Donate to the DV Connect HS Hygiene drive by November 10th! DV Connect Clubs: BSU, Connect Crew and Community Service Club are partnering with Lava Mae; a non-profit that turns old buses into mobile showers for the homeless community. We need your help to get the above listed donations. Work with your families, students, parents, etc. and we encourage you to bring something! New Socks, Deodorant,Toothbrush & Paste, Hand Sanitizer, Q-tips, Brushes/combs are welcome! Students! Donate to the box located in the Student Union

Dear Connect High Families,

Please click on this link to read our latest newsletter!!  Please note that our Learning Log #2 is due on December 13th (thank you for all who caught that!)

Don’t forget SLCs are on October 19th, 20th and 21st.

Have a good week!

Thank you to all Da Vincians who joined us on Thursday 10/6 for our Financial Aid Workshop for Senior Families.  In this workshop, we provided a general overview and explanation of the federal student financial aid process. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) were explained along with grants, federal loans and scholarships.  The session was recorded and can be found HERE

Important Reminders and Resources on Financial Aid:

• The FAFSA opened on October 1^stand is due March 2^nd for CSUs, UCs, and California Community Colleges. The FAFSA deadlines for private and out-of-state universities vary.  Please check their respective websites for financial aid deadlines. We encourage you to apply early!  Here is a helpful overview of the FAFSA and the documents needed to complete the application. 

• To complete and sign a FAFSA electronically, both the student and the parent need an FSA ID.  CLICK HERE for information/a helpful video on creating an FSA ID.

• If you are applying to a private college, you many need to complete the FAFSA and the CSS Profile.  The CSS Profile is used to assess the student for institutional aid, which may include merit-based aid.  Here is a list of colleges that requires the CSS Profile.

• If you are an undocumented student, you may be eligible for the state aid and institutional aid.   Please complete the DREAM Act Applicationto apply for these funds. Please connect with your counselor if you need support with this process.

• If you are or were a foster youth, you may qualify for the CHAFEE Grant. Please connect with your counselor if you need support with this process.

As always, please reach out to your respective counselor if you have any questions.

• The DV Counseling Team

If you missed the CSU College Night Fair last month, they have a virtual option for students to meet with CSU campus representatives over the course of two nights. Refer to the list below to identify which date and time each campus will be available. Students can register at Explore the CSU | CSU (calstate.edu).

Tuesday, October 11
5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – Chico, Fresno, Fullerton, Northridge
5:45 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. – Bakersfield, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Stanislaus
6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Channel Islands, Dominguez Hills, Maritime, San Diego

Wednesday, October 12 
5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – Humboldt, Sonoma, Long Beach
5:45 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. – Pomona, Sacramento, San Marcos, Monterey Bay
6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. -East Bay, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Jose