Counseling Center

NF Counseling Center

Counselors

10th - 12th Grade Counselors

Sara Stringer

Alpha Split: A - Del

smstringer@forneyisd.net

Tonya Payne

Alpha Split: Dem - Jim

tdpayne@forneyisd.net

Nikia Seay

Alpha Split: Jo - Ok

nkseay@forneyisd.net

Patricia Zingg

Alpha Split: Ol - Tre

pjzinggdevizcaya@forneyisd.net

Christopher Cooper - Lead Counselor

Alpha Split: Tri - Z

cpcooper@forneyisd.net

9th Grade Counselors

Stephenie Givens

Alpha Split: A - K

slgivens@forneyisd.net

Anuoluwapo Olayinka

Alpha Split: L - Z

aolayinka@forneyisd.net

Student Support Counselor

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

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

8 Steps to Completing the FAFSA Form

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.

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

Scholarships

CoServ Electric Scholarship - Deadline April 17, 2025 - 2 $1000 scholarships - Application

Pearls By The Lake Foundation Scholarship - Application - Deadline is April 20, 2025 - Four scholarships for $1000 and One for $500 for eligible graduating seniors

COMTO North Texas Scholarship - Deadline is April 25, 2025 - Application Information

Bridging the Gap Scholarship - Deadline is April 25, 2025 - Application - up to $10,000

Scholarship Essay Contest - April 26, 2025 - Students will write an essay at this event to earn a scholarship - Event Information

True Service Lodge #399 Scholarship Contest Giveaway - Deadline is April 30, 2025 - 1st place - $1500/2nd place - $1000/3rd place - $500 - Event Information

Let Grow's Think for Yourself Scholarship - Deadline is April 30, 2025 - Amount is $2000 - $8000 - Application

First State Bank Scholarships (Charlie Hooser and Jeff Austin, Sr. Memorial) - Application - Deadline May 1, 2025 by 4pm - For students enrolling at Navarro College or TVCC - 2 scholarships will be awarded (one for each school). Requirements

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 1st, 2025.

Mary Helen Myrick Scholarship - Application - Deadline is May 1, 2025 at 4PM - Scholarship Information.

Forney Arts Council - 2025 Arts Scholarship - Deadline is May 1, 2025 - Two $500 scholarships - Application.

Johnson Elementary Alumni Scholarship - Deadline is May 2, 2025 - Two $500 Scholarships - Application.

Juneteenth at the Spellman Dream Builders Scholarship - Deadline 3, 2025 - $250 Scholarships - Application.

Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Texas - Deadline is May 15, 2025 - Application

JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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

Texas Scholarships by School

Scholarship tips:

Create an account on Going Merry to get matched to vetted scholarships.
Apply to scholarships using a dedicated professional email. EX - firstname.lastname@gmail.com
Check your email! Most scholarship providers take 4-6 months to let you know you were selected, and often have acceptance windows.
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:

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