The College Process

Presented by Mr. Conway, College Advisor at Liberty High School

Why go to college?

To become educated and enrich your mind

To have a fulfilling professional career

To invest in your future (approximately 35% of all American jobs require a college degree)

To get a higher-paying job (according to Labor Department statistics, the pay gap between college graduates and everyone else reached a record high last year: Americans with four-year college degrees made 98 % more an hour on average in 2014 than people without a degree).

Unemployment Rate in 2014

Level of Education completed

Mean (average) earnings in 2014

9.0% Less than a high school diploma

$30,108

6.0% High School diploma, no college

$43,056

6.0% Some college, no degree

$48,984

4.3% Occupational program (career or trade school)

$48, 152

4.6% Associate degree (academic program: typically 2 years)

$52,364

3.5% Bachelor’s degree (typically 4 years)

$74,308

2.8% Master’s degree (2-3 years beyond Bachelor’s)

$88,036

2.1% Doctoral degree (Ph.D., 6-8 years beyond Bachelor’s degree)

$105,456

Who can go to college?

Anyone with a high school diploma, regardless of race, religion, gender, personal history, or immigration status.

What are the requirements?

High school diploma (44 credits; 5 required Regents exams; 9 required Regents exams for an Advanced Regents diploma)

SAT / ACT score (NOT required by 2-year community colleges, but required by most 4-year colleges)

Where to attend college?

Public universitiesand colleges

CUNY (City University of New York)

SUNY (State University of New York)

(Other states have their own systems, but the cost is higher for residents of other states)

Private universities and

colleges There are many private

colleges in New York City and all over the state of New York

There are thousands of private colleges all over the U.S.

Where to attend public colleges in New York City or New York state?

CUNY (City University of New

York) 2-year community colleges

(for example, BMCC, BCC, Guttman, NY City Tech, Hostos CC, Laguardia CC, Kingsborough CC)

4-year colleges (for example, Hunter College, Brooklyn College, Baruch College, John Jay College, City College, Queens College)

SUNY (State University of New

York 2-year community colleges

(for example, Dutchess Community College, Tompkins Cortland CC, Nassau CC, Rockland CC)

4-year colleges (for example, Stony Brook University, University at Albany, New Paltz, Binghamton, Fashion Institute, University at Buffalo)

Where to attend private college in New York City or New York state?

Examples of private colleges and universities in New York City:

Columbia University

New York University (NYU)

Fordham University

The New School

Pace University

St. Francis College

Examples of private colleges

and universities in New York State:

Hamilton College

Colgate University

Syracuse University

Marist College

Union College

Cornell University

College CostsTypical tuition costs for public and private colleges in New York

Tuition and Other Costs for Colleges in the CUNY System

Community colleges

(2 year schools) Tuition= $4,800 per year

Fees= $250 per year

Books = $1,364 per year

Transportation = $1,054 /year

Personal expenses= $1,816

= Total of $9,284 (for one year, for a student living at home)

Senior colleges (4 year schools)

Tuition = $6,330 per year

Fees = $250 per year

Books = $1,364 per year

Transportation = $1,054/year

Personal expenses = $1,816

=Total of $10,814 (for one year, for a student living at home)

Tuition and Other Costs for Colleges in the SUNY System

Community colleges

Tuition= $4,210 per year

Fees= $610 per year

Books = $1,320 per year

Transportation = $1,280 / year

Personal expenses= $1,160

Dorm/food = $10,180 / year

=Total $18,760 for one year

4 year colleges Tuition = $6,470 per year

Fees = $1,510 per year

Books = $1,340 per year

Transportation = $1,050 / year

Personal expenses = $1,500

Dorm/food = $12,050 / year

=Total of $23,920 for one year

Tuition and Other Costs for Private Colleges in New York

Example: NYU Tuition= $47,750 per year

Fees= $530 per year

Books = $1,070 per year

Transportation = $1,280 / year

Personal expenses= $2,000

Dorm/food = $17,580 / year

=Total $70,210 for one year

Example: Pace University

Tuition = $38,200 per year

Fees = $1,497 per year

Books = $900 per year

Transportation = $1,050 / year

Personal expenses = $1,500

=Total of $43,147 for one year (for student living at home)

Financial Aid

How to Pay for College?

Help is available with Financial Aid, which consists of:

$ Grants /Scholarships

$ Loans$ Federal Work-Study

Where does financial aid come from?

Sources of Aid

Financial Aid Form

Types of Aid

Federal Government

FAFSA GrantsLoansWork Study

New York State Government (if NYS resident at a college in NYS)

TAP TAP GrantScholarships (special eligibilities)

Institution (college itself)

FAFSAProfile Institutional Forms

Grants (merit and need)Loans (less often)Scholarships

How to Pay for College?

1. Grants (“free” money)—you do not have to repay: available to U.S. citizens and U.S. Permanent Residents (“Green Card” holders) who have Social Security numbers. Two sources: U.S. Federal government and New York State. For federal aid, students and families fill out the online application at www.fafsa.gov in January or February of each year—as soon as taxes are filed

2. Work Study (jobs at colleges given to students as part of their financial aid package, usually part-time work on campus)

How to Pay for College?

3. Loans: The U.S. Department of Education has two federal student loan programs, which are . . .

First type: The Federal Direct Loan Program of subsidized loans (based on need), and direct unsubsidized loans (student does not have to prove need), and Direct Plus Loans (made to parents of undergraduate students)

Second type: Federal Perkins Loan (school-based loan program for students with financial need)

How to Pay for College?

4. Scholarships (similar to grants—students/family do not have to repay); they are usually based on GPA/academic achievement, but they are also available for students who demonstrate leadership, community service, special interests, sports, or special skills); scholarships can come from the college itself, the state, or from private sources, such as corporations or non-profit organizations.

Helpful Websites for Scholarship Search

https://www.collegegreenlight.com/

www.fastweb.com

www.scholarships.com

http://www.newvisions.org/pages/scholarship-opportunities

https://hsf.net/

Career Training

Alternatives to College: Apprenticeship Programs for Skilled Trades

Apprenticeship Programs teach a skilled trade.

Age requirements: 16+ (with parental approval)or 18 yrs. Old

Apprenticeship is the process of learning a skilled occupation through: Paid on-the-job training; apprentices train under the guidance of experienced journey workers with related classroom training. The length of training varies from one to six years, depending on the occupation.

There is a written contract between the apprentice and the employer that acknowledges their shared commitment to the training process. This agreement is approved and registered by the New York State Department of Labor.

Helpful websites for guidance on Apprenticeships:

https://labor.ny.gov/apprenticeship/appindex.shtm

-Asbestos Lead & Hazardous Waste Laborers Local #78     http://www.masontenders.org/local78_home.htm

-Boilermakers Northeast JAC LU#5        http://www.boilermakerslocal5.com

-Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers LU #1 of NY & LI     http://www.ualocal1.org

-Construction Local 79 http://www.local79.org/apprenticeship/

-Elevator Constructors Local #1 JAC     http://www.bricklayersandalliedcraftworkerslocal1ny.org

-Electrical Local 3 http://www.oe3.org/training/apprentice.html

-NYC District Council of Carpenters JATC        http://www.bricklayersandalliedcraftworkerslocal1ny.org

-Sheet Metal Workers JATC LU #137       http://www.iuoelocal137.com

-Tile, Marble, Terrazzo LU #7 of NY & NJ        http://www.baclocal7.org

-USIS Electric, Inc. http://labor.ny.gov/pressreleases/currentrecruitments/usis-electricians-april-21-2015.shtm

The College Process: A Timeline

College Process by Grade level

9th grade Freshmen: Begin to understand the educational system and the high school graduation requirements; do well in your classes

10th grade Sophomores: Start thinking about your future career; do well in classes and on Regents exams; participate in extracurricular activities at school and in community; research and practice to take the PSAT examination, which will be given at Liberty to all students in the Fall of Junior year

College Process by Grade level

11th grade Juniors: Take the PSAT in the Fall; take an SAT and/or ACT prep course and possibly take one of the exams in the spring; continue to study for one or both of these exams in the summer; begin to get an understanding of the college admission and financial aid process; visit a college and attend college fairs; ask counselors for information about outside organizations offering additional college guidance; do well in all classes and on Regents exams (students should achieve a score of 75 or higher on the ELA exam, and a score of 80 or higher on the Algebra Regents to be considered “college ready” by colleges—helping students avoid having to take remedial courses at college)

College Process by Grade level

12th grade Seniors: Fall—prepare for and take the SAT and/or ACT exams (you can take the exams more than once for a higher score); take a College Now for-credit college course; Visit colleges you are interested in applying to; Write your college personal essay and obtain letters of recommendation from teachers; Finish the CUNY application (6 schools for $65.00 app fee) by Dec 1; Finish the SUNY application (if applying) by Dec 1; Finish the Common App for private schools by mid-December.

Winter—fill out the FAFSA application for federal financial aid and the TAP application for NY State aid (both free, both online); take a College Now for-credit college course.

Spring—receive acceptance letters, take placement tests, contact financial aid office at the college you choose to fill out any additional information that’s needed.

Liberty High School website

Please use the Liberty High School website for updated information on the college process!

http://www.libertyhsnyc.com

Click on the “For Students” tab, and Click “College Office” link