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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.
09/09/2024
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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
College, Technical School & Career Night @ WCCC
On Wednesday, September 25 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.
09/13/2024
FAFSA Completion Workshop
Virtual one-on-one assistance will be provided during a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Completion Workshop, sponsored by PHEAA, from 4 PM to 7 PM. Please register below for your forty-five minute session. March 18 or April 30. NOTE: Space is limited; Registration is required.
03/11/2024
Scheduling Season Starts Soon
The high school counselors will start meeting with students as they get ready for the 2024-2025 school year. Each grade level will be given scheduling resources in their Google Classrooms. Also visit the Scheduling tab on our website, Scheduling.
Class of 2028 - February 6
Class of 2027 - February 8
Class of 2026 - February 14
Class of 2025 - February 15
01/25/2024
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
Free Cybersecurity Summer Camp at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) this summer!!
IUP 2024 GenCyber Advanced Student Program
IUP 2024 GenCyber Advanced Student Program
- Participation is 100% free
- Each student participant will be awarded an electronic kit
- The advanced summer camp will be held face-to-face, June 24-28, 2024
To apply please visit the program website at www.iup.edu/iupgencyber then click on "Student online application: Apply now!" Application deadline is on February 8, 2024. Selected campers will be notified in early spring 2024 and must confirm participation. Accepted campers will also commit to participating in two online pre-camp activity days on April 13 and May 4, 2024 (daily schedule 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.), and two online post-camp activity days on September 7 and October 5, 2024 (daily schedule 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.).
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Presentation
Tuesday, December 5 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Jonathan Warner, Higher Education Access Partner with Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), will be presenting information on completing the 2024-25 FAFSA when released in December. Please register to attend in order to be provided a road-map through the process!
Tuesday, December 5 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Jonathan Warner, Higher Education Access Partner with Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), will be presenting information on completing the 2024-25 FAFSA when released in December. Please register to attend in order to be provided a road-map through the process!
Financial Aid Night (Virtual)
Monday, November 13 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM
A virtual presentation on the financial aid application process, what types of aid are available for students, and strategies to start thinking about affordability before getting ready to apply for post-secondary school admission will be given by Jonathan Warner, PHEAA's Higher Education Access Partner for Fayette, Greene, Washington, and Westmoreland Counties. Time will be built into the presentation to allow you to ask any questions regarding the financial aid process. While the registration link below indicates a Greene County Financial Aid Night, this presentation is available to Westmoreland County students and families as well.
A virtual presentation on the financial aid application process, what types of aid are available for students, and strategies to start thinking about affordability before getting ready to apply for post-secondary school admission will be given by Jonathan Warner, PHEAA's Higher Education Access Partner for Fayette, Greene, Washington, and Westmoreland Counties. Time will be built into the presentation to allow you to ask any questions regarding the financial aid process. While the registration link below indicates a Greene County Financial Aid Night, this presentation is available to Westmoreland County students and families as well.
Financial Aid Night (Virtual)
Wednesday, October 11 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM
A virtual presentation on the financial aid application process, what types of aid are available for students, and strategies to start thinking about affordability before getting ready to apply for post-secondary school admission will be given by Jonathan Warner, PHEAA's Higher Education Access Partner for Fayette, Greene, Washington, and Westmoreland Counties. Time will be built into the presentation to allow you to ask any questions regarding the financial aid process. While the registration link below indicates a Greene County Financial Aid Night, this presentation is available to Westmoreland County students and families as well.
A virtual presentation on the financial aid application process, what types of aid are available for students, and strategies to start thinking about affordability before getting ready to apply for post-secondary school admission will be given by Jonathan Warner, PHEAA's Higher Education Access Partner for Fayette, Greene, Washington, and Westmoreland Counties. Time will be built into the presentation to allow you to ask any questions regarding the financial aid process. While the registration link below indicates a Greene County Financial Aid Night, this presentation is available to Westmoreland County students and families as well.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - CHANGES!!!
What's the FAFSA and how does it work?
Before each year of college or trade school (this year for current high school seniors), students should apply for federal grants, work-study, and loans with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. Post-secondary schools use your FAFSA data to determine your federal aid eligibility. The completion of the FAFSA usually starts after October 1, but this year a new form is being rolled out in December. The new FAFSA will be reduced to just 36 questions from 108. The goal is to make the process easier!
As more information is shared with us, we will relay it to you.
Before each year of college or trade school (this year for current high school seniors), students should apply for federal grants, work-study, and loans with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. Post-secondary schools use your FAFSA data to determine your federal aid eligibility. The completion of the FAFSA usually starts after October 1, but this year a new form is being rolled out in December. The new FAFSA will be reduced to just 36 questions from 108. The goal is to make the process easier!
As more information is shared with us, we will relay it to you.