FIND YOUR FUTURE

EIF COLLEGE & CAREER CONNECTION CENTER

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WHAT IS THE EIF CONNECTION CENTER?

The Education is Freedom College & Connection Center is a resource center dedicated to serving Kimball High School students and parents in their quest to FIND THEIR FUTURES. With expert knowledge about colleges, scholarships, internships, certifications and financial aid, your EIF Higher Education Advisors are here to help. Our offices are open 8:30am – 4:30pm.

THE EIF COLLEGE AND CAREER CONNECTION CENTER OFFERS STUDENTS FREE ONE ON ONE ASSISTANCE WITH:

·       Finding the right college

·       Editing college / scholarship essays

·       Completing college applications

·       Applying for financial aid (FAFSA & TASFA)

·       Searching for FREE money for college (scholarships)

·       Test prep and registration for PSAT/SAT/ACT/TSI

·       Enhancing your workforce readiness skills

·       Registering for certification programs to enter directly into the workforce

·       Finding summer internships

·       Obtaining information about your military options

·       And much more!

WHO IS EDUCATION IS FREEDOM?

Education is Freedom envisions a world where every young person has the opportunity to pursue a college education and a rewarding career. To achieve this vision, EIF provides students with the tools needed to successfully graduate from high school, attend and graduate from college, and pursue a rewarding career. Your Higher Education Advisors will work with ALL STUDENTS AND PARENTS to map out the paths of their futures. For more information, please visit: http://www.educationisfreedom.org

RESOURCES:

COLLEGE INFORMATION (College for all Texans)

APPLYING TO COLLEGE

• Apply Texas – the “most common" application used by all public and private colleges and universities within the state of Texas. (Apply Texas)

• The Common Application – Application used for private and out-of-state colleges and universities. (Common App)

FINANCIAL AID

• FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

• TASFA - Financial Aid Form used by Undocumented Students and Non Pell Eligible Students (TASFA)

• CSS Profile - Application distributed by the College Board in the United States allowing college students to apply for financial aid

(CSS Profile)

SCHOLARSHIPS

Fastweb

Scholarships.com

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