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Kaveman Compass
Helping You Navigate Your Future
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Financial Aid Workshop for 12th Student & Parents
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Get Clarity on College Costs!
Join us for a Financial Aid Workshop on November 4 from 6-8 PM in the KHS Commons.
This event is open to students and parents, featuring four breakout sessions that dive into the financial aid process, scholarships, and real college costs.
Breakout Sessions Include:
- Demystifying the FAFSA Process
- Idaho Opportunities & LAUNCH Scholarships
- Scholarship Superstars: How to Search & Stand Out
Representatives from college admissions, military programs, and other training programs will also be available to discuss funding options for education and training.
Please register using the link below to ensure we have enough space and materials for everyone!
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🚨 CWI Spring Online Registration Opens Nov. 11! 🚨
Classes are first come, first served, so don’t wait to secure your spot!
How to Register:
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Complete the registration packet.
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Submit the packet to Mrs. Bauer (email or in person) for required processing to CWI.
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Request your Advanced Opportunities Funding.
Important Deadlines:
📅 Last day to register: Jan. 12 (No late registrations)
📅 Classes start: Jan. 21
👉 Stay on top of your email! You must log in and engage in your class on Jan. 21, or you risk being dropped.
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Free Webinar for College-Bound Student-Athletes and Families
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Are you dreaming of playing your sport at the NCAA level? 🏀⚽️🏈 Invest in your future by joining us for an important hour on Sunday, Nov. 3, from 6 to 7 PM ET!
🔍 What You'll Learn:
- NCAA certification requirements
- How to prepare for competition at the NCAA Division I, II, or III levels
💬 Live Q&A: Get your questions answered by NCAA Eligibility Center staff during the presentation!
Don’t miss this chance to take your game to the next level!
If you have any questions about the NCAA Elibility Center, please reach out to Mrs. Bakotich (jbakotich@kunaschools.org).
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Lunch & Learns Opportunities
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Lunch & Learns provide students with a valuable chance to explore various schools, trades, military branches, and career paths.
When: 10:30 - 11:25 am
Where: Career Center
Note:
- Students transferring to and from Swan Falls can come and go as needed to stay on schedule.
- Some sessions are grade-specific, so you’ll only be able to sign up if the session is for your grade.
Students who register by the deadline will receive a free lunch. While all students are welcome to attend, only those who sign up on time will get a free lunch.
Check ParentSquare for registration forms and dates!
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12th Grade Pathway Plan: The High School to Career Process
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Next Steps Idaho is a one-stop shop for all things College and Career Readiness in the State of Idaho! Creating an account will help you save all your research and documents in one place so that as a senior you are prepared to fill out job , scholarships, and college applications!
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11/30/2024 Idaho LAUNCH Priority Deadline
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12/1/2024 FAFSA Opens
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3/1/2024 FAFSA Deadline for scholarships
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3/1/2024 Idaho Opportunity Scholarship Deadline
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3/1/2024 Idaho Governor's Cup Academcy Scholarship Deadline
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Colleges and Military Representatives Visit: Important Dates
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Colleges and military representatives will be on campus during intervention and lunch on the following days to assist seniors with the application process:
- CWI Monday 11/11/2024
- Army Tuesday 11/12/2024
- Army Tuesday 12/10/2024
- BSU Thursday 12/12/2024
If you are interested in attending any of these schools or military branches, be sure to check in with them on these days.
Meeting with representatives won’t take your entire lunch break, but it will ensure you have all the necessary components for your application and financial aid.
Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity!
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Idaho Latino Scholarship Foundation Scholarship
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The Idaho Latino Scholarship Foundation (ILSF), was founded in 2008 to ease the financial burden Idaho Latino students face when striving towards a higher education. Workin galongside our generous community members, corporate sponses, and volunteers, we provide deserving students an opporutnity to radically chanie their lives.
ELIGIBILITY:
- Applicands must be and Idaho resident and be of Latino descent
- DACA are eligible
- Deomonstrated leadership in school, community and/or other service orgnizations
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.5+
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Students enrolled or planning to enroll at Boise State University, College of Southern Idaho, or College of Western Idaho in engineering or computer science have the chance to apply for a 4-year scholarship funded by the National Science Foundation. Eligible students can receive up to $10,000 per year to support their education in various engineering and computer science programs at BSU.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Enrolled full-time in engineering or computer science at BSU, CSI, or CWI
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Pell-grant eligible and demonstrate financial need
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11th Grade Pathway Plan: The High School to Career Process
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Next Steps Idaho is a one-stop shop for all things College and Career Readiness in the State of Idaho! Creating an account will help you save all your research and documents in one place so that as a senior you are prepared to fill out job , scholarships, and college applications!
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Follow this step-by-step overview as you construct your resume. Be sure to save a copy of your work on your Google Drive or another safe place that you can access when you need it. |
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10th Grade Pathway Plan: The High School to Career Process
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Next Steps Idaho is a one-stop shop for all things College and Career Readiness in the State of Idaho! Creating an account will help you save all your research and documents in one place so that as a senior you are prepared to fill out job , scholarships, and college applications!
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It is a good time to think about what things, in addition to good grades, you have been doing to make yourself a good applicant for postsecondary jobs and opportunities that align with your interests. This list will be a critical reference point as you start a resume or build a profile to present to college and scholarship committees.
Need help learning where to get started?
Check out this page to learn about volunteering in your community.
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9th Grade Pathway Plan: The High School to Career Process
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Next Steps Idaho is a one-stop shop for all things College and Career Readiness in the State of Idaho! Creating an account will help you save all your research and documents in one place so that as a senior you are prepared to fill out job , scholarships, and college applications!
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Everybody has dreams, or at least a vision, for where they see themselves in the future. The first step to making your dream a reality is to clarify what you want to accomplish. That’s where SMART goals come in. |
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- Oct. 30: Lunch & Learn: BSU
- Nov. 2: Envision Idaho - University of Idaho
- Nov. 4: 12th Grade Financial Aid Workshop 6-8 pm KHS Commons
- Nov. 7: Lunch & Learn - Marines
- Nov 11: CWI Lunch Visit - SENIORS
- Nov. 12: ASVAB Interpretations - KPAC foyer
- Nov. 12: Army Lunch Table
- Nov. 15: Lunch & Learn: Idaho ARMY National Guard
- Nov. 30: Idaho LAUNCH Application Priority Deadine
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These scholarships are exclusively for Kuna High School students and will be awarded in May.
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NSI Scholarship Discovery Center
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- Closing Soon
- Idaho Scholarships
- Scholarship Idaho
- 2-Year College Scholarships
- 4-Year College Scholarships
- Career Technical Scholarships
- And more!
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2025 Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship
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Application Deadline: November 12, 2024
The Elks National Foundation awards $2.52 million in college scholarships to a total of 500 high school seniors nationwide through its Most Valuable Student contest.
Local judging by the Nampa Elks Lodge Scholarship Committee is done in December, with the top three boys and top three girls as our lodge winners. We award the scholarships in May, with the checks made payable to their college. Based on their score, applicants can advance to district, state, and national levels.
MVS Scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year college degree on a full-time basis (minimum 12 semester hours) at a U.S. college next school year.
Some important application details include:
- Current high school seniors who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.
- Applicants do not have to be related to a member of the Elks.
- Male and female students compete separately.
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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONTACTS
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MILITARY RECRUITER CONTACTS
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Set up a meeting with the College & Career team to discuss you or your student's specific goals.
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