RCSD College Ready

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    This website is a one-stop shop designed to help support students with the whole college process, with information about community events, college applications, scholarships, and more. Please check back regularly, as this information is constantly updated.

     

     

     

     

    RCSD has partnered with a new college and career platform to help scholars unlock their potential and activate dreams. Please see this link for more information: SchooLinks Scope and Sequence.

     

     

     

     

     

    FAFSA FEST EVENTS

    FAFSA Fest is an annual series of free events that brings local volunteers and financial aid experts to high schools in the City of Rochester to help students and families complete their  FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) online, answer financial aid questions, and provide individual counseling with an understanding of college costs. FAFSA events are available at all local RCSD schools to support families and students with this process. Please connect with your school counselors or our partners at REF & RCAN to support FAFSA@rochestereducation.org. 

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      December 9, 2024

      Rochester Early College International High School

      85 Adams Street, Rochester, New York 14608

      8:00 am – 10:00 am

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      December 12, 2024

      Edison Career & Technology High School

      655 Colfax St, Rochester, NY 14606

      11:00 am – 12:00 pm

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      December 17, 2024

      James Monroe High School

      164 Alexander St, Rochester, NY 14607

      10:00 am – 5:00 pm

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      December 18, 2024

      East Upper High School

      1801 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14609

      2:00 pm - 4:00 Pm

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      December 19, 2024

      Joseph C Wilson High School

      501 Genesee St, Rochester, NY 14611

      9:00 am – 1:00 pm

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      January 9, 2026

      School Of The Arts

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      45 Prince Street

    • 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

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      January 16, 2026

      Joseph C. Wilson

    • 501 Genesee St, Rochester, NY 14611

      9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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      January 30, 2026

      World of Inquiry

    • 200 University Ave, Rochester, NY 14605

      5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

     

     

      New York Student Financial Aid 

     

    Students can access the NYS TAP application from the state aid link available at the end of the FAFSA submission process. Those who submitted a FAFSA and missed the TAP link can apply directly at hesc.ny.gov/NYSTAP.

    Students eligible for the NYS DREAM Act can submit their TAP application through their DREAM Act portal. The Senator José Peralta New York State DREAM Act gives undocumented and other students access to New York State‐administered student financial aid to support their higher education costs. 

    Students needing assistance completing their FAFSA and NYS TAP applications or making updates can also join a HESC FAFSA/TAP Completion Event. These events provide support to students and families to help them navigate the financial aid process.

    Upcoming Financial Aid Presentations and Workshops 

    What are Special and Unusual Circumstances? 
    Join HESC on December 11, 2024 to learn how students may qualify for Special and Unusual Circumstances that may help students get more financial aid. 

    Senior Basics Presentation
    HESC's Senior Basics Presentation provides high school seniors with essential tools and information on applying for financial aid to ensure they have the resources they need to pursue higher education.

    Lo que necesita saber sobre la ayuda financiera para asistir a la universidad
    Presentación de los conceptos básicos para estudiantes de 4 ano de bachiller: Lo que necesita saber sobre la ayuda financiera para asistir a la universidad.

    Creating Your StudentAid.gov Account
    Creating a StudentAid.gov account (FSA ID) is the first step to getting access to federal student financial aid. Join HESC for this 15-minute presentation where we’ll give helpful information and walk students through the quick easy process of creating their account.

    Como Crear Su Cuenta StudentAid.gov  
    Su cuenta de Studentaid.gov es el primer paso para acceder a la ayuda económica federal para estudiantes. Acompañamos en esta presentación donde te enseñaremos paso a paso como crear tu cuenta. Como Crear Su Cuenta StudentAid.gov (la credencial FSA ID).

    HESC Virtual Drop-in Lounge
    Students can connect with HESC experts to get answers to all their financial aid questions during one of HESC's Virtual Drop-Ins.

    If you have questions regarding the TAP/FAFSA or about any upcoming event, please contact precollegeservices@hesc.ny.gov.          

     

    Importance of Checklist: 6 benefits of ...

    Begin the college and career planning process as early as possible. Review the college and career grade level checklists for helpful tips. Utilize the SchooLink's platform to actively work on the items shown on the checklist. 

    Elementary School Checklist

    Middle School Checklist

    9th-Grade Checklist

    10th-Grade Checklist

    11th-Grade Checklist

    12th-Grade Checklist

     

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