Canyon High School College & Career Center

Committed to helping prepare students for success after high school! Look here to see announcements from the CHS College & Career Center.

[Sarah Thrash, M.ED. @ccmrmsthrash]

🎉 New scholarships just dropped! 🎓
I added a huge batch of opportunities to the Scholarship Document, including several from TCB that you won't want to miss.

🔎 Explore everything here: https://t.co/Qk0oy8H04T

📂 Be sure to click through all the tabs!

[Texas OnCourse @TexasOnCourse]

What an overwhelming response to our first ever Free College Application Week!🙌 More than 260,000 applications were submitted, helping students and families save millions of dollars in application fees. Texas will continue to help students advance in a rapidly growing economy!

[Sarah Thrash, M.ED. @ccmrmsthrash]

💉 Future Nurses—This One’s for You! 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

Whether you’re working toward your BSN or chasing that DNP dream, there are tons of scholarships, grants, and loan forgiveness programs designed to help you get there—debt-free. 💸✨

👉 https://t.co/XseymJNGrJ

[Amarillo College @AmarilloCollege]

AC will host physical ability testing for prospective Fire Academy students at 9AM on Saturday, Oct. 25 and Saturday, Nov. 8 at the First Responders Academy on Plains Boulevard.

Read more: https://t.co/6WTD8dhZ6Z

[BigFuture @MyBigFuture]

The 2026-2027 #FAFSA is available! Share these four steps to help students prepare.🎓

🔗 https://t.co/a4sQnD5eIh

[Sarah Thrash, M.ED. @ccmrmsthrash]

🎓✨ College Preview Days are your sneak peek into the future!

Tour campus, meet professors, explore majors, and get a real feel for student life. 👀

Spots fill up fast—especially for juniors—so start planning now! 📅

🔗 Preview Day’s tab: https://t.co/kv7wIqHs98

[Texas OnCourse @TexasOnCourse]

This week is Free College Application Week! This week, Texas residents can apply for undergraduate admission at public colleges and universities for free using ApplyTexas - all application fees waived.🤝 Tell students to get those applications in! https://t.co/xNLR3Q2U80

[BigFuture @MyBigFuture]

A letter of recommendation can go a long way in a college application. 📝 Our guide can help students get started. https://t.co/gvv5HbQ9di

#Classof2026 #collegeplanning

[Sarah Thrash, M.ED. @ccmrmsthrash]

🎓 Texas #students — it’s Apply for Free Week! From Oct 13–19, you can apply to Texas #colleges, #universities, and trade schools for free using #ApplyTexas. 🆓✅ Don’t miss this chance to save #money and get ahead on your college journey! https://t.co/nZ6XvO7RTn
@ApplyTexas

[uAspire @uAspire]

Parents, is the FAFSA confusing you? You are not alone! The new FAFSA requires both students and parents (Contributors) to complete separate steps, and it can be hard to know where to start. We've organized the chaos for you with two FREE essential tools: https://t.co/IFh21G6bW1

[Federal Student Aid @FAFSA]

It's here and it's earlier than ever before! Complete your FAFSA form today at https://t.co/wdDmg7cr0I

[Sarah Thrash, M.ED. @ccmrmsthrash]

🚨 Colleges may not require test scores for admissions, but in Texas you’ll still need to submit them to prove you’re ready for college-level work.

❌ Without passing scores, you’ll be placed in remedial math or English first.
💡 That means extra time, extra classes, and💲.

[Texas OnCourse @TexasOnCourse]

The Direct Admissions tool in My Texas Future eliminates guesswork and provides clear, immediate options.🤝 Students can instantly see their admission opportunities in one place. It does more than simplify logistics—it empowers students with clear pathways and confidence.

[BigFuture @MyBigFuture]

#BigFuture Live returns this fall! Share these upcoming events on college planning, financial aid, the PSAT/NMSQT, and more with your students and parents.

🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/rFdi8hdl6G

#collegeplanning #careerplanning

[College Board @CollegeBoard]

Support your students with resources to help them prepare for the PSAT/NMSQT! Our free, full-length practice tests are available on Bluebook — share this today: https://t.co/shDpunJZkw

[Sarah Thrash, M.ED. @ccmrmsthrash]

📄🎓 Many colleges let you upload your resume! It’s a quick read for admissions and a chance to add details that didn’t fit in your application. Highlight your skills & achievements to stand out. ✨

🔗 Templates here: https://t.co/rBny9xuz5o 🌟

[Sarah Thrash, M.ED. @ccmrmsthrash]

🎓 Class of 2026—your moment is here! 🎉

📅 FAFSA opens October 1 for the 26–27 application!
🆔 Don’t wait—if you don’t already have an FSA ID, create it now so you’re ready to file on day one. Both students AND parents need one.

🔗 Get started here: https://t.co/hOpioAKfwe

[College Board @CollegeBoard]

The 2025 #NationalRecognitionProgram awards are now available! 🌟 Remind your students to check their status on #BigFuture.

🔗 https://t.co/G8RCDhThZE