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College & Career Center
The College and Career Center is here to serve our student community by providing the information and resources students need to achieve their academic and career goals. We invite all students to benefit from our services; we’re looking forward to working closely with you to help you achieve success.
Mission
To assist all Eastmark High School students in planning for their future by using a variety of resources, activities and interventions which align with the QCUSD Strategic Plan. Students will develop social, academic, and employability skills that will help them prepare for success after high school. We will provide career, college, and school career opportunities while working closely with the Counseling Department, Armed Forces, as well as community and business partners.
For Current Students
Please join your cohort college and career center Google classroom for more comprehensive information and daily updates. You will need to use your google homepage connected to your @qcusd student email.
- 2024 graduates join with class code: p2k376w
- 2025 graduates join with class code: egvly2o
- 2026 graduates join with class code: quxnvx7
- 2027 graduates join with class code: 6wnwscm
The College and Career Center Google Resource Classrooms always host the most current details, but you can also visit The Center’s website for additional information.
College & Career Exploration
Arizona School Resources
Cost of attendance estimators and school specific grants and aid.





Maricopa Community Colleges – Campus Locations
- Chandler-Gilbert Community College
- Estrella Mountain Community College
- GateWay Community College
- Glendale Community College
- Mesa Community College
- Paradise Valley Community College
- Phoenix College
- Rio Salado College
- Scottsdale Community College
- South Mountain Community College
General Resources
- College Preparation Checklist
- Common Application
- Common Application Tutorial
- Education and Career Action Plan (ECAP)
- FAFSA
- FSA ID
- Guide to College Scholarships & Financial Aid for Black Students
- A Guide to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)
- NCAA Guide to College-Bound Athletes
Career Readiness
Scholarship and FAFSA Information
Other Scholarships
- None at this time.
FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid
- Apply for FAFSA Online
- Apply online with an easier version of the FAFSA application via Goingmerry.com
- FAFSA at a Glance
- FAFSA Checklist
- The Guide to Federal Student Aid
- Create your FSA ID Online
FAFSA Help Resources and Hotline
The hotline is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- English: 1-833-AZ-FAFSA 833-293-2372
- Spanish: 1-833-Mi-FAFSA 833-643-2372
Benji, the FAFSA Chatbot
Students can text their FAFSA questions 24/7 to 602-786-8171, AskBenji.org
Be A Leader Foundation
Be A Leader Foundation is offering virtual appointments to assist students with their FAFSA, college applications, next steps, and college enrollment. Please visit the Be A Leader Foundation website to complete the web form and schedule an appointment.
College Depot
College Depot provides personal assistance with financial aid, admissions, and all things college. Students can request a virtual appointment with a College Depot Advisor by filling out their online virtual appointment request.
Scholarship Search Engine Links
- Going Merry
- College Board Scholarship Opportunities
- College Depot
- Scholly
- CAPPEX
- Chegg
- Fast Web
- Niche
- FinAid
- Scholarships.com
- StudentScholarships.org
- APIA Scholars
- College Horizons
- Original Domain
- FedMoney
Arizona College and University Scholarship Links
- Arizona State University
- Central Arizona College
- Grand Canyon University
- Northern Arizona University
- University of Arizona
Community College Scholarships
- Chandler-Gilbert Community College General Scholarship
- Chandler-Gilbert Community College – Presidents’ Honors Scholarship
- Watch information video for CGCC Honors Scholarship
- Maricopa Community College District & Foundation Scholarships
WICHE Out of State Tuition Assistance
Arizona is a WICHE state, which allows you to participate in the tuition discount program at 160+ public colleges and universities across the west.
Early College Programs
Early College Opportunities at Eastmark High School
Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC) is proud to be part of the Eastmark High School community! Through our Early College programs, students can explore college pathways, earn university-transferable credits, and save time and money on a degree, all while still in high school.
- Dual Enrollment: Earn high school and college credit at the same time in your EHS classes. There’s no extra coursework, simply pass your class with a C or better and pay the tuition to earn college credit.
View the EHS dual course. - ACE (Achieving a College Education) Scholarship: Sophomores can apply for this two-year program designed to help motivated students earn up to 24 college credits at no cost by high school graduation.
Apply for an ACE scholarship now! - Hoop of Learning Scholarship: For Native American students in grades 9–11, this program provides the opportunity to earn up to 36 college credits at no cost by high school graduation.
Apply for a Hoop of Learning scholarship now! - Concurrent Enrollment: Take college classes during your own time (online, in-person, or hybrid) through CGCC. You’ll learn alongside college students and earn credits that count toward your future degree.
Meet Your High School College Advisor, Gabriella Mesa!
Your CGCC High School college advisor is on campus two days a week to help students and families navigate all Early College opportunities, registration, scholarships, and more!
Email Gabriella Mesa.


