SEPTEMBER 2024
UPCOMING EVENTS (MT)
Sep 21 | 8:30 AM -12 PM | UNM Fall Preview Day | Main Campus, Albuquerque: An open house for high school students to explore academic programs, tour campus and residence halls, and learn about student life at The University of New Mexico.
Sep 21 | 10:30 AM-12 PM | RMACAC Four Corners College Fair | Navajo Preparatory School, Farmington: The Rocky Mountain Association for College Admission Counseling (RMACAC) college fairs connect students, families, and educators with a large number of colleges in one convenient location. You can see the colleges participating in the Farmington event here.
Sep 22 | 12 - 3 PM | RMACAC Albuquerque College Fair | Albuquerque Convention Center, 401 2nd St NW: You can see the colleges participating in the Albuquerque event here.
Oct 12 | 9 AM - 4:30 PM | NMSU Aggie Experience | Corbett Center Student Union, International Mall, Las CrucesLas Cruces: See what the day in the life of an Aggie looks like!
Oct 29 | 5:30 - 6:30 PM | Financial Aid Night | Santa Fe Prep Auditorium, 1101 Camino de la Cruz Blanca: Chris George, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management and Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at St. Olaf College (MN), will break down the differences between need-based aid and merit scholarships, discuss the FAFSA and CSS Profile, and address the rising costs of college. Open to all. Email Hayley Burke with any questions.
VIRTUAL EVENTS
Sep 22 | 2 - 3:15 PM | Group Virtual Session: Dartmouth, Northwestern, Princeton, USC, Vanderbilt
Sep 22 | 3 - 4:30 PM | Virtual Exploring College Options Join Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, UPenn, and Stanford to learn about each institution, discuss the application process, and explore what makes a strong and reflective application.
Sep 23 | 5 - 6:30 PM | Virtual Exploring College Options: A second opportunity to join!
Sep 24 | 1 - 2 PM | What is College Horizons? Webinar for Counselors and Educators: Webinar for educators to learn more about student eligibility, application timeline, program experience and how to promote the program to Native students in their communities.
Sep 24 | 5 PM | College Research Crash Course | Join this College Wise webinar to learn more about the college research process, including how to craft a balanced college list.
Oct 6 | 5 - 6:15 PM | Group Virtual Session: Harvard, Princeton, UVA, Wellesley, and Yale
SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID
The QuestBridge application deadline is September 26. QuestBridge partner colleges offer full four-year scholarships to students from limited-income backgrounds, and they matched a record number of students last year. If you have questions or background about the process, watch the Educator Info Zoom Recording.
UNCF/UPS Scholars Program is for students with unmet financial need who are already enrolled in either a 4-year, 2-year, or vocational certificate program. Award amounts range from $1,250 to $5,000, depending on level of program, but it’s a one-time award. Application deadline is September 27 at 3pm Mountain.
The Coca Cola Scholarship is worth $20,000 and is open until September 30 at 3pm Mountain Time.
The Daniels Scholarship is for low-income students in New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah. The application opens September 16, and the deadline is October 18.
The Elks Scholarship ranges from $1,000-$7,500 per year, and is awarded to 500 students nationwide. The application deadline is November 12.
The Hagan Scholarship supports high-achieving, goal-driven students in their goal to graduate college debt-free. Hagan provides up to $15k per year, plus a $2k starter grant, and also gives students money to invest in the stock market. The application opens September 1, and the deadline is December 1.
December 1 is the priority scholarship deadline for most in-state and WUE schools.
ONLINE RESOURCES
Suggested College Fair Questions: Something for students to review before attending a college fair that might give them ideas for what else to look for in terms of fit, community, and experience.
Bilingual College Admission and Financial Aid Glossary: Developed in-house by ROCA and Davis New Mexico Scholarship staff. Covers admissions, financial aid, and scholarship terms in both English and Spanish.
College Essay Guy: Extensive free application support resources for students, teachers, and counselors.
College Wise: Library of webinars on college admissions, as well as ongoing virtual events to attend.
College Greenlight: Tools and resources for students and counselors. Take a look at their College Fit Kit and College Fly In List (there are still some programs accepting applications!).
