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This blog includes the resources for post secondary options from the graduation packet sent to students who have RSVP’d to the graduation ceremony. Have you sent in your RSVP? Please check with your student adviser to see if you are eligible for the spring graduation at 6pm on June 7th, 2012 at Grand Canyon University.

FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA)
What is it?
This free application is used by colleges to determine your eligibility for financial aid from the federal government, including grants, unsubsidized/subsidized student loans, and work-study programs. The FAFSA is your first and most important step to getting the money you need to help you pay for college.

Who’s it for?
Anyone! You don’t need to be accepted at a school before you can submit your FAFSA. You only need to list the schools to which you have applied.

Where can I find my FAFSA?
Online applications are available at fafsa.ed.gov.

When should I apply?
ASAP. The sooner you submit your application, the more likely you are to receive financial aid. If you are planning to attend college during the 2012-2013 school year, the federal deadline for online applications is June 30, 2013.

SUGGESTED SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITES
Collegeboard.com
This not-for-profit membership organization is committed to connecting students to college success and opportunity. Search through more than 2,200 scholarship programs, totaling nearly $6 billion.

Fastweb.com
Proud to serve as the premier online resource when it comes to paying for school, this site has scholarships for every type of student, from the high school freshmen to the returning adult.

Petersons.com
Visit this college search website to fund your post-secondary education – there’s more than $8 billion in scholarship information provided.

Zinch.com
With more than 2.5 million members, $2 billion in scholarships and nearly 6,000 school profiles, this website helps you to connect with the scholarships that fit your student profile.

JOB SEARCH AND RESUME BUILDING TOOLS

Maricopa Skill Center (MSC)
Get the education and training you need through the Valley’s leading workforce development center. Most programs can be completed in less than a year! Since 1962, MSC has offered a variety of certificates for careers in business, technology, health care, and trades. You will benefit from MSC’s small class sizes, self-paced learning, and hands-on classrooms. The center is located at 1245 East Buckeye Road, Phoenix, AZ 85034. For more information, visit marciopaskillcenter.com or call 602.238.4300.

Jobing.com
Find employers who are looking for a job-seeker just like you. This job board community can help you find work anywhere in the States, while building your resume and online portfolio. From major corporations to small businesses, you have the opportunity to pursue a variety of workplaces and connect with other local job seekers.

Arizona Workforce Connections
Visit azjobconnection.gov to access available job postings and workforce events held statewide. There’s a listing of job-seeker resources like career counseling, skill assestments, employee rights/laws, training programs, etc.

Indeed.com
Upload your resume and apply for jobs that fit your skill set on this website. Once you create a free member account, you can receive email notifications regarding new jobs that are listed in newspapers, associations and company career pages.

Arizona Career Information Center (AzCIS)
Complete career planning exploration, research and goal-setting through this program. AzCIS will help Arizona high school students make better-informed career and school choices. This program is offered through the Arizona Department of Education’s Career and Technical Education branch. Go to azcis.intocareers.org to get started. Username Primavera05 Password: 4azcis02

Linkedin.com
This social media channel is similar to Facebook, but for professional purposes. Create your online profile and start networking with your friends, colleagues, and family members. People from all over the world join this community. More and more recruiters use Linkedin.com as a way to fill available positions at their company -could be you next!