Senior Information Meeting Senior Information Meeting Class of 2015Class of 2015

Sallie Wiggins, School Counselor

864-938-1854

Salliewiggins@lcsd56.org

Senior Year - FallSenior Year - Fall

Continue to research/visit colleges Finalize your college list Take college entrance exams (if needed) Complete college applications online and

submit necessary paperwork Search for/apply for scholarships Order graduation supplies

* Maintain a listing of all usernames and passwords as well as a calendar of deadlines

Senior Year - SpringSenior Year - Spring

Pay for graduation supplies Follow up with admissions at

colleges/universities Re-take college entrance exams (if necessary) Continue to research/apply for scholarships Complete the FAFSA (February) Compare award letters and decide on college

(April) Send in deposit to chosen college Send final transcripts to chosen college

SATSAT

SAT Reasoning TestSAT Reasoning Test– Critical Reading, Writing, and MathCritical Reading, Writing, and Math

Register on-line at Register on-line at www.sat.org/register Score reports can be sent to 4 colleges without Score reports can be sent to 4 colleges without

charge- take advantage of thischarge- take advantage of this www.sat.org

– SAT Question of the DaySAT Question of the Day– Practice SAT testsPractice SAT tests– College SearchCollege Search– Amend SAT registration informationAmend SAT registration information– Scholarship SearchScholarship Search

ACTACT

One composite score: 1-36One composite score: 1-36 Most colleges require WRITING sectionMost colleges require WRITING section Register on-line at: Register on-line at: www.actstudent.org/start

Score reports can be sent to 4 colleges Score reports can be sent to 4 colleges

without charge- take advantage of this!without charge- take advantage of this! Web Site includes:Web Site includes:

Test prep, college planning, and career Test prep, college planning, and career planningplanning

ASSET/COMPASSASSET/COMPASS

Evaluate incoming students' skill levels in Reading, Writing Skills, Writing Essay, Math, and English as a Second Language

Place students in appropriate courses Connect students to the resources they need

to achieve academic success

*For 2-year technical colleges in state

Important Fall Testing DatesImportant Fall Testing Dates

SAT– October 11– November 8– December 6 (at CHS)

SAT Prep– FREE – Online– Face-to-Face -

Tuesday, December 2– $50 registration with

counselor

ACT– September 13– October 25 (at CHS)– December 13

ACT Prep– FREE - Online

*For ASSET/COMPASS (2-year technical colleges) – make testing appointment directly with college - FREE

Applying to College – Applying to College – AT&TAT&T

A: A: Complete an Complete an AApplicationpplication– On-Line applications are preferred by collegesOn-Line applications are preferred by colleges– Recommended to apply to three collegesRecommended to apply to three colleges– Don’t let cost keep you from applyingDon’t let cost keep you from applying

T: T: Request your Request your TTranscript be sent- ranscript be sent- PARCHMENT or by mailPARCHMENT or by mail

T: T: Request Request TTest Scores be sent directly by est Scores be sent directly by SAT/ACT to schools appliedSAT/ACT to schools applied

Important Information for All Important Information for All ApplicationsApplications CHS Address:

– 18132 Hwy 72 East Clinton, SC 29325 Counselor Name/Number/E-mail

– Sallie A. Wiggins 864-938-1854– Salliewiggins@lcsd56.org

Principal Name/Number/E-mail– Maureen S. Tiller 864-938-1840– Maureentiller@lcsd56.org

Rank and GPA from transcript Test dates and scores School and Community Activities

Requesting Transcripts - Requesting Transcripts - PARCHMENTPARCHMENTSearch colleges, see your chances of

getting in, and request/store/send transcripts when you are ready

Free for all SC universities/collegesRegister and submit requests – track

online

Requesting Transcripts - MAILRequesting Transcripts - MAIL

Complete college transcript release form Complete college transcript release form in guidance in guidance

First transcript is mailed for free Each First transcript is mailed for free Each additional transcript is $1.00additional transcript is $1.00

Include any recommendation forms and/or Include any recommendation forms and/or fee waiversfee waivers

*Transcripts are processed weekly. Allow 2 *Transcripts are processed weekly. Allow 2 weeks and follow up with counselor.weeks and follow up with counselor.

Don’t Panic – CHECK STATUSDon’t Panic – CHECK STATUS

• After all materials are sent, FOLLOW UP After all materials are sent, FOLLOW UP directly with the college/university directly with the college/university admissions.admissions.• Most colleges/universities will Most colleges/universities will EMAIL EMAIL the the

applicant with information.applicant with information.• You can also call the admissions office You can also call the admissions office

directly.directly.• Remember – colleges are busy around Remember – colleges are busy around

holiday and exam times. You may holiday and exam times. You may experience “lag” time.experience “lag” time.

College AthletesCollege Athletes If you are planning to participate in college level athletics, you If you are planning to participate in college level athletics, you

MUSTMUST register with the NCAA Eligibility Center. register with the NCAA Eligibility Center. Registration is on-line at:Registration is on-line at:

– eligibilitycenter.org Register at the end of junior year. Register at the end of junior year.

– Registration requires submitting your transcript. Registration requires submitting your transcript. (PARCHMENT or mail)(PARCHMENT or mail)

– Registration also requires Registration also requires official test scoresofficial test scores sent directly sent directly from the test company.from the test company.

You ALSO need to request your final transcript to be sent to the You ALSO need to request your final transcript to be sent to the Eligibility Center- so that you will be cleared to play. Eligibility Center- so that you will be cleared to play. (PARCHMENT or mail)(PARCHMENT or mail)

*Our Booster Club pays for membership to Core Course GPA to *Our Booster Club pays for membership to Core Course GPA to assist students in determining eligibility. See Mrs. Wiggins assist students in determining eligibility. See Mrs. Wiggins about this!about this!

Four Ways to Pay for CollegeFour Ways to Pay for College

Grants – Money given to you Scholarships – Money that is given to you

because of academic achievement, talent, skill, or financial aid

Work – Money you earn from a job on or off campus

Loans – Money you borrow and must repay

Free Application for Federal Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)Student Aid (FAFSA) A form of need analysis Determines the Expected Family Contribution Use ALL 2014 income (taxed and untaxed) Provide both student and parent(s) income Looks at total household size Looks at how many are in college Total assets are considered in calculation Can send to up to 10 colleges/universities FREE & ANNUAL Process!!

FAFSA Electronic ApplicationsFAFSA Electronic Applications

Apply online in Spring of Senior Year– www.fafsa.gov

Apply for a PIN– www.pin.ed.gov– Student and at least one parent

Tips and Hints– www.finaid.org/fafsa/maximize.phtml

Help is Available FREEHelp is Available FREE

CHS Financial Aid Help Sessions– TBA: Late February/Early March

College Goal South Carolina– Late February– Various locations across the state

FOR MORE INFO...

http://sccango.org/college-goal-sc/

FAFSA ResultsFAFSA Results

Student Aid Report (SAR)– 3-5 days after processing via e-mail or 2 weeks

after processing via mail– To you and all the schools you listed on the

FAFSA

Cost of Attendance (COA) – Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) = NEED

– Award Letter from schools you listed on the FAFSA

Unusual CircumstancesUnusual Circumstances

Financial Aid Offices will use professional judgment

Notify college financial aid office of special circumstances:– Change in parent’s marital status– Loss of income or significant reduction– Death of a parent

Federal ProgramsFederal Programs

Pell Grant Supplemental Educational Opportunity

Grant (SEOG) TEACH Grant College Work Study Perkins Loan Direct Stafford Loan Programs Direct Parent PLUS Loan

Federal Pell GrantFederal Pell Grant

Must file FAFSABased on NeedUp to $5, 550 (proposed for 2015-16)Award based on enrollment status

(Full time, part time, or less than half time)

Federal Supplemental Education Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)Up to $4,000 a year (depending on

cost of selected college/university)Must file FAFSABased on needLimited funds

TEACH GrantTEACH Grant

Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program

MAXIMUM AWARD:– Up to $4,000 per year

Eligibility Criteria– Enrolled in an eligible program, and – Agree to teach

• In a critical subject• In a critical geographical area• For at least four years within eight years of

completing the program for which the TEACH Grant was awarded

TEACH Grant (cont.)TEACH Grant (cont.)

Failure to teach requires repayment under terms of an unsubsidized Direct Loan

How to apply:– Check with the financial aid office at

your institution for availability and application procedures

– May not show on award letter unless you ask

SC Need-Based GrantSC Need-Based Grant

Maximum Award– Up to $2,500 annually if enrolled in full-time

and $1,250 if enrolled part-time for a maximum of eight full-time equivalent terms

– College determines the exact award amount

Eligibility Criteria– Must file the FAFSA– Must be needy based on the results of the

FAFSA (consistent with Pell Grant eligibility)

SC Tuition GrantSC Tuition Grant

Need-Based Grant Program available to Eligible SC Residents attending SC Independent Colleges on a Full-Time basis

Freshman Academic Eligibility Criteria– Top 75% of senior class, or– SAT score of 900 (CR+M) or higher, or– ACT score of 19 or higher, or– Final high school GPA of 2.0 or higher on SC

Uniform Grading Scale

SC Tuition Grants (cont.)SC Tuition Grants (cont.)

Students must file FAFSA annuallyAnnual Application Deadline – June

30Maximum award - $2,800Tentative Award notifications via e-

mail– www.sctuitiongrants.com for more

information

Federal College Work StudyFederal College Work Study

Must file FAFSABased on needLimited fundsStudents work up to 20 hours/week –

earn a paycheckUsually on campus

Federal Perkins and Stafford Federal Perkins and Stafford LoansLoansFederal Perkins and Stafford Loan

– Must file FAFSA– Subsidized = no interest accrues while

in school– Unsubsidized = interest accrues– Payments are deferred until out of

school– Low interest rates

Other LoansOther Loans

Federal Direct PLUS Loan– College/University will provide

instructions on how to apply in the award letter

Palmetto Assistance Loan and SC Teachers Loan Program– Apply online at www.scstudentloan.org

ScholarshipsScholarships

College Board Scholarship Search– https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/schol

arship-searchFast Web Scholarship Search

– www.fastweb.comCollege Net Scholarship Search

– www.collegenet.com

State Programs in SC*State Programs in SC*

Palmetto Fellows ScholarshipLife ScholarshipHope ScholarshipLottery Tuition Assistance

*Administered by SC Commission on Higher Education– www.che.sc.gov

General Eligibility Criteria for General Eligibility Criteria for All State ProgramsAll State Programs Be a SC resident; Be a US citizen or permanent resident

(green card); Be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at

an eligible SC public or private institution Certify that he/she has never been

convicted of any felonies and has not been convicted of any alcohol or other drug-related misdemeanor convictions within the past academic year

General Eligibility (cont.)General Eligibility (cont.)

Verify that he/she does not owe a refund or repayment on any Federal or State financial aid and not be in default on any Federal loans

Award Amounts:– Cannot exceed the cost-of-attendance– Half awarded during the fall and half

during the spring

LIFE Scholarship – LIFE Scholarship – 2-Year Colleges2-Year Colleges

GPA (UGP)GPA (UGP) Standardized Test Standardized Test ScoresScores

RANKRANK

3.03.0 NoneNone NoneNone

S.C. Scholarships – S.C. Scholarships – 4-Year Colleges4-Year CollegesNAMENAME GPA GPA

(UGP)(UGP)ACT / SATACT / SAT RANRAN

KKAMOUNAMOUNTT

HOPEHOPE 3.03.0 Up to Up to $2,800 $2,800 max for 1max for 1stst year of year of collegecollege

LIFELIFE

(must (must meet at meet at least 2)least 2)

3.03.0 24 24 (Composite) / (Composite) /

1100 (CR + 1100 (CR + M)M)

Top Top 30%30%

Up to Up to $5,000 $5,000 max per max per yearyear

PALMETTPALMETTO O FELLOWFELLOWSS

3.5 3.5

oror

4.04.0

27 27 (Composite) / (Composite) / 1200 (CR + 1200 (CR + M) M)

oror 32 32 (Composite) / (Composite) / 1400 (CR + 1400 (CR + M)M)

Top Top 6%6%

Up to Up to $6,700 $6,700 max per max per year year [increases [increases to $7,500 to $7,500 beginning beginning sophomorsophomore year]e year]

Palmetto Fellows and Life Palmetto Fellows and Life Scholarships EnhancementsScholarships Enhancements Maximum Enhancement

– $2,500 per year beginning in the Sophomore year

Eligibility Criteria– Declare a major in Mathematics or Science*– Have earned at least 14 credit hours of math or

science courses* during the Freshman year

*A complete list of eligible majors and courses can be found on the SC Commission on Higher Education’s website, www.che.sc.gov

Lottery Tuition Assistance Lottery Tuition Assistance (LTAP)(LTAP) Available for students attending SC Technical

Colleges, USC Regional Campuses and Spartanburg Methodist College

Maximum Award:– $75 per credit hour, up to $900 per semester for

full-time attendance Eligibility Criteria:

– Must file the FAFSA– Must be degree seeking and enrolled in a minimum

of 6 credits– Cannot receive LIFE Scholarship

Local ScholarshipsLocal Scholarships

Cummins-Wham (due ~April 15)Cummins-Wham (due ~April 15)– In memory of late Mae Wham and Charles Cummins…In memory of late Mae Wham and Charles Cummins…

last year awarded $36,000 to 12 students ($3,000 each)last year awarded $36,000 to 12 students ($3,000 each) M.S. Bailey (due ~April 15)M.S. Bailey (due ~April 15)

– In memory of late Mercer Silas BaileyIn memory of late Mercer Silas Bailey– $40,000 to 2 students ($20,000 each)$40,000 to 2 students ($20,000 each)

McAlister (due ~April 15)McAlister (due ~April 15)– Full tuition, room, board, books for one studentFull tuition, room, board, books for one student

**Check your monthly newsletters for other **Check your monthly newsletters for other scholarships!!scholarships!!

CHAMPS ScholarshipCHAMPS Scholarship*due mid-March*due mid-March

• Awarded each year to a graduating CHAMPS high school senior who has applied for and has been granted admission to Presbyterian College

• Worth the equivalent of PC’s annual direct cost to attend (room, board, tuition, select fees)

• Renewable for three consecutive years, contingent upon the recipient demonstrating satisfactory academic progress

• Requirements:1. Be recognized as an outstanding student representative in

CHAMPS2. Apply for and be granted admission to PC3. Cumulative HS GPA of “B” or better4. Above average SAT Scores5. Include a letter in application requesting consideration and

a letter of recommendation from a CHAMPS administrator6. Submit a resume