ACT College Entrance Exam Fee Waivers

ACT is now offering students who qualify two fee wiavers to take the ACT College Entrance Exam. Any student who qualifies for free/reduced lunch automatically qualifies for these ACT waivers. Read the official ACT correspondence for details.

TEA ACT Voucher Testing Spring 2010

Grade 11 students who are enrolled in a Texas public school district or charter school have an opportunity to take one free college admissions test funded by the state. Thanks to funding from the Texas Legislature, the Texas Education Agency has contracted with ACT to make free ACT tests available this spring and early summer. This is part of a larger
effort to increase college preparation efforts in the state. The first part of the initiative begins immediately with spring 2010 ACT testing. Students who choose to take the ACT with state funding will need to submit a voucher in lieu of payment. For more information on this free testing resource, download the ACT Voucher Q&A document.

Automatic Admission: University of Texas at Austin

The University of Texas at Austin has a new automatic admission policy affecting high school seniors. Read the official TEA correspondence for details.

Free information on health careers, enrichment programs & educational funding for minority and low income students.
Website: http://www.explorehealthcareers.org

Selective Service System

Although there has been no military draft in the United States since the 1970s, young men are required to register with the federal Selective Service when they turn 18, or within 30 days of that birthday. In the event that military conscription is resumed, these registered men, ages 18-25, will form the draft pool.

In all 50 states, students who fail to register are not eligible for student loans or college grants, government jobs or federally funded job training. This one is most important for the students to grasp (the loans and grants part).

How does one register? Young men may register online at the Selective Service web site (www.SSS.gov) or by mail, using a Selective Service postcard available at any post office. Have your Social Security number handy.

What happens if an 18-year-old does not register? It's a felony to not register. The punishment includes fines of up to $250,000 or five years in prison.

2009-2010 Quick Reference Guide

Here are some important web sites and dates to help you prepare for your academic year.

The GO Center
The CTE Center has been selected to be one of a handful of GO Centers in the state. This is an exciting program that brings current college students to our high school campus to assist with your college search, navigating the application process and taking advantage of scholarships and grants. All Frisco ISD high school students are eligible to attend these valuable sessions. Read all about it!

GO Center Times

College students from TWU (Texas Women's University) come once a week to the CTEC to assist our students in researching post-secondary education, search for scholarships; and help students fill out applications. They will be in the Career Center on the 1st, 4th, and 5th Mondays of the month from 8:15-11:30 AM and from 12:40-3:30 PM. On the 2nd and 3rd Tuesdays of the month they will be here from 4:00-7:00 PM. For more information contact the Couselor, Mrs. Jennings.

GO Center Schedule

GO Center is not scheduled to meet again this spring. Please check back later for potential summer sessions and the upcoming fall schedule.