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09/28/2026

📚 Not sure what you should be focused on this school year? We've got you covered! This College & Career Checklist breaks it down by grade level — from freshman year all the way to senior year — so you always know what questions to ask and what to focus on next.

Download the full guide below! 👇

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09/21/2026

📚 Whether your student is a freshman just starting high school or a senior in the final stretch — it's never too early (or too late!) to think about what's next. Swipe through for grade-by-grade questions every student should be asking themselves this year. ✅

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09/17/2026

The ACT Four-Year High School Checklist is your one-stop resource with guidance for every important step along the path, wherever you’re headed.

The Four-Year High School Checklist provides concrete steps and surfaces the essential things to keep top of mind while preparing for life after high school.

09/16/2026

Arkansas high school seniors and families! Join us for the Virtual Financial Aid Night on September 22 to learn about state and federal aid, scholarships, and college payment tips. Register for this or the October 8 session at https://forms.gle/U5488zKt8nD4XXcF9. Don’t miss out!

09/15/2026

📝 SCHOLARSHIP — Calling all Arkansas high school juniors and seniors! The Clinton Foundation's "Ideas Matter" Scholarship Essay Contest awards up to $8,500 in college scholarships.

This year's prompt asks 11th and 12th graders to explore how young people can strengthen civic participation in their communities — and propose real solutions. Essays must be at least 1,500 words and 100% original (no AI-generated content).

📝 Submit your essay here: https://media.clinton-foundation.org/view.php?id=65971
Deadline: January 4, 2027, by 11:59 PM
❓ Questions? Email [email protected]

📲 Find more scholarship opportunities on the EOC at LR app.

TRIO EOC is merely sharing this information as a resource and is not affiliated with or responsible for the event.

09/15/2026

🚨 Arkansas 2027 Seniors & Families! 🚨

Make plans now to attend one of ASLA College Planning Services'upcoming 2026 Virtual Financial Aid Nights! 🎓💡

Learn about state & federal aid, applying for scholarships, and tips to pay for college—all from home!
📅 Register here ▶️ https://forms.gle/U5488zKt8nD4XXcF9
📖 Free “How to Pay for College” booklet ▶️ https://loom.ly/Hjdq2CU

👉 Like, share & join us virtually!

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Talent Search is sharing this as a resource and is not affiliated with or responsible for the event.

09/14/2026

📣Alumni Talent Search Participants, are you in college now? Then this is for you

The 2026 SWASAP Collegiate Scholarship is now open! This is for current Collegiate TRIO participants (SSS or McNair) attending college in Fall 2026.

To apply, you'll need:
✅ At least 1 year of TRIO participation
✅ A recommendation from a TRIO professional (SWASAP member)
✅ 2 letters of recommendation (1 TRIO, 1 non-TRIO)

📅 Deadline: November 15, 2026 @ 11:45 PM CT
🔗 Apply here: https://scholarshipswasap.wufoo.com/forms/2026-swasap-collegiate-scholarship

Questions? Email [email protected]

09/11/2026

Due dates sneak up on everyone — you're not alone if you've missed one before. 📅 Try writing them on sticky notes, adding them to Google Calendar, or keeping a planner with all your syllabus dates in one place. Small habits like these make a big difference.

09/10/2026

Questions to Ask Every College on Your List!

09/09/2026

📣 Free ACT Prep! UCA's Outreach & Community Engagement office is hosting virtual ACT Prep sessions from Sept 21–Oct 8, with evening time slots (5:00–6:20 PM or 6:30–7:50 PM) to fit around school schedules.

📝 Sign up: uca.edu/outreach/testprep

Talent Search is sharing this as a resource and is not affiliated with or responsible for the event.