12th Grade
Career Exploration
This is it, Seniors! This site will help you navigate your plans for after graduation whether that be college, the military, apprenticeship or entering the workforce.
This link will help you to Prepare for the future
ASVAB
Saturday, April 22 from 8 -11:00 a.m. at Blaine High School.
This is for current Anoka-Hennepin students only. Please sign up in the College and Career Center at your school by Thursday, April 13.
FAFSA/ MN Dream Act
Attend our Financial Aid help event to get free, on-site professional assistance completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or the MN Dream Act. Families will hear a brief presentation outlining eligibility, steps, and tips to complete their financial aid before having time to work and ask questions from expert volunteers. Registration is not required for this event.
FAFSA Information
MN Dream Act Information
FAFSA / Dream Act Worksheet
What is the Timeline for Senior Year?
How Do I Request a Transcript?
How Do I Request Letters of Recommendation?
Common Application Checklist
Remember that many schools do NOT require the Common Application. Only complete this application IF multiple schools you are applying to accept the CA.
Match your Common App in Naviance-watch this video.
Complete the Letter of Recommendation Form and share with your recommenders and counselor.
Request your letters of recommendation in Naviance.
Request your transcript in Naviance being sure to select you are applying via Common App.
Complete the Transcript Request form.
Email your counselor to let him/her know you are completing the Common App.
Where Are You?
Where are you on the journey of planning for life after high school? No matter how far along or how far behind you feel, it’s okay! Everyone has to start somewhere! This resource will help.
Career Pathways
Sign up on this Google Form for your top career field.
By completing this step, you will be notified and emailed with opportunities throughout to the year. These opportunities could be field trips, speakers, career fairs, scholarships, and more!
Reality Check
Naviance
Login:
*Click the “Lock and Key” button on the top right corner from the AHS homepage.
*Login with your school credentials.
*Select “Naviance Student” - no further login is required.
Minnesota Career Information System
Thinking About a Gap Year?
Americorps - Spend a year in service to others. AmeriCorps volunteers strive to improve lives, foster civic engagement, and strengthen communities across the country.
Verto Education - Spend a year traveling abroad at 1 or 2 Verto locations in Argentina, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, England, Italy or Spain. Experiential learning through cultural immersion aligns with the potential of earning college credit.
Americorps and Verto will be at Anoka High School on Saturday, December 10 from 8:15-11:00.
Considering an Apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a program that trains you to become skilled in one particular trade or profession, whether it be hairstyling, plumbing, electrical work, etc. It typically combines classroom learning with hands-on work.
Scholarships
Champlin Park Community Scholarship Community Scholarships are scholarships ranging from $500 - $1500 and are sponsored by local businesses, rotary clubs, Lions clubs, principals, office staff, para’s, or community members themselves.They are also sponsored by families as a memorial to a former student, alumni groups or athletic booster clubs – to name a few. Community Scholarships are separate from the school-specific scholarships that CPHS awards. Such as – faculty scholarships, CDAA scholarships, LEO scholarships, CPHS departmental scholarships, etc. Some students will receive multiple awards. However, students will only receive ONE Community Scholarship.
CPHS Local Scholarships This table of scholarships are not a part of the CPHS Community Scholarships. Please see link above for information regarding the Champlin Park Community Scholarships.
How to Search for Scholarships in Naviance
Studentscholarships.org 18 scholarship programs available to MN students. More than 850 Individual Scholarships will be distributed through these 18 programs. Students from MN school districts are eligible for all the awards.
Act Six - Act Six provides full scholarships and leadership training for emerging urban and community leaders who want to use their college education to make a difference on campus and in their communities at home.
AnnTalle Business Scholarship - The Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior from Anoka High School. The intent of this scholarship is to assist students who are pursuing a career in a business-related area. See Ms. Skaare in the Career Center for an application. Deadline is January 17.
Wallin Education Partners Scholarship - This $16,000 scholarship opens on Nov. 1. Students must attend a 4-year college, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and meet financial criteria to be eligible.
Wallin Education Partners Two-Year Scholarship - This $6000-$8000 scholarships is available to students pursuing their education at community or technical college before entering the workforce. The application is available in the spring.
MNACC Bipoc Student Scholarship
MnACC provides dozens of one-time scholarships for students of color who are in pursuit of higher education at one of our 67 member institutions. Students who are awarded this scholarship will receive a one-time award ranging between $500 to $2,500 to be used towards their education during the 2023-2024 academic year. This year’s application opens December 1st.
Raise.Me Scholarship Program - RaiseMe is one of the easiest scholarship sources available and helps students in 9th – 12th grades discover colleges and earn scholarships for their achievements throughout high school including grades earned, participation in activities, volunteering, etc.
Awarded to students of color attending a Minnesota post-secondary institution. Students at all levels of academic achievement seeking to pursue a 2 or 4 degree at a Minnesota college or university and agree to complete annual service projects with children can qualify for a grant. Page Grants range in value from $1,500 to $2,500 annually. The application opens in January, and the deadline for the scholarship application is April 1.
Additional Resources:
Did you know that almost 70% of jobs in MN do not require a 4-year (bachelor’s) degree?
Explore various resources about military offerings in one spot.
Champlin Park alumni share their experiences choosing a career and offer tremendous insight into what it takes to be successful.
Learn about the resources available from Anoka-Hennepin Schools, as well as other outlets and help prepare you for your future.