Counselor Corner

BBHS EARLY RELEASE FORM.docx   As a student, you will need to fill this out and return it before you graduate if you plan to finish in the middle of a year.  Can be picked up from the counseling office.

Transcript Request.docx   As a student, you will need to fill out this form if you are wanting a transcript sent.  Can be picked up from the counseling office.

2022-23 FAFSA Checklist.pdf   Information and checklist you will need when you attend the FAFSA workshop.

https://westernwyoming.dualenroll.com/users/sign_in   You will need to enroll here first before you can register for Dual Enrollment classes at WWCC.  Be sure to check pre-requisites and age waiver if needed.  Upon registration, you will be able to utilize the site and choose the classes you would like.  You will then be approved or denied depending on whether you meet the guidelines.

Hagan Scholarship

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 Scholarship Page

VIsit https://www.westernwyoming.edu/admissions-and-aid/financial-aid/scholarships-and-grants.php to get started

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Financial Literacy

https://www.annuity.org/financial-literacy/students/

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Wyoming Community Foundation

Various scholarship opportunities available based on individual requirements

https://wycf.org/scholarships/  

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Horatio Alger Scholarship

Rewarding students who possess the character to succeed in life.  For Juniors.

https://scholars.horatioalger.org/ 

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Sweetwater One Foundation Scholarship Opportuniites

http://www.sweetwater1.org/foundation_homepage 

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WyHy Federal Credit Union Scholarship

Two 2000$ and two 1000$ scholarships available. See requirements for application @

www.wyhy.org/scholarships

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Wyoming Trucking Association Scholarship Fund

Transportation education scholarships for 2023-2024 school year.  The amount of the awards will range from $500 to $1000, payable in August, 2023 to the school the student will be attending.  Applications available in the counseling office.

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Coca Cola scholarship

Scholarship open for high school seniors graduating in 2023.  You can apply online at CokeURL.com/Apply2022 between August 1 and October 31 2022.

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ASVAB (Passed)

November 17,2022

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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FAFSA Workshop  (Event Passed)

October 21, 2022 from 8:00-11:00 a.m. @ BBHS 

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Did you miss the BBHS FAFSA Workshop opportunity?  You can still meet with Amber Taylor the EOC coordinator

She would love to set up an appointment with you to work through the process.  She has an office at WWCC.

Please feel free to contact her at:

307-220-2232 or at ataylo45@uwyo.edu

You can also call the Financial Aid Advisor Bill Fomanek at:

307-382-1653 or at bformanek@westernwyoming.edu

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WWCC Student Ambassador

Are you graduating from BBHS?  Are you interested in becoming a student ambassador at WWCC?  Find out more by contacting Eric Fry Dean of Enrollment Management.

Call 307-382-1647    

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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.

www.ElwoodResourceCenter.com  

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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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(Event Passed)

WWCC in partnership with with the SW Wyoming Manufacturing Partnership (SWMP) is planning an event on Friday, October 7, 2022 to highlight careers in manufacturing and showcase manufacturing as a S.T.E.M. based industry.  The event will be held at WWCC from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Atrium.  This is a great opportunity to interact with a variety of manufacturers who are willing to showcase manufacturing's diversity, its innovativeness and its range of careers (welding, operations, IT, industrial mantenance, instrumentation, engineering, cybersecurity, human resources, and R&D to name a few.)

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Wyoming Post High School Planning Days, Monday, September 12, 2022 from 9-12 at Rock Springs High School.  There will 36 representatives from various colleges, tech schools and the military.  A great opportunity to explore your options for your future regardless of what it is.  Check it out.  Its Free.    https://app.strivescan.com/registration  is where you go to register for the event.  (EVENT PASSED)

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Mustang Preview Day    (Event Passed)     Program (previously known as Senior Day) at Western Wyoming Community College is scheduled for Wednesday, October 26, 2022  from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Come and have some fun, learn what is offered and take a look into your educational future.  

You can register at https://wwccwy.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Events/EventDetails?eventId=1db4f287-7c30-ed11-89ff-0e428bb53267 

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UW Summer High School Institute (Sophomores ONLY).  July 9-29 2023 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 $250 for this event.  Deadline for application is February 12, 2023.  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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