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CAREER
applying to college
applying to college
Types of Applications
Regular - Regular decision is the standard way for students to apply to college, with deadlines that are usually in December or January, and admission deicision typically coming out in March or April. Students are not obligated to make a decision about whearther to attend until the standard response date of May 1.
Early Decision - Early decision (ED) is a binding agreement that allows students to apply to a college early and committ to attendingg if accepted. ED is a good option for students who have a clear top choice school and what to show their committment to it.
Early Action - Early action is a college admission process that allows students to apply and receive a decision earlier than the regular application deadline. Early action applications are usually non-binding, meaning students are not required to commit to a college if accepted.
Paying for college
Paying for college
Federal Student Aid
Federal Student Aid
What is Federal Student Aid? Federal student aid comes from the federal government - specifically the Department of Education. It's money that helps a student pay for education expenses at a college, career school, or graduate school.
Federal student aid covers such expenses as tuition and fees, room and board, book and supplies, and transportation. Aid also can help pay for a computer and for dependent care.
There are three main categories of federal student aid:
Grant - Grant money usually doesn't have to be repaid. Most U.S. Deptartment of Education grants are based on a student's financial need.
Work-Study - Work-study is earned by a student through a job on or near campus while attending school and does not have to be repaid.
Loan - Loan money must be repaid with interest.
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Crisis Hotlines and Support
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor. Support 24/7
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Advocates are available 24/7 at 1(800)799-SAFE in more then 200 languages. Calls are free and confidential.
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
When people call or text 988, The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you and your loved ones. 1(800)273-TALK(8255)
They are there to listen and understand the challenges that you may be facing. Call: 1-800-989-6884 Text: 1-800-989-6884
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Helpline: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
STOPit Hotline: 956-446-5465
Tropical Texas Behavioral Health 1-877-289-7199
Food Assistance
South Texas Food Bank (956)682-8101
Feeding America 1-800-771-2303
211 Texas (Dial 211 local food pantry locations.
Utility & Bill Assistance
Low income Home Energy Assistance Program 1-866-674-6327
United Way 211 or 956-686-6331
Housing / Homeless Support
Texas Homeless Network (512)482-8270
Salvation Army (McAllen TX) (956)682-1468
Catholic Charites RGV Office (956)702-4088
McKinney-Vento (Contact your child's school or district office)
Counselors / Resources in our Community
A Healing Hand Behavioral Health, LLC
Adalberto Ramos, LPC
1720 E. Harrison Ave. - Ste A1
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 606-3280
A New Today Counseling Services
3129 Lazy Palm Drive. N.
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 536-8363
Better Life Therapy Center
Dr. Romeo Escobar
1706 E. Tyler Ave. Ste. 5
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 421-2153
Buckner Children & Family Services
Cindy Perez Waddle, M. Ed., LPC
2302 S. 77 Sunshine Strip
Suite 202
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 368-4064
Cory N. Boyd
Licensed Professional Counselor
712 Morgan Blvd. Ste. 110
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 365-9219
Counseling Center of
South Texas
5420 South Jackson Rd.
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 631-9000
Family Crisis Center
616 W. Taylor St.
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-9305
Hotline
(956) 423-9304
Mesquite Treatment Center, LLC
2300 W. Expressway 83
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 428-2100
New Horizons Therapy & Consulting, PLLC
Dion Smith
315 E. Jackson Ave. Suite 18
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 659-8822
Palms Behavioral Health
613 Victoria Lane.
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 365-2600
The Salvation Army Social Services
201 W. Monroe
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-2454
James T. Skaggs - MS LPC
Therapy Practice
1325 S. 77 Sunshine Strip
(956) 428-8582
Texas Youth Hotline
(888) 989-6884
Tropical Texas Behavioral Health
103 N. Loop 499
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 365-6500
Dr. James F. Whittenburg, LPC
30 Providencia Ct. 5D Wildflower Plaza
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 434-4475
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