Future Freshmen for 2026/27 Forecasting Information:
Calendar Quick Links:
FASFA Information - Live and Ready to Use!
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens to seniors
Juniors Resume/References for their HIGH SCHOOL & BEYOND PLANS DUE!
Seniors! Did you apply for the College Bound Scholarship in 7, 8, or 9th grade?
4/2 & 4/3/26 - RHL K-12 College & Career Fair 2026 & Parent Partnership
Running Start Information:
Running Start Virtual Clark College Information Nights 4/9, 4/24, 2026 - SEE FLYERS BELOW SO SIGN UP WITH CLARK COLLEGE
3/25/26 - RHL Room 1 - 9:30 am - 12noon - Future Running Start Application Assistance with Clark Representative
Clark College Term Financial Aid Tuesdays FAFSA/WASFA Lab Registration
Testing Quick Links
Standardized Testing Opportunities: PSAT, SAT, ACT, ASVAB, World Language, PSAT/NMQST
3/25/26 - RHL ASVAB Registration
4/22/26 - ASVAB Testing Registration, 7:40-11am @ BGHS Career Center
4/25/26 - World Language Testing Registration
4/25/26 - ASVAB Testing Registration, 7:40-11am @ BGHS Career Center
5/2, 5/5, 5/12 & 5/16 - Credit Via Challenge Exams
5/20/26 - ASVAB PHS Testing Registration 9:00 AM
There are also grants (WA College Grant, College Bound, Passport to Careers) provided by WA State that only require a FAFSA or WASFA for the application process. Fill out your financial aid application now if you haven't already!
Scholarships List for BGPS Seniors
Scholarships For Low Income Students | College Success Foundation
Choose the right scholarship - Washington State Opportunity Scholarship
https://waopportunityscholarship.org/applicants/apply-for-a-scholarship/
Lewis River Rotary Scholarship Program - Due before April 11, 2026 11:59pm
Sea Mar Scholarships Close April 15, 2026
The 2026-27 FAFSA Form is Live!
Don’t Miss Out on Aid.
We’re excited to share that the 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is now open at fafsa.gov.
Completing the FAFSA form is a key to accessing federal, state, and institutional financial aid that can help cover the cost of college or career training. We strongly encourage all students to complete the form as soon as possible.
Start your FAFSA form now: FAFSA.gov The earlier you apply, the better your chances of maximizing aid.
If you need help or have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to your school counselor or college advisor, or attend one of the two BGSD financial aid workshops
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A huge Cougar-sized congratulations to River HomeLink High School seniors, Debbie Kirkpatrick & Josiah Youm, for receiving the class of 2026 WSU Regents Scholarship Nominations! Nominees receive a guaranteed $4,000 per year, and then compete for the Distinguished Regents Scholar Award, which provides full tuition for four years at WSU.
This highly competitive award recognizes outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and community engagement. We are so proud of your hard work and dedication & know you will continue to achieve great things at Washington State University!
UPDATE: Josiah has officially received the Regent Scholarship for Washington State University 2026-2030, and the Top Scholar Scholarship for the 2026-2027 school year (He is one of 79 recipients to earn this Top Scholar Scholarhip!)