Guidance Information
Helpful Links for Students, Parents, and Counselors
Guidance Department Staff
Kayli Shear- Department Chair, College & Career Specialist - shear.kayli@brevardschools.org
Keith Ward-Grades 7-8 (last names A-K) - ward.keith@brevardschools.org
Cindy Kirk-Grades 7-8 (last names L-Z - kirk.cindy@brevardschools.org
Kim Leonard-Grades 9-12 (last names A-K) - leonard.kimberlee@brevardschools.org
Amy Williams-Grades 9-12 (last names L-Z) - williams.amynorton@brevardschools.org
Emily Carty-ESE & 504 Contact- carty.emily@brevardschools.org
Magi Leon-Registrar - leon.magaly@brevardschools.org
Keri Weeks-Guidance Clerk - weeks.keri@brevardschools.org
Jenny Clark-Data Clerk - Clark.Jenniferd@brevardschools.org
Sadie McKinnon-ESE Support Specialist - mckinnon.sadie@brevardschools.org
Dual Enrollment
Get all the latest information and instructions on the website:
https://www.easternflorida.edu/admissions/dual-enrollment/index.php
FAFSA Updates 2025
Dear Parents,
If your child is planning to attend any college for the 2025-2026 school year, they will want to fill out a FAFSA application for federal financial aid.
The deadline for filing the FAFSA is June 30, 2025 but, the earlier you apply, the more funds you may be eligible to receive.
We have had several students who applied in previous years but did not list a social security number on their FAFSA application. If you do not list a social security number, you can still apply but you will receive a paper document that must be signed and returned. You will not be able to sign paperwork online without a valid social security number on file.
Attached is information to help you complete the FAFSA. Should you have questions, you can contact your child’s school counselor or the financial office at the college your child plans to attend.
FAFSA: Apply for Aid
Ready to apply? Click here to fill out your FAFSA!
https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Avoid these 12 common FAFSA mistakes:
https://www.ed.gov/content/12-common-fafsa%C2%AE-mistakes
More valuable information to answer your questions:
Federal Student Aid at a Glance
Need some help understanding your options for paying for college?
Provide some basic information and we'll estimate your eligibility for federal student aid. Click here to get started:
https://studentaid.gov/aid-estimator/
Bright Futures Scholarship Information
Want to learn about Bright Futures Scholarship opportunities?
Visit https://floridabrightfutures.gov/ to read about your options!
Community Service Volunteer Opportunities
Annual Scare Fair and Open House (Hurry! This is only a day away!) 321-409-4800
The Canopy at Hickory Creek - email Brianne.Shaker@TheCanopyAtHickoryCreek.com or call (321) 291-6444
Hidden Acres Rescue for Thoroughbreds (HART) Website
Brevard Zoo Website
The Salvation Army Website
Community Services Council Website
United Way of Brevard Website
Humane Society Website
Florida Wildlife Hospital Website
Brevard Art Center and Museum Website
Bis Brothers/Big Sisters of Brevard Website
Brevard Assoc for the Advancement of the Blind Website
Brevard County Parks and Recreation Website
Child Care Association of Brevard (321) 383-5103
Children's Home Society (321) 634-6047
Keep Brevard Beautiful Website
Special Olympics Website
Daily Bread Website
The Haven for Children Website
Florida Trail Association Website
Marine Resources Council Website
Sea Turtle Preservation Society Website
Turkey Creek Sanctuary Website
Brevard County BRAVE Program Website
Girl Scouts of the Citrus Council Website
Space Coast Habitat for Humanity Website
North Brevard Charities Sharing Center Website
Horse Sisters and Associates Website
Brevard County 4H Program Website
Central Brevard Library and Reference Center in Cocoa (321) 633-1792
Port St John Public Library (321) 633-1867
Central Brevard Sharing Center (321) 631-0306
Creative Care Center - adult day-health facility in Cocoa Beach (321) 784-3502
Crosswinds Youth Services (321)452-0800 Website
Harmony Farms Website
Health First / Cape Canaveral Hospital Auxiliary Website
Hospice of St. Francis (321) 269-4240
March of Dimes, Space Coast Division (321) 633-3047
Meals on Wheels Website
Rockledge Health and Rehabilitation Center (321) 632-6300
SPCA Website
Alzheimer's Foundation (321) 253-4430
Space Coast Therapy Dogs Website
Space Coast Transit's Volunteers in Motion Website (321) 635-7999
Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum (321) 268-1941 or (321) 799-4040
Brevard Cultural Alliance Website
Brevard County Sheriff's Office Website
Graduation Requirements
Click here to view BPS's Graduation Requirements.
