Post Secondary Planning
MRHS Post-Secondary Center
The MRHS Post-Secondary Center is located in the counseling office. There are computers and books available for students to access information on colleges, scholarships, careers and military opportunities. College and career representatives visit MRHS throughout the year. Dates and time vary and will be
shared on daily announcements and the board outside Counseling. The Post-Secondary Center is open to all students and grade levels.
Naviance Family Connection
Naviance Family Connection is a comprehensive website students and parents can use as a tool in planning for colleges and careers. It is utilized to develop each students Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP) and is accessible to students, parents, teachers and counselors.
We are pleased to make this resource available to all of our students and families, as a complement to the series of individual appointments, college-related speakers, and parent information seminars for students and parents offered throughout freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior years.
Other resources provided by Naviance Family Connections are links to useful websites relating to college information, financial aid, test preparation, NCAA eligibility, etc.
Type in your username (email address) and your password should be your student ID number.
If you attended MRHS in the spring, you set up an account during registration. If you are having issues, please see a counselor to have your password reset. If you are new to our school or were not present during registration activities, please see a counselor for registration instructions.
College Search: This research tool provides comprehensive information on thousands of colleges. In addition to general and admissions information, you can access data on academics, cost and financial aid, student body characteristics, and extracurricular/athletic programs. A link to each college’s website is provided.
College Application Process: In your personal accounts, Naviance Family Connection allows you to organize personal data, lay out a game plan, maintain a list, apply to prospective colleges, request transcripts and track the application process.
Important information from the Counseling Center and from your personal counselor will periodically be posted such as scholarship opportunities, the college application process and/or special events.
Targeted e-mails will also be sent to sub-groups of students [for example, all students applying to a particular college] to remind them of deadlines, college visits, and other important information.
Scholarships and Financial Aid: Scholarship information from MRHS will be posted on the Naviance website. Students can also complete a national search by clicking on the “national scholarship search” link in Naviance. Students complete a profile and are matched with scholarships based on their responses. There is a link on the home page to the free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as well. Students can learn more about scholarships and financial aid opportunities by attending MRHS Financial Aid Night and Post-Secondary Night.
Post-Secondary Planning And Enrollment Options (District Policy 6285)
Students in 9th through 12th grade may be eligible to enroll for coursework in a state institution of higher education, with costs reimbursed by the District, provided specific eligibility and academic criteria are satisfied. Parents and students interested in more information about post-secondary enrollment options are encouraged to review participation guidelines described in District Policy 6285 or to request information in the counseling offices.
College Fairs
Colorado Council on High School and College Relations
The Colorado Council on High School and College Relations (CCHS/CR) in-state college fairs are held in the fall. Representatives from two and four year colleges and universities throughout the state will be available to meet with students and parents. All grade levels are encouraged to attend.
College Fairs of Greater Denver, Inc.
College Fairs of Greater Denver, Inc. provides high school students and parents an opportunity to meet with out-of-state college representatives through an annual series of college fair programs and workshops.