-18 an incredible opportunity. No idea is too small, no experience necessary to begin this exciting journey!



Click here for more info!

To sign up (first 12 students) and for more info

Contact: Stephanie Staudacher, Career Pathways Coordniator

stephanie.staudacher@coloradoearlycolleges.org

Click here for Permission Forms (to be printed)

To sign up (first 15 students) and for more info

Contact: Stephanie Staudacher, Career Pathways Coordniator

stephanie.staudacher@coloradoearlycolleges.org

Click here for Permission Forms (to be printed)

Did you know...

*All students have access to Xello through their Office 365 Apps?

*Parents can also see their student's Xello account? Check your e-mail for login info!

Xello is engaging college and career readiness software that unlocks every student's potential by opening their eyes to future possibilities and equipping students to become future-ready.

Here are some of Xello's features:

Other Resources

Find the Free Money — Merit Scholarship Money Makes Cents!

1. Start Early and Research Thoroughly

2. Stay Organized

3. Prepare Strong Applications

4. Avoid Scholarship Scams

5. Leverage Institutional Scholarships

6. Stay Persistent and Apply Widely