Senior Success

What is your post-secondary plan for life after high school? Consider what pathway, college, program and/or job you’re interested in. 

• Take a few moments to reflect. 
• Capture the vision of your life in your after high school statement.
  • Your statement should include what pathway, career interest or educational path you seek in your future. Also, include the location in your statement this could be a specific college, industry or company. 
  • If you are still developing your plan, capture this in your statement.
  • Putting your plan into words will help you and others determine your next steps! 

Example 1: I plan to attend Highline College, studying Cyber Security while working part-time at the Matt Griffin YMCA as a lifeguard. I plan to live at home with my family. 

Example 2: I plan to attend Renton Tech College full-time in the carpentry apprenticeship program. 

Example 3: I’m still developing my plan for after high school, but I hope to work in the medical field and stay close to home. 

Not sure? Here are some resources to explore your options! 

• Top Skills Assessment in SchooLinks 
• Find Your Path Assessment in SchooLinks 
• Would You Rather Assessment in SchooLinks 

Talk to your counselor (small schools: Aviation, New Start, Highline Virtual Academy, Choice, Big Picture, WELS and Maritime) or visit your college and career center and connect with your College and Career Access Specialist  (large schools: Tyee, Mount Rainier, Highline and Evergreen). We’re here to support you, let us help!

These tools are a great start to think more about how your skills, personality and interests can translate to a career and future that is the perfect fit for YOU! 

Apprenticeships 

• How to Become an Apprentice
• South Seattle College Apprenticeship Resources 
• Georgetown Campus | Georgetown
• Federal Apprenticeship Program
• Construction Apprenticeship Guidebook

Military Resources Site 

• 10 Reasons You May Want to Join the Military
• Different Branches of Military  
• Military Requirements 
• Using All Your Options: College and Military
• ASVAB Overview 

What is schoolinks? 

SchooLinks is the new digital tool to help explore and document students' High School and Beyond Plan. The district previously used Naviance to support HSBP, but launched SchooLinks in Fall 2025! 

Seniors Schoolinks Requirements:

As a part of students required senior year High School and Beyond Plan students are asked to complete the following items in SchooLinks. 

• Complete SchooLinks Onboarding (Login)
• Complete Senior Fall Survey 
• Identify and Save Post-Secondary Goal
• Identify and Save College Goal 
• Complete Resume 
• Complete Senior Graduation Survey 

Students can access their SchooLinks account from their ClassLink homepage. 

Filing your Financial Aid is the first step to securing money for college. Financial Aid Applications open October 1. Oman Public High School is offering Financial Aid completion sessions where you and your family can complete your application with a trained financial aid expert. Events will be provided via the senior scoop monthly and parent square.  

Most plans will require students to obtain some form of training or education after high school. If so, completing a financial aid application is essential to fund your training/education.

The only way to find out what type of aid you are eligible for is to complete a FAFSA or WASFA. 

If you are planning to do an apprenticeship, attend a 2-year technical program or college, or a 4-year college, your next step is completing your Financial Aid Application! If you’re planning to continue to work, we still encourage you to complete an application. There are an abundance of opportunities and sometimes plans change, so having your financial aid complete is a great way to stay a step ahead. 

FAFSA

Before each year of college, apply for federal grants, work-study and loans with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. Your college uses your FAFSA data to determine your federal aid eligibility. Many states and colleges use FAFSA data to award their own aid. After submission, you’ll receive your Student Aid Report (SAR report). 

Submit Your FAFSA

WASFA 

Complete the Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) if you are undocumented or do not qualify for federal financial aid because of immigration status. If you complete a WASFA, your information will not be shared with your school. You are not required to disclose your immigration status to any staff members. If you have completed the FAFSA, you have already applied for federal and state financial aid and do not need to complete the WASFA unless your college asks you to.

Submit Your WASFA

Ways to get help with your financial aid application: 

Financial Aid Events: 

Filing your Financial Aid is the first step to securing money for college.

What to bring for Financial Aid Help:

What you need to apply:

• Student name, birthdate, Social Security Number (for FAFSA, not required for WASFA)
• Parent name(s), birthdate(s) & Social Security Numbers (if they have one -- not required for FAFSA or WASFA)
• If parents are married/divorced -- the month and year they were married/divorced
• Student & Parent email
• Student green card number (if applicable)

Other items that would be helpful to have:

• Parent & student 2024 tax form (IRS 1040) and W-2’s
• Estimated amount of funds that parent and student have available (such as in a bank account)
• Supplemental Sources of Income (such as: TANF, SNAP, SSI, Unemployment) 

Questions?

Reach out to your College and Career access specialist. If you attend a small campus reach out to your counselor for direct support.

Determining your plans for life after high school is no easy task! It’s always important to keep your family in the know of your plans. Here are a few ways on how to engage your family in this process. 

We highly encourage families to participate in the following events: 

• Future Ready Fest, October 14 @ Tyee High School 
  • Districtwide college and career fair with senior student and family workshops.  Event also features future exploration activities for students grades K-12. 
• CollegeCon, April 25 @ Evergreen High School 
  • Districtwide college and career event focusing on High School and Beyond Plan with workshops for students and families grades 7-12. This event will also be an event to celebrate seniors post-secondary plans.
• Student Led Conferences (SLCs)
• Community College and Career Events and Fairs 

Stay Connected

Senior Scoop Newsletter: The award-winning Senior Scoop email newsletter is available twice a month to share opportunities, events, and updates for students and families. If you missed an issue you can access it on the Senior Scoop website. Senior parent/guardians on file will automatically receive the emailed newsletter, however, you can add other parents, guardians, and key adults by subscribing here. 

Here’s a list of things you can do to help solidify your plans! 

• Complete those applications! Check out the senior scoop to learn about opportunities to get help. 
• Get your personal statement reviewed, contact your CCAS or counselor. 
• Keep your grades up and connect with your teachers and counselor when you are in need of support. 
• Get organized & create a timeline with key dates and deadlines. 
• Connect with representatives from the college/program you're interested in. Introduce yourself, ask about upcoming opportunities, and discuss your interests. 
• Research scholarships! Most scholarship applications open in the winter/spring. However, some are open now. It’s always a good idea to know what is out there so you can plan ahead. 
  • TheWashBoard.org
  • GearUp WA 
  • Senior Scoop Newsletter
  • SchooLinks Scholarship portal coming soon! 

Self-Care Tips 

• Ways to practice self care:
  • Find a creative outlet
  • Get moving, and get outside
  • Connect with your support system
  • Don't be afraid to feel it out
  • Do what works for you
• Managing Stress (video)-Brainsmart-BBC
• Mood Meter Strategies 
• Ask for help! We don't expect you to be an expert but we do expect you to advocate for yourself when in need. We’re here to help!

 

Have a 3.0 or Higher? You’re In! 

Oman Public High School has partnered with the The Guaranteed Admissions Program (GAP) that guarantees admissions to select colleges based on a 3.0 GPA or higher! GAP lets you know if you’ll be admitted to Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, The Evergreen State College, University of Washington -Tacoma, Washington State University or Western Washington University before you even apply!  We are also partnering with Pacific Lutheran University for students with a 3.3 GPA or Higher. That’s right, if you meet the minimum requirements you can guarantee yourself a spot at any of these colleges before you even apply. 

The following criteria must be met in order to qualify:

• You have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher (WSU, WWU, EWU, TESC, CWU, UWT)
• You have a minimum GPA of 3.3 or higher (PLU)
• You're on track to complete the College Academic Distribution Requirements (CADRs)
• Complete your financial aid (FAFSA or WASFA)
• Finish your senior year strong!

How To Participate: 

1. Complete your required High School and Beyond Plan Senior Fall Survey in SchooLinks and agree to participate. On the question that asks for your consent to share your name, address, school email, and gpa for admissions programs, select I AGREE. If you wish to not participate in Guaranteed Admissions select, I DO NOT AGREE. You can opt-out at any time and your decision to participate does NOT commit you to any college. The priority deadline to participate in GA is October 1, 2025. 

2. Fill out the Common App. Colleges and universities are required to collect some additional information, and they want to make sure you are considered for eligible scholarships. 

3. Send your unofficial transcript to make sure all your high school classes are complete or in-progress. 

   1. You can upload your transcript in the Common App or you can have your high school send your transcript to the college or university you are considering attending.

4. Priority Deadline to complete the FAFSA or WASFA

   1. A FAFSA or WASFA (for students not eligible to complete a FAFSA) are required to help you qualify for most federal and state financial aid. Every bit counts and can help pay for your education!

Once you complete the Common App and send your unofficial transcript, you'll receive a formal admission packet in the mail. The packet will describe what happens next. Please contact institutions if you have questions.