Exploring your
college options
Plan
It’s important to be thoughtful about what type of college will be the best fit for you based on your career goals and personality. Colleges come in all shapes and sizes (two year, four year, public, private, small, large, urban, rural), and you will want to pay attention to required tasks and timelines along the way. You can even get started early by earning college credits while still in high school with Running Start, College in the High School, and CTE College Credit.
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What you need to know and do
Downloadable resources

Apply
There are many steps and deadlines when applying for college, and resources to help you stay on track along the way. Every school is different, so be sure to check the deadlines and requirements for admission at your schools of interest.
What you need to know and do
Pay
Paying for college can seem out of reach, but there are many forms of financial support available (grants, scholarships and loans) that can make paying for school reasonable. Washington state provides an extensive financial commitment of support for all students attending in-state colleges.
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What you need to know and do
Downloadable resources
Latest ideas
Dual Credit…What It Is and How to Get It!
Earn College Credit While In High School? Yes! VPS offers several programs where students can begin earning college credit while in high school. One
Ride The Bus
The bus schedule is posted for the 2022-23 school year. Go to https://vansd.org/buses/ and click your school to find out where to catch your bus!
Call to action: Employers, Worksites and Community Members
There are so many ways that you can work with students to see firsthand all the potential that awaits our local community! Job shadows,
NAACP’s ACT-SO Youth Program
Apply here if you're an African American high school student or of African descent and receive a $25 gift card just for applying. What
Get Students Interested in Your Company or Training Program!
The Future U Fair is a district-wide event promoting a large variety of post-secondary options for our students. Our intention is to provide our 11th
Running Start Information
VIRTUAL EVENT What is Running Start? Running Start is a program that allows motivated students to take college courses as part of their high