Our College and Career Opportunities page provides district-wide information and opportunities for students and families. Please check the website regularly to receive any new information regarding college admissions testing, financial aid, program updates, student test prep, and any new and upcoming college & career opportunities available for your student. Please feel free to email Melinda Villalovos, District College and Career Lead, at Mvillalovos@Pvschools.net if you have any other questions.
PVSchools Student College & Career Planning Guides
Upcoming PVSchools College & Career Events
PVUSD District-Wide (All Students & Families) – for more info, contact mvillalovos@pvschools.net
April 13th @ 6:00 - 7:00 PM - CC 101 presentation - Virtual Presentation Meeting Link
PVCC College & Career Navigators (All Students & Families) - for more info, contact tstupka@pvschools.net
May 5th @ 6:00 PM - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics FOI Highlight (Virtual)
Horizon High School (Horizon Students & Families) – for more info, contact krlesniak@pvschools.net
May TBD - Senior Awards Night
North Canyon High School (North Canyon Students & Families) – for more info, contact saschumacher@pvschools.net
May TBD - Senior Awards Night
Paradise Valley High School (Paradise Valley Students & Families) – for more info, contact csmith@pvschools.net
May TBD - Senior Awards Night
Pinnacle High School (Pinnacle Students & Families) – for more info, contact mcastro@pvschools.net
May 23rd @ 7:00 PM - Virtual Senior Awards Night
Shadow Mountain High School (Shadow Mountain Students & Families) – for more info, contact swebster@pvschools.net
May 24th @ 7:00 PM - Senior Awards Night
College & Career 101 Presentations
Copies of presentations delivered to families and students throughout 2021:
Download the College & Career 101 Slideshow Presentation
Download the Middle School-focused College & Career 101 slideshow presentation.
Watch the College & Career 101 presentation to families of students with IEPs and 504s.
Download the College & Career 101 presentation to families of students with IEPs and 504s.
Upcoming College Readiness Assessments
ACT 2021-2022 Test Dates (National)
2021-2022 ACT national test dates:
- April 2, 2022
- June 11, 2022
- July 16, 2022
SAT 2021-2022 Test Dates (National)
2021-2022 SAT national test dates:
- May 7, 2022
- June 4, 2022
Free ACT Practice Resources
ACT Online Test Prep – Click on a Subject to Access a FREE Practice Test:
Math Practice Test
English Practice Test
Reading Practice Test
Science Practice Test
Writing Practice Test
Federal Financial Aid – FAFSA
Please contact colleges of interest for deadlines.
STEP 1 - PARENT & STUDENT CREATE FAFSA ID
STEP 2 - COMPLETE FAFSA STUDENT APPLICATION
Free FAFSA Expert Help Is Available
Text Benji
Benji is Arizona's free digital FAFSA assistant. Text Benji with your questions about FAFSA and financial aid and receive immediate answers. Get started by texting "Hi Benji" to 602-786-8171.
Arizona FAFSA Hotline
Students and families can call the Arizona FAFSA Hotline between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday for free support with FAFSA completion, college applications, and next steps for enrollment.
The hotline can be reached by calling:
English: 1-833-AZFAFSA (293-2372)
Spanish: 1-833-MIFAFSA (643-2372)
Schedule an Appointment
Students and families can schedule a one-on-one appointment with a local FAFSA expert. All appointments take place virtually via Zoom, Google Meet, or Microsoft Teams.
Additional FAFSA and Financial Aid Assistance Links
College Goal Arizona Resource Page Link – List of FAFSA, Financial Aid and State College Resources
College Depot Appointment Request Link – Individual FAFSA Support, Financial Aid, General College Planning and Assistance
Be A Leader Foundation Assistance Link – Individual FAFSA support, College Application and next steps for your college enrollment
Tri-University Financial – Financial Aid Support and FAFSA Support
College Scholarship Search
High School College & Career Links
Visit Paradise Valley High
Visit Horizon
Visit Pinnacle
Visit Shadow Mountain