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Dual Credit at GCHS: Earn College Credits while still in High School - (Howard College)
Dual Enrollment at GCHS: Earn College and High School Credit in a Technical Program Simultaneously - (Texas State Technical College)
Students must satisfy Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements prior to enrolling in college-level course work. If you are interested in taking Dual Credit courses at GCHS - Please see Ms. Luke, Mrs. Dillon, or Ms. Smith
Assessment opportunities to show TSI requirements:
TSI Assessment Preparation - Sign up for an account the following:
1. TSIA2 Study App - The Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) for the Texas Success Initiative can be accessed through the study App - Complete the PAA prior to taking the TSIA2
Learning Locator - Enter the Code from your TSIA2 Score Report for access to Material Targeted to the Growth Areas identified on your Report
College Prep Resources:
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Scholarship/Financial Aid Opportunities:
(Be sure to get your free Student account to access Scholarship search)
Scholarship Buddy Texas: Scholarship Buddy Texas focuses on providing scholarship information to high school and college students in the state of Texas.
Grape Creek Education Foundation Scholarship:
Each year the GCEF accepts applications from the graduating Seniors for scholarships to help further their education. We are now using the San Angelo Area Foundation for receiving all scholarship applications. All applications are on-line. There are no forms to fill out or submit.
Click here to go the SAAF Scholarship Application page and see the Competitive Scholarship Application section. (Scholarships applications are accepted after January 1 and closes March 1)
FAFSA opens October 1st:
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Join us for Financial Aid Events at GCHS!
Bring the items below to FASFA Night: For more information see Ms. Luke or Mrs. Dillon.
1. Get a Federal Student Aid ID (FSAID) FSAID
Get your FSAID at least 24 hours before FASFA night and bring it with you!
2. Bring the following items with you to FAFSA Night:
- Student's Social Security/DACA number (if applicable)
- Student's Driver's License (if any)
- Student's (and spouse's, if married) Federal Income Tax Return for 2021 year
- Parent's Federal Income Tax Return for 2021
- Parent's and Students' alien registration card (if not a U.S. citizen)
- FSA ID/Username and Password for student and parent (Student and parent can request a FSA ID/username and password at FSAID)
3. You will to use your FSAID to fill out the FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA)
Links to Financial Aid and Paying for College Information: Provided by ASU office of Financial Aid:
Free Scholarship Searches:
Additional College and Financial Aid Information: