let’s talk about life after high school choosing a career going to school after high school...
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Let’s talk about life after High School
• Choosing a Career
• Going to School after High School
• Getting into College
• Paying for School
Take a look at: Your interests Your skills Your career goals
Focus on information that Pertains to your personality Represents the lifestyle you
want Reflects the goals you have
set for yourself
Assure yourself Volunteer in a related field Work part time Job Shadow for a day or two Do an internship once you’re
in school
Choosing a CareerLearn More about Yourself
Choosing a CareerLearn More about Yourself
Career Interest Assessment Skills Confidence Assessment Work Values Assessment
Begin your career portfolio http://www.planningyourdreams.org User name and password Ask counselor for N Code
Tennessee College and Career Planning System
Going to School after High SchoolThe best school is the one that fits you! Type of school
- Public vs. Private- 2-year vs. 4 year- Technical School
Location- urban, rural, big town- large vs. small
Size of school -how many students
Cost and financial aid
Major offered
Campus activities
Going to CollegeWhat should you be looking for?
Top Ten Reasons NOT to Choose a College
Your boyfriend/girlfriend is going there Your best friend is going there It’s a party school You decided in the 7th grade that you wanted to go there Your mom and dad are alumni It has a good football team Your school counselor told you to pick it The school is prestigious The tuition is low It looks good in the guidebook
Going to CollegeWhat can you do now?
Attend college fairs or meet with college representatives during visits to your school
Research Scholarships- internet- employer- bank- churches/social organizations
Research Colleges- internet- campus visits
Going to College
Begin your college search by viewing virtual tours of over 1,300 college campuses!
Going to School after High SchoolThe Campus Visit
Call ahead and schedule the visit Wear comfortable shoes Take notes about the college Talk to students while you are on campus Try to meet with a faculty member in major Sit in on a freshman level class Check out the residence halls Eat in the dining hall Read the campus newspaper Check out campus bulletin boards ASK QUESTIONS!
Make the most of your visit!
Going to School After High SchoolThe Campus Visit
Questions to Ask…
Are there tutoring services available on campus?
What are the library hours? How safe is the campus? Are there athletic programs
offered? Are professors accessible
outside of class? What percentage of
students receive financial aid?
Are there academic scholarships available through the school?
What is the cost of attendance?
Do most students participate in a meal plan?
What types of social groups are available?
Are you required to live on campus your first year?
How can I get involved on campus?
Getting into CollegeWhat do colleges look for in an applicant?
GradesStandardized Test ScoresExtracurricular ActivitiesApplication EssayLetters of RecommendationChallenging Schedule
Getting into CollegeThe Admissions Process
The ACT and SAT (entrance exams)
Retake ACT or SAT during senior year- http://www.actstudent.org- http://www.collegeboard.org
Check with the School Counseling Office for registration packets and dates
Ask the Admissions Office about details (which test to take, what score you need, etc)
Getting into CollegeThe Admissions Process
The APPLICATION Deadlines – some as early as Nov. 1 (this varies
depending on the school)
Available online (college website), school counseling office, admissions office- http://www.commonapp.org, if permitted
Find out from the college what to include:- recommendations - portfolio- essay - transcripts- resume - test scores (ACT/SAT)
Getting into CollegeThe Admissions Process
What other applications do I need?- Housing- Scholarships- Special programs (honors, etc.)
Don’t forget- Application fee or fee waiver- Additional transcripts- Earlier deadlines
Getting into School after High School
DON’T WAIT!!!
APPLY EARLY!!!
MEET ALL DEADLINES!!!
Paying for CollegeFinancial Aid
MONEY that assists students and
families in funding their
college education
Financial Aid Terms COA EFC FAFSA PIN SAR Grant/Scholarship Loan Verification
Paying for CollegeFinancial Aid: Gift Aid
Grants Federal
- Pell Grant – $5,550 max(Valid EFC of $5273 or less)
- SEOG State
- Tennessee Student Assistance Award
Institutional Private
Money you do NOT
have to pay back!
Tennessee Student Assistance Award
Award Amounts for 2013-2014
4 yr / 2 yr private - $4,000
4 yr public - $2,0002 yr public - $1,300TN College of Applied
Technology- $1,000
Application Deadline: ASAP after Jan. 1
Valid EFC of $2,100 or less TN resident Amounts can be adjusted by
financial aid office Returning college award
recipients will be awarded money first, then students with $0 EFC
Paying for CollegeFinancial Aid: Gift Aid
ScholarshipsState
- Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship Program
- Ned McWherter Scholars Program: $6,000 award. Minimum 3.5 GPA & Minimum 29 ACT
Institutional Each school has an individual list of scholarships
Private Business (Wal-Mart, Target, or Office Depot
etc…) Professional Organizations Sororities/Fraternities/Church/Work
Apply for all you are eligible!
Paying for CollegeFinancial Aid: Gift Aid
Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship Program
http://www.tn.gov/CollegePays Apply for the lottery scholarship by filling out the
FAFSA
Tennessee HOPE Scholarship- $4,000/year - 4 year OR- $2,000/year – 2 year
Score 21 ACT (980 SAT)OR
Earn 3.0 weighted overall grade point average (GPA).
Paying for CollegeFinancial Aid: Gift Aid
General Assembly Merit Scholarship
Additional $1,000/year to HOPE Scholars who meet ALL of the following higher academic requirements:
Qualify for the Tennessee HOPE scholarship Earn 3.75 weighted overall GPA (Your extra points for Honors and AP can
count here.) Score 29 ACT (1280 SAT)
Aspire AwardAdditional $1,500/year to HOPE Scholars who meet ALL of the following income requirements:
You must qualify for the HOPE Scholarship You (if you’re independent) or your parents must have an adjusted gross
income of $36,000 or less.
Paying for CollegeFinancial Aid: Gift Aid
Tennessee HOPE Access GrantIf you don’t qualify for the HOPE Scholarship but you meet
other academic and income requirements, you may be eligible for this one-time only award.
Earn 2.75 weighted overall GPAAND
Score 18-20 ACT (860-970 SAT)AND
Have parents’ or independent students yearly income $36,000 or less- $2,750/year – 4 year OR- $1,750/year – 2 year
The grant is not renewable but you can apply for a Tennessee Hope Scholarship after you’ve attempted 24 college credit hours and earned a cumulative 2.75 college GPA.
Paying for CollegeFinancial Aid: Gift Aid
Wilder-Naifeh Technical Skills Grant
Offers up to $2,000/year (no more than the cost of attendance) to any full-time student pursuing a certificate or diploma at a Tennessee Technology Center. (Students can enroll part-time but their award will be pro-rated.) There is no ACT or GPA requirement.
Paying for CollegeFinancial Aid: Self-Help Aid
Employment Federal Work Study Campus Employment
Loans Federal Perkins Direct Loans Parent (PLUS) Loan Institutional Loans Alternative Loans Graduate PLUS
Paying for CollegeFinancial Aid: How do I apply?
College or University• Institutional Aid
Other sources of aid• Outside scholarships
and loans
FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Pell Grant SEOG Work Study Perkins Loan Stafford Loan State Aid Programs
(Lottery)
Paying for CollegeFAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid
When…Apply after January 1 of senior year
of high school and each subsequent year
How… http://www.fafsa.gov Register for PIN early –
http://www.pin.ed.gov
Remember… Must reapply Priority deadlines Keep copies of everything Parents/students should estimate
if they file their taxes late!!!
Assistance… College Goal Sunday
Paying for CollegeHow does the FAFSA work?
Students will get the Student Aid Report (SAR) in the mail with their Expected Family Contribution (EFC).
Helps to package: Pell grant SEOG State grants Work Study Perkins loan Cost of Attendance (COA) Stafford loan - Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
= Financial NEED
Paying for CollegeFinancial Aid: The Award Letter
Based on FAFSA and results of college aid applications
You will receive an award letter from the college detailing all the aid you have received
Must individually accept and/or deny all parts of the award package
Return to the college by deadline May include other forms
Work Study Application Loan Application (Master Promissory Note)
Paying for College
Follow up with your financial aid officer!
Let’s Review
Fall of your Senior Year
Start Early Request information from
schools Visit campuses and attend
Open House programs Begin requesting application
information Retake ACT or SAT Search for scholarships Meet all deadlines Ask questions Complete your applications
Let’s Review
Spring of your Senior Year
Fill out the FAFSA in January
Complete any remaining paperwork with your college(s) (including your award letter)
Return your intent to enroll to your school of choice (usually May 1)
Let’s Review
Summer before you enroll
Attend New Student Orientation
Finish any last minute details with your school
Get Ready!!!
Top 5 things to learn before you go off to college:
1. Laundry
2. Balance a checkbook
3. Share
4. Keep track of assignments
5. Take notes
Let’s Review After you enroll
Talk to career services for guidance
Take advantage of internships in your field of interest
Get practical experiences in your major (do I really want to do this?)
Get involved on campus to help ease the transition from high school to college
ALWAYS ASK FOR HELP IF YOU NEED IT!
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