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Advisors
Advisors
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
Financial Aid
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is an application to determine the student's financial aid eligibility. Financial aid can include grants, loans, work study and more. This application is primarily for senior students.
If a student is interested in continuing their education at a community college, trade school or university they are highly encouraged, if not required, to complete their FAFSA application.
4 FREE Valley Sun Tickets for FAFSA completers!
4 FREE Valley Sun Tickets for FAFSA completers!
The College Ready AZ is offering an opportunity for to win up to 4 FREE tickets to a Valley Suns game for students who complete their 26-27 FAFSA application. After filling out the FAFSA, students will fill out the Valley Suns Ticket Request.
FAFSA Scholarship
FAFSA Scholarship
The College Ready AZ FAFSA Scholarship is for seniors who complete their FAFSA! There is a total of $50,000 to give away and 25 students will be selected. You can earn $2,000 in scholarship money!
What you need to qualify: Be an Arizona high school senior graduating with the class of 2026, complete the FAFSA 26-27 by April 30, 2026 and submit the College Ready AZ FAFSA Scholarship application, including a short essay. To learn more, visit: College Ready AZ FAFSA Scholarship
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.
Going Merry | Scholarship Search Engine
Going Merry | Scholarship Search Engine
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.
Latest Events
Latest Events
NAU Field Trip
NAU Field Trip
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!
ACC College Fair
ACC College Fair
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!
Dual Enrollment Parent Night
Dual Enrollment Parent Night
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!
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.
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