College & Career Center
Online Resources
Update Your Naviance InfoAll Students, please check and update your information in Naviance as soon as possible, especially your email address.
Virtual College ToursColleges with virtual tours list here
Virtual Office HoursContact The College & Career Center with any questions or to schedule an online meeting.
Other News
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What is the CCC?The College & Career Center is located on the 2nd floor of the Chemistry Wing
We provide systemic college readiness leadership, support, and coordination on campus and within the Austin High community to assist all students, parents, faculty, and community members engage in the process of postsecondary readiness and support. There are three professionals in the College & Career Center who disseminate relevant information on higher education opportunities, careers, scholarships and financial aid, while aiming to develop long-lasting, effective partnerships with Austin area businesses and colleges around the world. The College & Career Center also provides professional development to faculty while offering many opportunities to learn about the ever evolving college admissions process. We each are able to provide comprehensive support, but we specialize in various topics as well, email us with questions. |
Tara Miller, M.Ed
512-841-1957 tara.miller@austinisd.org
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Liz Ownby, LMSW
512-841-1972 liz.ownby@austinisd.org
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Diana Clawson
512-414-7288 diana.clawson@austinisd.org
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College and Career Prep
Careers Training Programs - Central Texas resources for students looking for a path outside of college
- Goodwill & Capital Idea
- District Resources for College & Career Planning
Options for After High School
- Austin Community College after Austin High? 4 easy steps to - Start HERE
- Looking for an Apprenticeship? https://www.apprenticeship.gov/
College for Undocumented Students
Guide for undocumented students
Guide for undocumented students
College Visits @Austin High - Dates TBD
Reps
- College Reps click here to schedule.
- College sessions at AHS are posted online under "about college" in Naviance. Click on "View all upcoming college visits."
- Junior and Senior students must sign up online in order to attend. Then, students show their confirmation page to their teacher as a pass.
- Most visits are held in the College & Career Center on the 2nd floor of the Colmia Chemistry Wing.
- Protocol for visits during the day at Austin High in the college & career center HERE
- Tips for how to interact with the colleges while meeting with them HERE
College Visits on the College Campus (on your own)
College Visits on the College Campus (on your own)
- A list of College Preview Days at universities in Texas HERE
- Diversity Fly-In Programs at universities around the US HERE
- Permission Slip to get an excused absence if it falls during the school day HERE (Juniors & seniors get 2 days each year to visit college campuses, turn it in to the attendance office when you return).
Financial Aid & Scholarships
- Financial Aid Application (FAFSA) It is important to try and get it completed during the month of October. The Texas priority deadline for the most aid is Jan. 15th. This application is sent to all the schools you plan to apply to, and they reward you with need based aid in the form of loans, grants, & work study, and some scholarships too.
- All colleges utilize the FAFSA, but some colleges will also require an additional form called the CSS-Profile. It is a form primarily required by private colleges. Here is the link with the colleges that ALSO require the CSSProfile in addition to the FAFSA.
- AFTER FAFSA: If you have already completed the FAFSA, then here is what to expect next.
- You can contact us in the college center with questions. Also, there is free tax help and FAFSA assistance at Austin Foundation Communities.
- SCHOLARSHIPS: Now that you filed your FAFSA, check out the scholarship list in Naviance, in the college tab, under scholarship list. Local scholarship are updated in Naviance regularly. The local scholarship list is located in Naviance, in college tab, under 'scholarship list'. Make sure to look early and often at these. Remember each school you apply to may also have scholarships they award to you too, and sometimes their scholarship deadline is earlier than their application deadline, so do your research and don't procrastinate.
College Credit Options
College Credit Options
ACC Dual Credit, Advanced Placement (AP), & UT OnRamps Dual Credit
ACC Dual Credit, Advanced Placement (AP), & UT OnRamps Dual Credit
- Austin High's College Level Courses Comparison
- ACC Dual Credit Enrollment Step
- ACC Dual Credit Tips & Rules
- Advanced Placement (AP)
- Advanced Academics Slideshow
- Austin ISD College Level Course SSIG
- UT OnRamps
Austin High School Profile: College Acceptances