fall 2010 nt4cm
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National Training For Counselors and Mentors
Fall 2010 A UHEAA Presentation
Agenda
Scholarships
Work-study
Grants
Student Loans
Savings
Extinct Grants ACG SMART
Current Grants Pell
FSEOG
LEAP
TEACH
UCOPE
UtahFutures & ScholarshipsLocal Scholarship feature
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Eight Tips from the ExpertsACT efforts Get to know your recruiterGet involvedSearch beyond institutions Deadlines! Convince the committee that
you’re the perfect fit Show your plan for success Demonstrate your financial
backup plan
Other Scholarship ResourcesInstitutional Ambassador Programs Resident Advisor AmeriCorps UtahFutures.orgCollege.ed.govFastweb.com
April 21, 2010
New Century Scholarship- OverviewPurpose
This scholarship encourages students to accelerate their education by earning an Associate’s degree in high school
BackgroundCreated in 1999Initiated by former Governor
Leavitt In the 11th year award cycle
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New Century — Program Changes for 2011Program Changes
Class of 2011 Must earn Associate’s degree by
the date of high school graduation Earn a minimum 3.0 college GPA
Must have a minimum high school GPA of a 3.5
Home School Student Must earn an ACT Score of 26 or
higher, score submitted by June 15
No criminal record Citizenship requirementApril 21, 2010 13
New Century — Application TimelineApplication Timeline for 2011 High School
Graduates
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Regents’ Scholarship - Overview Established in 2008 Based on nationally-recognized foundational core
designed to help prepare students for college beyond high school graduation requirements
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Fact: Students can qualify for 1, 2, or 3 of the awards. For example a student can qualify for the Base award only, Base and UESP, Base and Exemplary, or Base, Exemplary and UESP.
Regents’ — Application Timeline
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A complete application file consists of: 1)The application itself which is submitted online2)Supporting documents which must provide evidence of what the student reported on the online application is true and accurate--these documents are mailed
Note: all deadlines are postmarked deadlines unless otherwise stated.
Scholarship Funding Award Levels for College Academic year 2011 and
beyondNew Century and Regents’ Exemplary Academic
Achievement Award will be a flat dollar amount to be paid in 4 installments.
MAXIMUM award value of $1,250 a semester Award values may not always be the same for both programs
Regents’ Base Award: $1000Specific award amounts for the 2011-2012 college academic
year are estimated to be set in April 2011.
Please be advised: Award amounts are determined on an annual basis and are subject to legislative funding and number of qualified participants. Therefore, award amounts may be reduced, may vary from year to year, and are dependent on when the recipient is enrolled in college. April 21, 2010 17
Things to Consider…Student should look to ALL financial aid
opportunitiesIf possible diversify, rather than relying on oneOther Financial Aid Options
Saving for College through the Utah Educational Savings Plan program
Work while attending schoolPrivate Scholarships/grants
--visit UtahFutures.orgFederal Financial Aid
Loans, Grants and Work Study
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To access the scholarship information1.Higheredutah.org2.Click on “Scholarships”3.Click on the specific program that you want to access
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Where to Find Scholarships Information
Scholarship Contact InformationNew Century
Regents’ [email protected] (students and parents)801-321-7159 (school personnel)
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Student Loans Federal Loan Programs
Stafford Loan PLUS Loan Perkins
Private/Alternative Loans
Switch to Direct Lending William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan
Program Change as of July 1, 2010 100% Direct
Impact to Utah’s students Lack of competition among lenders Origination fees Service Loss of benefits
Other Federal Aid Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program Corporation for National and Community
Service U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Grants Vocational rehabilitation benefits U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS)
Savings Summer jobs Bank savings accounts
CD accounts 529 Savings Plans
www.uesp.org
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
FAFSA Recap Free Application for Federal Student Aid Required for all Federal Financial Aid
GrantsWork-studyFederal Loan Programs
Fill it out online at: www.fafsa.gov E-sign using a PIN!
Get yours at www.pin.ed.gov Available in English and Spanish
Ready, Set, FAFSA! IRS Data Retrieval Computer-based logic for
questions
After the FAFSA Ask about other forms
Colleges often require additional forms & documentation for a “complete application”
Verification documentation
No premarital FAFSA!
Unusual Circumstances“Professional
Judgment”Parent lost a jobMedical expenses
that weren’t covered by insurance
Parents divorcedCannot get parents’
infoAny other unusual
changes
Deadlines Deadline for COMPLETE Fin Aid Application
Receive financial aid before classes startMeeting this deadline could also get students
access to additional types of financial aid Remember…
Students need to file a new FAFSA every year. Priority filing deadline
How much aid do you need?School—Cost of Attendance
(COA) Tuition and Fees Room and Board Transportation Books and Supplies Miscellaneous Living Expenses Exceptions
FAFSA—Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
COA – EFC = Financial Need
How will you know?The school will send an award letter
Many times this is online, or through emailThe award letter will explain what types of
aid are availableChoose what aid you accept and let your
school know
Sample Award PackagesStudent 1 – No Pell Award
Student 2 – Pell Eligible
Budget: $13,688Pell EFC: $5,381Financial Need: $8,307
Subsidized Loan: $3,500PLUS:$7,788Unsubsidized: $2,000State Leap Award: $400
Budget: $22,714Pell EFC: $0Financial Need: $22,714
Pell Grant: $5,500FSEOG: $600Perkins: $4,000Subsidized: $4,500Unsubsidized: $2,000PLUS: $6,064
from Department of Education’s National Training for Counselors & Mentors
Definition: UndocumentedIndividual lacks the documents required for
immigration or legal residenceIndividuals may:
Have entered the country legally on a temporary basis and stayed after documents expired
Have entered without documentsHave been brought into the country by
someone else
Statistics about Undocumented Immigrants
90% are from Mexico and Latin America
66% live in six states: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Illinois, and New Jersey
Other areas have seen significant growth in undocumented residents in past 10-15 years
Statistics about Undocumented Students
1.6 million are children under 18
Another three million children are U.S. citizens by birth
Approximately 65,000 undocumented students graduate from U.S. high schools every year
Undocumented ParentsParents’ undocumented status usually does
not affect student’s eligibility to apply for certain types of aid
Eligibility depends on student’s status
Federal AidTo be eligible for federal aid, students must be:•U.S. citizens or nationals•U.S. permanent residents•Citizens of the Freely Associated States (Micronesia, Palau, and the Marshall Islands)•Other eligible noncitizens
Categories of Eligible Noncitizens
Refugees
Victims of human trafficking
Persons granted asylum
Conditional entrants
Persons paroled into U.S. for at least one year
Cuban-Haitian entrants
Eligible Noncitizens• Can often document their status with an
I-94, or Arrival-Departure Record
• Can usually apply for permanent residency after specified time period, such as one year
Ineligible Immigration StatusesFamily unity status
Temporary residents
Non-immigrant visas for work, students, tourists, and foreign government officials
Student Options for Federal Aid
May need to refer undocumented students to an attorney familiar with immigration law and regulations about the feasibility of student obtaining permanent status in the U.S.
State LegislationStates allowing undocumented students to pay in-state tuition:
• California
• Illinois
• Kansas
• Nebraska
• New Mexico
New York
Oklahoma
Texas
Utah
Washington
Eligibility Criteria for In-State TuitionAttend a Utah high school for three or more years
Complete a high school diploma or GED in Utah
Enroll in a public postsecondary institution
File affidavit with USHE institution stating intent to legalize status and become permanent resident
SB 81: http://www.le.state.ut.us/~2008/bills/sbillint/SB0081.htm
SBR Policy R513-13: http://www.utahsbr.edu/policy/R513.pdf
Aid from Colleges and Universities
Institutional scholarships, grants, loans, or work-study programs
Availability of institutional aid varies widely
Scholarship funds come with a merit component
Aid from Private SourcesFast Web
Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund
Salvadoran American Leadership and Educational Fund
Be Proactive with Private AidLocating private aid sources is labor
intensive and time consuming
Be proactive and identify local sources of aid
Make information easily available
Good project for student assistants or local organization
Counseling Undocumented StudentsSafe environment
Non-threatening
Not required to report status
Be supportive
Parental PlanningStudents look to their parents as a key source
of informationOne survey found that 45% of parents had
taken none of the suggested steps to plan for college
Many parents wait until their student is in high school before beginning the college planning process
Financial PlanningPeople tend to overestimate the cost of a
postsecondary education
Survey by the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) found that a majority of parents believe that they are at least partially responsible for paying for at least part of their children’s postsecondary education
Financial PlanningMany parents prepare financially for college
expenses by:Saving moneyReducing spending
Two thirds of parents with middle school students have not started saving money for college expensesOther prioritiesBelieve that they have enough time to save
Financial PlanningMany parents hope that financial aid will pay for their child’s education
• Unaware of available resources
• Don’t start researching financing options early enough
•Students and their parents are not aware of the full range of available financial aid programs
Tools and Resources to Promote Financial PlanningFAFSA4caster
USHE Junior High School Guide Book
USHE Take a Look at Your Future
ED’s My Future, My Way: How to Go, How to Pay
NASFAA’s Cash for College
College savings resources
FAFSA4CasterEarly estimate of EFCAuto-populates FAFSAGood early planning tool
My Future, My WayWorkbook for middle/junior high studentsHow to go to college and how to pay for
collegeCharts, checklists, and moreDownload PDF at
www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov/pubs
Major UpdatesWebsite redesign (launched in August) Learning Express Library (available in
December) Petersen’s information available for full year as
well UtahFutures Connections
Find more information at
www.HigherEdUtah.orgwww.facebook.com/uheaawww.youtube.com/uheaawww.twitter.com/uheaa
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