Sophomores and Juniors: Would you Like To Take A Class At COC This Summer?

Starting with the summer after your 10^th grade year, Cowboys are eligible to take classes at College of the Canyons.  If you take classes at COC while you are a student at Canyon High School, tuition is FREE!  You just pay for fees and books.  If you are interested in learning more about this process and what classes you can take,  there will be a workshop this Late Start Wednesday, March 4th at 8 am in the library.

We hope to see you there!!

FAFSA Is Due March 2nd, Then What?

If you have completed your FAFSA, don't forget to stop by the counseling office and show your counselor the confirmation email.  You have until Friday, March 6th to sign up for the $500 FAFSA scholarship.

​Once you have filled out the FAFSA, you should receive a Student Aid Report.  This report is a summary of the information you provided the government on the FAFSA.  If there are any mistakes or missing information you will get an email or letter to make changes.  If everything is correct, there will be a link to confirm that your FAFSA is complete and correct.  Once you confirm, your SAR will be sent to all the schools you listed on your FAFSA.  Schools will then use this information to send you a financial award package.  Please view THIS video for a more detailed explanation.

If you don't receive a Student Aid Report in the next week, please call FAFSA at 1-800-4-FED AID.

Workshops for Seniors That Plan to Attend COC

College of the Canyons is offering a High School Senior Workshop Series this spring for all graduating seniors. The workshops are designed for first-time, first-year college students to support your transition to college life and enhance your college success.

Students can jump start their college career by signing up for one, two or all five!

Workshops begin next week at College of the Canyons – Valencia campus.   

Workshops Offered:

-New Student Steps to Success – First workshop is March 3^rd!

-How to Choose a Major?

-Math Assessment Preparation – First workshop is March 7^th!

-New Student Virtual Advisor Support

-New Student Virtual Advisor 2.0

Visit the High School Senior Workshop Series website for workshop descriptions, dates and times and to sign-up. 

AP Sales Are Starting Next Week!

If you are taking an AP class, you should plan on taking the corresponding AP exam. 

There is a two week window in March for you to register to take an AP exam at Canyon High School.  You can only register to take an AP exam from March 2 through March 13th.  If you do not register by 1 pm on Friday, March 13th, you will not be able to buy your tests.  There will be no exceptions, so make sure to buy your tests early to avoid any issues with illness or emergencies. 

Teachers will be handing out the AP test registration packets on Wednesday and Thursday this week.  The cost of each test is $91.  Students will turn in their money and registration materials to the ASB student store. 

Please see Mrs. Goller in the counseling office if you have any questions!

Seniors: More FAFSA help is on the way!

There are ten days left to turn in your FAFSA.  Once you have completed your FAFSA, make sure to visit your counselor so that we can put you in the drawing for a $500 dollar scholarship!

We want to remind you, if you qualify, the FAFSA gives money for trade school, community college, or a four year university.  Everyone should apply!  If you are still unsure what the FAFSA is all about, check out  THIS video.

Please remember, you do not need to have your taxes complete to fill out the FAFSA.  You can use your taxes from last year.   Later, when you finish your taxes you can go back in and have the IRS automatically update your FAFSA form for you.  THIS link will take you step by step through the IRS data retrieval tool in the FAFSA form.

If you haven't completed your FAFSA, and would like more help, THIS video goes through the FAFSA application with easy to follow directions.

Please stop by the counseling office if you have any questions. We hope to see you soon!

Movies This Week

HERE are the movies for this weekend.

Have you seen Kingsman: The Secret Service yet?  The Secret Service is the agency that protects our nations leaders and financial systems.  If you are interested in joining the Secret Service, please check out THIS link.

FAFSA FRIDAY part two.....16 days left!

Seniors:  The deadline to complete the FAFSA is March 2nd.   Please make sure to meet this very important deadline.  If  you have questions about specific items on the FAFSA, please call the free assistance line at 1-800-433-3243.

Part of the FAFSA is the Cal Grant Application.  The FAFSA awards you free money from the government based on your income.  The Cal Grant awards you free money based on your Grade Point Average and income.  When you fill out the FAFSA, you will see a page that discusses the Cal Grant.  It may ask you to print out a form to have your school counselor verify your GPA.  This is not necessary.  Please read below:

Cal Grant GPA Verification

There’s no need for Canyon Seniors to fill out a Cal Grant GPA Verification Form because:    Cal Grant GPA’s were electronically uploaded by Canyon’s Counseling Department.

WebGrants for Students
Are you wondering if your Cal Grant GPA has been received by the Commission?  If you have filed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you can go online and check the status of your Cal Grant application by logging on to the WebGrants for Students (http://www.csac.ca.gov/doc.asp?id=1305) and creating an account.  This secure site will let you view the status of your Cal Grant application, update your address, view payment history or tell them you’re changing your school.
You can also check by calling 888-CA-GRANT (888-224-7268)
Or email them at studentsupport@csac.ca.gov

Other helpful sites:
FAFSA+VERIFIED GPA = A CAL GRANT:  http://www.calgrants.org/index.cfm?navId=22
What is a Cal Grant?  http://www.csac.ca.gov/doc.asp?id=20
Cal Grant GPA Requirement:  http://www.csac.ca.gov/doc.asp?id=1177

The ASVAB Test is coming soon.

Canyon will be hosting the ASVAB test on Tuesday, March 3, 2015.  The test will be given in the Library starting at 8:00 am. Taking the ASVAB while in high school is the only time students can take the ASVAB as a skills and vocational assessment test.  The test is available for sophomores, juniors and seniors only.  If you are looking to find your academic strengths, possible future career options or are interested in exploring the military, this is a great time to take advantage of this FREE opportunity on our campus.  Please sign-up in the counseling office ASAP to reserve your spot, as spaces are limited.  The LAST day to sign up will be Friday, February 27, 2015.

THIS link will take you to a free test prep for the ASVAB.