The College and Career Center is designed to help students navigate their post-secondary goals. Our team works with students one on one to help them with college and scholarship applications, applying to jobs and planning their life after high school. We are a great resource for all students!
Meet the Team!
Can't decide who to reach out to? Email all 3 advisors! | ccc@qcusd.org
Upcoming Events!
Juniors! Are you interested in taking the ASVAB? QCHS Will be hosting an ASVAB test on Thursday October 16th from 8am-11am in the QCPAC.
What is the ASVAB? The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Test is based on general science, arithmetic reasoning, word knowledge and mechanical comprehension. This test is used to determine eligibility for military service and job placement in the military.
Not interested in the military? This test is a great way to determine your strengths and career information without any obligation to the military. This test will help you understand your skills for different types of work. We highly recommend it to all students, especially if you are unsure of what career path best suits you.
Please scan the google form to sign up (students only).
We are hosting a FAFSA Application Workshop open to seniors and families! The Free Application for Federal Student Aid opens October 1st.
The application process can be confusing so we are here to help! We will be hosting this workshop on Monday October 20th from 5-7pm in the QCHS Library. We suggest students bring their Chromebooks. Parents will be asked to provide 2024 tax return documents (there is the IRS Data Retrieval Tool within this application that can pull this information). Students and Parents will also need their Social Security Numbers for this application.
Here are links to more information:
Juniors and Seniors attended Northern Arizona University to learn more about admissions and campus life!
Students toured campus and learned more about what it means to be a NAU student!
The Arizona College Consortium came to QCHS! Seniors had the opportunity to meet with in and out of state college representatives to learn about programs, tuition and more!
Parents attended our Dual Enrollment Parent Night to get assistance enrolling their student in a college credit, high school class.
Thank you to all who came and our Chandler-Gilbert Community College Representative for assisting!
Scholarships
QCSEF Scholarships are now OPEN!
Queen Creek Schools Education Foundation provides scholarship opportunities for high school seniors. Seniors will apply on Going Merry (information provided below).
Here are the list of available scholarships for our class of 2026:
The Board of Trustees - $2,500 (4 winners)
The Pride of Queen Creek Scholarship - $2,500 (10 winners)
The QCSEF JX Advanced Metals USA STEM Scholarship - $2,500 (6 winners)
The QCSEF Fine Arts - $2,500 (3 winners)
The Barney Family Legacy - $2,500 (1 winner)
The Barney Family CTE - $2,500 (1 winner)
QCUSD The Banner Medical Scholarship - $1,000 (3 winners)
QCHS - The Kash Jackson Reed Memorial Scholarship - $1,000 (1 winner)
QCHS - The Hunter Vindiola Memorial Scholarship - $5,000 (2 winners)
QCHS - The Nathan Martens Memorial Scholarship - $5,000 (1 winner)
The deadline to apply is March 23, 2026.
What is Going Merry?
Going Merry is your one-stop shop for scholarships and financial aid. You can find and apply for scholarships and grants, right from our website. Think of match making but for scholarships and financial aid! Fill out your profile and get matched with the scholarships that you qualify for!
Why QCHS students should make an account:
Our school district uses Going Merry for our Queen Creek Schools Education Foundation (QCSEF) scholarships. These are scholarships only for QCUSD students. Students will apply for these scholarships only on Going Merry.
How to use the Going Merry Scholarship Portal:
SIGN UP with your (personal) email.
2. Answer questions to fill out your profile.
We recommend filling out these sections as completely as possible, to get the most precise, personalized list.
Get In Touch! - College Contacts
CGCC
Gabriella Mesa
gabriella.mesa@cgc.edu
ASU
Amelia Watt
amelia.watt@asu.edu
If you need help identifying your admissions counselor at your university/college, please reach out to the CCC for help. Every school has an admission counselor that helps students in our area or Arizona. Usually, you can Google "find my representative" and the school name to identify the person that can help answer your questions.
College & Career FUN
Field Trips and College & National Decision Day!
Students attend Career Panels where industry professionals share insights about their career paths. We strive to provide a wide range of opportunities for students to explore diverse career options!
We host local colleges, trade schools and local businesses that share information for students to explore and gain more information.