Events & Information

Del Oro is hosting this Regional event.

We look forward to seeing you there!

*Food will not be provided at the event, so please plan accordingly.

Students, please input your first and last name as it appears in Aeries

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The first college visits begin Tuesday Sep. 1st and the first College Applications Workshop for Seniors begins Friday, Sep. 4th.

Sign-up information will be sent via Counseling REMIND texts, so click here to join.

Upcoming College and Career Events, Visits and Guidance Workshops

Posted on the College & Career and the Del Oro homepage calendars

For college visits, come learn about what the college has to offer and get the

answers to your specific questions in this small group setting. The College Representative will be a direct contact for follow up questions and in many cases be the first person to read your college application

if you apply to that school. The presenter’s name and email information is included in the calendar visit notes.

Questions to ask a College Representative

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ASVAB Career Exploration Test

This test is used to assess students entering the military but it is open

to all students, 16 years or older, interested in further career exploration.

ASVAB assesses academic ability and predicts success in a wide variety of occupations.

When: Monday, Oct. 26, 2026 @ 2:45pm

Where: Del Oro - Room 303

Space is limited to 30 students, so sign up today by completing this form:

ASVAB REGISTRATION

Registration deadline: Wed. Oct. 21st

On average, the test takes 1.5 hours but students are allotted 3 hours

See Mrs. Fessenden in the Student Services/Counseling Office (Mon, Wed, Fri)

or Room 201 (Tue and Thu) if you have any questions.

Preparation Packet and ASVAB FACT SHEET

_________________________________________________Test Results Interpretation

When: Date Mon. Nov. 2nd

Where: Del Oro - Room 201

(the room to the right of the Library entrance)

This meeting is for students who took the Oct. 26th test.

Attendance is optional

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Classes at Sierra College as Academic Enrichment

As a high school student you can take classes tuition free as Academic Enrichment.

Registration Fall classes is now closed.

Look for Spring 2027 registration information in mid October.

Academic Enrichment Steps

For other Sierra related questions that don’t need immediate attention, please email Mrs. Fessenden at bfessenden@puhsd.k12.ca.us.

Additional Sierra College Support

Outreach event calendar: Students can drop-in via zoom for help with applications, next steps, and registration

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SENIORS APPLYING TO SIERRA COLLEGE

Sierra College Enrollment Steps for 2026-2027

Del Oro and Confluence Graduates

Application workshops will held @ Intervention every Thursday beginning late October in Room 201.

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FAFSA for SENIORS

The 2027-28 FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens October 1st. All trade school, 2 year community college or 4 year university bound seniors and their parents must create their own FSA ID.

All trade school and college bound seniors should complete the FAFSA regardless of family income.

March 2nd, 2027 is the FAFSA Priority deadline!

FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION

from SIERRA COLLEGE

What is Financial Aid?

Financial Aid is money that students receive to succeed in college, and that may look like grants, scholarships, loans, or work-study. This also includes the Two Years Free grant for California students.

What do I need to do to apply for Fall 2027?

You must submit a 27/28 FAFSA or 27/28 California Dream Act.

Where do I apply?

27/28 California Dream Act: https://dream.csac.ca.gov/landing
27/28 FAFSA: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

Which application do I complete, FAFSA or California Dream Act?

Complete California Dream Act if you identify with one of the following
- Undocumented students
- DACAmented students
- U visa holders
- TPS holders
Complete FAFSA if you identify with one of the following
- US Citizen
- Students in mix-status homes: Meaning the student is a US Citizen and parents are undocumented
- U.S. permanent resident, with a Permanent Resident Card (formerly known as an Alien Registration Receipt Card or "Green Card")
- Conditional permanent resident (I-551C)
- Other eligible non citizens with an Arrival-Departure Record (I-94) from the Department of Homeland Security showing any one of the following designations: "Refugee," "Asylum Granted," "Indefinite Parole," "Humanitarian Parole," or "Cuban-Haitian Entrant."
- A citizen of the Republic of Palau (PW), the Republic of the Marshall Islands (MH), or the Federated States of Micronesia (FM)