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Check out the Scholarship Rise to Success sponsored by ATRIUM: https://vimeo.com/818019319/f585cbaf43
Join Virtual Classes sponsored by the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library:
See flyer below:
C&CC_Flyer_JanFeb.pdfUNCC recently hosted a free ACT/SAT Strategy Workshop for students—and it was a hit! Designed to demystify the college admissions tests and offer actionable tips, the session provided a clear path to smarter prep and stronger scores.
If your students missed it, good news: the full recording is now available to watch anytime.
🎥 View the recording here.
Why it’s worth sharing with your students:
Why it’s worth sharing with your students:
✅ Breaks down the structure of both tests
🎯 Covers key strategies for timing, pacing, and confidence
📈 Offers a launchpad into deeper prep opportunities
It’s an ideal resource for juniors, sophomores, or even seniors planning a final test attempt.
Warm regards,
UNC Charlotte Test Prep Team
youthprograms@charlotte.edu
Here is a scholarship spreadsheet by LatinxEd, which has an exhaustive list of scholarships aimed at Latino and Undocumented students.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cu28xsH4UXip41hirSA9dH3c5bkxpYohpFFLBu4_MJQ/edit?gid=0#gid=0
Latin American Coalition ---https://latinamericancoalition.org/ for legal and services support.
TechForce Has Scholarships
All Year Long, and $4 Million to Award
TechForce Foundation awards scholarships and grants year-round to help students obtain their technical education in the areas like aviation, automotive, collision repair, diesel, and welding . From tuition scholarships to relocation and emergency grants, TechForce helps students stay in school, get trained, and be workforce-ready. TechForce Foundation will award $4 million in scholarships this year. Create a free account in TechForce™, then click "Scholarships" to apply.
Career Exploration/Research on Different Jobs
Career Exploration/Research on Different Jobs
Videos-Different Career Choices
NC Careers and Career Cluster Guide
KEY Industries in North Carolina
College Help
College Help
Matthews Library-College 101 (College Help Events)
Interactive College Tours and Information
Find a school that has your major
The Charlotte Meck library offers a variety of FREE services and classes to assist YOU in determining your career interest and completing your journey from high school to college/careers. Here is the site: https://www.cmlibrary.org/college-career-connections
Financial Aid/Scholarships
Financial Aid/Scholarships
Quest Bridge-College Financial Help
My Future
My Future
Scholarship Information
Scholarship Information
Information on the SAT and ACT
The College Board (College information, SAT and AP test preparation, etc.):
Which colleges do not require an SAT or ACT score?:
http://www.fairtest.org/university/optional
Daily practice SAT questions:
http://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/sat-question-of-the-day
Helpful tips and videos for ACT and SAT preparation:
helpful tips and videos for ACT and SAT preparation
Applying for College
College Foundation of North Carolina (with information on planning, applying, and paying for college):
College Admissions Strategies:
http://www.collegeadmissionsstrategies.com/
General college planning and research:
Information on preparing for and applying to colleges:
Blogs from administrators, high school students, and current college students:
http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/
Create a profile for college admission, allow colleges to search for you, calculate chances of acceptance, and apply for scholarships:
All about choosing a college, how to get in, and how to pay for it:
http://www.collegeconfidential.com/
Includes a forum where you can ask questions about specific colleges, as well as help finding a college, a major, and scholarships:
Information on finding colleges and career interests, paying for college, and getting accepted:
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/
Ideas to take advantage of a year off between high school and college:
Paying for College
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA):
Financial aid and scholarship information:
http://www.collegescholarships.org
Financial aid calculators:
http://studentaid.ed.gov/ (explore various types of financial aid and calculate future loan payments)
Checklists for your college search and money management tools:
Scholarship and internship side, including college news from various campuses:
Scholarship information for student athletes:
More scholarship sources:
www.weeklyscholarshipalert.com
www.salliemae.com/scholarships
http://form.jotformpro.com/form/51136098442959
http://www.wtsinternational.org/charlottemetro/scholarships
FREE online application at www.cbu.edu/apply,
Scholarship information:
Reviews.com, a website dedicated to conducting data driven and unbiased research shared the following information about the numerous scholarships available to students. In the course of their research, they found a common pain point among students was finding tools to sort through all the available scholarships to find those that would be most applicable to their situation. So Reviews.com spent over 200 hours researching 17 of the most popular scholarship search platforms that are currently available. Here are their guides to students:
Visiting and Choosing Colleges
Interactive college information, maps, and tours:
Virtual campus tours, including interviews with students, administration, faculty, alumni, and more:
http://www.collegeclicktv.com/
Information and tools for finding colleges, including financial aid:
College admissions checklists and rankings:
www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/edu/home/htm
Information for selecting a college based on school location, size, test scores, and majors. Includes financial aid information and a highlighted school:
Helps plan your college visit with virtual tour:
Plan the perfect college visit (including directions, campus maps, events, and parking, hotel, and restaurant recommendations):
Annual series of FREE workshops designed to provide information from start to finish inthe college process
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Need Help Otherwise??
Housing (for refugee status)Refugee Support Services - Helpline: (980) 263-9334 Phone: (704) 458-3245
Carolina Refugee Resettlement Agency - (704) 535-8803
Work
Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte 704-370-3262
Project 658 project658.com/vocation/
She Built This City www.shebuiltthiscity.org/adult-workforce-development-1
Education/Scholarships
Carolina Youth Coalition (980) 215-0414
Latin Americans Working for Achievement (704) 552-1003
GenOne www.genoneclt.org
OurBridge for Kids (980) 272-6022
Project 658 Matt Fisher or Mariotti Risma
Clothing
Compassion Closet culturalcompassion@gmail.com
Food referrals
Mis Amigos Project marshakelly2003@yahoo.com
Medical Services
Camino (704) 596-5606
Charlotte Community Health Clinic (704) 316-6561
Mental Health
Despierta (for girls/women) (704) 408-3708
WE'LL PAVE THE WAY
WE'LL PAVE THE WAY
At Cabarrus College of Health Sciences, we offer many paths to a career in healthcare, AND we help you pay for it.
At Cabarrus College of Health Sciences, we offer many paths to a career in healthcare, AND we help you pay for it.
Whether you’re looking for a four-year college experience or want to earn a degree quickly and jump right into your career, we offer eight degrees for first-year students that will prepare you for a rewarding, well-paying career.
What’s more, we help pay for your education with generous scholarships and loans. The centerpiece of our aid program is our Cabarrus Cares Scholarship, which covers up to 100% of tuition and general fees for NC students who demonstrate financial need (after expected family contribution and other free aid is exhausted).
DEGREES FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS:
DEGREES FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS:
Biomedical Sciences* (Bachelor's Degree)
Community Health & Wellness (Bachelor’s Degree)
Life Sciences (Associate Degree)
Medical Assistant (Diploma or Associate Degree)
Nursing (Associate Degree)
Occupational Therapy Assistant (Associate Degree)
Surgical Technology (Associate Degree)
*Pending SACSCOC approval
Choose your path and we’ll pave the way to the future you envision.
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