Paying for college can be tough. GHS counselors and Tarleton State University representatives will assist graduating seniors with applying for financial aid on Tues., November 2 from 4:30-6pm in the GHS Learning Commons.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens on October 1! Seniors, fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can to receive financial aid for college next year. 

Community service hours are now a local graduation requirement. Go to the Pirates Give Back website for more information on volunteer opportunities and reporting service hours. #GISDServes

Hood County Crime Stoppers encourages members of the community - including students and parents - to assist local law enforcement agencies in the fight against crime by overcoming the two key elements that inhibit community involvement: fear and apathy. Submit a tip by phone at (817) 573-8477 or Web Tips to encourage citizens in the community to volunteer vital information helpful to law enforcement agencies to fight against crime.  You can also download the P3 app on Android or iPhone to submit a tip.

Monthly scholarship packets are available exclusively online at www.collegeguidanceconsultants.com. Login access information is located at the scholarship table outside the GHS counseling office.

VFW posts are sponsoring the Voice of Democracy audio-essay program that provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express themselves in regards to a democractic and patriotic-themed recorded essay. Entries due by Oct. 31.

Through the Distinguished High School Program with Tarleton State University, GHS seniors are eligible for 15 scholarships of at least $1,000 and 1 additional scholarship of at least $5,000. Plus more. https://tinyurl.com/y4cnfh3u

86% of the gift aid (free $$) that Texas Christian University students receive comes from the info provided by the CSS Profile. This form is open now, and the Priority Deadline is Feb 1. Submit the CSS Profile ASAP and be eligible for WAY MORE GRANT MONEY to help pay for college. https://tinyurl.com/y2sds2uy

Have you heard about Baylor’s Scholarship Programs? Each year, Baylor University awards more than $7.5 million in scholarship funding to high-achieving students. Check out our Scholarship Program site to apply today: https://tinyurl.com/y467aump

Tarleton State University has college scholarships available for Granbury and Hood County high school graduates: $2,000 Granbury Wine Walk Fine Arts Scholarship (for full-time fine arts major); $1,000 First National Bank of Granbury Endowed Scholarship (need based); Tanton Family Granbury High School Scholarship (ag major - amount varies). Deadline is July 1 annually. Click here for more information.