2011 Financial Aid Forum

1. Upward Bound Math & Science Center presents 2011Financial Aid Forum

2. *Get your packets and information received Today’s Program Agenda Introduction / Welcome What is your dream/goal? “Let’s Explore” Financial Aid Facts Financial Aid Presentation – “The Details” FAFSA on the Web / Review Scholarships – What, Where and How Program Updates Closing

3. Derek Bok: “If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.” What’s your story? What are your dreams (goals) for the future? Think about 10 years from now… Anyone want to share their dream… What will it take-cost? Cost vs. Benefit The benefit of going to college far outweigh the cost The more you learn, the more you earn…

4. Financial Aid Facts Financial Aid is funds provided to students and families to help pay for postsecondary educational expenses Last year (2009-10), there was $154 billion in financial aid awarded to undergraduate students. Cost of attendance includes: (see handout) Tuition, books and on-campus housing costs Necessary expenses such as transportation, personal care, not paid to the college All costs combined determines the cost of attendance for the college. Depends on the school.

5. Where do the financial aid come from: Federal Government Must have financial need Awarded by applying through FAFSA every year enrolled State Awarded on basis of merit-scholastic and financial need Utilize information from FAFSA Private Sources Businesses, Churches, Charitable organizations Scholarships are given Deadlines and eligibility varies

6. Link for demo:fafsademo.test.ed.gov;login/password: eddemo, fafsatest FAFSA on the WEB Free Application for Federal Student Aid Website: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov Takes less time if completed electronically FAFSA Snapshot – New look / Easier to use Reference Handout Received FAFSA Demo – Let’s do a mock application Student:Cory Allen (Lincoln, Texas) *Example only

7. Can you get them right? FA Review & Quiz

8. Scholarships Need-based Scholarships Based on Financial Need Usually will require financial information with application Merit-based Scholarships Based on Achievement Usually will have minimum GPA and/or test score standards

9. What do I need to complete Scholarships? Set aside some time Have a HS transcript with you Be ready to write essays/personal statements Ask your parents for their recent tax return information Have 2-3 recommenders in mind Have patience, but know when the deadline is. Pace yourself.

10. Where do I find scholarships? Online Scholarship Search Websites Fastweb.com; FAFSA.gov Others School Counselor – Local Scholarships UBMS Senior Newsletter (Monthly) Colleges/Universities Questions

11. UBMS Program Updates 2011 Summer Intent, due Feb 25th ICCP Activities January ICCP Due 28th, report cards due Jan 31st February ICCPavailable next week Missed Activities are due Feb 25th OTA – Tutoring Attend session at school/program if average below 81 Video Conferencing Feb (Recording) – Feb 12th, Topic: TAKS / SAT Preparation March (Live) – March 26th, Topic: Academic Bowl Prep One-on-One Session, Feb 21-24th 2011 Bridge Application, due Feb 1st / Mar 1st University Acceptances – http://www.uta.edu/ubmathsci

12. The University of Texas at ArlingtonUpward Bound Math & Science CenterP. O. Box 19356, Arlington, Texas 76019Tel.(817) 272 2636 | Email.ubms@uta.edu Final Questions Thanks to all school administrators for your help!