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
Class of 2025 - The Free Application for Federal Student Aid opens December 1, 2024. We encourage all seniors to complete the FAFSA to see if they are eligible for federal aid to help pay for college (4- year colleges/universities/2- year schools like SCF and technical colleges like MTC all accept the FAFSA). Create your account - called the FSA ID - now so you'll be ready to fill out the FAFSA in December/January. MHS will host a FAFSA Workshop on January 23rd with experts here to help students/parents complete the online form. See the "Paying for College" section below for more information and links.
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PLANNING FOR COLLEGE
- Checklist for Seniors
- Class of 2025 - College Planning Handout August 2024
- Checklist for Juniors
- Class of 2026 High School and College Planning Handout October 2024 - NEW
- Checklist for Freshmen & Sophomores
- Class of 2027 - Sophomore Class Presentation - November 2024
- SAT/ACT/CLT Test Dates for 2024-2025
- Big Future - college planning resource
- Explore MTC Video (Overview of Manatee Technical College)
CAREER EXPLORATION
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APPLYING TO COLLEGE
- MHS College Handbook Class of 2025
- College Information Night for Seniors Class of 2025 Presentation
- Florida Public Universities - Profiles - Mid Range GPA/Test Scores
- See details about each institution
- Private Colleges and Universities in Florida - Mid Range GPA/Test Scores
- Steps to the Application
- Common App First Year Users Guide
- What Happens After I Apply?
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PAYING FOR COLLEGE
- MHS 2024-2025 Scholarship List
- Other Scholarship Resources
- Scholarship Tips
- Paying for College - Four Key Sources of Aid
- FAFSA(Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Resources/Info
- What is the FAFSA? video
- How to Create Your FSA ID
- State of Florida Grants & Scholarships
- 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 to learn more about all the state scholarships, including Bright Futures.
