Beyond Graduation: Planning for Your Future
Preparing for college or trade school can seem overwhelming. That is why Genesee ISD along with Genesee County Career and College Access Network (GCCCAN) created a College Planning Guide and timeline. The guide provides information and resources students will need to guide them step by step through the process of preparing to attend college or trade school after high school graduation.
New FAFSA to Unlock Scholarship Opportunities
A new version of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as the FAFSA, will open scholarship and grant opportunities for more Michigan students and make it easier for them to apply. Some of the changes made include expanding eligibility on the FAFSA form which makes it easier to import financial information.
With new changes, it takes most applicants less than an hour to complete the FAFSA and learn if they're eligible for scholarships such as the Michigan Achievement Scholarship.
To get started, students should visit the FAFSA website.
Helping Students with Career Readiness
The Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) Genesee Opportunity (GO) team has been working with local districts and public school academies to promote Career Readiness throughout grades K-12. A fan favorite for fall 2023/2024 was the Future You - Vision Board Lesson, as it allows students to work hands-on to explore their interests, skills, and future dreams.
Coming this Spring!
The Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) is excited to once again host the countywide Spelling Bees! All Bees will be held at the Erwin L. Davis Education Center - Legacy Auditorium, and all participants will enter through door #3. Follow the link for dates, times and grades schedule.
Partnering for Student Mental Health
The Genesee Intermediate School District in collaboration with Genesee Health System and local area school districts is hosting a Mental Health Symposium on March 14, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Genesee Career Institute.
The symposium is an opportunity for school staff to acquire valuable knowledge that focuses on mental health support systems for students and families in Genesee County.
Each school district in Genesee County will have an opportunity to send a team of educators to take part in this Mental Health Symposium.
Cybersecurity Best Practices
With current situations in the world, we are hearing more often in the news about the topic of cyber attacks and our need to be vigilant about protecting our technology. However, not everyone is an expert in cybersecurity and many people ask what they should do to stay safe in their use of technology.
Retirement & Social Security Benefits
Most people have a dream or vision of what retirement looks like. Financial planning is essential in helping achieve that dream. When to begin drawing Social Security retirement benefits is an extremely easy question to ask, but not such an easy question to answer. Each person must look at their specific circumstances and determine when collecting Social Security retirement benefits will fit into their long-term plan.