Counseling Center

10th - 12th Grade Counselors

Yonseutta Johnson

Alpha Split: A - Do

ypjohnson@forneyisd.net

Tonya Payne

Alpha Split: Dr - Ke

tdpayne@forneyisd.net

Nikia Seay

Alpha Split: Kh - Q

nkseay@forneyisd.net

Patricia Zingg

Alpha Split: R- Z

pjzinggdevizcaya@forneyisd.net

Christopher Cooper - Lead Counselor

All Dual Credit Students

cpcooper@forneyisd.net

9th Grade Counselors

Stephenie Givens

Alpha Split: A - K

slgivens@forneyisd.net

Anuoluwapo Olayinka

Alpha Split: L - Z

aolayinka@forneyisd.net

Janay Norvell

9-12 Student Support Counselor

janorvell@forneyisd.net

Forney ISD DOES NOT endorse any of the resources/facilities listed on this page.

Mental Health Resources:

• Crisis Text Line - Text HELP to 741741

• Dallas Suicide Hotline - (972) 223- TEEN (8336)

• National Suicide Hotline -1-800-273-8255

• North Texas Behavioral Health Authority  - (214) 366-9404

• North Texas Mobile Crisis Team - 1-866-260-800

• Basepoint Academy - (972) 842-0039

• Suicide & Crisis Center of North Texas 24/7 Hotline - 988-828-1000

What is CCMR?

In Forney ISD we are committed to ensuring that our students graduate high school future-ready by providing post-secondary opportunities through College, Career, and Military readiness programs. College Career and Military Readiness (CCMR) is about preparing students for life after graduation. It is made up of curriculum, resources, programs and activities that help students have the tools they need to enter college or the workforce and begin a career. CCMR is integrated into the everyday culture of our district and is supported by state guidelines, partnerships with higher education organizations and businesses.

Students will reach CCMR status by one (1) of the following methods listed below:

• Earn a score of 3 or higher on at least one AP examination

• Meet TSI score via SAT, ACT, TSI-A, or complete College Prep Courses in both English AND Math 

• Complete dual credit courses (9 hours in any subject or 3 hours English OR Mathematics)

• Earn an associate degree from Dallas College

• Complete a program of study in CTE (Career & Technology Education) AND earn an industry-based certification (IBC) 

• Enlist in one of the armed forces(TEA will require districts to upload required documentation)

Dual Credit Opportunities with Forney ISD

Please visit the FISD Future Readiness site to learn more about the Dual Credit opportunities available to students.
 

Career and Technical Education

To learn more about the different CTE programs the district has to offer, please visit the Career and Technical Education site. 

College Admissions

Are you ready to apply for college? Please check out this application checklist to ensure your application is complete. 

• Submit your application through ApplyTexas or the Common App? 

• Pay your application fee or submit a fee waiver? 

• Send your SAT and/or ACT scores?

• Send your transcript? 

• Apply for financial aid? 

• Apply for scholarships? 

Interested in graduating early? Please check out the Texas First Program. 

Financial Aid

Most students depend on financial aid to help them pay for college. Each year apply for federal grants, work-study, and loans with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Colleges use FAFSA data to determine federal aid eligibility. Many states and colleges use FAFSA data to award their own aid. Please complete your FAFSA form as soon as possible after the application opens. 

FAFSA Application 

FAFSA Steps for Parents

Students that are classified as a Texas resident who cannot apply for federal financial aid because of citizenship status are able to complete the TASFA. 

FAFSA completion is a graduation requirement. All seniors are required to complete the FAFSA, TASFA, or an opt-out form. If a senior is not completing the FAFSA or TASFA, he/she will need to complete the Financial Aid Opt-Out Form and submit the completed form to his/her school counselor to meet this graduation requirement. 

FAFSA HELP FROM SALLY MAE

Testing

ASVAB

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple choice test, administered by the United States Military Entrance Processing Command, used to determine qualification for enlistment in the United States Armed Forces. Test dates and links for sign up are in graphic below.

TSIA

The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) is a state placement assessment designed to assist the college or university in determining if you are ready for college-level course work in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics. Students whose college requires the TSI can get a jump start by taking it at North Forney before graduating high school. Please see below for the sign-up links.

SAT/ACT 

The ACT and SAT are exams designed to measure academic readiness for college. Colleges and universities use SAT / ACT scores for admissions and merit-based scholarships. Please see testing dates below.

Scholarships

• Brooklyn Masonic Lodge #386 Scholarship for 25-26 Graduating Seniors. Application. Deadline April 21st.

• Scholarship opportunity for 2026 graduating seniors who have participated in AFNR and are members of FFA. Application.

• CoServ Scholarship. The deadline should read Friday, April 24th.
• Here is the Henderson Elementary Scholarship application. Two scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $1,000 each to be used during the 2026–2027 academic year for tuition, fees, or books. This scholarship is open to students who attended Henderson Elementary in grades K–4. The deadline is Friday, April 24th.
•  2026 Skechers Scholarship This year, Skechers will be awarding an additional $100k in scholarships bringing the total scholarship program to $300k! Here is how students can apply. The deadline is April, 15.
• Kaufman Livestock & Forage Committee. Apply here
• Kaufman County Master Gardener Association. Apply here
• National Coalition of 100 Black Women, INC You may access the scholarship application by visiting: https://www.ncbwdallas.org/scholarship-application Application Deadline: March 31, 2026 

  • Eligibility Criteria: 

    •Black female graduating senior (Class of 2026)

    •Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale

    Currently enrolled in a high school within the Dallas Metropolitan Area

•  Linda Thomas Safe Driving Scholarship application closes Monday, March 16, 11:59 p.m. CT.

•  Red Bird Leaders Scholarship Program, ONLY students who plan to attend TVCC this fall. link:
  https://tvcc.jotform.com/200963995406060 due by April 15.

• The Lions Club Scholarship. Application link. Deadline April 11, 2026.

• High School student scholarship application here for the Kaufman County A&M Club for students planning to attend Texas A&M University- College Station in the fall of 2026. The deadline for submission is April 1, 2026 - no exceptions.

• Leadership Integrity Respect. For more information  go to liragroup.org. DEADLINE: May 1,2026 

• The FAC would like to award two $500 scholarships to Forney ISD seniors. Scholarship Details & Application Link:  https://www.theforneyartscouncil.org/news/2026/3/2025-fac-arts-scholarship-xzse9-dek5s13-2xxbr. Deadline May 1st.

• Linda Thomas Safe Driving Scholarship to award 10 eligible students $2,000 each for college expenses, The scholarship is now open for applications. Eligible students include: Graduating high school seniors who have been accepted into a 2- or 4-year/university or accredited trade school and will be enrolled full-time by Fall 2026. Visit netrma.org/scholarship for more information and the online application. The deadline for all applications is Monday, March 16, 11:59 p.m. CT. 

• TVCC Foundation Scholarship Application. Open to students who will be attending TVCC in the Fall with one $2,000 scholarship awarded to each high school in our service area. Awarded in two installments: $1,000 in the Fall semester and $1,000 in the Spring semester. Awarded immediately following graduation. Application Link: TVCC Foundation Scholarship Application. Submission deadline (priority): April 1, 2025. Deadline: June 1st.

• Dallas Scottish Rite Library and Museum, Inc. For a student to be eligible for this scholarship, a completed application form and all supporting documents must be returned to our office no later than April 10, 2026. The application and supporting documentation must be delivered to us by regular mail or hand-delivered to our office. Do not email your application or supporting documents. Emailed applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted.  Our office hours are Monday – Friday, 7:00 am-4:00 pm. Candidates approved for a scholarship will be contacted by email/mail no later than May 4, 2026. To access the application, please go to our website www.dallasscottishrite.org/scholarships.
• OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS OPPORTUNITIES. Link
• Kaufman County High Schools on behalf of the Northeast Texas County & District Clerks of Region VI. Apply here. Deadline April 1, 2026

• Farmers Electric Cooperative’s 2026 High School Senior Scholarship application is now available online. Students can apply at: https://farmerselectric.coop/ Farmers EC will award forty $1,000 scholarships, and the Farmers EC Scholarship deadline is April 10, 2026. Applicant’s primary residence must be powered by Farmers EC to be eligible for the scholarship.

• AutomotiveScholarships.com hundreds of available scholarships to be awarded for the 2026-27 academic year to students studying engineering, accounting, business, IT/cybersecurity or other courses of study for a career in the automotive field, as well as those training to become automotive, heavy duty or collision repair technicians. To receive information and reminders, text your name and email to 720-903-2206. Application deadline March 31, 2026.
• Consuella Payne Parker scholarship. We are accepting applications for the 2026 Consuella Payne Parker Scholarship. Applicants can submit using the QR code, by mail, email, or this link: Online Application (see attached flyer image and/or document for details). Participants must complete the entire application process, address the package to our Scholarship Chair, Karen Gosby, and mail or email by 3/31/2026. LINK

• CREW in the Community Scholarship provides scholarships of up to $5,000 each year to female students who are pursuing a degree in a Qualified Field of Commercial Real Estate at any accredited 2-year or 4-year undergraduate or graduate college or university (Finance, Construction Management, Engineering, Environmental, Land Surveying, etc.) Deadline March 1^st, 2026.

• The ECLAT Foundation Scholarship provides one-year $2,000 scholarships to graduating seniors or college students who plan to or attend an accredited college or university in the State of Texas. Deadline April 1^st, 2026.

• The LIFE Association Trade Scholarship: provides one-year scholarships of up to $5,000 that may be used for tuition books and fees at any accredited community college or nonprofit trade school in the state of Texas to pursue a trade or vocational degree or certification (Ex: firefighting, automotive tech, welding, medical tech, etc.) Deadline May 1^st, 2026.

• The Kaufman County Master Gardener Association is pleased to announce a scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to a graduating Kaufman County high school student that intends to study a horticultural field at a college or university.  Kaufman County Master Gardener Association is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization focusing on providing horticultural education within our community.  This scholarship application deadline is March 31, 2026. Links to apply: Application, Guidelines.
• MISS FORNEY 2026 SCHOLARSHIP

Miss Forney 2026 Application Form 

Miss Forney 2025 - Highlight

Miss Forney E-Magazine 

• The Hagan Scholarships. provides $2,000 to help purchase essential items for college, up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters, workshops to learn important life skills not typically covered in the college curriculum, HSF Schwab Brokerage Account to manage to learn how to invest, and up to $8,000 to study and travel abroad. Apply here. 

JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Miss Forney Scholarship Pageant - Application Information - $5000 scholarship to the winner.

Texas Scholarships by School

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• Focus on scholarships that give you better odds of winning - Local, college specific, and essay scholarships often receive fewer applicants.
• Small award scholarships are far more common and easier to win.
• Write a couple of essays based on the most common prompts, and reuse them
• Scholarships are a numbers game. You need to apply to more than you think. On average, students are eligible for 50-100 opportunities, but typically apply to less than 5.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact support@goingmerry.com.

Sites to search for more scholarship opportunities:

• https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarships
• https://www.fastweb.com
• https://www.scholarships.com
• https://www.cappex.com
• https://www.mometrix.com/blog/scholarships-for-college/

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