Champions For Learning Invites Class of 2021 to attend Virtual Rising Senior Workshops
Registration is open for the Class of 2021 to join in for Champions For Learning’s Virtual Rising Senior Workshops.
As part of an ongoing goal to ensure all Collier County students are equipped and prepared for their future learning and career goals, Champions For Learning offers a variety of community-based college and career readiness resources to the entire community in support of our collective goals through Future Ready Collier.
This series of Rising Senior Workshops are provided at no cost to students and families thanks to the generous support of the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation, Naples Children & Education Foundation, Naples Daily News, and the School District Education Foundation Matching Grant Program through the State of Florida and Consortium of Florida Education Foundations. Collier County rising seniors (Class of 2021) and their parents will receive information by local experts about the college application process, financial aid, and scholarship resources to help prepare them for post high school education.
All sessions will be held virtually, pre-registration is required. To register for one or more of the workshops visit ChampionsForLearning.org/Resources. Each webinar will be recorded and will be available on-demand for those unable to attend.
The dates and descriptions of the workshops are listed below.
- Application Process
This workshop is designed to demystify the college admissions process. Topics covered will include admissions requirements and deadlines (with a focus on in-state institutions), deciding which schools to apply to, tips and resources to complete applications, and what happens after the application is submitted.
- July 22, 2020: 9 am – 10:30 am
- August 5, 2020: 6 pm – 7:30 pm
- Scholarships
This workshop is designed to give students and parents a strong foundation for applying for scholarships. We will guide families through the community scholarship application process using the Scholarship Connector. Students and families will also learn about Florida Bright Futures and receive resources to aid them in the scholarship application process.
- August 6, 2020: 9 am – 10:30 am
- August 20, 2020: 6 pm – 7:30 pm
- Financial Aid Process
This workshop is designed to walk students and families through the financial aid process. Topics covered will include cost of college (with a focus on in-state institutions), types of financial aid, the free application for federal student aid (FAFSA), Florida state aid, institutional aid, and resource guides designed to make the financial aid process easier.
- July 27, 2020: 9 am – 10:30 am
- August 10, 2020: 6 pm – 7:30 pm