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College Depot GRITCollege Depot GRIT<div class="ExternalClass01730042E2B04BD59A450694054BF866"><div><div><p> <strong></strong></p><h2 style="text-align:center;"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">College Depot GRIT: <br>Graduating Ready, Independent, and Tenacious</span></h2><h4 style="text-align:center;"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">College Depot GRIT provides students with a more connected and direct support system to help them achieve their college aspirations. </span></h4><h4 style="text-align:center;"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">Helping students and families prepare for college - together.</span></h4><div><table role="presentation" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" width="100%" align="center"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table><table role="presentation" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" width="100%" align="center"><tbody><tr><td><table width="500" role="presentation" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center" style="width:500px;"><tbody><tr><td width="100%"><table role="presentation" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td><h2><br>Welcome</h2><p>Whether you’re a high school senior ​​looking to apply to local community colleges, out-of-state universities, or apprenticeships, GRIT will provide step-by-step guidance on college planning, financial aid, scholarships, and admissions.</p></td></tr></tbody></table><table role="presentation" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td><h2>What You Can Expect<br></h2></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><br></td></tr></tbody></table><table role="presentation" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" width="100%" align="center"><tbody><tr><td><table width="500" role="presentation" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center" style="width:500px;"><tbody><tr><td width="100%"><table role="presentation" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td><div><h3>​Workshops & Labs</h3><p>Monthly sessions covering everything from college applications and FAFSA to scholarships, housing, and beyond. Attend as many as you’d like to build confidence and momentum.​<br></p><p></p><p></p><h3>Hands-On Support<br><br></h3><p>Sign up for GRIT labs on specific topics to get hands-on support from a GRIT advisor. Work in small groups to complete your next steps. <a data-auth="NotApplicable" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/calendar?t=g&q=grit&cid=16398&cal=16398&inc=0" data-linkindex="2">See ​availability</a>.<br></p><p></p><h2>Spring Semester Update: ​<br></h2>Attention high school seniors! We are now accepting Spring student enrollment for GRIT! You can enroll through February 28th to be paired with an advisor to help you through all your next steps. Whether you are looking to apply to community colleges, scholarships, or need help completing admissions steps, we are here to help.<br><br><a data-auth="NotApplicable" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=XGm5lg5PvUKK37p1V2A0a4cdLj4Kv8NPqWH_r3cqUm5UMktaVEdBQ1NMMTZOUTVBQjFBTzMyVjdIWCQlQCN0PWcu" data-linkindex="2" title="https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=XGm5lg5PvUKK37p1V2A0a4cdLj4Kv8NPqWH_r3cqUm5UMktaVEdBQ1NMMTZOUTVBQjFBTzMyVjdIWCQlQCN0PWcu" style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Sign up now</strong></a> and you will be connected with an advisor as soon as possible. <br><br>Stay involved by attending workshops to complete your next steps and sign up for our newsletter to always know what next steps are coming up.​<br style="font-family:"segoe ui", segoe, tahoma, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;font-size:17.3333px;"><p><br></p><p></p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table role="presentation" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" width="100%" align="center"><tbody><tr><td><table width="500" role="presentation" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center" style="width:500px;"><tbody><tr><td width="100%"><table role="presentation" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td><h2>Who Can Join?</h2></td></tr></tbody></table><table role="presentation" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td><p>GRIT is open to high school seniors and their families. </p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table role="presentation" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" width="100%" align="center"><tbody><tr><td><table width="500" role="presentation" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center" style="width:500px;"><tbody><tr><td width="100%"><table role="presentation" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td><p></p><h4>Seniors</h4><p>Get step-by-step support for applications, planning sessions, and workshops, financial aid, and enrollment.</p><p></p><p></p><h4>Parents & Caregivers</h4><p>Access tools and information to help your student complete applications and financial aid.<br></p><p></p></td></tr></tbody></table><table role="presentation" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td><h2>Stay Connected</h2></td></tr></tbody></table><table role="presentation" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td><p>To get the most out of GRIT, be sure to<br></p></td></tr></tbody></table><table role="presentation" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td><div><p></p><p>​Visit our website regularly for event updates, scholarship information, parent resources, financial aid tools, and more. </p><p></p><p></p><p>Watch your inbox for GRIT emails—we'll send you reminders about upcoming events.</p><p></p></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table role="presentation" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td><h2>Not sure where to start? </h2><p>Sign up for one of our in-person or virtual workshops or labs. You can also schedule a one-on-one appointment by calling 602-261-8847 or <a data-auth="NotApplicable" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="/collegedepot/appointments" data-linkindex="5">requesting one online</a>.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table role="presentation" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" width="100%" align="center"><tbody><tr><td><table width="500" role="presentation" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center" style="width:500px;"><tbody><tr><td width="100%">​<table role="presentation" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td><h3>Tip</h3><p>Bookmark this page and check back regularly for new events, scholarship updates, and helpful planning tools.<br></p></td></tr></tbody></table><table role="presentation" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"><tbody><tr><td><h2>We can't wait to see all the amazing things you'll accomplish. </h2><h2>​Welcome to GRIT - let's prepare for college together!</h2></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><p><br></p></div></div></div></div>

 

 

 

 

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