Location and Times Open
The CRC is located in B133 on the first floor (between the Blue House and the Purple House) of Chaska High School. The normal hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 3:45 pm. The CRC is open on Conference nights, and individual appointments are also possible.
THE LATEST CRC NEWS
Are you a sophomore or junior and would like more information on financial aid? These are some links to helpful websites about financial need and scholarships - 2 recommended are the Minnesota Office of Higher Education and FinAid-Scholarships for Average Students. Although the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) can not be submitted until after January 1 of your senior year, you can estimate your results using www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov or look for the estimator at www.getreadyforcollege.org
ACT test: It is recommended that juniors take the test in the Spring of junior year - and we recommend that juniors take the ACT + Writing at least once. Register at www.actstudent.org. Bring your admission ticket, 2 pencils, an approved calculator, and a current photo ID (driver's license, school ID, etc.). The calendar for test dates and registration deadlines for the 2008-2009 school year is on the ACT website also. The first deadline is September 19 for the October 25 test.
Announcing free test practice and interest assessment! Go to www.mncis.intocareers.org (call or contact Emily Mattran for the username and password) and access practice tests for the ACT/SAT and SAT Subject Tests/PSAT/ASVAB/GED/CLEP/Advanced Placement - along with the IDEAS Interest Assessment. More information is available below.
What Publications are Available
The CRC has many publications for use. College guides, career books, ACT/SAT/AP practice books, videotapes/CDs, applications, financial aid guides, and Internet sources are just a few examples of what the CRC has to offer.
Senior Parent Night Agenda 9-11-08
College Visits
College Visits to Chaska High School
On Campus Visits/Career Days for CHS Students
After CHS Choices by Class of 2007
States Attending
Length/Type of Plans
To see a list of schools in MN, IA, ND, SD, and WI with quick facts on cost, size, admission, etc., click here
Scholarship Lists
Scholarship List for Seniors
Scholarship List for Juniors
Scholarship List for Sophomores
Scholarships for all students regardless of Immigration Status
Scholarships for Minority/all Students
www.FinancialAidTips.org - A nice site with help to understand financial aid and what it takes to receive a scholarship, along with a good glossary of financial aid terms - not commercialized!
Web Sites
Career Exploration & Education
Are you interested in a career in Engineering, but want to know more about all the possibilities? Check out www.tryengineering.org
Financial Aid/Scholarships
Websites
Fin Aid Night Jan 08 Power Point
NEW - FAFSA4caster. This tool is designed to assist high school juniors and their families plan for education beyond high school and instantly calculates the EFC - Expected Family Contribution - as well as eligibility for Federal Pell Grants. It is also available in Spanish.
Minnesota Career Information System
(User name and password required - please contact mattrane@district112.org ). ACT/SAT/PSAT/ASVAB Test Practice now available at this site - no cost! Click here!
Links to some great informational brochures from ACT:
Although the following are targeting first-time college students in a family, they have great information for all families and students - there is a Spanish version also.
Family Firsts - Parents in Spanish
Contact Information
- Telephone
How to Volunteer
If you would like to volunteer, please contact Emily Mattran.
Looking for a summer program or camp? Check out the CRC Summer Program List. This is the current list for Summer 2008 - many of these programs repeat every year.
Are you a senior heading off to college and living in a dorm? Use this Suggested Dorm Supply List as a tool to start getting organized!
