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Counselors
Crystal Montante
Department Chair & Magnet Counselor
Contact Ms. Montante by email
Book an appointment with Ms. Montante

Pati Mapp
Student Last Names- A, F, J, Q, V
Contact Ms. Mapp by email
Book an appointment with Ms. Mapp

Andrea Valezuela
Student Last Names- B, D, E, I, L, W, Y
Contact Andrea Valenzuela by email
Book an appointment with Ms. Valenzuela

Bryan Ngo
Student Last Names- H, M, O, U, Z
Contact Mr. Ngo by Email
Book an appointment with Mr. Ngo

Erica Gilbert
Student Last Names- K, N, P, S, T
Contact Ms. Gilbert by Email
Book an appointment with Ms. Gilbert

Jill Hiestand
Student Last Names- G, R, X
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Book an appointment with Ms. Hiestand

Sarah Valdivia
Student Last Names- C
Contact Sarah Valdivia by email
Book an appointment with Ms. Valdivia

Debbie Elkins
Freshmen L-Z
Contact Debbie Elkins by email
Book an appointment with Ms. Elkins

Clarita Rodriguez
Freshmen A-K
Contact Clarita Rodriguez by email
Book an appointment with Ms. Rodriguez

Kira Rojas Esquer
College and Career Readiness Coordinator
Kira Rojas Esquer
Contact Kira Rojas by email
Book an appointment with Ms. Esquer

Alisa Aguilar
College and Career Readiness Coordinator
Alisa Aguilar
Contact Alisa Aguilar by Email
Book an appointment with Ms. Aguilar

Annette Urbina
Social Worker
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Araceli Olivas
Social Worker
Contact Araceli Olivas by email

Juan Mejia
Social Worker
Contact Juan Mejia by email
Counseling Events
Post High School Planning
Research the Common Application if you are interested in going to college out-of-state. This application allows you to fill out one generic application and send it to all schools that accept it.

Visit the Common App Website
College Greenlight wants to make it simpler for you to attend your dream school by providing these free student resources:

Advanced search options match you with schools according to academic and social fit

Get matched with local and national scholarships that are a perfect fit for you

Find schools that want to meet you and explore detailed college profiles

Receive support from your school counselors and/or community organizations throughout the college search and application process

Visit the College Greenlight Website
Start the CSS Profile. The University of Arizona requires the CSS Profile for students wishing to qualify for the Arizona Assurance Program. Many out-of-state universities also require the CSS Profile.

Visit the College Board Website
The most important site to qualify for scholarships and financial aid!

All eligible students should complete the FAFSA beginning Oct. 1st for the following school year. Watch for priority deadlines for the colleges of your choice.

Arizona Priority Deadlines

Northern Arizona University – November 15

Arizona State University – January 1

University of Arizona – March 1

Pima Community College – March 1

You can still receive financial aid if you miss these deadlines, but you might receive less money if you miss the deadline. Don't miss out on money because of procrastination!

Use the FAFSA Checklist to get started today!

FAFSA Checklist (in PDF)
Visit the FAFSA Website

We also wanted to share a few free FAFSA resources that your Seniors can access:
  • BENJI - BENJI is Arizona’s free, digital FAFSA assistant. Text Benji with FAFSA questions and you’ll receive an immediate answer. Get started with this digital assistant by texting “Hi Benji” to 602-786-8171.
  • Federal Student Aid website
  • Arizona FAFSA Hotline - 1-833-AZ-FAFSA (833-293-2372). Students and families can call the hotline between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday for free FAFSA support.
  • One-on-one FAFSA meetings - Students and families can schedule one-on-one appointments with local FAFSA experts for help. All appointments take place virtually via ZOOM, Google Meet or Microsoft Teams. Click HERE to schedule a meeting.

 
Military Recruiter Contact Info:

Air Force/Space Force                  Air Force ROTC Advisor
TSgt Rodrick Defreitas                   2nd Lt Zainab “Z” Qasemi
[email protected]       [email protected]       
Office: 520-327-8385                     Office/Cell: 602-721-5375
Cell: 520-404-7042

Air Force Reserve                                                Coast Guard
Jason Frakes                                                            YN1 Erin L Nance
[email protected]                                     [email protected]
Office: 520-559-4306                                        Office: 602-379-3834 x2104
Cell: 602-319-8515

Army                                                       Army
Sgt April Castillo                                   SSgt Joe Ceja
[email protected]                       [email protected]
Office: 520-326-6957                           Office: 520-326-6957
Cell: 520-306-1447                              Cell: 520-354-9799

Navy                                                        Navy Advanced Programs Recruiter
Francisco A Lopez                                  Mike Estep
[email protected]                   [email protected]
Office: 520-575-8797                           Office/Cell: 414-552-6473
Cell: 520-235-0030

Marine Corps
SSgt Charles, R.E.
[email protected]
Office/Cell: 520-548-7706
Scholarships A-Z
ScholarshipsA-Z is a Tucson-based immigrant youth-led organization that works to make higher education accessible to all students regardless of immigration status.

TheDream.US is now receiving applications for the 2023-2024 academic cycle.
These scholarships are available for students who arrived in the U.S. when 16 years old or younger, and before November 1st, 2017. Undocumented persons, as well as those who are not eligible for DACA, or who have Temporary Protected Status (TPS) are welcome to apply. For full eligibility criteria, please visit: Scholarships - TheDream.Us
The deadline for students in Arizona is February 28, 2023, and the resources range from $19,500 to $39,000 depending on the academic level.
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