Aldine ISD to Host 2026 College Night on Monday, September 28

Students and families can explore colleges, careers, military service, financial aid, and other opportunities at Aldine ISD’s annual College Night.

What comes next after high school? For Aldine ISD students, there are many possible answers — and College Night is designed to help them explore those possibilities.

Aldine ISD Superintendent Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney visits with families at the 2024 College Night event.

Aldine ISD will host its annual College Night in late September and is open to students and families throughout the district.

2026 Aldine ISD College Night

Monday, Sept. 28
6-8 p.m.
M.O. Campbell Educational Center
1865 Aldine Bender Rd.
Houston, TX 77032

• REGISTRATION: Visit the Texas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (TACRAO) registration site for 2026 or click the link below.
  • Student Registration Link for Barcode Scanning: https://app.strivescan.com/registration
    Once on the Site, Search for: 9/28/26 Aldine ISD at M.O. Campbell Educational Center

College Night gives students the opportunity to move from table to table, meet representatives, collect information, and ask questions about what life after high school could look like. Representatives from colleges and universities, military branches, trade and technical programs, scholarship organizations, financial aid resources, businesses, and other postsecondary organizations will be available to connect with families.

According to Michael Minter, Aldine ISD director of college readiness, this year’s event will bring together over 100 colleges and universities, military branches, technical and trade programs, scholarship organizations, businesses and other organizations. The participating institutions represent opportunities close to home, across the country and, as in previous years, beyond U.S. borders.

In addition, UT-Austin, Texas A&M University, and the University of Houston will host exclusive sessions. Families can also stop by financial aid support booths presented by College Possible, where students can get help creating an FSA ID and learn about FAFSA/TASFA.

Explore What Comes Next

Whether a student already knows where they want to go or is still trying to figure out what comes next, College Night provides an opportunity to explore.

Students can learn more about:

• Two-year and four-year colleges and universities
• Career and technical education and trade programs
• Military service opportunities
• Scholarships and financial aid
• Career and workforce opportunities
• Application and admission requirements
• Programs of study and career pathways

Families will also have opportunities to connect with organizations that can help students navigate the college and financial aid process.

For students who are just beginning to think about their futures, the event is an opportunity to discover possibilities they may not have considered. For seniors preparing to apply, it is a chance to make connections, get answers, and take the next step.

A Strong Start to Postsecondary Planning

College Night is an important part of Aldine ISD’s College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) efforts. It reflects the district’s commitment to ensuring students graduate with choices and a plan for what comes next.

The Class of 2026 provides a powerful example of what those opportunities can look like. As of May 22, Aldine ISD’s Class of 2026 had received more than $1.35 billion in financial aid and scholarship offers, with the total expected to grow as additional offers were verified over the summer. The district also reported thousands of industry certifications earned by students, highlighting the many pathways available after graduation.

College Night is one way Aldine ISD helps students begin exploring those pathways — whether their plans include a four-year university, community college, technical training, military service, an industry credential, the workforce, or a combination of options.

Make the Most of College Night

Click on the image to download the College Night Student Checklist PDF.

Students are encouraged to come prepared to ask questions and make connections.

Before attending, students should think about the colleges, careers, military branches, or training programs they may want to explore. Having a few questions ready can help students make the most of their conversations with representatives.

And students do not have to have their entire future figured out.

College Night is an opportunity to explore, ask questions, and discover possibilities. A conversation with a college representative could introduce a student to a program they had never considered. A scholarship organization could open the door to an opportunity that seemed out of reach. A trade program or employer could reveal a career pathway that matches a student’s interests and goals.

For Aldine ISD students and families, College Night is a chance to start — or continue — planning for life beyond high school.

Students and families are encouraged to attend and explore the many opportunities available after high school.

Visit the Office of Postsecondary Outcomes for additional information and updates about participating organizations.