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Orange you glad it's fall?
Orange you glad it's fall?
College & Career Resource Center (CCRC)
College & Career Resource Center (CCRC)
Remember that here at Johnson Senior High School, the College & Career Resource Center, CCRC for short, serves as a space where students can find resources to help them navigate their journey into a career or into their college education. You can find lots of information regarding colleges, scholarships, FAFSA, Trade School, internships, current jobs, district career pathway opportunities, and the list goes on!
In the CCRC, you can connect with:
Mr. Billy (Career & College Readiness Coordinator)
Can provide resources to college info, scholarships, FAFSA, and more!
Ms. Voigt (Work Based Learning Coordinator).
Can provide resources to internship & job opportunities, trade school info, career pathways, and more!
The CCRC is located in room 1017, right next door to the Counseling office. Please take advantage of this CCRC Newsletter, which will be sent out to you on a bi-weekly basis!
We hope you can stop by the CCRC to plan for your future!
Your college timeline!
Your college timeline!
In the months of September to November, college-seeking Seniors should be:
Finalizing your interested college list and beginning the application process for these applications. For more college info, see this page HERE.
OCTOBER IS COLLEGE KNOWLEDGE MONTH- Certain college applications are FREE to apply for this month!
Applying for scholarships based on deadlines! See the scholarships page HERE.
FAFSA opens on Oct 1st this year! If you'd like, you can go ahead and start working on your FAFSA. Sometime in October, Johnson will be hosting a Scholarship & FAFSA Night, so keep an eye out for more information on that coming soon. For more FAFSA info, see this page HERE.
Apply for scholarships to help you pay for college! Learn more about scholarships HERE.
Senior Welcome Survey *REQUIRED!!!*
Senior Welcome Survey *REQUIRED!!!*
All Seniors!! Please make sure to complete this short survey so we know how to best help you be successful in planning for your life after high school! Find survey HERE.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CCRC
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CCRC
Make sure to keep an eye on your Schoology and/or Emails - We are constantly posting opportunities on both of these platforms and a lot of times, Seniors are missing these opportunities because they are not checking their schoology/emails. Try and make it a habit to keep an eye on these sites.
Take advantage of the brand new Johnson CCRC website! This site has lots of resources for you to help you be successful! Link HERE.
Common App
Common App
Are you applying to colleges using the Common App? Are you still unsure if the Common App is a route you wanna take? Learn more below:
What is the Common App?
A standard college application used by over 1,000 colleges throughout the US. This could be a good application to use if you are planning to apply to more than 10 schools that could be using the Common App.
Should I do the Common App, or should I just apply directly to the college, using their own application?
If a college has their own application available, I always encourage to just apply through that. The Common App, although is good, can be very tedious and a lot of work. Sometimes, the actual college application itself does not even require all the things the Common App is asking for. I really only encourage the Common App if you are planning to apply to more than 10 schools, this could save you lots of time.
What is on the Common App?
There are some rigorous things the Common App requires from students. This ranges from your personal contact info, to your academic records, to letters of recommendation, to extracurricular activities, essays, and more.
Sometimes, the application through the actual college does not require all of these things, so check to make sure the Common App is worth your time and effort.
If you are using the Common App...
Make sure to connect your Common App to Xello and assign your School Counselor as your Advisor.
Common App link HERE
SCHOLARSHIP & FAFSA NIGHT
SCHOLARSHIP & FAFSA NIGHT
Wednesday October 15th, 2025
5:00 - 7:00 PM; dinner provided at 4:30 PM
Johnson Senior High School, Cafeteria
Seniors & Families
Wednesday October 15th, 2025
5:00 - 7:00 PM; dinner provided at 4:30 PM
Johnson Senior High School, Cafeteria
Seniors & Families
This year, Johnson is hosting our annual Scholarship & FAFSA Night in the Johnson Cafeteria on Wednesday October 15th from 5:00-7:00PM. Come learn about multiple scholarship opportunities you can take part in to help you pay for college. Also come and submit your FAFSA application to possibly receive some grants, scholarship, work-study, and loans to help you pay for college!
RSVP FOR THE EVENT HERE!
PREPARING FOR THE FAFSA *click here*
PREPARING FOR THE FAFSA *click here*
1. Know When to Apply
The FAFSA opens on October 1st, 2025
Apply as early as possible—some financial aid is first-come, first-served
Mark your calendar and check college and state deadlines too.
2. Create an FSA ID
Before you fill out the FAFSA, you and one of your parents/guardians (if you're a dependent student) need to:
Visit studentaid.gov/fsa-id
Create an FSA ID (username + password) & write the information down and keep it somewhere safe
This lets you sign the FAFSA electronically and access your financial aid info later (do this a few days in advance—your FSA ID may take a little time to activate)
Keep in mind, if your parent or an older sibling who has the same parent/guardian as you do previously attended college, then most likely they already have a FAFSA account and do not need to make another one. Check-in with them to see if this applies to them. If they don't remember the login, they can do the "forgot username/password" options to recover their login information.
Everyone only gets one FAFSA account as it is linked to their identity and their social security number. There is no way to "create a new account" if one already exists. If you are having trouble with this, connect with Mr. Billy in the CCRC.
3. Gather Required Information
You’ll need personal and financial details. Here’s what to collect:
Student Information
Your Social Security Number (or Alien Registration Number if you’re not a U.S. citizen)
Your driver’s license (if you have one)
Your personal email address and phone number
Parent(s)’ Information (if you’re a dependent)
Parents’ Social Security Numbers
Marital status and household info (e.g. number of people in the home)
Financial Documents (for you and your parent(s))
You’ll need tax info from two years prior to the school year you’re applying for, for example, if you’re applying for aid for the 2026–2027 school year, you’ll need 2024 tax returns.
Things you'll need:
2024 Federal tax returns (IRS Form 1040)
2024 W-2 forms and records of money earned
2024 Records of untaxed income (like child support received)
2024 Info on cash, savings, investments, and bank accounts
*GREAT TIP* Use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (DRT) in the FAFSA to automatically import tax info—faster and more accurate.
4. Make a List of Schools You Want to Send your FAFSA To
You can list up to 20 colleges or career schools on your FAFSA. Each will receive your info to create a financial aid package if you apply and get accepted.
Tip: You don’t need to be accepted yet to list a certain school—just include any you’re considering.
5. Talk to Your Parent/Guardian(s)
Since their financial info is needed (if you’re a dependent), make sure:
They understand what the FAFSA is
They’re ready to provide the necessary documents
They also create an FSA ID for signing
If your parent is having a difficult time understanding the FAFSA, you can have them connect with Mr. Billy in the CCRC to help better explain this procedure to them.
This week's Highlights
This week's Highlights
Posse Scholarship Winners 2023 featuring
Johnson alum Joaquin Ochoki & Jolie Davis
8 Johnson students selected to move on to the 2nd Round for the Posse Scholarship!
What is the Posse Scholarship?
Made available to apply at the end of your Junior year, interested students are nominated to apply, where they will go through 3 rounds of interviews. Winners will earn a full-tuition scholarship to Macalester College!
In the past, Johnson has had...
2024-2025 - 1 Winner
2023-2024 - 2 Winners
2022-2023 - 1 Winner
2021-2022 - 1 Winner
17 Students Attend Dunwoody Info Session
Dunwoody Rep, Peggy Quam, visited us in the CCRC this week where we got to learn more about their school. Dunwoody is an amazing private college in Minneapolis that has lots of career fields in STEM, the Trades, Design, and more! They also offer lots of scholarship opportunities made available for all students. Come chat with Mr. Billy if you were unable to attend the Dunwoody session!
Throughout the school year, lots of College Reps will be visiting the CCRC to give students more info about their school! If you'd like to attend one of these sessions, make sure you are keeping track of these visits when they are announced on the bi-weekly Newsletter, on Schoology, over the announcements, and more!
Current scholarships to apply for
Current scholarships to apply for
You are not limited only to the ones listed below
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship
Deadline: September 30th, 2025
Award: $20,000
Saint Paul Optimist Scholarship - Connect with Mr. Billy to apply!
Deadline: October 7th, 2025
Award: $3,000
The United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP)
Deadline: October 17th, 2025
Award: $10,000
STARBASE Minnesota Scholarships
Deadline: October 24th, 2025
Award: 1,000
Delete Cyberbullying Beyond School Walls Scholarship
Deadline: October 31st, 2025
Award: 1,000
Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship
Deadline: November 11th, 2025
Award: Up to $55,000
Various Scholarships Available on the FIRST Scholarship Portal
Website HERE
View scholarship page HERE for more info on available scholarships!
upcoming CCRC events
upcoming CCRC events
Monday Sept 22nd
Rep Visit to the CCRC from Saint Cloud State University
During Advisory, 9:50-10:25 AM
Sign-up HERE to receive a pass to come! (sign-up with your SPPS email)
Monday Sept 29th
Rep Visit to the CCRC from College of Saint Benedict / Saint John's University
During Advisory, 9:50-10:25 AM
Sign-up HERE to receive a pass to come! (sign-up with your SPPS email)
Wednesday Oct 8th
Field Trip to the National College Fair at the Minneapolis Convention Center
Meet with college reps from all across the nation to learn more about their school
Grab a permission slip from Mr. Billy in the CCRC
Only Juniors & Seniors may attend this field trip
Monday Oct 13th
Rep Visit to the CCRC from Minnesota State University, Mankato
During Advisory, 9:50-10:25 AM
Sign-up form coming soon
Wednesday Oct 15th
Scholarship & FAFSA Night
Where: Johnson Senior High School
Time: 5-7pm
Bring your family and friends to help you learn about scholarships and help you apply for the FAFSA
Dinner provided
See the CCRC Calendar HERE!
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