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College Depot GRITCollege Depot GRIT<div class="ExternalClass51DD6383A02C419BAA8F2118BE5FEA5D"><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></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></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>

 

 

 

 

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