Announcements
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Cameron Duncan College Fair - Wednesday, October 9, 9 am to 11 am. Several colleges will have tables for you to visit. Sign up with Mrs. Young if you wish to attend. Register online at this link.
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Murray State College Visit during lunch on Monday, Oct. 14. Stop by and ask about the programs they offer!
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Cameron University rep will be here @ Lunch Monday, October 28. Stop by and find out what it takes to apply and attend college close to home!
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College Planning Night - Monday, October 28, 6:30 to 8:00 pm in the library. Financial advisors will be here to talk to parents and students about planning for the cost of college.
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USAO Rep will be here Tuesday, Nov. 5 @ lunch in the cafeteria. Stop by and ask what interesting things are going in Chickasha!
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GearUp FAFSA Day, Wednesday, Nov. 13, in Senior English classes. If you have not filed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, get help today!!
College Visits
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- The best way to decide where you want to go to college is to visit college campuses!
- Students are responsible for setting up the college visit. See a counselor for contact information of the college recruiter, or visit the college admissions website.
- Seniors have two days available to visit colleges.
- Students must provide the attendance clerk with a proof of the visit. Ask the college recruitment office at the college for a letter after your visit.
- Many colleges have events on Saturdays.
- Some college recruiters will travel to Duncan HS to visit with seniors. We will post those dates on this page.
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Discover Oklahoma Colleges & Universities by regions within the state by clicking the title above.
Navigate to the web page of the colleges which interest you. Find their event page to discover what dates are available for campus tours. Many campuses host preview events for seniors.
Sign up today!
GearUp Bridge Program
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What: Gear Up Bridge Program
(You may be reimbursed for college orientation camp fees)When: Registration will open March 1 and close Sept. 1, 2019.
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
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Opens October 1. Filing the Free Application For Student Aid is necessary for receiving Federal Student Aid and is required by many scholarship providers.
Step 1 Create a FSA ID - Both student and parent must have an ID to login and to sign the FAFSA.
Step 2 Apply for FAFSA
If you need help:
Federal Student Aid Information Center (FSAIC)
1-800-433-3243Informational Brochures and Web Sites:
Fill out the FAFSA in 5 Easy Steps
FAFSA Information for Spanish speakers
Duncan HS FAFSA Night
October 14 & 15, 2019
5:30-7:00 pm in the Library
Choose a night to get help filing the FAFSA during parent teacher conferences.
College & Scholarship Search
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Best Colleges.com - Research colleges and get helpful resources.
College Greenlight - We connect first generation and underrepresented students to caring colleges, generous scholarships, and life-changing counselors and mentors.
FastWeb - Find scholarships for college!
Financial Aid Letter Decoder - College financial aid letters are confusing. Use this tool to help figure them out
Going Merry Scholarship Search - Apply for all scholarships in one place.
Imagine America - Scholarships for trade schools
LendEDU - Search for scholarships by categories
OK Career Guide - Career and educational resources
OK College Start - Plan your future
OK College Start Scholarship Corner
Peerlift - Creating access to opportunity for scholarships, summer programs, study abroad, and more.
Scholar Snapp - Applying for scholarships just got faster and easier.
Scholarships for Women and Girls
Scholarship Search Tool - Search for scholarships specific to your interests!
Scholly - A mobile app that provides students with a fast and simple way to find scholarships for college.
StudentScholarships.org - Register for a free account to search for scholarships.
UCanGo2 - Plan, prepare, and pay for college
UCanGo2 Scholarships by Deadline
UStrive Mentoring - UStrive connects high schools students with a mentor to help guide them through the college application process.
