COLLEGE OPTIONS CAREER MAP TO SUCCESS
(PRINTABLE DOCUMENT WITH LINKS LISTED BELOW)
- College OPTIONS Career Map To Success (Word doc)
STEP 1: CAREER ASSESSMENT
Complete through your school career center or through links below:
STEP 2: RESEARCH RESULTS
After determining a career fit or more refined direction continue to research by verifying, analizing and confirming through the following links:
STEP 3: SECURE A RELATED JOB SHADOW OR EVEN A POSSIBLE INTERNSHIP
A) Contact your counselor or College OPTIONS advisor.
B) If applicable register on the Reach Higher Shasta web site:
STEP 4: AFTER SECURING A FINAL CAREER DIRECTION, DETERMINE YOUR MAJOR OR EDUCATION PLAN
After securing a final career direction, determine your major or education plan:
- Big Future/CollegeBoard – Major and Career Search
- Assist.org – Exploring Majors
STEP 5: AFTER SECURING YOUR EDUCATION PLAN RESEARCH COMPATIBLE INSTITUTIONS
STEP 6: APPLY TO APPLICABLE INSTITUTIONS (usually in October/November of Senior Year)
STEP 7: COMPLETE FAFSA IN THE FALL OF SENIOR YEAR (No Later than March 2nd of Senior Year
In order to be considered for Cal Grant if applicable(www.csac.ca.gov/cal-grants).
As long as you are attending an approved institution you must complete a FAFSA every school year. https://fafsa.ed.gov/
- Attend your schools Financial Aid Night and Cash for College Event to receive free information on financial aid and scholarships: https://www.csac.ca.gov/cash-college
- Seek FREE Financial Aid assistance from your counselor and College OPTIONS before completing FAFSA: https://collegeoptions.org/financial aid/
STEP 8: AFTER RECEIVING ACCEPTANCE FROM YOUR INSTITUTION YOU WILL RECEIVE AN AWARD LETTER
This outlines your financial aid offer.
Seek FREE assistance: www.collegeoptions.org
