College And Career

What's Next?

High school graduation will be here before you know it.

Start planning now.

Need help deciding what your next steps should be?
If you're undecided or just want to explore your options, these resources will help you gather information and possibly even discover a new interest.

COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY

YES, HOMESCHOOLERS CAN AND DO GET INTO COLLEGE
List of colleges that HCS graduates have been accepted to GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY's
Canyon Christian School Consortium FEDERAL STUDENT AID
Federal Student Aid Application (FAFSA)CHRISTIAN COLLEGE FAIRS
Find Your Christian College DUAL ENROLLMENT
HCS students can enroll in community college while still in high school, giving them a head start on earning college credits.

SKILLED TRADES

MIKE ROWE FOUNDATION
Skilled Trade Scholarships US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Career One Stop US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Find the Right Job Training Program CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
Find An Apprenticeship or Pre-Apprenticeship Program BLUE COLLAR APPRENTICE
Skilled Trade Certifications Explained

UNDECIDED/GAP YEAR

DISCOVER YOUR INTERESTS
What do you want to do for a living?
INTERNATIONAL MISSION BOARD
See how the gospel changes everthing.MISSION FINDER
Find your mission, internship, job, or volunteer opportunity.WORK EXPERIENCE WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL
HCS students can apply for a work permit to obtain employment while still in school and gain real-world skills.

A gap year is a planned break of several months to a year, usually taken after high school graduation and before college, for personal growth, work, or travel. Recent high school graduates consider a gap year to prevent burnout, gain real-world experience, and mature before higher education.

Core Benefits

Personal Growth: Builds maturity, self-confidence, and independence.

Burnout Relief: Offers a mental break from strict K-12 academic pressure.

Career Clarity: Tests out specific job fields through internships or volunteering.

Financial Savings: Earns money to help pay for future college costs.

Common Activities

Employment: Working a full-time or part-time job.

Volunteering: Joining community service projects or international aid programs.

Travel: Exploring new cultures and gaining global perspective

Mission Trips: Finding the lost, sharing the gospel, helping plant churches

Skill Building: Taking non-degree classes or pursuing personal passion projects.