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College Depot GRITCollege Depot GRIT<div class="ExternalClassAE76EE1CA21F44E489B34CEF703AC63F"><p> <strong></strong></p><h3><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">College Depot GRIT (Graduating Ready, Independent, and Tenacious) provides students with a more connected and direct support system to help them achieve their college aspirations. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></h3><div><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></div><div><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">All </span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">college-bound seniors</span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"> are ​welcome to enroll into the revamped GRIT program. Whether you are looking to attend in-state universities, community colleges, or out-of-state schools or if you're interested in apprenticeship opportunities, we will have assistance available on all steps related to college planning, financial aid, and admissions to help you achieve all your educational goals!</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></div><div><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></div><h4>Workshops and Labs<br></h4><div><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">Monthly workshops and hands-on labs will be focused on different college-related topics, with the option to attend as many as you need to make the most of the GRIT program! Workshop topics will include college applications, filling out the FAFSA and CSS Profile, navigating housing, interpreting financial aid packages, applying to scholarships, and more.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></div><div><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></div><div><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><strong>GRIT 2026 orientations are now open</strong><strong>!</strong> Interested students can enroll in GRIT by signing up for </span><a href="https://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/calendar?t=g&q=grit&cid=16398&cal=16398&inc=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">one of​ the 3 onboarding sessions featured on our workshop page</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">.</span></span></a><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"> Throughout your senior year, you will attend hands-on labs to work through your college plan. Those interested may also sign up for a comprehensive newsletter where you will receive notifications on upcoming labs and links to all content covered.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></div><div><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></div><div><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">The GRIT program is for high school seniors looking to enroll in Fall 2026.</span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"> </span></div><div><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><br></span></div><div><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">Not yet a senior? Schedule a one-on-one appointment to start planning! Call us</span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"> at </span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">602-261-8847</span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">​ or<a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=XGm5lg5PvUKK37p1V2A0a4cdLj4Kv8NPqWH_r3cqUm5UOExIS1E3S1dQQko1WjE5NDk5SFNHWUc3NiQlQCN0PWcu" target="_blank"> fill out this request form</a>.</span></div><p><br></p></div>

 

 

 

 

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GRIT OrientationGRIT Orientationhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=1425<div class="ExternalClass9AB628AB8F0F471C9FCDAE1A17501489"><p>Join GRIT by signing up for one of the three orientations! <br></p></div>https://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/calendar?t=g&q=grit&cid=16398&cal=16398&inc=0New Window

 

 

 

 

 

 

GRIT Parent Orientation Workshop English Videohttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=780https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHCG_vM_t34&list=PLCPdumOOerqXpu7teiYylRutS6ao1uJRq&index=3GRIT Parent Orientation Workshop English VideoParents ResourcesNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7
GRIT Taller de Orientación para Padres Español Vídeohttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=781https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWb5wxqPmv4&list=PLCPdumOOerqXpu7teiYylRutS6ao1uJRq&index=4GRIT Taller de Orientación para Padres Español VídeoParents ResourcesNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7
Scholarship Matrixhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=8https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WttpTXDXareuQmuvK_QzNRKvnOK5XHK3GdxJ-heHmoU/copyScholarship MatrixHelpful HandoutsNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7<div class="ExternalClass2850D108F80246B391619E3B2F7DBADB">Use this handy Google Sheets Scholarship Spreadsheet to keep your scholarship finds organized​!</div>
TheDream.UShttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=790https://www.thedream.us/TheDream.USResources for Undocumented StudentsSame Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7<div class="ExternalClass250999EA3E62446BBF6B7DA11AC6230D"><p>National college access and success program for DREAMers.<br><br></p></div>
Alientohttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=791https://www.alientoaz.org/AlientoResources for Undocumented StudentsSame Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7<div class="ExternalClass60DAAA9687E6407E8C97EA817C7D36CA"><p>A national program serving undocumented, DACA, and mixed immigration status families<br></p></div>
Writing a Resumehttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=784https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRLGyLEMS5o&list=PLCPdumOOerqXpu7teiYylRutS6ao1uJRq&index=6Writing a ResumeVideo ResourcesNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7
Asking for Letters of Recommendationhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=785https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iOVhdznYQc&list=PLCPdumOOerqXpu7teiYylRutS6ao1uJRq&index=7Asking for Letters of RecommendationVideo ResourcesNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7
Scholarship Planner Handout (pdf)https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/documents/Scholarship Planner Handout (pdf).pdfScholarship Planner Handout (pdf)Helpful HandoutsNew Window0x010100BAC29FC12BF93C4A8AFE04BFB4DF609B
ScholarshipsA-Z https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=792https://scholarshipsaz.org/ScholarshipsA-Z Resources for Undocumented StudentsSame Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7
11th Gradehttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/documents/11th Grade Timeline.pdf11th GradeCollege Planning TimelinesNew Window0x010100BAC29FC12BF93C4A8AFE04BFB4DF609B
12th Gradehttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/documents/12th Grade Timeline.pdf12th GradeCollege Planning TimelinesNew Window0x010100BAC29FC12BF93C4A8AFE04BFB4DF609B
Apply for CSS Profilehttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=789https://cssprofile.collegeboard.org/Apply for CSS ProfileFinancial Aid ResourcesSame Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7
CD Resourceshttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=788https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/collegedepot/resourcesCD ResourcesMore ResourcesNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7
College Admissions Timelinehttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/documents/College Admissions Timeline.pdfCollege Admissions TimelineHelpful HandoutsNew Window0x010100BAC29FC12BF93C4A8AFE04BFB4DF609B
Collegepaloozahttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=786https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YMyWUZsBhY&list=PLCPdumOOerqXpu7teiYylRutS6ao1uJRq&index=8CollegepaloozaVideo ResourcesNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7
Essay Essentialshttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=795https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeZxf1nyju0&list=PLCPdumOOerqXpu7teiYylRutS6ao1uJRq&index=5Essay EssentialsVideo ResourcesNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7
FAFSA Essentialshttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/documents/CD FAFSA_2021_8x11.pdfFAFSA EssentialsFinancial Aid ResourcesNew Window0x010100BAC29FC12BF93C4A8AFE04BFB4DF609BConfused about the FAFSA process or need help figuring out your next steps after submitting? Check out this handout for guidance.
Federal Student Aid Estimatorhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=794https://studentaid.gov/aid-estimator/Federal Student Aid EstimatorFinancial Aid ResourcesNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7
Pathways for Undocumented Studentshttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=787https://tiny.cc/PXUdreamerPathways for Undocumented StudentsResources for Undocumented StudentsNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7
Safety-Match-Reach School Worksheethttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/documents/Safety-Match-Reach-Worksheet.pdfSafety-Match-Reach School WorksheetHelpful HandoutsNew Window0x010100BAC29FC12BF93C4A8AFE04BFB4DF609B
Scholarship Planner Handout (Excel) https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/documents/Scholarship Planner Handout (Excel).xlsxScholarship Planner Handout (Excel) Helpful HandoutsSame Window0x010100BAC29FC12BF93C4A8AFE04BFB4DF609B
Student Brag Sheethttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/documents/student brag sheet.pdfStudent Brag SheetHelpful HandoutsNew Window0x010100BAC29FC12BF93C4A8AFE04BFB4DF609B
Test Prep Summer Sessionhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=782https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyFDycWA4tU&t=216sTest Prep Summer SessionVideo ResourcesNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7
The FAFSAhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=793https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsaThe FAFSAFinancial Aid ResourcesNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7