post secondary education the road to college: the college process and financial aid
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Post Secondary Post Secondary EducationEducation
“The Road To College: The College Process and Financial
Aid”
Get Excited!Get Excited!
College is possible Choose a college/university that is right
for you Choose a program of study that will
meet your needs and prepare you for your future
Make smart decisions about how to finance your education
Attend a College Fair…Attend a College Fair…or Two!or Two!
2010 Chicago Performing and Visual Arts College FairSaturday, October 9th, 2:00-4:00 PM at Roosevelt University, Auditorium Building, 430 S. Michigan Ave.
2010 National College Fair, Saturday, October 23rd, 11:00-3:00 PM at Navy Pier, 600 East Grand
Ave.
National Portfolio Day Sunday, October 24th, 10:00-2:00 PM at School of the Art Institute of Chicago, 280 S. Columbus Dr.
ASM/AAEP Gallery 37 - Fall 2010 College FairTuesday, November 2nd, 2:30-6:30 PM at Chicago Cultural Center
G.A.R. Hall and G.A.R. Rotunda, 78 East Randolph St.
Ask Yourself…Ask Yourself… How far from home do you want to go? Do you want to attend a school in an
urban, suburban or rural environment? What size school do you want to attend? What programs of study are you
considering? Do you wish to participate in any
specific extra-curricular activities?
ART SCHOOL, LIBERAL ART SCHOOL, LIBERAL ARTS and PUBLIC ARTS and PUBLIC
SCHOOLS….SCHOOLS….
What’s the difference?
Art SchoolArt School
Commitment to art Students focus on a career in art Most offer BFA degree programs Broad range of art specializations Comparatively small-intimate
supportive campus
Liberal Arts CollegeLiberal Arts College
Offer an education that exposes you to a variety of topics in addition to art
Are often small private institutions Most offer a BA/BS degree programs
some offer BFA degree programs Other options including: humanities, social sciences, languages,
mathematics
Public UniversitiesPublic Universities
Typically large in size Funded by the state Offer a wide range of majors and
minors Options include; Communications,
Laboratory Sciences, Business, Engineering
DEGREESDEGREES
What’s the Difference?
Associate’s Degree:Associate’s Degree: An associate degree is an academic
degree awarded by community colleges, junior colleges, business colleges and some bachelor’s degree- granting colleges and universities upon completion of a course of study usually lasting two years.
A.A.= Associate in Arts A.S. = Associate in Science
Bachelor’s DegreeBachelor’s Degree A bachelor's degree is an
undergraduate academic degree awarded for a course or major that generally lasts for three, four, or in some cases and countries, five or six years
B.A. = Bachelor of Arts B.S. = Bachelor of Science B.M. = Bachelor of Music
Bachelor’s of Fine ArtsBachelor’s of Fine ArtsB.F.AB.F.A
The Bachelor of Fine Arts, or BFA, is the standard undergraduate degree for students seeking a professional education in the visual or performing arts.
The degree differs from a Bachelor of Arts degree in that a typical BFA program consists of two-thirds study in the arts, with one-third in more general liberal arts studies.
Before you begin:Before you begin:
Know your deadlines Have you taken and received the
appropriate tests? (ACT/SAT) Do you need a portfolio? Decide on at least 5 colleges you
plan on applying to
College Application College Application Requirements!Requirements!
Application Form Application Fee High School Transcript Admission Test Scores Letters of Recommendation Essay Portfolio (Art Program) Artist Statement (Art Program) Audition (Performing Arts)
College Essay College Essay & Artist Statement& Artist Statement
Brainstorm ideas Be unique Don’t be afraid to write about
personal experiences Write multiple drafts Have more than one person read
your essay and give you positive feedback
Proofread your work for grammar and spelling
PAYING FOR PAYING FOR COLLEGE!COLLEGE!
FAFSAFAFSAFree Application for Federal Student Free Application for Federal Student
AidAid
The Federal Government offers need based financial aid
Money is awarded on a first come first served basis…so apply early
Don’t be afraid to provide the FAFSA with tax information
Apply online @ www.fasa.ed.gov Ask for help
FINANCING OPTIONSFINANCING OPTIONS
SCHOLARSHIPS GRANTS LOANS
SCHOLARSHIPSCHOLARSHIP
A scholarship is an award of access to an
institution, or a financial aid award given to
an individual student scholar, for the purpose
of furthering their education
Types of Types of ScholarshipsScholarships
Merit-based Athletic Need-based Ethnicity-based Institutional-based General
Scholarship Search: Scholarship Search: Helpful HintsHelpful Hints
Search often: new scholarships are posted weekly and even daily
If your counselor or postsecondary coach recommends that you apply for a scholarship, Just Do It!
Watch out for scholarship scams Make sure you have all the
necessary documents
Awesome ScholarshipsAwesome Scholarships
The Gates Millennium Scholarship The Posse Scholarship Scholarship Chicago Chicago Mercantile Exchange United Negro College Fund Hispanic Heritage Awards Golden Apple
GRANTSGRANTS
In the United States Federal Grants areeconomic aid issued by the United Statesgovernment out of the general federalrevenue.
*You do not have to pay grants back!
LOANSLOANS
A loan is a type of “self-help” aid that letsyou borrow money from the government, banks or other lending institutions. Sinceit’s “self-help” aid, it must be paid back
withadded interest.
Types of Loans:Types of Loans:
Subsidized: Eligibility for subsidized loans is based on financial need. The federal government pays the interest while you are in school and you begin interest payments after you graduate.
Unsubsidized: Eligibility for unsubsidized loans is not based on your financial need and you are responsible for the interest from the date the funds are disbursed.
More Loans: More Loans:
The Federal Stafford Loan Program allows you to borrow money with low interest for educational expenses.
Federal Plus Loan Program allows parents to borrow on behalf of their dependent undergraduate students, or graduate and professional students to borrow on their own behalf.
SHOW ME THE SHOW ME THE NUMBERS!NUMBERS!
Example:Example:Rita takes out a Federal Stafford Loan for
$20,000
Number of Years 10Interest Rate (%) 6.8Amount Borrowed $20,000.00------------------------------------------------Number of Payments 120Estimated Monthly Payment $230.16Total Principal and Interest $27,619.00
Award Letter: Award Letter: Read it Carefully!Read it Carefully!
Read your award letter carefully. Look for instructions for your next
steps. Remember, unless otherwise
stated, this letter applies only to the upcoming semester or school year.
Remember: Remember:
Make copies of all you application materials
Be responsible Be organized (Use a checklist) Start early Know your deadlines Proofread everything Ask for help
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