Rusk College and Career Center
Welcome to Rusk HS online resource center for all things College and Career. My goal is to assist students and parents with any and all things (CCMR) College, Career, and Military Readiness. If you have any questions about anything from Trade Programs, Dual Credit, College Entrance Exams, College Visits, FAFSA, Military Visits, Job Fairs, Scholarships, etc. please feel free to reach out to me.
As the year moves along, please keep checking back for updates made to the website.
I hope that you'll be able to locate any resources you need below. If you have any suggestions or cannot locate important information please contact me or stop by my office.
Thank you,
-Crawford Reyes
College and Career Coordinator, Rusk ISD
crawford.reyes@ruskisd.net
903-683-5401
- ACT, SAT, AND TSI TEST INFORMATION
- Texas Common Application
- General Scholarship Information
- Local Scholarships
- RHS Scholarship Application
- College/University Scholarship Opportunities
- PSAT/NMSQT
- College Visits
ACT, SAT, AND TSI TEST INFORMATION
ACT and SAT Webpages
ACT: www.act.org
SAT: www.collegeboard.org
TSI Study Materials:
(English Language Arts and Reading)
(Mathematics)
TSI Pre-Assessment:
https://www.tjc.edu/info/20031/testing_services/116/tsi_assessment/3
The TSI Pre-Assessment is required in order to take the TSI and must be completed before the actual test date. The Pre-Assessment will give you an overview of the actual test. Be sure to PRINT THE COMPLETION CERTIFICATE at the end of the Pre-Assessment Activity. You'll need to turn in the certificate to the testing proctor the morning of the test.
Rusk High School Code (CEEB) 446070
ACT TEST DATES AND REGISTRATION DEADLINES
Registration Deadline: 2/29/2020 Late Registration Deadline: 03/16/2020 Test Day: 4/4/2020
Registration Deadline: 05/08/2020 Late Registration Deadline: 05/25/2020 Test Day: 06/13/2020
Registration Deadline: 06/19/2020 Late Registration Deadline: 06/29/2020 Test Day: 07/18/2020
SAT TEST DATES AND REGISTRATION DEADLINES
Registration Deadline: 02/14/2020 Late Registration Deadline: 03/03/2020 Test Day: 03/14/2020
Registration Deadline: 04/03/2020 Late Registration Deadline: 04/21/2020 Test Day: 05/05/2020
Registration Deadline: 05/08/2020 Late Registration Deadline: 05/27/2020 Test Day: 06/06/2020
TSI Information
The TSI Assessment (TSIA) is part of the Texas Success Initiative program designed to help your college or university determine if you are ready for college-level course work in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics. If you are an incoming college student in Texas, you are required to take the TSI Assessment - unless you are already exempt via your ACT or SAT scores - to determine your readiness for college-level work. Based on how you perform, you may either be enrolled in a college-level course and/or be placed in the appropriate developmental course or intervention to improve your skills and prepare you for success in college-level courses.
The TSI will be given at Rusk HS during the school year. Students should see Mr. Reyes for available testing dates.
BE SURE YOU SEND YOUR TEST SCORES (ACT AND/OR SAT) TO THE COLLEGES OF YOUR CHOICE WHEN YOU REGISTER FOR THE TEST.
YOU MAY SEND UP TO 4 FREE OF CHARGE. THE SCORES MUST BE SENT FROM ACT OR SAT- NOT RUSK HIGH SCHOOL.
Texas Common Application
All Texas public and many private colleges and universities accept the Texas Common Application. Once completed the student can use it to apply to as many schools in Texas to which you wish to apply. It is sent electronically to junior colleges and 4-year colleges and universities. Most 4-year colleges and universities require an application fee in order to process the application. This must also be sent electronically, through the website, using a debit or credit card. Fee waivers are available to those who qualified for free or reduced lunch during the current school year.
Click on www.goapplytexas.org to access the application. You will be asked to create an account and be issued an identification number which you MUST REMEMBER to be able to re-enter and access the application which can be saved and returned to at any time.
Note: You must check the specific college website for directions concerning whether or not that school requires the essay part of the application be completed.
General Scholarship Information
FAFSA - Federal application for Free Student Aid- Federally funded college grant, loan and work-study program for those who qualify based on family's income as filed through the federal tax return to the IRS. RUSK HIGH SCHOOL/TYLER JUNIOR COLLEGE OFFER FREE HELP EACH YEAR TO SENIOR STUDENT/PARENTS TO COMPLETE THIS FREE APPLICATION. PARENTS' PRIOR (2)YEAR INCOME TAX RETURN IS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE form. www.fafsa.gov.
https://www.bestcolleges.com/financial-aid/underst...
EACH STUDENT SENDS THE FAFSA FORM TO the colleges TO WHICH HE OR SHE IS INTERESTED IN ATTENDING. The college will inform the student if they qualify for federal financial aid by letter or email.
TASFA (Texas Application for State Financial Aid)- This page is for non-citizens who are classified as Texas residents. If you are a foreign student or non-citizen, you may be eligible to be classified as a Texas resident for tuition purposes. If so, you may also be eligible to receive state financial aid.
http://www.collegeforalltexans.com/index.cfm?objec...
JOBS/WORK-STUDY: Employment on or off campus. Wages paid directly to student or credited to his/her account at the college.
AWARDS/GRANTS: These are awarded for specific reasons (examples: minority student, winning a photography contest, speech contest, etc.) These do not have to be repaid.
EDUCATIONAL LOANS: Educational loans are from various state or federal sources. Banks, foundations, unions, etc also have loan programs. These loans usually have a lower interest rate. and MUST BE REPAID. Some loans will not require repayment begin until after you have completed your education. Most federal loans do not required repayment to begin until 6 months after education is completed in order for a job to be obtained.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES are available to students through the internet, through mailings sent to Rusk High School from colleges the student is interested in attending, and from local organizations. When you begin applying to colleges and universities it is your responsibility to seek out information concerning those scholarships available.
Local scholarship applications will not be completed until early spring.. As they come available, scholarship opportunities will be posted on this site. Students are welcome to come to the counseling center at any time to work on scholarship searches and to complete applications.
Listed below are great websites for financial assistance in all forms. Most of these require that you create an account that includes your email address as that is how they correspond with you.
http://etcf.org/scholarships/available-scholarship... (East Texas Scholarship Database)
https://studentscholarships.org/
For assistance with scholarships contact Crawford Reyes, Rusk High School, 495 Eagle Drive, Rusk, TX 903-683-5401.
Para asistencia con becas contacte a Crawford Reyes, al 903-683-5592 en Rusk High School, 495 Eagle Drive, Rusk, TX.
Para asistencia con Traducción en Español contacte a Anna Torres en Rusk High School, 495 Eagle Drive, Rusk, TX (903) 683-5592
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Local Scholarships
Local Scholarships
Local scholarship applications will not be completed until early spring of 2022. As they come available, scholarship opportunities will be posted on this site. Students are welcome to come by Mr. Reyes office at any time to work on scholarship searches and to complete applications.
*Local RHS Scholarship Applications are due by February 25th unless otherwise noted*
Austin Bank
Deadline: February 25th
Requirements: 2.5 GPA or Higher, three reference letters (1 from current or past teacher, and 2 from community members), Essay- no more than two typed pages discussing educational plans and why you feel you should be awarded, Signed High School Transcript.
Application available in College & Career Center
East Texas Communities Foundation
Deadline: Most due February 1st/Some due March 1st
Available through:
https://etcf.org/scholarships/
Various East Texas area scholarships
Cherokee County Electric Co-op
Deadline: February 25th
Requirements: Parents must be members of the co-op, handwritten essay, two letter of recommendations (one school official, one employer, supervisor, minister, etc).
Application is located in the College & Career Center
Eastex Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Education Scholarship
Deadline: March 1st
Amount: $5,000
Requirements: Students must live with immediate family who has local service/dial tone from Eastex Telephone in Eastex Telephone’s service area.
Applications can be picked up at one of Eastex Telephone Cooperative locations or students can call and request one be mailed.
See Mr. Reyes for more information
Texas Farm Bureau
Deadline: March 1st
Available through: https://texasfarmbureau.org/youth/youth-opportunities/
Various different scholarship opportunities
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Deadline: April 1st
Available through: https://rmhcntx.org/scholarships/
Carlene Clayton Memorial:
1-$1,000
Open to all seniors. 1 ltr of recommendation, non-family.
RHS Scholarship Application
Clifford Harris Memorial:
1- $1,000
Open to all seniors. Must request a letter of recommendation from a teacher. The teacher must give the SEALED letter to Mr. Reyes to attach to your RHS application.
RHS Scholarship Application
Collin Carroll Memorial:
1- $1,000
Letter of recommendation from your pastor.
RHS Scholarship Application
Doug/Sally Jordan Memorial:
1- $1,000
Application must be accompanied by nomination from RHS Teacher
RHS Scholarship Application
Euclid Masonic Lodge #45
2- $500
Please list any family relation to a Mason and their Lodge
RHS Scholarship Application
First United Methodist Church:
$500.00 each
Must be a member of Rusk UMC
RHS Scholarship Application
Glendale “Nurse Pate” Memorial:
1-$1,000
Must plan on being a nursing major, attach an essay with your personal goals, 2 letters of recommendation (1 community, 1 school), and your picture.
RHS Scholarship Application
Lauretta Colston-Stewart Memorial:
1-$1,000
Must have completed at least 1 season of a High School Sport. List on Application.
RHS Scholarship Application
Mack Philbrick Memorial:
1-$1,000
Application must be accompanied by nomination from RHS Teacher
RHS Scholarship Application
Porter Family Scholarship
Amount- TBD
Letter of recommendation from a teacher (1) Letter of recommendation from a community member
Essay: What are your plans after high school? How will this scholarship help you achieve those plans? (1 page)
Ideal Candidates: Motivated, Christian, Leader, who wishes to further their education.
RHS Scholarship Application
Rusk Athletic Booster Club:
Amount TBD
Must have been a varsity athlete
RHS Scholarship Application
Rusk Band Boosters Club:
Amount TBD
Must have been a four year Eagle band member
RHS Scholarship Application
Rusk Youth Sports Association- Baseball/Softball
(2) $500.00 each
RHS Scholarship Application
Rusk High School Alumni Association:
Numerous- $1,000
Must have FAFSA EFC number and have taken the ACT or SAT test. Two letters of recommendation: ( 1 teacher and 1 community member)
RHS Scholarship Application
Rusk Lions Club:
Amount- TBD
Open to all seniors
RHS Scholarship Application
Rusk Rotary Club:
Amount- TBD
Open to all seniors
RHS Scholarship Application
Rusk Ministerial Alliance:
Amount TBD
Must be a member of a church active in RMA and must have the RMA pastor verification form (located in College & Career Center) completed and attached to RHS scholarship application. Applicants must have a letter of recommendation from their pastor.
Sunshine Scholarship
1-$1,000
The recipient of the scholarship is not selected based on academic achievements or athletic capability. The recipient of this scholarship will be picked on the kindness, good character, and positivity they show others. The recipient will be nominated by RHS faculty and staff, peers, and community members.
Text or email your nominations. Include the person's name and a brief reason. (Ex: I nominate Jane Doe because…)
EMAIL: scholarshipsunshine@gmail.com
TEXT: 903.634.7379
Keith Radcliff Scholarship
Amount: TBD
Open to Cherokee County seniors.
Essay required (What does Public Service mean to you?)
RHS Scholarship Application
Raymond Dewayne Harvey
Amount: TBD
Requirements: Must be attending an accredited College, University, or Trade School. Must have participated in FFA Leadership & Career Development Events. Must have constructed and shown a Major Show and Agriculture Mechanics Project.
Application located in the College & Career Center
Mark Anthony Trawick
Amount: $2,500
Requirements: 2.5 GPA, EFC, Letter of Recommendation from Pastor, and a Picture.
RHS Scholarship Application
Cherokee County Farm Bureau
Must be a member of the Cherokee County Farm Bureau family. Membership must be obtained by December 31,2021.
Strong consideration given to those pursuing a major in Agriculture and related fields.
Application located in the College & Career Center
Due by: March 31st, 2022
Dr. Wesley Foreman Scholarship
Amount: TBD
The recipient of the scholarship must attach an essay explaining why they want to pursue a career in the medical field.
RHS Scholarship Application
Hilltop Baptist Church
Deadline: May 6th, 2022
Requirements: Must plan to attend recognized institution of higher education in the state of Texas, Must be in top 50% of their class, Must be active participant in a Christian Church and a member of a Christian Church youth group, at least two letters of recommendations (one from teacher, principal, counselor, and one from a pastor, associate pastor, deacon, or youth director from current church.)
Application available in College & Career Center
Tree of Promise & Rusk Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association- In Memorial of Kim Beathard
Amount: TBD
Requirements: Must be pursuing a law-enforcement career OR have completed 50 hours of community service. (1) Page essay about why you want to pursue a career/education in Criminal Justice OR (1) page essay about the benefits of community service.
RHS Scholarship Application
Rusk Youth Sports Association- Football Scholarship
Essay: 1 page paper on your favorite coach/educator and how they helped shape you into the person you are today.
Four applicants will be chosen, two (2) boys and two (2) girls. Persons that are involved in Rusk ISD sports, band, or volunteer areas are highly encouraged to apply.
RHS Scholarship Application
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Area Go Texan Scholarship –
Deadline: February 1st
Visit www.rodeohouston.com
https://www.rodeohouston.com/Educational-Support/Scholarships/Apply
Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen and Texas Resident, Graduating high school senior from eligible school, Ranked in the top third (⅓) of their class, Completion of the FAFSA, plan to attend an accredited, not-for-profit university in the state of Texas.
Region 7 ESC Association Scholarship
Deadline: March 15th
Amount: $750.00
Open to all seniors attending a school in Region 7 and MUST be attending a University, College, or Technical School in Region 7. (TJC, UT Tyler, Kilgore College)
Requirements: Three letters of Reference: (1) personnel- superintendent, principal, counselor, or teacher; (2) personal reference - pastor, neighbor, personal friend, or employer or sponsor of activities. Official transcript. Financial Need.
Application located in College & Career Center
American Legion Post 152
Deadline: March 31st
Amount: $1,000.00
Requirements: Must be a child or grandchild of a Veteran, Must have a B average or better, Must be in good standing with their school, Submit an essay about their goals in education and life.
Application located in College & Career Center
Karen Elaine Mize Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: March 22nd, 2022
Amount: $1,000.00
Essay: ½-1 page explaining why support staff (aides, custodians, cafeteria workers, etc.) are important in schools and/or how a member of the support staff personally affected or helped you.
Open to all RHS seniors.
RHS Scholarship Application
Cherokee County Federal Credit Union
Deadline: March 31st, 2022
Amount: $1,000
Application: Located in College & Career Center
Annie Ozella Jones - Academic Scholarship
Deadline: March 22nd, 2022
Amount: $500.00
Requirements: 2.5 GPA or higher, (2) Two letters of recommendation, must be planning on attending college/university after graduation.
Essay: 500 words, How will this scholarship help you achieve your future goals?
RHS Scholarship Application
Annie Ozella Jones- Trade School/Vocational Scholarship
Deadline: March 22nd, 2022
Amount: $500.00
Requirements: 2.5 GPA or higher, (2) Two letters of recommendation, must be planning on attending a trade/vocational school after graduation.
Essay: 500 words, how will this scholarship help you achieve your future goals?
RHS Scholarship Application
Bridging the Dream- Sallie Mae Fund
Deadline: February 27th
Amount: Up to $10,000
Requirements: Plan to enroll in a two-year, four-year, or vocational/technical/certification program. GPA 2.75 or higher, Pell-Grant Eligible, U.S. Citizen, Diversity: Shall not included, but not limited to: Gender, Disability, Race, Ethnicity, Belonging to an underserved community.
2-minute video: What are 3 short term goals (academic, financial, personal, professional, etc.) that are important for you to achieve and how will this scholarship help you bridge the gap to your goals?
Application link: https://www.tmcf.org/students-alumni/scholarship/2022-2023-tmcf-bridging-the-dream-scholarship-program-for-high-school-seniors/
Texas Women in Public Finance
Deadline: April 1st, 2022
Amount: $1,000
Requirements: Applicant must be female, GPA of 3.0 or higher, exhibit leadership skills through extracurricular activities, work experience, volunteer positions, and/or community service. Have interest in pursuing a public finance related career, which may include the fields of finance, banking, government, non-profits, or law. Complete scholarship packet: 2022 TX-WPF Scholarship Application Form, TX-WPF Essay Submission. Official transcripts.
Application: https://txwpf.com/scholarship
PB&J Scholarship Program
Deadline: May 31, 2022
Amount: Up to $1,000
Requirements: Students who have experienced personal challenges that may not have allowed them to perform well academically, who still have the drive to succeed. There is no GPA requirement. Students are encouraged to apply as this scholarship is meant to be inclusive.
Bill of Rights Institute’s 2022 We the Students Essay Contest
Deadline: April 15th, 2022
Grand Prize: $7,500
Runner Up: $1,500
Honorable Mention: $500
Requirements: 500-800 word essay
Essay Topic: How does understanding of natural rights and respect build a free society?
Right to Life of East Texas
Deadline: March 1st, 2022
Amount: $1,000
Requirements: Seniors who plan to further their career paths with college, trade school, military or other endeavors
Essay: 500 words, typewritten. How have you been influenced to support pro-life beliefs and how do you plan to continue taking a stand for pro-life beliefs in the future?
Application located in College and Career Center
Cherokee County Bar Association
Deadline: March 15th, 2022
Amount: $1,000
Essay: What role does the Constitution play in time of change? 500 words, typewritten double spaced.
Application located in College and Career Center
Cherokee County Go Texan Scholarship
Deadline: April 20th, 2022
Essay: One page essay describing your intended course of study, why you have chosen this course, your career goals, and why you feel you deserve the Cherokee County Go Texan Scholarship.
Official High School Transcript Required
Application located in College & Career Center
Connell Foreman Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: April 18th, 2022
Requirements: Two letters of recommendation (1 community member non-family, 1 teacher non-family), Handwritten Essay: Describe yourself and your future goals. No longer than 1 page in length.
RHS Scholarship Application
RHS Scholarship Application
College/University Scholarship Opportunities
Students are urged to meet with a financial aid/scholarship officer at the college or university in which he or she is interested. This person can be of great assistance in informing you of that particular college's scholarship opportunities.
Students should always visit the financial aid/scholarship section of the college's website for information, too.
Keep in mind that some colleges place you in consideration for scholarships when your application is accepted for admission while others may require a separate scholarship application to be considered for their scholarship opportunities. ASK QUESTIONS WHEN YOU VISIT!!!!!
Midland College Slough Scholarship Foundation was founded on the principal of assisting Texas students to achieving their educational goals. If you believe college is financially out of reach, visit www.midland.edu/slough for further information pertaining to this scholarship and it application process. You may also email gmolina@midland.edu with questions.
Baylor University annually awards scholarships through the Carr P.Collins Scholars Program to students who have demonstrated leadership through service. Collins Scholars are awarded a minimum of $5,350 their first year, renewable for three additional years. For consideration, applicants must:
- have a minimum combined math and evidence-based reading and writing score of 1310 on the SAT or a minimum composite score of 28 on the ACT
- complete a balanced college preparatory program including history, science, and a foreign language
- rank in the top quarter of their graduating class
- be a bona fide resident of the state of Texas
- For application go to .https://www.baylor.edu/admissions
Baylor also offers other academic scholarship through their President's Gold, Provost Gold, Dean's Gold, and Founder's Gold Scholarship programs. These scholarships range in value from $32,000.00 to $88,000.00 divided evenly over four years of undergraduate study. Baylor considers students for these awards by virtue of their application for admission to the university. Applicants are strongly encouraged to utilize Baylor's online Scholarship calculator (https://www.baylor.edu/estimator
Stephen F. Austin State University offers the Cecil Richey, Jr. Scholarship opportunity to Rusk High School Seniors who graduate in the Top Ten Percent of their class. This scholarship amount varies each year, but is a wonderful financial opportunity for this group of academically successful students. SFA representatives share the specific each November with those students interested.
Stephen F. Austin State University is also designated as a Smith-Hutson Scholarship provider. This amazing scholarship which can provide up to $17,500 per year is offered to incoming freshmen students who are interested in pursuing a degree at SFASU and demonstrate financial need and academic potential. Submission of application for this is due February 28, 2018. All applications will be reviewed and approximately 50 students will be chosen to interview in May 2018 with approximately 20 chosen for the award.
Sam Houston State University is also designated as a Smith-Hutson Scholarship Provider. Contact the Scholarship Office at SHSU for application information including deadline for submission.
The University of Dallas is still accepting applications for the Eugene McDermott Scholars Program. This award supplies a virtually debt-free college education at UT Dallas. The application can be found at the university's website. The deadline is December 7, 2018.
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PSAT/NMSQT
Any 10th or 11th graders interested in taking the PSAT/NMSQT need to sign up in the counselor's office or the College and Career Center by Wednesday, September 30th. The test is scheduled for October 14th. The cost is $17 and needs to be paid before testing. To sign up online, click the link below:
Click HERE to sign up for the PSAT/NMSQT
College Visits
Each school year Junior and Senior students are allowed up to two (2) college visits. Students will have to fill out and complete the Rusk High School College Visit Request Form. The form requires signatures from the student, parent, Mrs. Gates OR Mr. Reyes, and Assistant Principal Karli Sitton. Teachers must also fill out the form and state whether or not the student is passing or failing their class. The college/university will also provided their signature and note on their official letterheads. Students will bring both forms to Mrs. Ford in the counselors office once they return to campus.
Click here for the College Visit Request Form or visit the College and Career Center for the form.