Planning for College
Website for applying to colleges:
- Create your profile and apply to any university, college or school in Texas. Also has a link to apply for scholarships and upload essays. One application to apply to several colleges or universities at once. Application fees apply for each submitted application per college or university.
View the comprehensive list of Scholarships and get busy applying!
Websites that can help with financial aid
Finaid – links to: scholarships, grants, loans, graduate aid
Niche- college/major search, scholarship links
ScholarshipOwl- Scholarship applications that are sent straight to your email
Federal Student Aid – information from the U.S. Department of Education on preparing for and funding education beyond high school
FAFSA- Apply for financial aid. All seniors beginning with the Class of 2021 are required to complete FAFSA by the State of Texas.
College Affordability Guide – this site’s mission is to provide clear, correct info and advice on the many options students have to reduce the cost of their degree, and to offer a fresh analysis of which colleges are doing the most to make high-quality education affordable
Texas Tuition Promise Fund-This site helps families prepare for the cost of college. Through this program, families can start as young as one year old setting aside money for college.
Center for Online Education-This website has lots of information about finding a good college, applying for college, what you need to know to prepare your student for college, and financial options for paying for college.
Websites that help with finding scholarships:
Fastweb – create a profile and let fastweb do the research for you-helps with college admissions, scholarships, and other college resources
Scholly – mobile app that provides students with a fast and simple way to find scholarships for college
CashCourse – information for college students to stay financially informed
CKSF – educational & scholarship opportunities for students of all levels
Scholarships – free college scholarship search and financial aid information
Scholarship America – provides information and resources for your scholarship search
Hispanic Scholarship Fund – scholarship information for Latino students
Dell Scholars – Dell Scholars Program recognizes academic potential and determination in students that have a definite need for financial assistance
The Scholarship Academy – offers curriculum to help students identify tailored scholarship options and build solid scholarship profile
Steps to register for dual credit
Required forms:
TJC Registration Form
TJC Drop Form
TJC Parent Consent
TSI testing:
TJC Testing Center Information
Courses:
General Studies Associates Degree
*New*TJC/NSISD Associates Degree/HS Side by Side
TJC Mandatory COVID-19 Training