College & Career Center

Hey Huskies!  

Mr. Ruben Amavisca has been a part of the Career Center since Hanford West opened up as it's own high school.  Mr. Amavisca is a graduate of Corcoran High School and attended COS, West Hills College, Feather River College, and Fresno State!  Go Dogs! Mr. Amavisca is also very involved in the Marching Band world as and instructor, designer, and adjudicator.  

Ruben is extremely passionate about his job and tries his best to do what is best for all students at Hanford West.  

Lets Go Huskies!  

Announcements from MR. AMAVISCA

Hey Huskies! 

Seniors! 

Time to really ramp up your efforts on applying for scholarships using Going Merry.  Deadline to submit a big chunk of those scholarships is Feb 7, 2025.  Sounds far away, but it is only 2 weeks away.  You need the following to submit your apps: 

• Three (3) short essays: Personal Statement, Community Service/Activities, and Financial need.  
• Two (2) letters of recommendation: Can be from teachers, counselors, coaches, managers, etc.
• Digital copy of your current transcript.  You can get a copy using the Transcript link on the Career Center Website. 
• Any other documents, pictures, certificates etc, that you feel will need to be attached.  

Come see me in the Career Center if you need help figuring out the Going Merry Platform.  

FAFSA/CADAA - Don't forget to complete your FAFSA/CADAA so that you can qualify for financial aid!  Even if your parents make good money, you should complete the FAFSA/CADAA so that you can be eligible to apply for loans if needed.  If you do not plan to submit your FAFSA, you will need to sign an Opt-Out form.  There is a law that was put into place in 2023 that states that schools must either have students submit a FAFSA/CADAA Application or sign an Opt-out form.  The form is available for printing on the Career Center website.

Mr. Amavisca

Career Center Updates! January 27, 2025.  

Hey Huskies and Parents/Guardians

A few things going on in the next few weeks that you need to know.  

1. US Navy - PFC Fox, our Navy recruiter will be on campus Monday and Tuesday, February 3rd and 4th during 3rd - 5th periods.
2. College of the Sequoias (COS) will be on campus on Thursday, February 6th to help students with anything having to do with The COS.  Completing applications, adding classes, dropping classes, etc.  Just sign up on the Career Center Website to be called in. 
3. Lemoore College will be on campus on Thursday, February 6th to help students with anything having to do with The LC.  Completing applications, adding classes, dropping classes, etc.  Just sign up on the Career Center Website to be called in.
4. For those of you that will not be submitting a FAFSA/CADAA, you will need to fill out and submit an “Opt-Out” form to me here in the Career Center.  You can download the form using this link:  CAL Grant GPA Opt-Out form 2023.pdf
5. Going Merry Scholarship Program - Seniors, you need to be looking at and applying for scholarships using the GM Scholarship program website or the app.  We have over 80 local scholarships available.  What do you need to apply?  3 very short essays, 2 letters of recommendation, and 1 digital copy of your transcript.  DEADLINE:  Most scholarships have a deadline of Feb 7, 2025.  But there a few others that have later deadlines.  Get those applications submitted!  See me in the Career Center if you need help! 
6. SAT School Day - If you interested in taking the SAT, you can do so here on campus during the month of March. The Career Center will be  

I think that is it for this week's update.  I Hope you all have a great week!

Mr. Amavisca

Hey Huskies!

Cal Kids Investment Program! 

Claim your student's free College Savings Account! 

Created by the State of California, CalKIDS provides up to $1,500 in free money for eligible school-aged children to help kickstart their savings for future college and career training expenses.* Your child may already have an account established in their name. Claiming your child’s college savings account is quick and easy! Visit CalKIDS.org and have the information listed below handy

This is Legit, one of the HH Classified Staff members claimed their childs account and has already earned over $500.  

Use this link for more information:  Click here for more information!