Palisade High School, 12th Grade ICAP
Senior Work Day
I Am College/Technical School Bound:
GOAL 1: Access college online applications through Naviance Family Connection on the PHS website.
From the PHS homepage, click on the BOLD “Naviance Family Connection”.
1) In the box that asks for your email, type in your Parent Bridge user name. In the box that asks for a password,
use your Parent Bridge password.
2) Click the “Colleges” tab
3) Click on the “colleges I’m thinking about” link
4) Under College Research, click “college lookup”
5) Click “Visit Website”
6) Once on the school’s website, look for a button that says “apply” or go to the admissions page to look for the
online application.
7) Note: If you haven’t already done so, please update your email address by clicking the “about me” tab and then
“profile.” We use this email to contact you when things are happening at PHS that fit into your college/career
plan.
By getting your college applications in now, you will have a greater chance of being accepted, getting scholarships, and a better
choice of on-campus housing. Take advantage of the free application period, even if your first-choice school is not on the list. This is
a great chance to apply to a backup school without having to pay $30-$60. Also, most community colleges offer free applications. If
you need help at any time, raise your hand and a counselor will help you.
GOAL 2: Request your Transcript in Naviance for EVERY school you are applying to! This is the only way your application
will be FREE!
1) Click the “Colleges” tab to return to the College homepage
2) Under “Resources” on the left side of the page, click “transcripts”
3) The click “Request transcripts for my college applications”
4) Click “lookup” and find each college you are applying to
5) On the left, change the “type” of application IF you are applying early.
6) Once ALL your schools are in, hit the “Request Transcripts” button at the bottom
Your application is not complete and will not be processed until we have sent your official transcript.
GOAL 3: If you have not done so, sign up for the Colorado Opportunity Fund.
1) Go to back to the homepage of Naviance Family Connection (you can click the little “home” icon on the left if
you are already in Naviance).
2) Click the “cof/tuition $$” link in the left-hand column.
3) You will need to know your social security number and driver’s license number to sign up for this Colorado
student in-state tuition discount.
GOAL 4: Search for Scholarship $$$
1) You can search for scholarships under the “Colleges” tab, under “scholarships and money”
2) You can also sign up for a Fastweb Scholarship Account; on the homepage, click “Fastweb scholarships”
3) Other good resources are “paying for college,” and “collegeincolorado” in the left column of the Naviance
homepage.
Palisade High School, 12th Grade ICAP Process, p. 4
I Am Military Bound
GOAL 1: Research ROTC scholarships; let the military pay for school.
1) Go to Naviance Family Connection; click the colleges tab, then the scholarship list.
2) Click Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC, or Navy & Marine ROTC.
GOAL 2: Explore ways to do your best on the ASVAB.
1) From the Naviance home page, click the ASVAB connection link in the left column. There are several great tools
to help prepare you for the ASVAB, including practice materials and tests.
The ASVAB is very important for your military career, so take it seriously. There are also tips and steps listed for signing up with
the military.
GOAL 3: When you are ready, meet with a military recruiter. Take the Naviance Survey questions with you to take notes
on what you learn. DO NOT sign a contract without taking time (days) to think it through and talk it over with your
family.
I Am Entering the Work Force
GOAL 1: Sign up to be a Colorado job seeker.
1) From the Naviance home page, click the job-seeker website in the left column.
2) Click on “Job Seeker” then create a new account. You will need your Social Security Number to complete the
application.
This site will connect you to available jobs in Colorado and will also put you in contact with many job-seeking resources.
GOAL 2: Create a job seeker’s resume on Naviance.
1) Go to the “About Me” tab and then to “Resume” under interesting things about me.
2) Follow the steps.
If you have questions or need guidance, please ask one of the counselors, we are here to help!