CAP Corner

College Assistance Program

Welcome to Dr. Perez’s  CAP (College Assistance Program) Page.  The College Assistance Program is a unique postsecondary advisory program unique to Miami-Dade County Public Schools. The specialized focus of the program enables CAP advisors, such as Dr Perez to serve students more effectively because of their specific expertise in this field. It is one the few college-help services in schools nationwide that initiates contact with the students and works with them throughout their post-secondary journey, from exploration to research to testing to admissions and ultimately financial aid and scholarships.  

Dr. Yvette Perez
CAP/College Advisor
YSPerez@dadeschools.net
305-232-2044 ext 2151

Planning Guides for Parents:

Planning Guides for Students:

Supporting Undocumented Students

Post-Secondary Resource Guide for Undocumented and Mixed Status Families

Resources to Support Undocumented Students

College Greenlight

Florida’s College Access Network (FCAN)

Florida’s Office of Student Financial Aid (OFSA)

The Dream

The University of Miami

Immigrants Rising

Higher Ed Higher Ed Immigration Portal

College & Post-Secondary Events

Coral Reef’s Annual College Fair:
October 23,2024
6:00-7:30pm

Post- Secondary Resources

Florida Student Scholarship & Grant Programs 

FAFSA

Scholarship Information

CAP Scholarship Bulletin
The CAP Scholarship Bulletin provides information and links to over 300 postsecondary scholarship opportunities. Students are encouraged to subscribe to scholarship search engines to access additional scholarship opportunities as this bulletin is not an exhaustive list.

Featured Scholarships:
RAISE ME Micro-Scholarships
Students can start earning micro-scholarships as early as 9th grade. Add accomplishments in and outside of the classroom, keep your profile up to date and watch your scholarships stack up! All students are encouraged to create an account, discover colleges and build micro-scholarship earnings to pay for college expenses.  
Raise.Me – Join Here

BigFuture
BigFuture Scholarships are awarded to 10th, 11th,  and 12th grade students who create a College Board account and complete a series of required tasks to qualify for scholarships. There are no essays to complete, no minimum GPA or test score and no citizenship requirements. All sophomores, juniors and seniors are encouraged to participate. 

CAP
The CAP, Inc Grant, named after Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ College Assistance Program, is a scholarship available for students who have exhausted all other avenues of financial aid, but still have unmet needs to cover the cost to attend the college or university of their choice. Each year, many students who apply are awarded the scholarship to help them attend college.
The College Assistance Program, Inc. (CAP, Inc.)  

UNCF
The United Negro College Fund is the nation’s largest private scholarship provider to minority group members. Each year, they award more than $100 million in scholarships to students attending more than 1,100 schools across the country, including the prestigious network of 37 Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
UNCF Scholarships

Scholarship Search Engines

SCOIR

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SCOIR is an online college planning platform to expand college access and improve collegiate outcomes for students. SCOIR’s comprehensive tool allows students to complete college searches and virtual tours as well as complete portions of the application process.  

MDCPS launched SCOIR in all high schools in the Spring of 2020. All high school students have access to SCOIR’s career and college planning tools. Additionally, this platform allows school counselors and college advisors to communicate with colleges, parents, and students, submit electronic transcripts & waivers, and collect vital college access data.  

Testing Information

Visit our Testing Information page for more information.

ACT/SAT Prep
Official SAT Practice – Connect your College Board to Khan Academy Account

SAT Dates and Deadlines
www.collegeboard.org

SAT Test DateRegistration DeadlineDeadline for:Changes, Regular Cancellation, and Late Registration
Aug. 24, 2024Aug. 9, 2024Aug. 13, 2024
Oct. 5, 2024Sept. 20, 2024Sept. 24, 2024
Nov. 2, 2024Oct. 18, 2024Oct. 22, 2024
Dec. 7, 2024Nov. 22, 2024Nov. 26, 2024
Mar. 8, 2025Feb. 21, 2025Feb. 25, 2025
May 3, 2025Apr. 18, 2025Apr. 22, 2025
June 7, 2025May 22, 2025May 27, 2025
Students who need to borrow a device from College Board will need to register and request their device earlier than the registration deadline – at least 30 days before test day. 

ACT Dates and Deadlines
www.act.org

ACT Test DateRegistration DeadlineLate Registration DeadlinePhoto Upload & Standby Deadline
Sept. 14, 2024Aug. 9, 2024Aug. 25, 2024Sept.6, 2024
Oct. 26, 2024Sept. 20, 2024Oct. 7, 2024Oct.18, 2024
Dec. 14, 2024Nov. 8, 2024Nov. 22, 2024Dec.6, 2024
Feb. 8, 2025Jan. 3, 2025Jan. 20, 2025Jan. 31, 2025
Apr. 5, 2025Feb. 28, 2025Mar. 16, 2025Mar. 28, 2025
June 14, 2025May 9, 2025May 26, 2025June 6, 2025
July 12, 2025June 6, 2025June 20, 2025July 4, 2025

CLT
www.cltexam.com
The CLT is an online college entrance exam for 11th and 12th graders. This test is accepted at many (but not all) colleges across the US (view partner colleges here). It is also accepted for Florida Bright Futures eligibility.