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Virtual Financial Aid Night Webinars
Jonathan Warner, PHEAA's Higher Education Access Partner for Fayette, Greene, Washington, and Westmoreland Counties, will present information on the financial application process, what types of aid are available for students, and strategies to start thinking about in order gain affordable access to higher education. Time will be built into the presentation to allow you to ask any questions you may have regarding the financial aid process.
September 18 and 30. Both events run from 5:45PM – 7:30PM with the presentation running from 6PM – 7PM.
Links are provided below and .pdf’s attached for advertising/sharing should students and/or parents wish to scan the QR code to register.
08/29/2025
College Rep Days
Just a reminder that College Rep Days are back! For each representative that a student would like to meet with, the student will need to complete and submit a College Rep Days' Sign-Up Form. If you have questions, please see your school counselor. Visit the Career & Post-Secondary Planning section of our website for more information.
08/28/2025
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College, Technical School & Career Night @ WCCC
On Wednesday, September 24 there will be a College, Technical School & Career Night at Westmoreland County Community College (WCCC) from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. There will be a financial aid session at 5:30 PM. Over 70 representatives will be there to highlight college, career and military opportunities.
09/05/2025
PSAT Registration
Taking the PSAT is a great way to find out how prepared you are for college and careers. The PSAT is being offered digitally, at DAHS. It will be administered on Thursday, October 17 from 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM.
To signup, students must complete the PSAT Registration Form, below, by Friday, September 20.
To signup, students must complete the PSAT Registration Form, below, by Friday, September 20.
This is a great opportunity for current juniors and sophomores thinking about attending a 4-year college and/or the community college. The test is free. Signup today!
PSAT Registration Form (DAHS student access only)
What to expect with the digital PSAT (video)
09/16/2024
Pittsburgh "In-Person" National College Fair
The Pittsburgh "In-Person" National College Fair will be February 7 & February 8. See information below. Remember, juniors have two college visitation days to use during the school year; this would count as a visitation day and you would see many college representatives. Transportation to the fair would be the responsibility of the student and his/her family. If you are interested in attending the college fair, visit the Counseling Office to receive a 'College, School, Job Site Visitation Request Form'.
01/25/2024