Delaware Student Success

Scholarships 101
2024-10-17 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-10-24 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-10-31 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-11-07 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-11-14 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-11-21 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.
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UD's Blue and Golden Open House
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.
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Paying for College
2024-10-22 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-10-29 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-11-12 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-11-19 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-11-26 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.
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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.

NACAC November Virtual College Fair
2024-11-03 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 – En Espanol
2024-11-07 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
Noviembre 7 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Los estudiantes y sus familias aprenderán cómo encontrar y solicitar becas para la educación después de la secundaria. Aprenderán del Programa de Becas del Estado de Delaware y los programas de becas universitarias estatales y locales.
Duración: 45-60 minutos
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Goldey-Beacom Saturday Visits
2024-11-09 11:00 - 14:00, 2024-12-14 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-02-08 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-04-12 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-03 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.

Delaware College Night '25
2025-04-10 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Paul M. Hodgson Vocational Technical High School, 2475 Glasgow Ave, Newark, 19702, United States
Check back for more information.

Futures in the Arts Celebration
2025-05-13 18:00 (America/New_York) | Smyrna Opera House, 7 W South Street, Smyrna, DE, 19977
The Delaware Department of Education and Division of the Arts cordially invite you to an evening highlighting our Delaware graduates heading off to college and careers in visual and performing arts fields.

Christina School District College Fair
2025-10-09 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Christiana High School, 190 Salem Church Rd, Newark, Delaware, 19713
Whether you are a high school student preparing for college or a professional seeking to enhance your career, this fair provides a platform for you to gather information and make informed decisions about your future. This event is FREE and open to the public, including students and families from surrounding areas. Light refreshments will be served. Sign language and Spanish interpretations are available upon request.
There’s an exciting lineup of exhibitors for the 2025 College & Career Fair! Get ready to explore a diverse array of institutions and opportunities at the upcoming College Fair! Check the website for updates, as more exhibitors and event details are added continuously.

NACAC College Fairs
2025-10-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-15 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Atlantic City Convention Center, 1 Convention Blvd, Atlantic City, NJ, 08401
Register online before the fair to receive a barcode for easy onsite access to college representatives. Print the barcode and bring it to the fair as your electronic ID. Online registration leaves more time for you to meet one-on-one with admission representatives.
Ask yourself the following questions:

Do I want to attend a large, medium, or small school?
What major do I wish to study?
Do I want to attend an urban, suburban, or rural school?
Do I want to attend a two-year, four-year, single-sex, or religiously-affiliated school?
Do I want to participate in athletics, clubs, fraternities, sororities, or special programs such as study abroad or cooperative education.

Research colleges attending the fair to determine if they meet your search criteria and make sure to reference your College Matchmaking™ email to ensure you connect with your best fits!
