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Presented by Auburn Career/College Counselors
Jon Morrow, AHS
Amanda Paulson, AMHS
Steve Mead, ARHS
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Agenda
Types of Schools...Which is Right for You?
Credit Requirements
Application & Admission Considerations
Intro to Finances
Q&A
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Intentional Education
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What Type of School?
Community College
Technical College
Career/Specialty School
Four-Year Public
Four-Year Private
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Why choose a Community or Technical College?
Convenience Lake Washington Institute of Technology Seattle Community College
District Bellevue College Highline Community College Renton Technical College Green River Community College Tacoma Community College Bates Technical College Pierce College Clover Technical College
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Community vs. Technical College: ...There are some differences
Community College
Two Pathways
Academic
Transfer credits to a four-year university or college
Some offer BA degree
Professional/Technical
End goal may be work or transfer
Blend of theory and hands on instruction
Technical College
Choose a Program vs. individual classes
Classroom is conducted much like
the working environment for which you are training
Some disciplines have transfer
agreements with universities Primary end goal is work
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Career and Specialty Schools Private, For-Profit Companies
Gene Juarez, Culinary Schools, DeVry,
Everest, FIDM, etc.
Training for specific careers
Costs
Application process may include interview
Financial aid?
Transferable?
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Washington Four-Year Public
Baccalaureates
• Central Washington University
• Eastern Washington University
• The Evergreen State College
• Western Washington University
• University of Washington
• U of W Bothell or Tacoma
• Washington State University
• WSU Vancouver, Tri-Cities or Everett
WWU
TESC
UW
CWU
EWU
WSU
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Four-Year Independent Colleges & Universities
The Art Institute of Seattle Cornish College of the Arts Gonzaga University Northwest University Pacific Lutheran University Saint Martin’s University Seattle Pacific University Seattle University Trinity Lutheran University University of Puget Sound Whitman College Whitworth College Heritage University
CWU Art Institute, SPU, SU,
Cornish, Northwest
Whitman
PLU, UPS
Whitworth,
Gonzaga
St. Martins
Trinity Lutheran
Heritage U.
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Out Of State Colleges/Universities?
Things to consider…
Public: Tuition (2X)
Private: No Additional Tuition
Add Cost for Travel Expenses
Possibility for WUE
(Tuition = 140-150% of in-state)
Back-up Plan?
Websites: www.californiacolleges.edu
www.princetonreview.com
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WUE – Western Undergraduate Exchange Program
Alaska Arizona California Colorado
Hawaii Idaho Montana Nevada
New Mexico
North
Dakota Oregon
South
Dakota
Utah Washington Wyoming
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Out-of-State Colleges/Universities (contd.)
Research college for specific admission requirements (ex: www.collegeboard.org)
College Board Subject Tests required?
Required courses/credits can vary -
University of CA colleges clearly define Fine/Performing Art
Some require 3 credits World Language
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WA Minimum College Admission Requirements 2013 Grads & Beyond!
*CADR: College Academic Distribution Requirements
Higher Education Coordinating Board
4 credits in college-prep English
3 credits math, including Adv. Algebra/Trig
Senior year math or completed Pre-Calculus
2 credits lab science including one credit of algebra-based science (Chemistry or Physics)
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Continued...
2 credits of the same World Language
3 credits Social Science
1 credit fine, visual, or performing arts or 1 additional CADR credit (UW & WWU require .5 credit in fine or performing art)
15 total CADR credits/3 per year including senior year
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What About Athletics?
...Three Requirements
High School Graduation
College Admission
NCAA Clearinghouse
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Plan a Campus Visit
Would you buy a car without seeing it first???
“Preview Days” for Juniors/Seniors
Regularly scheduled campus tours
Informal visits
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Admission and Applications
Junior Timeline
All-Year...Research Colleges, Scholarship Search October...PSAT February...”Beyond High School Night” December thru June...Register for and take SAT/ACT June thru October...Visit Colleges
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Admission and Applications
Senior Timeline
All-Year...Narrow College Search, Scholarship Search October...SAT/ACT? September thru March...Apply to Colleges January 1st!...File FAFSA May 1st...Commit! (National Final Day of Declaration) June/July...Send Final Transcript
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The Admission Application Four-Year Colleges
Institution specific online form or…
College Net or other company or…
The “Common Application”
State Website for Community and Technical Colleges
+ Program application for Technical Colleges
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Admission/Acceptance Timeline
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Paying for Post H.S. Education
Cost of attendance includes:
Tuition
Fees &/or Supplies
Books
Room & Board
Personal expenses
Transportation
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2013/2014 Cost of Attendance
Community colleges $5,000-6,500
*Technical colleges $5,000+
Career schools $19K-$35K
*4 year public colleges $18,000-$24,500
4 year private colleges $33K-$50K+ **Includes housing expenses
Out of State Public = 200% tuition
* Costs vary by Educational Program chosen
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Paying for College
Family funds Scholarships *Grants *Work-study jobs *Loans
*Seniors will submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) after January 1st to determine eligibility for these funds.
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GET: Guaranteed Education Tuition Program
Washington State’s prepaid tuition program (529 Savings Plan under Federal IRS rules)
Lock cost of future college tuition by purchasing units today
Fund guaranteed by the state to pay costs of future tuition
Units should be purchased at least two years in advance
529 Tip: Have grandparents take out a 529 … pay directly to the school/college
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Scholarship Search
Your Career Center Search Engines & Websites (Career Center
Internet Lists) - www.thewashboard.org - www.fastweb.com - www.scholarshipexperts.com Scholarship Books/Ask Everyone Schools/Departmental Awards Auburn Community Scholarship Program (Sr)
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SCHOLARSHIPS
Both merit-based and merit + need
Awarded for:
Academic achievement
Talent or skill
Community service
Leadership/school activities
Parent affiliation with a club or organization
Financial need (Husky Promise/Cougar Commit)
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Scholarships….Most Require Essays TOPIC Examples:
How have your achievements impacted you…
How will obtaining a degree impact your future?
How will a degree impact your community?
How have others inspired you? How did they help shape your life
Don’t just answer the essay question, give them something to remember
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Auburn Community Scholarship
Auburn School District senior graduates ONLY
Application available in January on Career Center website…recipients announced at Senior Award Nights
Many scholarships totaling over $85,000
Deadline March
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Paying for College
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Go to www.fafsa.gov (not!!! www.fafsa.com)
Deadlines
Recommend completing between January 1st and February 1st
March 15 deadline for most Two-Year and Technical Colleges
Grants
Work Study
Loans (Subsidized: No interest and Pay when completed)
Discuss options with parents
Interest/Payments do not begin until after graduation
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The FAFSA4caster
Affordability Estimation Tool
Practice using the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) before actual form is available…early analysis tool
Reduces time required to submit actual FAFSA in January of the student’s senior year of high school
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Financial Aid for Undocumented Students
House Bill 1079: Approved In-State tuition for undocumented students
WASFA: New for the state of Washington, financial support via State Need Grant (http://www.readysetgrad.org/wasfa )
Private scholarships exist (Hispanic Scholarship Fund and others…)
Dual Credit: AP/Running Start/Tech Prep
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Additional Ways to Save $$$ Bargain Schools...Community College
Finish in Four-Years
AP/Running Start/Tech Prep
The Value of Financial Planning
Negotiate Financial Aid Package
In-State vs. Out-of-State
Commute or Live off Campus
Creative When Buying Textbooks (Rent)
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Upcoming Events
College Rep Visits- Fall ... at each high school
Paying for College Night – January 14 @ AMHS
Beyond High School Night – February 5 @ ARHS
SAT for Juniors- April 15, 2015
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NEW! College Application and Essay Event for Seniors!
November 4: AHS
2:45 PM – 5:00 PM
November 13: AMHS
2:45 PM – 6:00 PM
November 12: ARHS
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
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College Goal WASHINGTON
@ Auburn High School
Library
Saturday, January 10
10 AM- 1 PM
@ Auburn Mountainview
Library
Saturday, January 17
9:00 AM - Noon
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Your Career Center is here to help!
Auburn High School
Jon Morrow, Counselor
[email protected] / 253-931-4929
Auburn Mountainview High School
Amanda Paulson, Counselor
[email protected]/ 253-804-5195
Auburn Riverside High School
Steve Mead, Counselor
[email protected] / 253-804-5161
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Thank you for coming tonight!
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Junior Timeline
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Senior Timeline