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The Good, Better, and Best in the College Bound Scholarship Program

The Good, Better, and Best in the College Bound Scholarship Program. June 2014 OSPI Counselors’ Institute Beth Ahlstrom, Assistant Director. Agenda. Program Data. Middle school, high school, and college attendance. Monitoring CBS Cohorts Students sign-up from across the state.

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The Good, Better, and Best in the College Bound Scholarship Program

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  1. The Good, Better, and Best in the College Bound Scholarship Program June 2014 OSPI Counselors’ Institute Beth Ahlstrom, Assistant Director Washington Student Achievement Council – College Bound Scholarship Program

  2. Agenda Washington Student Achievement Council – College Bound Scholarship Program

  3. Program Data Middle school, high school, and college attendance. Washington Student Achievement Council – College Bound Scholarship Program

  4. Monitoring CBS CohortsStudents sign-up from across the state. Number of College Bound applications vary by zip code. Source: WSAC CBS Applicants matched with OSPI, May 2014. Washington Student Achievement Council – College Bound Scholarship Program

  5. College Bound Sign-up Numbers Washington Student Achievement Council – College Bound Scholarship Program

  6. Monitoring CBS CohortsThe sign-up rate has risen23 percentage points in five years. Source: WSAC CBS Application Data 2006-07 to 2012-13. OSPI State Report Card (2006-07 to 2012-13), June 2014. Washington Student Achievement Council – College Bound Scholarship Program

  7. Monitoring CBS CohortsCBS addresses the opportunity gap. The College Bound Scholarship supports low-income and students of color who face gaps in educational opportunity. Source: WSAC CBS Applicants matched with OSPI, May 2014. Washington Student Achievement Council – College Bound Scholarship Program

  8. Monitoring CBS CohortsCollege Bound students are graduating at about the statewide rate. CBS graduation rates were 19 and 15 percentage points higher than their low-income peers for the first two cohorts. Source: OSPI staff analysis of WSAC CBS Applicant Data. Washington Student Achievement Council – College Bound Scholarship Program

  9. Of CBS students who enrolled in college: 84% had a GPA ≥ 2.5 57% had a GPA ≥ 3.0 26% had a GPA of ≥ 3.5 Monitoring CBS Cohorts High school GPA is an indicator of future success.Some students do not meet eligibility; however, those who enroll in college have strong GPAs. 2.0 GPA Nearly 1/3 of CBS high school students are not meeting the minimum GPA requirement. Source: WSAC CBS Applicant data, class of 2012, matched with OSPI, May 2014. WSAC Interim Report 2012-13 and National Student Clearinghouse data, 2012-13. Washington Student Achievement Council – College Bound Scholarship Program

  10. College Bound FAFSA Filers Washington Student Achievement Council – College Bound Scholarship Program

  11. Monitoring CBS CohortsPatterns of attendance differ for CBS students.Students are more likely to remain in-state and attend four-year institutions. Source: WSAC CBS Application Data, class of 2012 verified as graduated per OSPI data, and National Student Clearinghouse, 2012-13 (private two year enrollments not included in display).. ERDC Research Brief 2010#5. Participation in Postsecondary Education. Washington State High School Graduates, 2008-09. Washington Student Achievement Council – College Bound Scholarship Program

  12. Monitoring CBS CohortsMany eligible students are attending college.CBS students who met pledge requirements are pursuing postsecondary education at higher rates than would be expected. Source: WSAC CBS Application Data, class of 2012 verified as graduated per OSPI data, met pledge requirements (n=9,160) and National Student Clearinghouse, 2012-13 (n=6,389). ERDC Research Brief 2010#5. Participation in Postsecondary Education. Washington State High School Graduates, 2008-09. Washington Student Achievement Council – College Bound Scholarship Program

  13. Program Enhancements Portal, toolbox, messaging. Washington Student Achievement Council – College Bound Scholarship Program

  14. What is the College Bound Secure Portal? • A specially-designed webpage which displays College Bound application information in a user-friendly manner. • How can I access the Portal? • Email your name, title, phone number, and the schools you serve to ChristinaR@wsac.wa.gov. • Instructions to activate your account will be emailed to you. You must activate your account within 48 hours! • Bookmark https://fortress.wa.gov/wsac/portal/defualt.aspx for future access to your students’ names. • Portal access expires at the end of each academic year and must be requested again at the beginning of the school year. Terms & Definitions Washington Student Achievement Council – College Bound Scholarship Program

  15. Application • Online (English and Spanish) • Paper (downloadable in 11 languages) • Applied vs. Complete • What makes a “complete application?” • The Big 3: 2 signatures and an Income Requirement Sign-up and Deadline • Students may sign up in 7th or 8th grade. • Must by June 30 at the end of the student’s 8th grade year. • Students only need to apply once. Follow-up Process • Signature pages • Batching • Letters home Terms & Definitions Washington Student Achievement Council – College Bound Scholarship Program

  16. The Middle School (MS) Toolbox is a resource created by WSAC for middle school staff to monitor their sign-up efforts and track their students’ application status. • Must have portal access to use. • Must agree not to share information. • Highlights include: • Progress Bars • Ability to print Signature Pages • Edit student information • Track events • Ability to upload list of eligible students Middle School Toolbox Washington Student Achievement Council – College Bound Scholarship Program

  17. Portal Login https://fortress.wa.gov/wsac/portal/default.aspx Washington Student Achievement Council – College Bound Scholarship Program

  18. MS Toolbox Washington Student Achievement Council – College Bound Scholarship Program

  19. Student Lookup Tool Washington Student Achievement Council – College Bound Scholarship Program

  20. Student File Washington Student Achievement Council – College Bound Scholarship Program

  21. Printing ALL Signature Pages Washington Student Achievement Council – College Bound Scholarship Program

  22. Program Messaging Washington Student Achievement Council – College Bound Scholarship Program

  23. Program Messaging Washington Student Achievement Council – College Bound Scholarship Program

  24. College Bound Scholarship is a 4-year scholarship that must be used within 5 years of high school graduation. • College Bound students do not have to graduate with their class, but they must graduate. GEDs do not qualify. • College Bound students must enroll in college within one year of high school graduation. They may enroll in an out-of-state college, return to WA, and, if they meet all the other requirements, receive College Bound. • Once in college, College Bound students must make Satisfactory Academic Progress, as defined by the college, to continue to receive the scholarship. High School Student Reminders Washington Student Achievement Council – College Bound Scholarship Program

  25. Resources &Coming Attractions Resources, websites, Access & Support programs Washington Student Achievement Council – College Bound Scholarship Program

  26. Materials MIDDLE SCHOOL POSTERS HIGH SCHOOL POSTERS MIDDLE SCHOOL BROCHURES Washington Student Achievement Council – College Bound Scholarship Program

  27. theWashBoard.org • Matches scholarships to students’ interests and goals. • Students’ private information is kept confidential. • Web-based, so you can use it at school, at the library, or at home. • Serves all ages of students. • No spam or ads. • Free resource for Washington students or residents attending college outside of Washington. Useful Websites Washington Student Achievement Council – College Bound Scholarship Program

  28. ReadySetGrad.org • Washington-specific college and career readiness website for students in 6th grade through continuing education, plus families and educators. • Includes: • College Bound Sign-up and program resources • College Application Week and College Goal Washington events • SAT/ACT dates • College admission and financial aid deadlines Useful Websites Washington Student Achievement Council – College Bound Scholarship Program

  29. Human Resources Washington Student Achievement Council – College Bound Scholarship Program

  30. College Goal Washington • FAFSA Completion • College Application Campaign Coming Attractions Washington Student Achievement Council – College Bound Scholarship Program

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