College Application Month

October is College Application Month!

College: It’s not a dream, it’s a plan!

Osceola is offering a variety of workshops to assist you with your post-secondary planning!

October 1-2: Common Application Assistance – College & Career Center

Continuing from September, the College & Career Center invites you to stop by and work on your Common Application. We are open daily for drop-in assistance until 3:00 p.m.

October 5: St. Petersburg College Free Application Drive – Media Center

Here’s your opportunity to apply to SPC for FREE! You’ll need to have the following information on hand:

Your Social Security Number
Your SPC ID number (if you already have one)
Your parent’s driver’s license number
Your parent’s voter registration or car registration

SPC academic advisors will be available to help you complete a free application!

Sign Up Deadline: September 30

October 6: FFAA Support & FSA ID Creation – College & Career Center

The College & Career Center welcomes students to stop by for assistance with submitting the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) for Bright Futures and creating an FSA ID for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students should bring their Social Security Number. We are open daily for

drop-in assistance until 3:00 p.m.

October 14, 5:30pm: FAFSA Completion Night – Media Center

The FAFSA is an application that can help you secure scholarships, grants and loans to pay for college. Pinellas County Schools is here to help you complete your FAFSA and answer any questions you may have at FAFSA Completion Night!

October 19: PEFSSA Support – College & Career Center

Ready to apply for scholarships? Visit the College & Career Center to set up your account for the Pinellas Education Foundation Senior Scholarship Application (PEFSSA). We are open daily for drop-in assistance until 3:00 p.m.

Virtual Workshops

College Readiness Workshops with Sara Harberson - Online Presentations

Topics Include:

Common Application 101
Making your Extra Curricular Stand Out - Common App Continued
STARS (Self-Reported Transcript and Academic Record System) How To
Common Application Final Checklist - Before you Submit
Student Essay Workshop - How to Stand Out

College Readiness Workshops Flyer with Links

Writing an Effective and Engaging College Admissions Essay – Online Presentation

Our guest speaker is a product of the Pinellas County Schools system, is an Associate Director of College Counseling, has conducted “Crafting a Competitive Admission Essay” workshops at various college admission conferences, as well as hosted her own TED Talk!

College Essay Workshop