Career, College, and Scholarships
The WCSD College and Career Program supports students in exploring post-secondary options and planning for life after high school through academic, career, and social/emotional development aligned with ASCA standards. This district page provides general, districtwide information related to college and career assessments, fairs, scholarships, financial aid assistance, and career center resources.
For school‑specific opportunities, timelines, and support, families and students should refer to their zoned school’s College and Career Center website or by scanning your school's QR code below, as offerings and resources may vary by site. Using both the district and school‑based resources will help students make informed decisions, set meaningful goals, and prepare successful transitions beyond graduation.
Graduation
Family-School Partnerships and school counseling departments support families by providing clear guidance on graduation requirements, course planning, and available academic assistance. Counselors partner with Family Graduate Advocates to offer personalized outreach, help families understand credits and pathways, and connect them to resources and interventions. Together, they ensure students and families feel informed, supported, and confident in staying on track for graduation.
Graduation Requirements
Please refer the Nevada Dept of Education High School Diplomas and Graduation website for specific graduation requirements and diploma types. For additional information regarding credits or course selection, please contact your student's high school counselor.
WCSD FAFSA Nights
Washoe County School District holdAFSA Nightss FAFSA Nights at every high school each year. Parents are encouraged to attend one of these events. You may attend any of the events. You do not have to attend the event at your "zoned" school. All events are scheduled 6pm to 8pm.
Student/Parents must create an FSA ID before attending one of our FAFSA nights. You get the FSA ID by setting up your account (your personal information) with the federal government. The FSA ID is not the FAFSA application. The FSA ID is just the first step in completing the FAFSA application process.
*Create your own FSA ID before attending an event. UNR and TMCC Financial Aid representatives will attend every event and help parents/students with the FAFSA application.
FSA ID Tips
- Once you create your FSA ID, you will never have to create another one. Parents - if you have EVER filled out the FAFSA, you already have an account. You will need to find your username/password.
- Only the owner of the FSA ID should create and use the account.
- Never share your FSA ID.
- Parents AND Students MUST have their own FSA ID.
- It can take up to three (3) days to get verified, so sign up at least four (4) days before the event.
Signing up for FSA ID
- Step 1: Go to studentaid.gov to get started, click on “Create Account”, then click on “Get Started.”
- Step 2: Enter all required information into the form and keep your information in a safe place. *If a parent is creating an FSA ID and does not have an SSN, please mark the box, “I don’t have a Social Security Number”. They will be prompted to include their current mailing address instead. (Tax ID# will NOT be collected.)
- Step 3: Review your information and accept the terms and conditions.
- Step 4: Confirm your e-mail address and phone number using the secure codes sent to you, which will be sent to the e-mail address and phone number you entered when you created your FSA ID.
- Wait until you have received your FSA ID before you start the application. It can take up to three (3) days to receive your FSA ID.
Nevada Colleges & Universities
- College of Southern Nevada
- Great Basin College
- Nevada State University
- TMCC- Truckee Meadows Community College
- Western Nevada College
- UNLV - University of NV, Las Vegas
- UNR- University of NV, Reno
*These schools are provided for informational purposes only. This list is not all-inclusive.
