Counseling

Dual enrollment is the opportunity to take college classes directly through a State of Michigan college/university while still in high school. If you are a 9th-11th grade student wanting to learn more about dual enrollment as you plan your schedule for next year, join the counseling office staff during Advisory on Friday, February 20 for an overview of the dual enrollment process, eligibility requirements, pros/cons, and how it compares to taking AP classes. Please complete this form by Thursday, February 19 at noon.

Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are invited to join the counseling office during Advisory on Wednesday, February 11 for an informative session that dives deeper into the graduation requirements necessary to earn your Zeeland High School diploma! We will explain the specific classes and credits that are needed to graduate but will also navigate through the numerous modifications that are possible. You will walk away having a better understanding of the Michigan Merit Curriculum and the process of requesting a personal curriculum. If you are interested in participating, please complete this form by Friday, February 6 at 3:00 p.m.

Any student interested in testing out of a class required for graduation can learn more about the process and find the registration form linked HERE. The deadline to sign up is February 27.

26-27 Careerline Tech Center applications are now being accepted!  Any current 10th or 11th grade student who desires to apply for a CTC program must complete an online application, print it, and return it to the counseling office by 3:00 p.m. on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13.  Additional important details as well as the link to the application can be found HERE. 

The Holland/Zeeland Community Foundation is seeking two qualified candidates from 9th and/or 10th grade at Zeeland East to join its Youth Advisory Committee (YAC). This is a group of local high school students who are responsible for reviewing funding requests and recommending grants for programs that benefit area youth. Interested students can apply HERE by March 30. 

Hope College’s Rise Academy is offering current 9th grade students the opportunity to participate in a free after school program (transportation provided) that offers homework help, extended learning, a supportive community, and engaging experiences. More information is available on their website and students can register through the link in this flyer.

Seniors/Senior Parents: The application for the OVER 60 scholarships available to ZHS students through the Holland/Zeeland Community Foundation is NOW OPEN!   There is ONE application to be considered for most all of the scholarships.  The deadline to apply is February 1. Check out this graphic for more details.

Seniors/Senior Parents: Do you need some assistance filling out the FAFSA? GRCC Lakeshore is hosting multiple FAFSA events this winter at the GRCC Lakeshore Campus in Holland.  Financial Aid representatives will be on hand to assist anyone who wants to complete the FAFSA application.  This is a drop-in style event, and you do not need to have applied to GRCC to attend. Help sessions will be held from 3-6 p.m. on 11/13, 12/12 and 2/19.

Seniors/Senior Parents: The 2026–27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) is NOW AVAILABLE. Submitting the FAFSA is the first step to getting student grants, scholarships, work-study opportunities, and loans for post-secondary education. It also helps determine eligibility for most state aid programs, like the Michigan Achievement Scholarship, which can cover up to $27,500 for college.  Please follow the steps outlined in this letter for more details.

Seniors/Senior Parents: Please utilize this senior year planning checklist for information relevant to your last year of high school.  It is very important that you complete the senior survey in order to inform your counselor if you would like to schedule an individual meeting to review post-high plans and ask questions.