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CLASS OF 2014Senior WorkshopPresented by:
Congratulations
You’re almost there
Congratulations Barnes Scholarship semi-finalist
JESSI BARNETT
Leaders for Life semi-finalist
JACQUELYNN SHELTON
INTRODUCING
Finance Management
Presented by:
Class of 2013 status ALL STAND
Who uses Twitter?ALL STAND
Who “likes” the TSIC Facebook page?ALL STAND
Pasco Education Foundation scholarship?ALL STAND
Bright Futures candidate?ALL STAND
Applied to college?Accepted?Committed?
INTRODUCING
Preparing for College Reality
Presented by:Mike Halligan,
Assistant Director of AdmissionsSaint Leo University
Your ScholarshipIncludes:
Tuition and some fees only Public college / university within
state of Florida
Two levels of scholarships: 60 credit hours at college plus 60 credit
hours at a university or, 60 credit hours at college
Your Scholarship
Does not include:
Everything else!Books, fees, dorm, meals, etcBut
Is combinable with any other scholarship!
OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS?
www.pascoeducationfoundation.org
Do you want a chance to get more money????
On track for Bright Futures?
Your Scholarship
Private, “for profit” schools Approval required Budget plan may be requested
Making College & Career Count
So you made it to college….
Why are you there?
WELCOME to TSIC 2002 grad, Shannon Whitlock
Making Decisions
Are you ready to graduate?
Where are you planning to go to college? Application in? Accepted? Living arrangements? Meal plans? Major? Books- purchase at bookstore? Purchase online? Rental?
How do you plan to pay for this? COMPLETE FAFSA
I’ve Graduated…What now?
The Process ANNUAL Student information forms
(summer session requirement) Florida Prepaid College Foundation Your ID card USE TAKE STOCK FUNDS FIRST FAFSA FAFSA FAFSA
I’ve Graduated…What now?
Make Appointment for your EXIT INTERVIEW by contacting [email protected]
Meetings will be booked for June 11, 12, 16,17 & 18. Appointments must be made.
Senior evaluations review Reviews will be based on senior and all prior
grades, attendance, TSIC participation, and behavior
I’ve Graduated…What now?
Your funds will not be paid until you have successfully completed your
Exit Interview
Your Exit Interview will not be successful unless you have completed all applicable
items on your evaluation checklists
Remember your contract????
Apply for grants & other scholarships Enroll within one year of graduation Military? Five years to use ALL of your credit
hours
Remember your contract???? Must advise of address/phone/email changes on
an annual basis Must submit annual Student information form
with Florida Prepaidhttps://www.myfloridaprepaid.com/survey/index.aspx
Failure to do so results in holding of funds, Foundation retains ownership of any unused credit hours
If student does not attend for 2 consecutive years with no written plan given to TSIC, scholarship will be terminated
Annual requirements
Until your funds reach a zero balance, each April/May you must:Update annual survey with Florida PrepaidComplete update form at pascoeducationfoundation.orgDeliver, mail or email official report card/grades to TSIC officeMinimum 2.5 GPA must be maintainedFailure to do any of the above will freeze payments
Situations
When in doubt, contact TSIC
813 794-2134
Transfer to new school, problem with ID card, name change
Completion of education prior to using assigned credit hours – PLEASE ADVISE
Time is not on your side If you haven’t applied to your college, get
going! If you haven’t applied for scholarships, get
going! If you haven’t met with your school’s Career
Specialist/Guidance Counselor, get going! Prepare to complete FAFSA
File Review Seniors…Get Ready FAFSA/Financial Aid Scholarships Southern Scholarship (Housing)
College Planning Award Letters Tips for Filing- BE ORGANIZED
Suggestions Meet with the college financial aid officer as
soon as you are accepted ASK: “Are there any grants/scholarships that I
can apply for”? ASK: “What will my out-of-pocket expenses
be”? Advise them to use TSIC funding FIRST DO NOT ACCEPT LOAN unless absolutely
necessary for your education
Making College & Career Count
So you made it to college….
Why are you there?
TAKE COLLEGE SERIOUSLY
Questions???
* Presentation will be available for viewing at www.pascoeducationfoundation.org
Enjoy the Spotlight
Recognition Events
April 10, 2014 – Spartan Manor, New Port Richey
TSIC Scholars
TSIC Senior Banquet
Individual School Awards Nights
Closing Words NO SENIORITIS ALLOWED
Stay on a good path!
Manage your money