Counselor Corner
TESTING INFORMATION
2024-2025 TEST DATES
School Test date is TBD
ACT National test centers.
National Test Dates and locations.
Cost $ 69
Registration: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html
The dates below are not paid by the school.
Date Location
14 Dec 2024 Rock Springs High School
8 Feb 2025 Rock Springs High School
5 Apr 2025 Rock Springs High School
26 Oct 2024 Mountain View Wy High School
14 Jun 2025 Mountain View Wy High School
COLLEGE/MILITARY/TECH
FAFSA
https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Hathaway
https://hathawayscholarship.org/
COLLEGES (WEB SITES)
Western Wyoming Community College
https://www.westernwyoming.edu/admissions-and-aid/financial-aid/scholarships-and-grants.php
University of Wyoming
https://www.uwyo.edu/admissions/index.html
Casper College
https://www.caspercollege.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/
Sheridan College
https://www.sheridan.edu/admissions/financial-aid/
Northwest College
Eastern Wyoming College
https://ewc.wy.edu/future-students/financial-aid/
TECH SCHOOLS
WyoTech
Bridgerland Technical college
MILITARY RECRUITERS (EMAILS)
ARMY
hayden.g.oveson.mil@army.mail.mil
SSG. Hayden Oveson
NAVY
E6 Cody Evans
AIR FORCE
SSgt. Adame Poole
MARINES
Gunnery Sergeant Jon Walters
WYOMING AIR NATIONAL GUARD
Tech Sgt. John Langdon
Tech Sgt. Michael Torre
WYOMING NATIONAL GUARD
SGT Robert Gargus
COAST GUARD
AET1 Nicholas Gavin
IF YOU ARE A MALE AND 18 YOU MUST REGISTER FOR SELECTIVE SERVICE AT THE FOLLOWING SITE:
TIPS AND TOOLS
It is okay if you need help. Everyone does from time to time. Make sure you seek the help you need.
Scholarship Opportunities and FInancial Information
Daniels Fund Scholarship: Deadline 18 Oct
- Be a graduating high school senior
- Be a resident of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, or Wyoming
- Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States
- Earn a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0 in high school (on an unweighted 4.0 scale)
- Earn a minimum SAT Math score of 490 and a minimum Evidence-Based Reading & Writing score of 490, or a minimum ACT score of 18 in each category (writing score not required).
- Meet financial eligibility requirements as described below.
https://danielsfund.org/Scholarships/Daniels-Scholarship-Program/Overview
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Hagan Scholarship: Deadline 1 Dec 2024
Requirements: US Citizen, High School Graduate, 3.50 GPA.
$48,000 over 4 years with other benefits.
VIsit https://haganscholarships.org for complete details.
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FASTWEB
Scholarship search engine
VIsit https://www.fastweb.com/ to get started
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WWCC Scholarships
VIsit https://www.westernwyoming.edu/admissions-and-aid/financial-aid/scholarships-and-grants.php to get started
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Financial Literacy
Visit https://www.annuity.org/financial-literacy/students/
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Wyoming Community Foundation
Various scholarship opportunities available based on individual requirements. Please check site for eligibility requirements and deadlines for the scholarship(s) you wish to apply for.
Visit https://wycf.org/scholarships/
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Sweetwater One Foundation Scholarship Opportuniites
Visit http://www.sweetwater1.org/foundation_homepage
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WyHy Federal Credit Union Scholarship: Deadline 31 May of each year
Two 2000$ and two 1000$ scholarships available. See requirements for application @
https://www.wyhy.org/about/wyhy-scholarship-program
Wyoming Trucking Association Scholarship Fund: Deadline 2 Feb 2024
Transportation education scholarships for 2024-2025 school year. The amount of the awards will range from $500 to $1000, payable to the school the student will be attending.
https://www.wytruck.org/scholarship/
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Coca Cola scholarship
Scholarship open for high school seniors: Deadline 30 Sept 2024
Visit https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sC8PkEKWLKU
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Medical Staff Scholarship Program: Deadline TBD
The memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County Medical Staff Scholarship was established to encourage young people pursuing health care careers. If you are interested in applying and the requirements, please see Mr. Staley for an application.
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P.E.O. Chapter L Scholarship
$500 Scholarship is open to women who: earned a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale during either high school or the
time they have been in college; is seeking higher education at an accredited college, university or
technical school on a full-time basis; is either a current/former graduate of Sweetwater County high
school or homeschool program OR seeking higher education at an entity within Sweetwater County.
https://www.wypeo.com/system/files/content/documents/final_student_app_for_non-cottey_students.pdf
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Horatio Alger Scholarship (juniors only)
Are you interested in a $25000 scholarship. Here are the requirements:
- Full-time high school junior
- United States citizen
- Minimum GPA of 2.0
- Critical financial need (family income BELOW $55,000)
- Junior is involved in co-curricular and community service activities
- Displays integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
Here is the application address:
Visit https://scholars.horatioalger.org/about-our-scholarship-programs/ for direct access to the scholarship page and additional resources.
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SWCSD#1 Foundation Scholarships
A site that provides information about several scholarships.
Visit http://www.sweetwater1.org/foundation_homepage
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Wyoming LDS Foundation Scholarship: 15 May
Visit site for more information
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The Holy Spirit Council of Catholic Women Scholarship: Deadline TBD
This $1000 scholarship will be awarded to a female graduate. The scholarship must be used for the freshman academic year at an accredited university, community college or technical school. For more information and application see Mr. Staley.
Holy Spirit Catholic Parish Office, 116 Broadway St. Rock Springs Wy, 82901
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OPPORTUNITIES COMING UP......
MFG Day Oct 9th 2024
Where: WWCC Campus
When: Oct 9th from 10am to 1pm. Students are to sign up using the form that was emailed to them.
Mustang Preview Day
Where: WWCC Campus
When: Oct 23rd from 9am to 2pm for Juniors and Seniors only must have all C's or above.
ASVAB
November 14, 2024
BBHS Juniors will be taking this test. Opportunity to learn about what you are good at and what you might want to consider as a career after you graduate from high school.
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Prospective Western College Student,
Are you interested in being a part of the Mustang Athletics Production Crew? (No athletic experience needed)
Are you organized, fun, enthusiastic, hard-working, creative and ready for a new experience…?!!!
WWCC needs dedicated people who want to help make sure home and away events are amazing! WWCC needs behind the scenes people, doing things like radio and live stream broadcasting, working the concession stand, setting up halftime entertainment, giving away prizes, being part of the stats crew, taping ankles and taking care of the athletes…WWCC needs you to be right there, right alongside the athletes, coaches and athletic department personnel.
Earn credit, earn work experience, be a part of Mustang Athletics, earn Mustang Gear, …be part of something great!
If you are interested, please contact, Dr. Lu Sweet, Western Athletic Director and find out more about becoming part of the Mustang Athletics Production Crew, LSWEET@WESTERNWYOMING.EDU or 307-382-1740.
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High school seniors who aren't college bound may be questioning what their road to building a career looks like. Elwood Staffing has a new FREE online resource center for high school students. Check it out.
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Are you interested in the manufacturing industry. Follow the link below to learn more.
https://www.propelplm.com/articles/the-manufacturing-skills-gap\
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UW Summer High School Institute
(Sophomores ONLY). (TBD) at the University of Wyoming. Opportunity to attend college-like classes, share ideas and thoughts with other Wyoming students, develop new skills, network and have fun. You are responsible for transportation and $275 for this event. Scholarships available. Deadline for application is TBD. Requirements for the application process can be found at http://www.uwyo.edu/hsi/ Check it out. If you get accepted you will never forget the experience.
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Caseworks
Are you interested in attaining a job in the legal field without a college degree? Check this out. 10 Legal Jobs You Can Get Without a Law Degree.
https://yourcaseworks.com/legal-jobs-without-law-degree/
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WWCC Dual Enrollment information
*Please note that learners cannot retake course(s) that they received below a C for their final grade or if they have dropped or withdrew from the course a previous semester while in High School and it be funded by BOCES. If a learner would like to re-take a course that they received below a C in or dropped or withdrew from the course previously, learners and their families must pay for tuition and books for the course.
ACT test for Juniors (State mandated)
The required test for all Juniors will take place (TBD) in the morning. Students should be ready to participate starting at 8 a.m. This test will have no charge.