SENIOR GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:
Seniors must complete at least 20 hours of community service. This is a Carlsbad Unified School District Requirement.
Seniors must complete the FAFSA (Free Application For Federal Student Aid). This is both a CA State and CUSD requirement.
Concurrent Enrollment
Follow the link below to sign up for concurrent enrollment at Mira Costa College.
MiraCosta Concurrent Enrollment Link
FAFSA
For 2023-2024 school year the new FAFSA is open!
PAYING FOR COLLEGE AND CAREER PROGRAMS IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE COLLEGE/CAREER APPLICATION PROGRAM PROCESS. PLEASE REFER TO THE RESOURCES BELOW TO HELP SUPPORT YOUR FINANCIAL AID PROCESS:
Planning ahead for 2024-2025? Changes are coming to the FAFSA...now called the "Better FAFSA". Review the resources below to prepare for the 2024-2025 application changes. The updated FAFSA application will open before 12/31/23.
*Create your FSA ID now to prepare for the new form*
Free Application for Federal Student Aid – FAFSA — Helpful Links:
What is the FAFSA and why we want all students to fill it out
15 Myths We’re Busting about the FAFSA
10 Common FAFSA Mistakes to Avoid
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Community College Info & Links
What is Concurrent Enrollment?
Concurrent Enrollment at MCC
Campus FAFSA WORKSHOPS
Date TBD. Keep an eye out for the date this spring!
Get free help with your FAFSA at MiraCosta Financial Aid
WHAT TO BRING : FSA ID, social security number, driver’s license number, Federal Income tax return (W2 and other records of money earned)
Mrs. Linda Payne, Counselor
lpayne@carlsbadusd.net,
Phone: (760) 331-5260
Mrs. Veronica McDermott,
Guidance Tech/College and Career Counselor
Phone: (760) 331-5227
veronica.mcdermott@carlsbadusd.net
Office located at Carlsbad Village Academy room 824
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Leticia Torres
Bilingual Community Liaison
Hablo Espanol
(760) 331-5181
leticia.torres@carlsbadusd.net