Delaware Student Success

State of Delaware Memorial Scholarships Deadline
2024-04-05 16:30 (America/New_York)
State of Delaware Academic Memorial Scholarships for high school seniors who show academic excellence. The deadline to apply is 4/5/2024 at 4:30 pm.

Upcoming Webinar: How To Submit the 2024–25 FAFSA® Form (in Spanish)
2024-04-17 20:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
We invite you to join our How To Submit the 2024–25 FAFSA® Form webinar in Spanish with English subtitles on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 8 p.m. Eastern time.
This webinar is open for students, families, and college-access professionals who support Spanish-speaking communities. We’ll outline the process to submit the 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form and helpful resources.
For more information, please click here.

Smyrna HS College & Career Fair 2024
2024-04-18 07:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Smyrna High School, 500 Duck Creek Pkwy, Smyrna, Delaware, 19977
Smyrna High School’s inaugural Career & Technology Education College & Career Fair on Thursday, April 18, 2024 from 7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. for our Junior & Senior students. The Delaware Department of Labor has joined Smyrna High School to promote College and Career Readiness and your expertise will help our students have a better understanding of their career goals.
For more information click here.
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Delaware College Night ’24
2024-04-18 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Paul M. Hodgson Vocational Technical High School, 2475 Glasgow Ave, Newark, 19702, United States
Delaware College Night ’24 has been scheduled for April 18, 2024 in New Castle County. The location will be Paul Hodgson Vocational High School in Glasgow, Delaware. Additional information will be posted as the date approaches.

State of Delaware’s FAFSA Deadline
2024-05-15
The 2024-2025 FAFSA opens in December 2023 and needs to be completed by May 15th to be eligible for State of Delaware scholarships or earlier because some state scholarships that require the FAFSA have a deadline in February. (Some colleges have earlier deadlines so check with their financial aid office.) Learn more here.

State of Delaware Scholarships Deadline
2024-05-15 16:30 (America/New_York)
State of Delaware Scholarships for high school seniors, undergraduates and graduate students. The deadline to apply is 5/15/2024 at 4:30 pm.
For more information, please click here.

NACAC September Virtual College Fair
2024-09-15 13:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
Find your best matches!

Register and get connected with colleges and universities that match YOUR desired attributes.

Scholarships 101
2024-09-26 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-10-03 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-10-10 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-10-17 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-10-24 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-10-31 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
This virtual presentation explores scholarship opportunities from the federal and state governments as well as from institutions, private organizations, and online sources. The goal is to inform students and parents about scholarship opportunities and the application process. Appropriate for all grades. Scholarship deadlines shared may be more specific to Grade 12.
Time: 45-60 minutes.
Register here.

2024-09-27 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Chase Field House, 401 Garasches Ln., Wilmington, DE, 19801
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Paying for College
2024-10-01 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-10-08 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-10-15 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-10-22 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-10-29 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
This virtual presentation provides an overview of the many options available to families to pay for college. The goal is to inform students and parents about government grants, scholarships, loans, FAFSA application procedures and additional services and programs provided by Stand by Me NexGen.
Time: 45-60 minutes
Note: Paying for College-Juniors Version is available after April 1.
Registration Link

UD's Blue and Golden Open House
2024-10-05 08:30 - 14:00, 2024-10-19 08:30 - 14:00, 2024-11-02 08:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | University of Delaware, 170 The Grn, Newark, DE, 19716
Explore the University of Delaware and see for yourself all your future holds.
Join us for Blue and Golden, the fall open house for the University of Delaware. Hear from faculty representing all 150+ majors, get a sense of life on campus from our students, chat with counselors about the admissions process and speak to staff from study abroad, residence life, the Honors College and more. View a sample schedule here.
Register here.

Goldey-Beacom Saturday Visits
2024-10-05 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Goldey-Beacom College
This is an in-person event beginning at 11:00 am.
Students and parents are invited to join us for a Saturday Visit to learn more about how Goldey-Beacom’s private college, career-focused education is defying expectations.
LEARN about the special features that set a GBC education apart.
EXPLORE campus with a student ambassador who offers an insider’s perspective on the GBC experience.
MEET the GBC staff (admissions and financial aid) who will be on hand to assist in the process and make it quicker and easier for you.
DISCOVER why GBC is affordable through conversations with an admissions counselor.
You and your guest(s) are also invited to be our guest for lunch on campus!
Registere here.

NACAC October Virtual College Fair
2024-10-13 13:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)

Common App Virtual Training Session
2024-10-16 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Master the Common App and Take the First Step Toward Your Future.

Join us for an engaging Common App Virtual Training Session where you’ll learn how to navigate the application process with confidence!

Gain a clear understanding of Common App terminology
Access valuable tools and expert tips for a standout application
Get your specific questions answered in real time

To maximize your experience, please create your Common App account beforehand.
Don’t miss this opportunity to demystify the application process and set yourself up for success!
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Register here.

Southern Delaware College Night
2024-10-22 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Sussex Central High School, 26026 Patriots Way, Georgetown, Delaware, 19947
Southern Delaware College Night, will be held this year at Sussex Central High School, in Georgetown, Delaware. The program will be in the Gymnasium. Sussex Central High School is located at 26026 Patriots Way, Georgetown, DE 19947. Southern Delaware College Night is the only county-wide College Night activity held in Southern Delaware. Students from the following High Schools are invited:
1. Cape Henlopen High School
2. Delmar High School
3. Laurel High School
4. Milford High School
5. Seaford High School
6. Sussex Academy of Arts & Sciences
7. Sussex Central High School
8. Sussex Tech High School
9. Indian River High School
10. Woodbridge High School

DSCA College and Career Fair
2024-10-23 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Bob Carpenter Center, 631 S College Ave, Newark, DE, 19716
Delaware School Counselor Association presents the 2024 College and Career Fair at the Bob Carpenter Center.

College and University Recruiters
In-state and Out-of-state Institutions
Post-High School Career and Military Info
Resources for FAFSA, Scholarships and Financial Aid

Paying for College – En Espanol
2024-10-24 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
Octubre 24 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Durante esta presentación realizada por expertos en ayuda financiera de NexGen les enseñaremos a los estudiantes y familias graduándose de escuela secundaria cómo solicitar ayuda financiera para la universidad, recibir más información, como líneas de tiempo, información financiero requerida y hacer preguntas individuales sobre la Solicitud gratuita de ayuda federal para estudiantes (FAFSA) también programas de préstamos federales.
Duración: 45-60 minutos
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Central Delaware College Night
2024-10-24 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Polytech High School, 823 Walnut Shade Road, Woodside, DE, 19980
Central Delaware College Night, being held this year at Polytech High School at 823 Walnut Shade Road, Woodside, Delaware, serves the residents of Kent County, Delaware. It is the only county wide College Night activity held in Central Delaware. Students from the following High Schools are invited:
1. Caesar Rodney High School
2. Campus Community High School
3. Dover High School
4. Lake Forest High School
5. Polytech High School
6. Smyrna High School

2024 Annual Dover High School College & Career Fair
2024-10-30 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Dover High School, 1 Dover High Drive, Dover, DE, 19904
Over 40 Colleges, Employers, Trade Schools, Community Jobs, and the Military! Offers: Post-Secondary Plans, Community Search Jobs, and More!
For more information, click here.
