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Senior Parents Night 2012-2013

Senior Parents Night 2012-2013. Topics of Discussion Please hold questions until the end College Admissions Dual Enrolled Students Cost Acceptance based on ACT/Compass Conditional or Unconditional (4 year) Compass Test (Com. Colleges 2 yr) Financial Aid College Scholarships

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Senior Parents Night 2012-2013

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  1. Senior Parents Night 2012-2013

  2. Topics of Discussion • Please hold questions until the end • College • Admissions • Dual Enrolled Students • Cost • Acceptance based on ACT/Compass • Conditional or Unconditional (4 year) • Compass Test (Com. Colleges 2 yr) • Financial Aid • College Scholarships • National & State Scholarships (fastweb.com) • Pell Grant (FAFSA) • Local Scholarships • Jobs • Resume • Interview

  3. Troy University FIRST TIME FRESHMEN • Unconditional Admission – • GPA Minimum 2.0 "C" average • ACT Minimum 20 Composite Conditional Admission – Criteria: GPA is less than 2.0 with ACT 20 or GPA 2.5 with ACT 17-19 *The conditionally admitted student will be permitted to carry a maximum course load of 13 semester hours until he/she has attempted 24 semester hours of TROY work. The student will follow prescribed courses of study designed to strengthen his/her basic skills. Specific courses must be taken where weaknesses have been demonstrated.

  4. Wallace Community College Dothan- Compass Test (Most Community Colleges are the same) • COMPASS Test- Student Assessment is Required • Comprehensive assessment in English, Mathematics, Reading, and basic Computer Skills. • Students could be assigned to developmental courses based on scores • Exemptions: • ACT 20 in English, Reading or Mathematics

  5. Estimated Cost of College Troy University Enterprise State C.C.

  6. Websites & Net Price Calculators Enterprise State Community College’s Net Price Calculator http://www.escc.edu/NetPrice/npcalc.htm Troy University’s Net Price Calculatorhttp://admissions.troy.edu/undergrad/financingYourCollegeEducation/npcalc.aspx

  7. Troy University Scholarships- • Online Application • Student must be ACCCEPTED to the college to fill out the scholarship application • ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS- Academic scholarships are based solely on academic performance. Deadline March 1 • The Millennium Scholar's Award Pays full tuition, room and board. • 31 ACT and/or 1380 SAT 1and • 3.7 GPA • The Chancellor's Award Pays full tuition • 27 ACT • 3.5 GPA

  8. Troy University Scholarshipscontinued… ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIPS- The Alumni Association Endowment Scholarship- Deadline is April 1. Half-Tuition Uncond Admitted to TROY Leadership Achievements Association. The Heritage Scholarship- Deadline is March 1. $500 Non-Renewable Uncond Admitted to TROY with at least a 3.0 GPA Applicant must be dependent child of Alumni

  9. Troy Scholarships continued AUXILIARY SCHOLARSHIPSThe Trojan Opportunity Scholarship- Deadline March 1. The amount of this award varies. Uncond Admitted to TROY with at least a 3.0 GPA Submit resume of leadership activities Applicants must be from out-of-state with preference given to applicants from Florida & Georgia The Alabama Girls State Scholarship- Deadline March 1. $1,000 Non-Renewable Uncond Admitted to TROY with at least a 3.0 GPA Must be or have been a participant & attendee of Alabama Girls State Program LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS-Basedupon achievement in leadership positions in high schoolExcellence in Leadership Award- Deadline is January 15 Amount awarded varies. 22 ACT and 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale) 1-2 page resume of leadership activities

  10. Troy Scholarships continued • OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS • Music Scholarships • Army ROTC Four-Year Scholarship • General Military Scholarships • Nursing Scholarships • Theatre Department Each year the Theatre Department awards over $80,000 in scholarships. • http://admissions.troy.edu/undergrad/financingYourCollegeEducation/undergraduate/ugTroyScholarships.aspx

  11. Enterprise State C. C. Scholarship Descriptions PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS Valedictorians and salutatorians Recipients must enroll Fall after HS graduation Required to apply for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) In-state tuition and fees up to 16 hours per semester. ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS Students seeking AA or AS degree to transfer HS Top 25% of their graduating class Recipients must enroll Fall after HS graduation Take a min credit hrs specified in the Scholarship Award Notific Required to apply for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) In-state tuition and fees varying from 6-24 sem cr hrs per acad year.

  12. Enterprise State C. C. Scholarships continued CAREER SCHOLARSHIPS Career Field in: Computer Science, Computer Graphics, Computer Maintenance and Networking, Child Development, Paralegal, Criminal Justice, Health Information Technology, Emergency Medical Technology, Business Administration, and Office Administration 80 GPA HS In-state tuition and fees for 6-24 semester credit hours TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIPS Tech fields in: Airframe Technology, Power Plant Technology, Avionics Technology, and Aviation Management. 80 GPA HS. In-state tuition and fees for up to 24 semester credit hours

  13. Other Enterprise State C. C. Scholarship • ATHLETICS • LEADERSHIP • PERFORMING ARTS • ESCC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS • Must fill out FAFSA to complete Scholarship Application • ESCC Scholarship Application Website: http://www.escc.edu/adminoffices/scholarapp.pdf

  14. National and State Scholarships Samson High School Website: http://samsonhs.genevacountyschools.com/?PageName=Guidance&Page='DocumentsCategory'&CategoryID=54814&iSection=Guidance&CorrespondingID (Clubs and Organizations/Guidance/Scholarships)

  15. Pell Grant Presentation from Samson High School Website: http://samsonhs.genevacountyschools.com/?PageName='Guidance'&Page='DocumentsCategory'&iSection='Guidance'&CorrespondingID= (Clubs and Organizations/Guidance/Files)

  16. Local Scholarships • Applications will be available on March 11th. • Applications will be available in the Guidance Office and in classrooms of core teachers.

  17. Job Training and Interest • Samson High School Website Postsecondary Planning Career Search • Kuder Career Interest Inventory

  18. Important Dates Jan 31- Parents and Students will have Tax W-2 Forms from employers Feb 1st thru 11th- Have taxes filed/estimated. *Make an appointment NOW** Feb 8th thru 24th- FAFSA Help from outside agency (must have taxes done to fill out FAFSA) Mar 1st- Deadline for Most Community College Scholarships of ANY kind. (Must have the FAFSA complete to apply) March 12th- Local Scholarship Applications begin

  19. Questions?

  20. Announcements Oct 17-18th 9 Week Exams Oct 15-19 Homecoming (Parade @ 2:00 School dismisses at 12:30) Friday- SHS Alumni Gathering in Lunchroom 4:30-5:30 Oct 24th Geneva County College Fair Parent Portal Passwords can be signed for tonight!!!

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