college access foundation convening october 15 th 2014 october 15, 2014
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College Access Foundation ConveningOctober 15th 2014
October 15, 2014
Welcome
Which institutions are here?
Introductions
Group Discussion
What does college readiness mean in the context of financial advising?
How is your school or organization working to improve this aspect of college readiness?
College Readiness
Developing a Framework
Key touch points on college preparation trajectory
The role of financial aid awareness
“Best practices” in college readiness efforts
Reviewing the Literature
Developing a Framework
Aspirations
College Knowledge
Academic Preparation
Financial Preparation
Key Touch Points
Developing a Framework
Embed financial aid advising in broader college readiness efforts
Information alone is not enough
Parental involvement and education is critical
Key Findings From the Literature
Developing a Framework
Intervene at multiple mileposts along a student’s trajectory
Tuition assistance is necessary but not sufficient
School culture and climate make a difference
Key Findings From the Literature
Applying the Framework to Practice
Document effective FAFSA/Cal Grant completion strategies
Understand how strategies are integrated into current school operations
Three Mini Case Studies: Objectives
Applying the Framework to Practice
ISIC
College OPTIONS
Stanislaus County Office of Education
Three Mini Case Studies
Applying the Framework to Practice
Incorporate financial aid into larger college readiness efforts
Provide direct assistance
Embed financial aid education into the curriculum
Case Study Findings
Applying the Framework to Practice
Reaching parents is important but challenging
Leverage key partners
Incentives can have mixed results
Data is critical
Case Study Findings
Applying the Framework to Practice
What has been the most important component of your college readiness and financial advising efforts?
What was an unexpected challenge you faced?
What has helped you to build buy in for your efforts?
A Conversation with Practitioners
Integrating Financial Aid with LCAPGoal Statements
Students Go to School
Students Go onto College and Career
Opportunities that prepare students for college and
career
Resources and support to recognize
opportunities
Possible Metrics:•Graduation rate•A-G requirements•AP passage rates•EAP
Possible Metrics:•FAFSA completion•College counseling by 9th grade
Local Control Funding Formula
Grade Level
Demographics(Low income, English learner,
and/or foster youth)
ADJUSTMENTS
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Integrating Financial Aid with LCAPTelling Your Story1. Construct a theory of change or action
2. Identify data to assess this theory of action
3. Share and discuss
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Students Go to School
Students Go Onto College and Career
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Metrics Metrics
Integrating Financial Aid with LCAP
What was one highlight from your discussion?
Report Out
Integrating Financial Aid with LCAP
• Introduce metrics to recognize financial readiness
• Student voice
• Connection between Site level plans and LCAPs
• Lighthouse examples
White Paper
Final Reflection and Action Steps
Write down three things you will do based on what you learned today.
What were some of the things you wrote down? What would help you take action?
Bringing it Home
Bright Ideas
Thank you.