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Going to College: An Overview Shoreline JTE Training Workshop April 2010

Going to College: An Overview Shoreline JTE Training Workshop April 2010. Monica Cheng Career Pathways Navigator Seattle Goodwill. College Awareness Assessment: Question 1. An Associate’s Degree means studying full-time for 4 years A. True B. False C. Don’t Know/Unsure. Question 2.

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Going to College: An Overview Shoreline JTE Training Workshop April 2010

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  1. Going to College: An OverviewShoreline JTE Training WorkshopApril 2010 Monica Cheng Career Pathways Navigator Seattle Goodwill

  2. College Awareness Assessment: Question 1 An Associate’s Degree means studying full-time for 4 years A. True B. False C. Don’t Know/Unsure

  3. Question 2 Completing a college degree depends on how many years of college you have attended. A. True B. False C. Don’t Know/Unsure

  4. Question 3 Applying for student financial aid is free. A. True B. False C. Don’t Know/Unsure

  5. Question 4 Part-time students (less than 12 credits) are not eligible for financial aid. A. True B. False C. Don’t Know/Unsure

  6. Question 5 Students with “C” grades are not eligible for grants and scholarships A. True B. False C. Don’t Know/Unsure

  7. Question 6 It is okay to take just 1 or 2 community college classes at a time so I can work while going to school. A. True B. False C. Don’t Know/Unsure

  8. Question 7 I can start any training program I want during any time of the year I want. A. True B. False C. Don’t Know/Unsure

  9. Question 8 If I start a training program at a community college and leave before I finish, I have to start all over if I come back. A. True B. False C. Don’t Know/Unsure

  10. Question 9 Community Colleges do not offer classes at night. A. True B. False C. Don’t Know/Unsure

  11. Question 10 I can transfer credits from my local community college to most state colleges. A. True B. False C. Don’t Know/Unsure

  12. Education: Self-Investment Where do you invest your time and money? • Family & Friends • Future • Work • Other? Further education: a self-investment that benefits individuals and their families!

  13. The Education “Tipping Point” Those who took one+ year of college credit courses and got a credential earned more than those with less than 10 college credits: • If start in ESL: +$7,000 • If start in Basic Skills/GED prep: +$8,500 • If start with a GED: +$2,700 • If start with HS diploma: +$1,700

  14. Annual Earnings by Education Level American Community Survey, 2006.

  15. Getting In: Steps to College • Research schools: programs, incl. transfer • Apply for financial aid: Complete FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) • Apply for admission (college + program): online, in-person • Take Placement Test: COMPASS/CASAS • Submit any previous college transcripts

  16. Getting In: Steps to College (Pt 2) • Schedule/Attend New Student or Program Orientation • Schedule advising appointment • Register for classes: get copy of schedule • Pay tuition: can be dropped for not paying! • Buy books, ID, permit/bus pass, supplies

  17. Financial Aid Basics FAFSA: General Guidelines • Main application for ALL federal funding • Grants, loans, work study, based on FAFSA! • Apply ASAP after Jan 1 (& after tax return) • Check priority deadlines at your school! • Read all email/mail about financial aid! • Print & make copies of everything

  18. Financial Aid Websites*see web resource handout* http://pin.ed.gov (FAFSA e-signature) http://www.fafsa.ed.gov (FAFSA online) http://www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov (FAFSA4caster—financial aid estimator & next steps; info transfers to actual FAFSA) http://www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov (financial aid info & help)

  19. Community College 101 Class Take Community College 101! • Next class: 6/07 – 7/13, Mon-Wed, 2:30-4PM @ Seattle Goodwill • Also a class at Renton WorkSource from 6/15 – 7/20, Tues-Thur, 10-11:30AM • Write your name, phone # and/or email on sign-up sheet if interested!

  20. Questions? Contact Me: Monica Cheng Career Pathways Navigator Seattle Goodwill (206) 860-5783 Monica.Cheng@seattlegoodwill.org

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