Postsecondary Opportunities for High School Students

To prepare Virginia’s students for postsecondary education or to meet employers’ expectations of candidates for entry-level jobs House Bill 1299 and Senate Bill 738 (2022 General Assembly) charged the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) and the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) with collecting information that assists high school students in making more informed decisions about their futures after graduating from high school. This ensures that such students are aware of the costs and benefits of different educational and certificate programs.

This page provides information on preparing, applying, and paying for college, as well as information on degrees and labor-market career projections.(Click the link below to access this information)

POST SECONDARY OPTIONS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WEBPAGE

As always, please reach out to your grade-level School Counselor in Student Services to assist you with planning your future or any questions you may have!

General Information, Scholarships and Updates

Please see the Scholarship tab, for Local Scholarships and Carroll Scholarship Foundation Scholarships available to the Class of 2025!

*Please note, these local scholarships will begin being posted at the beginning of February*

Please see Mrs. Brady with any questions you may have!

Level Up Virginia!

Planning your future can be overwhelming! Visit the resource below, for all your post-secondary planning needs! Parents and students can have an opportunity to review this process together, using this tool!

https://www.levelupvirginia.org/

As always, please see your Grade-Level Counselor for any questions, concerns or assistance you may need!

VDOE Introduces CARDI

The VDOE is proud to introduce Cardi, a new chatbot designed to assist you and your families with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). With FAFSA completions in Virginia currently down by 10% compared to last year, Cardi is designed to increase submissions and ensure students and families receive the financial aid they need. \ Key features of Cardi include: 

  • 24/7 access for instant FAFSA assistance 
  • User-friendly and easy to understand language 
  • Features both FAFSA and Virginia-specific financial aid information. 

Click HERE to get registered with CARDI!

Transfer VA - Your Credits. Your Degree. Your Move.

What is Transfer VA?

Transfer Virginia provides transparent, accessible, consistent, and current information to students throughout the college selection, enrollment, and transfer process. You can research, plan, and organize your college and transfer journey using the information and resources available within this portal from Virginia’s participating institutions.\ The full release in March 2022 brings more institutions and features to the portal.

Visit Transfer VA TODAY!

*Please see your Grade Level Counselor in Student Services for additional information!*

VA Workers Permit

If you are under 16 and would like to obtain permission to work, please visit the link below to apply for a VA Workers Permit. You must be at least 14 to apply. Please see your Grade-Level Counselor with any additional questions you may have.

CLICK HERE to apply for a VA Workers Permit