College and Career Center
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The College and Career Center provides resources to help students plan for college and career, including researching colleges, college applications, financial aid, scholarships, SAT/ACT testing and more. Check the resources below. Contact: Linda Norris, College and Career Advisor, norrisl@manateeschools.net
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for the Class of 2024 is delayed. It will not open until December 2023/January 2024. Click here to learn more about the FAFSA and what you can do to prepare.
Watch this video message from MHS students!
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PLANNING FOR COLLEGE
- Checklist for Seniors
- Checklist for Juniors
- Class of 2025 High School & College Planning Handout November 2023
- College Information Night for Juniors - January 2023 Presentation
- Checklist for Freshmen & Sophomores
- SAT/ACT Test Dates for 2023-2024 - updated
- Big Future - college planning resource
- Explore MTC Video (Overview of Manatee Technical College)
CAREER EXPLORATION
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APPLYING TO COLLEGE
- Class of 2024 College Handbook
- College Information Night for Seniors (class of 2024) Presentation
- Class of 2024 August/September handout
- Florida Public Universities - Profiles - Mid Range GPA/Test Scores
- See details about each institution
- Private Colleges & Universities of Florida - Profiles - Mid Range GPA/Test Scores
- See details about the private colleges in Florida
- Steps to the Application
- Common App First Year Users Guide
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PAYING FOR COLLEGE
- MHS 2023-2024 Scholarship List
- Other Scholarship Resources
- Scholarship Tips
- FAFSA(Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Resources/Info
- How to Create Your FSA ID
- Financial Aid information- 4 Key Sources of Financial Aid
- A message from Superintendent Wysong on the importance of FAFSA - watch this video
- State of Florida Financial Aid
- Florida Bright Futures - (it is your responsibility to know and meet the requirements)
Important Information
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SAT/ACT Tests
These college entrance exams are required by many 4-year colleges/universities, Florida Bright Futures Scholarships and other scholarships. Taking them second semester of Junior year is the traditional timeframe. Most students take them 2 or 3 times to be prepared to apply to colleges in the fall of senior year. Students must register themselves and pay online - click here for dates, registration deadlines and links.Florida Bright Futures
All seniors should complete the Florida Financial Aid Application. This one application is used for all state of Florida grants/scholarships, including Bright Futures! It opens October 1st of senior year, is online and only takes a few minutes. Seniors should complete it in the fall - even if they are still working on the requirements, like service hours or test scores. Click for Florida Financial Aid Application details.Click to learn more about all the state scholarships, including Bright Futures.
