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Options to Continue Your Education

Options to Continue Your Education. ¡Sí Se Puede!. Adelante Education Coalition. Adelante means: Onward, moving, forward, “go for it!” A Statewide coalition of organizations that support the educational opportunities of Latino and migrant students. www.adelantenc.org.

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Options to Continue Your Education

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  1. Options to Continue Your Education ¡Sí Se Puede!

  2. Adelante Education Coalition • Adelante means: • Onward, moving, forward, “go for it!” • A Statewide coalition of organizations that support the educational opportunities of Latino and migrant students. • www.adelantenc.org

  3. Basic Steps to Plan For College • The U.S. College System vs. Latin America • Academic process begins in elementary school • Seek out guidance and help.

  4. College Credit in High School • Learn and Earn • www.nclearnandearn.gov • UNC-G iSchool • AP Courses • Early/Middle College • More on CFNC.org

  5. College Options • Attend UNC Schools • Private Colleges/ Universities • Proprietary Schools and Online Programs • Online Programs from Mexico • Return to Your Country of Origin

  6. GOOD REASONS Admit all NC students, including undocumented students STOP AND THINK Out of state tuition: $7,000 to $8,000 per semester Room and Board Extra Attend UNC Schools

  7. GOOD REASONS Beginning Fall 2010: Admit all NC students, including undocumented students STOP AND THINK Out of state tuition: $7,000 to $8,000 per year. Legal residents have registration priority NC Community Colleges

  8. GOOD REASONS Can admit anyone they want. Often have private scholarships. Want more Latino students! STOP AND THINK Expensive, but… Less diverse environments Private Colleges / Universities

  9. GOOD REASONS Can admit anyone they want. May provide training in high-demand careers Online learning environments STOP AND THINK Prices range greatly Some are for-profit entities Online learning isn’t for everyone Private Career Schools / Online Universities

  10. GOOD REASONS Designed for migrant students Inexpensive Online learning environments STOP AND THINK Require advanced Spanish language skills Online learning environments Online Programs from Mexico and Other Latin American Countries

  11. GOOD REASONS Inexpensive Cultural learning environment STOP AND THINK Require advanced Spanish language skills Distance from family Immigration rules Return to Country of Origin

  12. Scholarship Options • Research online • Ask about local scholarships in your school counseling office. • Check citizenship requirements • Apply for as many as possible

  13. DREAM Act • Allows states to charge in-state tuition for undocumented students • Provides a path to citizenship! • Supported by President Obama • Introduced in Congress, but failed.

  14. Advocate with Adelante • Join us for lobby days at the General Assembly • Write a letter to the editor • Sign petition to allow ALL NC high school graduates to attend our community colleges • Join the NC Dream Team • Get creative! Get active!

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