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College Planning Night

Learn how to stay organized and connected during college planning. Explore the importance of college, choosing a college, applying, and paying for college. Get a timeline for your senior year and have your questions answered.

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College Planning Night

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  1. College Planning Night Centralia High School

  2. Agenda • How to stay organized and connected • Why College is Important • How to Choose a College • How to Apply to College • How to Pay for College • Timeline for Senior Year • Questions and discussion are encouraged!!

  3. Stay Connected - Career Center Events and Announcements Calendar • School Google e-mail account and calendar • Students - accept the school Google calendar invite to Career Center Events and Announcements. • Parents can be added to this – e-mail liwilson@centralia.wednet.edu to request • https://calendar.google.com/calendar/r?tab=mc

  4. Seniors – check your e-mail and calendar • This is important!! • For CHS announcements and events • Open school Gmail and Google Calendar often – daily if possible • For notifications from colleges • Use your personal e-mail for admissions and financial aid • Check it often for things you need to do or know

  5. Why College is Important

  6. Why college is important Postsecondary degrees lead to greater weekly earnings Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey, 2013.

  7. Why College is important Over a lifetime, college graduates earn $1 million more than those who only have a high school degree.

  8. Why college is important A high school diploma is just not enough anymore Jobs that require more than high school make up more than 2/3 of new jobs, and it’s growing. New jobs for college graduates New jobs for HS graduates Source: Carnevale, Anthony P. and Donna M. Desrochers, Standards for What? The Economic Roots of K–16 Reform, Educational Testing Service, 2003.

  9. WHY COLLEGE IS IMPORTANT Postsecondary education creates more job stability 8.3 7.7 6.8 6.2 4.5

  10. How to Choose a College

  11. Types of Colleges

  12. State Funded Public Universities • Many program and degree choices • Affordable tuition – range from $6,000 to $10,000 • University community and sense of belonging • No transfer challenges or issues • Want a change – personal choice

  13. Private Universities • Program and degree choices (pre-med/pre-law) • Small size – total enrolled and class size • Special emphasis (arts, music, technology, healthcare) • Religious affiliation • Expensive – tuition ranges from $20,000 to $42,000/year

  14. Freshman Admission Requirements for Universities • 4 years English • 3 years of math through Algebra II • Senior year math • 2 years of science • 3 years of social studies • 2 years World Language • 1 year fine art • Good SAT or ACT Score • Good GPA • Strong Senior Year Check each university’s admission requirements Student-athletes must register with the NCAA at www.ncaa.org/student-athletes

  15. 2-year Community and Tech Colleges • Lower cost – tuition and housing • Technical degree or program • Degrees and courses that transfer to 4-year universities • Personal choices to stay at home

  16. Admission Requirements for 2-year Colleges • Apply • Submit placement test scores for English and Math • Attend an orientation • Must have a High School diploma or GED to receive financial aid

  17. Getting to Know a College • College representative visits to CHS • College Fairs – some at Centralia College • Campus visits are important • College website – available majors, admission policies CHS Career Center

  18. Apply to at LEAST three… Apply for three to four colleges: Solid, Reach, Dream • Solid: pretty sure I am going here and I can get in. • Reach: I would like to go here, but I think it is a reach for me to do so. • Dream: I am a pretty convinced I cannot go here, but I will apply and dream a little!

  19. Naviance Computer Program - College & Career Tools • College Supermatch • College Search and Information • Save colleges to favorites list • Career assessments and search

  20. How to Apply to College • College Websites • Some may use or require the Common App

  21. Admissions on the Spot at CHS November November 6

  22. How to Pay for College • Three main sources of financial assistance… • Financial Aid – federal and state funds based on need • CHS scholarships – Dollars for Scholars • Scholarships at your college

  23. Financial Aid

  24. Financial Aid – students with a SSN You will complete the FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid Step 1 – Create an FSA ID online – this is just a username and password for completing the application. Step 2 – Complete the FAFSAwith information about the student and parent(s).

  25. FSA ID Handout

  26. Financial Aid – students without a SSN • If no SSN, complete the Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) • Students can qualify for state aid • Must have lived in Washington for the past 3 years • Come to the Career Center for Help

  27. FAFSA and WAFSA on the Web Handouts

  28. How Much $$ Will I Spend? 2018 income # of family members in college Estimated Family Contribution “EFC” household size Etc. • how much you pay for college

  29. FAFSA/WAFSA - What Happens Next • The FAFSAcalculatesEstimated Family Contribution (EFC) = how much you pay for college • Based on: • Income from the previous tax year • Assets • Number of family members in the household • Number of family members in college

  30. Example of Financial Aid Award Financial Aid Department for Colleges You Choose FAFSA Report Ex: EFC = $2,000 Aid You Can Receive $19,000 Cost of Attendance $21,000 EFC $2,000 • Financial Aid Award • Federal Grants $6,500 • State Grants $7,200 • Work Study $5,300 • $19,000 • Your Contribution $2,000 • Part-time job • Savings • Student loans or Parent Plus loans

  31. Example of Financial Aid Award Financial Aid Department for Colleges You Choose FAFSA Report Ex: EFC = $10,000 Aid You Can Receive $5,000 Cost of Attendance $21,000 EFC $16,000 • Your Contribution $16,000 • Part-time job • Savings • Student loans or Parent Plus loans • Financial Aid Award • Federal Grants $5,000

  32. FAFSA 4caster – Estimate of Financial Aid

  33. FAFSA Help Available to You • FAFSA on the Web Workshop • October 23, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. • CHS Career Center • Centralia College FAFSA Fridays • October 18 – November 15, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. • Trans Alta Center, 2nd floor (on Pear Street) • Appointments and walk-in help during study hall • CHS Career Center

  34. Scholarships

  35. Scholarships #1 CHS Dollars for Scholars Grants approximately $80,000-$100,000 to seniors for college and university education Apply in Winter – Application Deadline in early March #2 Scholarships at Your College Check their website for application process and deadlines #3 College Bound Scholarship Must have signed up in 8th grade #4 Community and Organization Scholarships This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC

  36. CHS Dollars for Scholars • Apply online – opens in December • Prepare for the application – personal essay, goals, challenges, achievements • Contact is Mrs. VanBuskirk, CHS Counselor

  37. College Bound Scholarship • Signed up in 8th grade • At least a 2.0 GPA • Graduate from high school on time • No felony convictions • Colleges in Washington state

  38. Senior Year Timeline

  39. Senior Year Timeline - Fall • FALL – September, October, November • Check with your counselor to make sure you are on track to graduate. • Register to take or re-take the SAT or ACT if you are applying to 4-year colleges. • Start the financial aid process by creating a FSA ID and completing the FAFSA (need a SSN) or the WAFSA. • Attend college and career presentations at CHS (Google calendar – Career Center Events and Announcements). • Visit your top college choices to see if they fit you. • Do your job shadow and personal statement to meet graduation requirements. • Apply to colleges that have early admissions deadlines in October or November.

  40. Senior Year Timeline - Winter • WINTER – December, January, February • Finish all college applications. Always check application deadlines, and apply early. • Check the e-mail you entered for admissions, the FAFSA/WAFSA and financial aid at least once a week. • Watch for e-mails from colleges’ financial aid departments. You may be selected for verification of your FAFSA data and need to submit some forms. • Apply for scholarships at CHSand the college(s) you applied to. Deadlines are usually in February or the first of March.

  41. Senior Year Timeline - Spring • SPRING – March, April, May/June • Complete your Senior Project practice & sign off in March. • Make sure all scholarship application materials are in by the deadlines. • Watch for financial aid awards (what they are offering you), and compare offers if you applied to more than one college. Make your choice and ACCEPT your award package. • Complete Senior Presentation and High and Beyond Plan to graduate. • If going away to college, make your dorm selection and submit your housing deposit before the deadline. This is usually May 1. • Go to the CHS Counseling Center to request to have your final transcript sent to your college.

  42. Career and College Help • Lisa Wilson – Career and College Ready Counselor • Marilyn Haskins – Career Center Coordinator • Important announcements will be sent to students and parents using Skyward e-mails

  43. www.Naviance.com

  44. www.EducationQuest.org

  45. www.Readysetgrad.wa.gov

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