Counselor Corner
TESTING INFORMATION
2024-2025 TEST DATES
School ACT date is 25 March 2025
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
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.
OPPORTUNITIES COMING UP......
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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Wyoming Boys and Girls State
Junior boys and girls have the opportunity to apply for Boys State and girls state
Boys State will take place 8-14 June 2025
Application deadline is 15 May 2025.
Boys State application https://www.wyoboysstate.org/
Girls State application https://www.wylegionaux.org/girls_state.html
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 25 March 2025 in the morning, Students should be ready by 8am. This test will have no charge.
Scholarship Opportunities and Financial Information
Scholarship Search Engines
- Scholarships.comOpens in a new browser tab divides scholarships by a variety of unique categories, including GPA, military affiliation, ethnicity, artistic ability, ACT or SAT score and residing state.
- FastwebOpens in a new browser tab combines awards from both large and small directories, and will also notify you when a new scholarship matching your description is posted and when you upcoming deadlines.
- College BoardOpens in a new browser tab helps you find awards by your interests, field of study, club affiliations or specific situations.
Wyoming College Scholarship Links
Laramie County Community College (LCCC)
Northwest Community College District (NWCCD)
Western Wyoming Community College (WWCC)
Other helpful links.
Financial Literacy
Visit https://www.annuity.org/financial-literacy/students/
FAFSA
Visit https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Scholarship Opportunities
Daniels Fund Scholarship: Deadline 18 Oct 24
- 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.
$48,000 over 4 years with other benefits.
Visit https://haganscholarships.org for complete details.
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Wyoming Community Foundation
Various scholarship opportunities available based on individual requirements. Please check site for eligibility requirements and deadlines for the scholarship(s) you wish to apply for.
Visit https://wycf.org/scholarships/
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Sweetwater One Foundation Scholarship Opportunities
Visit http://www.sweetwater1.org/foundation_homepage
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WyHy Federal Credit Union Scholarship: Deadline 31 May of each year
Two 2000$ and two 1000$ scholarships available. See requirements for application @
https://www.wyhy.org/about/wyhy-scholarship-program
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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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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 25
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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