The CHS Counseling Department would like to recognize all seniors that have been accepted to a college, university, technical/trade school or military branch. Please give your counselor a copy of your acceptance letter. Bold print indicates recently added.

Jocelyn Anguiano- EPCC

Jacob Bonilla - ARMY

Daniela Carrera- NMSU

Mayli De Anda- NMSU

Javier Duarte- DACC

Gabriela Esparza- DACC

Jessica Garcia- NMSU

December 1- NMSU Scholar Dollars Scholarship Applications Deadline https://scholarships.nmsu.edu

December 2-6-Pre-Registration 2025-2026 (9th-11th grades)

• December 2- 9th Graders (Biology Classes)
• December 3- 10th Graders (Chemistry Classes)
• December 4- Make Up Day (9th & 10th Graders)
• December 5- 11 the Graders (Physics classes)
• December 6- Make Up Day (9th-12 Graders)

JANUARY 1- HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

JANUARY 8- First Day Back to School

JANUARY 30- FAFSA NIGHT @ CHS Library (TENTATIVE)

• NMSU- https://admissions.nmsu.edu/apply/
• DACC- https://dacc.nmsu.edu/admissions/
• Western New Mexico University (Silver City, NM)- https://wnmu.edu/applynow/
• UNM- https://www.unm.edu/apply/
• New Mexico Tech (Socorro, NM) - https://apply.nmt.edu/register/application_undergrad_admission
• Eastern New Mexico University (Portales, NM)- https://itsweb.enmu.edu/ssb.php?w=p&d=apply
• New Mexico Highlands University (Las Vegas, NM)- https://apply.nmhu.edu/apply/
• Western Tech- https://www.westerntech.edu/admissions/process/
• UTEP- https://www.utep.edu/student-affairs/admissions/admission-info/freshman.html
• EPCC- https://www.epcc.edu/Admissions/enrollment-checklist

The Golden Apple Scholars program in New Mexico is a teacher preparation program for high school seniors through sophomores in college in New Mexico who have the determination and drive to be great teachers in New Mexico K-12 schools.

Golden Apple Scholars in New Mexico r

https://www.goldenapple.org/scholars-new-mexico

• NMSU SCHOLAR DOLLARS- Scholarships for NMSU students- https://scholarships.nmsu.edu/
• GOING MERRY- Going Merry has thousands of national, regional, and local scholarships. There are also opportunities for every grade level, from freshmen to seniors- https://www.goingmerry.com/

• Fastweb is a free scholarship search platfrom that connects students to college and trade school scholarships

  https://www.fastweb.com/
  
• SCHOLARSHIPS. COM - https://www.scholarships.com/
  
• The Megalist of Scholarships you should apply for- https://collegesofdistinction.com/

Join BIG FUTURE SCHOLARSHIP December 4 – 8 for a week of live, free events where you can get your questions answered about how to start planning for life after high school and how to qualify for $500 and $40,000 scholarships. https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/bigfuture-scholarships?SFMC_cid=EM1072416-&rid=47734662

• Follow up on your college applications: Check with the schools to make sure they received all your information including, test scores, transcripts, and letters of recommendations.
• Continue building involvement
• Keep working hard on your grades
• Compare costs of the schools you are considering
• Continue with your scholarlship search: Holidays are a great time to knock out some applications
• Work a part-time job for experience and to save money
• Complete remaining admissions applications

Financial aid is money received from an outside source to help pay for a higher education. It can cover costs like tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board, transportation, and some living expenses. A variety of places, such as the government, school, or private businesses offer financial aid for college, and there are different types such as grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®)

https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out

The FAFSA form is available on DECEMBER 1, 2024.

Mrs. Alvarez- SEL Grades 9-12

Ph #: 575-824-6706

lcaballero@gisdd.k12.nm.us

Mrs. Prieto- Last Names A-Gom

Ph #: 575-824-6709

mgprieto@gisd.k12.nm.us

Ms. Piedra- Last Names Gon-O

Ph #: 575- 824-6710

mapiedra@gisd.k12.nm.us

Mr. Carey - Last names P-Z

Ph #: 575-824-6703

ncarey@gisd.k12.nm.us