College, Career, and Scholarship Information
Preparing for the next chapter after high school graduation, whether it's heading to university or staying local, is a significant step. The SFHS Counseling Department is dedicated to assisting you in making well-informed decisions and offering top-notch resources and support.
Expand the tabs below to find important information about college and career preparedness.
- Collegiate High School
- Financial Aid
- FAFSA Information
- College Prep and Visits
- Scholarship Opportunities
- Summer Internships and Job Opportunities
- Texas List of Junior Colleges, Colleges, and Universities
Collegiate High School
Are you interested in Dual Credit or Collegiate High School?
For students that are interested in enrolling in Dual Credit or Collegiate High School for the 2024-2025 school year, please click HERE to fill out the interest form. The form closes on February 19th. Counselors will call you down to discuss your options.
Collegiate High School Application
Students who are interested in attending Collegiate High School for the 2024-2025 school year must submit a completed application to the student center before the deadline of March 6. No late applications will be accepted. Print the application (see below) or stop by the Student Center for a copy.
Financial Aid
The financial aid process is daunting, especially when going through the process without help from a reliable source. Fortunately, we are here to help you navigate obscure financial aid acronyms with ease. Always start out with the Free Application for Student Aid, known as FAFSA. Once your application is processed, you will know what federal assistance programs, grants, and loans you qualify for, and how much will have to be through private lending agencies. This process is the same for graduate students. However, graduate students may not be eligible for undergraduate programs, including Federal Pell Grants.
Financial Aid for College Help
FAFSA Information
FAFSA Information
Once you've completed FASFA, look for ways to cut your college costs. Apply for early action to maximize your financial aid package and apply for scholarships. Below, you'll find more information and tips on navigating the financial aid process, including articles on the latest news from the financial aid industry.
Research will help you understand financial aid information, and dispel popular misconceptions about the process. Many students believe they are either ineligible for scholarships, or that applying for scholarships is a waste of time. Truthfully, the financial aid process is the most important step you will take in the college application process. More than $130 billion is awarded each year to college-bound students. And while it helps to have an impressive academic record, much of the funding is needs-based. Once you've filled out your FAFSA, conduct a free scholarship search to find awards, and boost your financial aid package with money from scholarships and grants. The optimal way to navigate the financial aid process is by conducting thorough research, and using online resources.
College Prep and Visits
College Visit Opportunity
Do you want to tour a university/college to see if it is right for you?
There is a protocol for doing so and getting your absence approved.
Juniors:
If you want to do a college visit please see Mrs. Papstein in the Student Center BEFORE going to your visit. You will need a form to be filled out. Juniors get ONLY 1 day for the year to visit a college of choice. Your visit WILL BE DENIED if you do not get the form filled out BEFORE you go!
If you want to do a college visit please see Mrs. Papstein in the Student Center BEFORE going to your visit. You will need a form to be filled out. Juniors get ONLY 1 day for the year to visit a college of choice. Your visit WILL BE DENIED if you do not get the form filled out BEFORE you go!
Seniors:
If you want to do a college visit please see Mrs. Papstein in the Student Center BEFORE going to your visit. You will need a form to be filled out. Seniors get ONLY 2 days for the year to visit a college of choice. Your visit WILL BE DENIED if you do not get the form filled out BEFORE you go!
Questions? Please see Mrs. Papstein in the Student Center.
College Application Checklist
College Planning Checklist
College Bridge Application
Scholarship Opportunities
Amount: $5,000.00
Due: March 31, 2025
The British American Foundation of Texas (BAFTX) funds this scholarship aimed at women with financial needs who want to attend a two- or four-year college and major in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM). Students must reside in Texas and plan to study in Texas. High school seniors and students currently in college can apply.
Due: March 31, 2025
Residents of Texas who have financial need and want to attend college in Texas can apply for this scholarship from the British American Foundation of Texas (BAFTX). It can be used to fund education at a two- or four-year college for a student majoring in science, technology, engineering, math or business.
Amount: $2,500 (3)
Due: March 31, 2025
Due: April 30, 2025
There are several scholarships in this wrap-around program, which helps motivated students of Hispanic or Latino heritage who reside in Texas and plan to pursue a certificate, associate, bachelor's or higher degree program.
Amount: $4,000.00
Due: February 28, 2025
Amount: $25,000.00 (70 Available)
Due: February 16, 2025
Amount: $500.00
Due: March 28, 2024
Amount: $250,000 (300 Awards)
Due: November 7, 2024
Amount: $5,000.00
Due: October 1, 2024
Amount: $2,000.00 No Essay Needed
Due: September 30th, 2024
Amount: $5,000.00
Due: September 30, 2024
Amount: $2500.00
Due: September 30, 2024
Amount: $8000.00
Due: September 30, 2024
Amount: $2,500.00
Due: September 30, 2024
Amount: $25,000.00
Due: September 30, 2024
Fastweb is one of the largest and most popular scholarship databases. Students can create a profile and receive personalized scholarship matches based on their background, skills, and interests.
Appily offers both a college search and scholarship database. It’s user-friendly and allows students to explore colleges while also searching for scholarships.
College Board Scholarship Search
College Board offers a scholarship search tool that allows students to find scholarships based on their personal details and academic background.
Bold.org is a newer platform that allows students to apply for exclusive scholarships created by donors, organizations, and companies.
RaiseMe partners with colleges to offer students micro-scholarships based on their achievements in high school. These add up over time and can be claimed upon admission.
Summer Internships and Job Opportunities
Texas List of Junior Colleges, Colleges, and Universities
I would like to invite all high school students to a free virtual college fair for the state of TX and surrounding states! The students can log on any time during this week and get information from many colleges. There will be times set up at each institution's booth for a live chat session with a college representative from that institution.
Click on the website link for more information: www.collegefairsonline.com
Dallas, University of Eastfield Community College
Southwest Texas State University
Texas, University of (Arlington)
Texas A & M University (College Station)
Texas A & M University (Commerce)