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Mrs. Colleen DeCruise-Brown, College and Career Navigator
Email - Colleen_M_Decruise-Brown@mcpsmd.org
Phone - 240-740-8269
Open Mon-Fri, 7:00am - 3:00pm | Room 133
Damascus High School CEEB Code: 210460
ABOUT
ABOUT
Welcome! The College & Career Center holds a wealth of information and resources for students as they ponder "life after high school." Parents and students can reach out or make an appointment with Mrs. DeCruise-Brown in the College & Career Center for assistance with college, career, or scholarship searches. The College & Career Center also has many resources and information regarding financial aid. This is especially important for eleventh and twelfth graders.
During the school year, the College & Career Center is open 7:00am - 3:00pm. Students can come in before school, after school, or during lunch. At any other time during the day, students may come down with a pass as long as a scheduled activity is not taking place. Parents & Guardians are also welcome to schedule an appointment via email. Zoom meetings are also available.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
MC Financial Aid Night
Virtual Session | September 22, 6-7:30pm
How do you save on your first two years of college?
Join us for an enriching and engaging webinar with a live Q & A session.
Learn about all of your financial aid options and speak to our experts regarding admissions, scholarships and state aid.
Multiple scholarships available!
Hosted by the Montgomery College Office of Student Financial Aid
In partnership with Recruitment, Educational Opportunity Center
(EOC) and Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC)
Click here to register | Click here for the flyer
Financial Aid Night Flyer.pdfGet Set to Complete the FAFSA
Students and their families are invited to join us on Zoom to:
Learn more about completing the FAFSA
Create a Federal Student Aid account
Gather documents needed for the FAFSA
Hear answers to frequently asked questions
Monday, October 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM on Zoom
Questions?
Contact Jill Semmens at jsemmens@collegiatedirections.org.
261005_GetSet_SHS (3).pdfFinancial Aid Presentation
Students and their families are invited to join us to get a clearer picture of how to plan and pay for college.
Topics Covered:
How to pay for college
Where to find scholarships and grants for college
What is the Free Application for Federal Students Aid (FAFSA)?
Who completes the FAFSA, and when
Other financial aid forms
New federal loan limits, and more...
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM on Zoom
Financial Aid PresentationPaying for College and Trade School Fall 2026
Make education-related financial decisions that support your future goals and vision.
College and trade school planning from a financial perspective | Student focused | For parents and students to attend together | Interactive
In this session, learn more about:
How to make financially wise education decisions | Educational choices and their costs | Sources of Funds | Student Loan Basics | Lifestyle spending and saving
For high school students together with their parents or guardians, or current college students who might also find the information helpful.
Select any session - content is the same. The 2-hour workshops will have a mid-session break, and Q&A opportunities.
Saturday, 10/24/26, 10AM-12 noon
Tuesday, 10/27/26, 6:30-8:30 PM
Wednesday, 10/28/26, 6:30-8:30 PM
Thursday, 11/5/26, 6:30-8:30 PM
Questions? dnuckols@umd.edu
Click here for more information and to register | Click here for the flyer
UME_PayForCollege_Flyer_Nuckols FALL 2026.pdfClass of 2027 Information
Class of 2027 Information
Junior/Rising Senior Night Presentation
Please reach out to Mrs. DeCruise-Brown if you have any questions or need additional information.
2026 Summer Workshops
2026 Summer Workshops
This summer, the MCPS College and Career Navigators are offering a variety of workshops for students in grades 9-12. Workshops will be held virtually, as well as in person at various high schools throughout the county.
Students may register for and attend any workshop that interests them, regardless of the location. Please use the link below to view the list of workshops, along with dates and times. If a registration link is provided for a workshop you are interested in, please be sure to register in advance.
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