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Our Topics Tonight
• Alaska Performance Scholarship• Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Ed.• Alaska Teacher Loan/Scholarship• Winn-Brindle Memorial Ed. Loan• TEACH Grant• Western Undergraduate Exchange• UA Scholars Program• CRSD Graduation Requirements
Topics (continued)
• College Testing• Dual Credit Opportunities• Scholarship Information• GPA & Class Rank• Career Cruising• Guidance & Counseling Website• CRSD Program of Studies
Alaska Performance Scholarship
What is it?How can I qualify?
What is it?
• Coursework + Grades + Scores + FAFSA=$$$ to be used for college or training in Alaska
• A Career/Technical Award can be earned with a qualifying WorkKeys score instead of ACT/SAT scores
How do I qualify?
• APS Level 1• APS Level 2• APS Level 3
• See Hand Out: Curriculum-GPA-Test Score Requirements
Plato Social Studies Options
• Art History & Appreciation• Anthropology I and II• Archeology: Detectives of the Past• International Business• Law & Order• Intro to Philosophy• Personal Psychology I and II• Social Problems: A World in Crisis• Social Problems II• Sociology I and II• World Religions
How do I apply?
• It is easy; You fill out the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (www.fafsa.ed.gov/)
• When do I do this? As soon as possible after January 1 of your senior year.
How can I track my APS?
• Log in to the Alaska Student Aid Portal (ASAP) to verify that ACPE has received your data.
• ACPE=Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (www.acpe.alaska.gov)
For further APS information:
• http://acpe.alaska.gov/STUDENT-PARENT/Grants_Scholarships/Alaska_Performance_Scholarship.aspx
ACPE
• Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education
• Provides information on education and training beyond high school
• http://acpe.alaska.gov/
Alaska Teacher Loan/Scholarship
• For students interested in becoming teachers• Starts as a loan-up to $7500 per year• Forgiveness Benefits: Teach in a rural district in
Alaska for up to 5 years and receive 100% forgiveness
• Copper River School District receives 4 nomination slots each year
Winn-Brindle Memorial Education Loan
• The Winn Brindle Loan provides funding to cover educational expenses for students enrolled in a fisheries-related field. Borrowers may be eligible for up to 50% forgiveness of their loan debt when they return to Alaska and work in a qualifying fisheries-related field.
TEACH Grant
• A federal grant• Can receive up to $4000/year• Must teach at least 4 years in a low-income
student school• Must teach in a high need field (math, science,
reading, special education, more)• https://teach-ats.ed.go
WUE
• Western Undergraduate Exchange Program• www.wiche.edu/wue• 15 western states that allow a student to
attend at 150% the cost of in-state tuition• Check that your intended major qualifies• Apply early
UA SCHOLARS PROGRAM
• An award given to the top 10% of the graduating class
• Determined by class rank at the end of the junior year
• If a student receives the award but chooses to go out of state—it cannot be awarded to another student
• If a student is not in the top 10%, but moves up to the top 10% at the end of the senior year, we can file a “Reconsideration of Eligibility”
UA Scholars Tie-Breaking Process
• 1-Number of +1 courses taken (rigor)• 2-Core course GPA calcuation (English, Math,
Science, Social Studies)• 3-HSGQE scores (sum total of all 3)
CRSD Graduation Requirements
• http://www.crsd.us/students--parents.html• Page 7
College Testing
• PSAT-can be taken in sophomore year, but highly encourage in junior year; given every October. Cost is approximately $14. Register at your school office.
• SAT-typically taken in the spring of your junior year, but can be taken earlier. Cost is approximately $50. Register online at www.sat.collegeboard.org
• ACT- typically taken in the spring of your junior year, but can be taken earlier. Take as the ACT, or ACT Plus Writing. Cost is approximately $35 for the regular ACT, and about $50 with writing. Register online at www.actstudent.org
• Preparation: www.careercruising.com; Method Test Prep is an online resource that can help you prepare for these tests!
Dual Credit Opportunities
• CRSD courses: – Trigonometry=PWSCC Math 107 and 108; a total of 7 college credits– AP English may result in college credit depending upon your AP exam
score (usually 3 or higher)– Future Educators of Alaska-may earn 3 credits as a teacher aide
• Courses outside of the CRSD– Must request approval for credit to be granted within the CRSD (ex.
PWSCC college English)
• Correspondence/online coursework-Follow the same approval process for courses outside of the
CRSD (ex. BYU Independent Study Interior Design)
Scholarship Information
• Student Information: demographic information, college/training program choices, proposed areas of study, career goals, cumulative GPA, class rank
• List of current classes; test scores (SAT, ACT)• School Activities: list of each activity and years
of participation; include leadership positions and accomplishments
Scholarship Information-continued
• Community Activities: list of activities, hours volunteered, years of participation
• Work Experience: list of jobs, hours worked, years of work
• Recognition and awards: list all awards, such as Student of the Month (and year of award)
Scholarship Information-continued
• Develop a Budget• School name and a list all costs• Resources: List your savings, expected
scholarships, parent contributions
GPA & Class Rank Calculation
• A=4• B=3• C=2• D=1• F=0 • Weighted courses: Plus 1 point• Physics• Chemistry• Trig and higher math (calculus)• AP English• College English
Valedictorian-Salutatorian-Graduation Honors
• Determined after the 8th semester• Based upon cumulative GPA• Honors: Cumulative GPA of 3.7 or higher (wear
Honor cords at graduation)• National Honor Society (wear gold stole)
Career Cruising
• www.careercruising.com• Username: crsd-student• Password: student1
Guidance & Counseling Website
• Scholarships by grade level• Summer programs• Summer jobs• SAT/ACT testing information• A variety of sources of information to help students • www.crsd.us• Under Departments-Guidance & Counseling tab • Check it out often!!
Program of Studies
• A document with extensive information about the Copper River School District’s course offerings, schedule changes, withdrawing from a class, non-district courses, Honor Roll, and more.
• www.crsd.us; click on Students & Parents tab; in the lower left-hand corner under Other Links=Program of Studies
Graduation…..
• And life beyond…..My goal is to help you, and your student, be prepared.
• Thank you for coming tonight!