College & Scholarships
Why Go to College? Find out by clicking here
Applying to post-secondary institutions can be a detailed and time consuming process. Deadlines vary with most four-year university deadlines being in January or February of the year you are planning to attend, while community colleges and some other colleges are rolling admissions throughout the year.
Hello, my name is James.
Post Secondary Advisor
My job is to help connect you to all your post secondary options, such as college, trade school, workforce, etc. I will be hosting rep visits, application workshops, one-on-one appointments, and more!
Schedule an Appointment or Stop By the Future Center!
In-person days for me: Wednesday-Friday at Lunch
Out of School days: Monday - Wednesday until Lunch
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Where: Future Center-Counseling Office
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Schedule an Appointment! https://calendly.com/j-walsh-31
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Email: james_walsh@engschools.net
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Text me! 720-557-7443
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To make an appointment with me, click HERE.
Scholarships/Financial Aid
You CAN find money to pay for college. Check it out:
Tips: Do your FAFSA as early as possible between October 1 and April before you want to start college. Also, fill out your Colorado Opportunity Fund (COF) to get a stipend per credit at Colorado colleges.
College and Financial Aid 101 (CFHSC Counseling Department Presentation)
Start with scholarships at the college you want to go to first, then local (such as Englewood and Colorado scholarships), then look through the list of Specific Scholarships. Finally, create a profile on one of the general search sites.
NEW SCHOLARSHIPS ARE BEING ADDED INTO NAVIANCE - See your Counseling Team for details.
Seniors - watch your email from James Walsh, our post secondary advisor, for the most up to date scholarship lists!
General Search Sites:
National Scholarship Search in Naviance (school account required).
Englewood Scholarships (see a counselor at Finest for more information on the following:
Englewood Educator Foundation
Englewood Board of Education Scholarships
Englewood Rotary Foundation
Scholarships
Test Prep
Academic Resources
All Englewood students have free access to Method Test Prep. See your counselor to get access.
Method Test Prep
Denver Public Library Teen Resources
Arapahoe Library - Study rooms, homework help and more
Postsecondary Research Resources
Colorado Credential Value Comparison
Cost of College Information
Understanding Undergraduate Student Loan Debt Among Colorado Residents