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Filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid [FAFSA} or California Dream Act [CADAA] is a state requirement for every senior! It is also the first step to college financial aid.

CASH FOR COLLEGE Workshop happens on Wednesday, Jan. 14. Drop in anytime between 4 and 7 p.m. at the AGHS library to get your questions answered. BRING A CHARGED CHROMEBOOK and tax information from 2024. Cash for College IS HAPPENING! See you there!

If you are a junior planning to attend a 4-year university after graduation: it is never too early to start thinking about summer opportunities! We have three programs that provide free lodging, meals, and leadership activities for students that qualify. See Mrs. O in the Career Center [208] for more information!

There will be a meeting in 208 during 4th period OR Lunch on Thursday, Jan. 29th for more information.

Cuesta Outreach Specialists will be back on campus starting Tuesday, Feb. 3 in Room 920 on campus. Students are welcome to request a pass to meet with the reps and ask questions relating to the application and financial aid. They are here every Tuesday. PRIOR TO MEETING with the rep, it helps if the student is familiar with the Cuesta Promise. See Mrs. O with questions.

Seniors planning on attending Hancock College in Santa Maria after graduation can meet with our dedicated Hancock Rep! She is normally in the Career Center/208 on the first Thursday of the month, but this month it will be WEDNESDAY, JAN. 14. See Mrs. O or sign up to get a pass. It is helpful if students are familiar with the Hancock College Application before their meeting with the rep.

Students in grades 10-12 are welcome to sign up to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), a career exploration program happening Thursday morning, January 15 in the MPR. The ASVAB is required for military service, but these scores are not released to the military. They are for student information only. See Mrs. O or email trisha.oksner@lmusd.org to sign up.

Wednesday, Feb. 18 from 4 - 6 p.m. at the Encore Center in Paso Robles. Meet local employers in hospitality and tourism who are actively hiring for a variety of roles. This event is free and open to the public. Submit your résumé and make connections and explore career paths in a growing field. SLO Partners provides training "Boot Camps" for skills and job placement. Click here for more information.

Need ideas for community service? Check out the community service page on the AGHS website.

You will need the Community Service Form filled out and signed when you do your community service hours.

To have your hours "counted" towards the 20 hour community service minimum, be sure to submit the signed Community Service Form here.