Planning for college or a career after high school can feel overwhelming, but we’re here to help students and families choose the path that best fits their needs. Visit your school's Career Center to:

• Explore post-high school options (college, military, job market, apprenticeships)

• Get help with your High School and Beyond Plan

• Find college planning resources (visits, application process, financial aid, scholarship opportunities)

• Get help with college financial aid applications (FAFSA/WAFSA)

• Discover career-connected learning opportunities (worksite learning, industry field trips, industry certification, internships)

• View current job postings

• Explore community service opportunities

• Learn how to use online tools

• 12th Year Campaign Statewide Financial Aid Nights: Learn the steps needed to apply for college and apply for financial aid.

• Career Toolkit : Find occupational, industry and state information about potential careers. 

• College Board: 

  Register for Advanced Placement (AP) tests, prepare for college entrance exams (SAT/ACT), and compare colleges

• College Board Career Explorer: Find out more about career paths and degree programs.  

• Common Application: Complete a generalized application accepted by more than 800 institutions

• GI Bill Information: Learn about education and training opportunities from the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.  

• Junior/Senior Student Workbook: Learn how to navigate college admissions & financial aid.

• Military Careers : Contact your school’s Career Center to find out when military recruiters will visit your school.  

• Resources for Families in Spanish (Recursos en español): Obtenga información sobre cómo pagar para ir a la escuela.

• Scholarship Search Engines: The Wash Board, Fast web, Scholarship Junkies

• US News & World Report: Education:  Explore colleges and university rankings and prepare for college entrance exams

• Washington Career Bridge: Find the education and training you need to get the job you want. 

College Success Foundation Leadership 1000 Scholarship

• Up to $5,000 per academic year.

• Students must be enrolled in a high school served by College Success Foundation and are planning to enroll in an eligible Washington State college or university.

• The application typically opens in October and closes in November.

Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) Baccalaureate Scholarship

• Up to $22,500 for students pursuing a high-demand STEM and health care major.

• Students must enroll in an eligible public or private college or university in Washington State.

• The application typically opens in January and closes in February.

Kent Community Foundation Scholarships

• Amounts awarded vary depending on the scholarship.

• Students must be a graduating senior from a

  Kent School District high school.

• Applications typically close in March.

Nina “Will” Williams Multilingual Scholarship

• $1,000 scholarship.

• Students must be a graduating senior from a

  Kent School District high school and speak a language other than English.

• Applications typically close in April.

Scenic Hill Scholarship

• $500 scholarship or more, depending on number of applicants.

• Students must have attended Scenic Hill Elementary for one school year.

• The application typically closes in April.

Harry L. Soames and Rudy T. Soames Educational Foundation Scholarship

• Scholarship amounts vary.

• Students must be a graduating senior from a

  Kent School District high school.