Senior Parents Night

2012-2013

Topics of DiscussionPlease hold questions until the endCollege

•Admissions•Dual Enrolled Students•Cost•Acceptance based on ACT/Compass

oConditional or Unconditional (4 year)oCompass Test (Com. Colleges 2 yr)

•Financial Aid oCollege ScholarshipsoNational & State Scholarships (fastweb.com)oPell Grant (FAFSA)oLocal Scholarships

Jobs•Resume•Interview

Troy University FIRST TIME FRESHMEN

Unconditional Admission – GPA Minimum 2.0 "C" average ACT Minimum 20 Composite

Conditional Admission – Criteria: GPA is less than 2.0 with ACT 20

or GPA 2.5 with ACT 17-19

*The conditionally admitted student will be permitted to carry a maximum course load of 13 semester hours until he/she has attempted 24 semester hours of TROY work. The student will follow prescribed courses of study designed to strengthen his/her basic skills. Specific courses must be taken where weaknesses have been demonstrated.

Wallace Community College Dothan- Compass Test (Most Community Colleges are the same)

COMPASS Test- Student Assessment is Required

• Comprehensive assessment in English, Mathematics, Reading, and basic Computer Skills.

• Students could be assigned to developmental courses based on scores

• Exemptions: ACT 20 in English, Reading or Mathematics

Estimated Cost of College

Cost ItemIn-State

per Semester

Per Year

Tuition (per credit hour)

$249 x 12hrs 5976

Room (Residence Hall)

$1,350 - $2,530 4000

Meal Plan $1,600 $3200General University Fee (per credit hour)

$32 $768

Registration Fee

$50 $50

Books $500 $1000

Total Cost Yearly (no personal supplies, gas, spending $)

-----------14,994

Cost Item In-State per

Semester

Per Year

Tuition (per credit hour)

$131 X 12hrs= $1572

$3144

Transportation (gas only)

$30 wk x 18= $540

(40 miles 5 days/20 miles per gallon/ $3 gal)

$1080

Books $500( $100 per book for

$1000

Total Cost Yearly (no personal supplies, food, spending $ etc..)

-------------------$5224

Enterprise State C.C.

Enterprise State Community College’sNet Price Calculator http://www.escc.edu/NetPrice/npcalc.htm

Troy University’s Net Price Calculator http://admissions.troy.edu/undergrad/financingYourCollegeEducation/npcalc.aspx

Websites & Net Price Calculators

Troy University Scholarships- •Online Application •Student must be ACCCEPTED to the college to fill out the

scholarship application

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS- Academic scholarships are based solely on academic performance. Deadline March 1

The Millennium Scholar's Award Pays full tuition, room and board. 31 ACT and/or 1380 SAT 1and 3.7 GPA

The Chancellor's Award Pays full tuition27 ACT 3.5 GPA

Troy University Scholarships continued… ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIPS-

The Alumni Association Endowment Scholarship- Deadline is April 1. Half-Tuition

Uncond Admitted to TROY

Leadership Achievements Association.

The Heritage Scholarship- Deadline is March 1.

$500 Non-Renewable

Uncond Admitted to TROY with at least a 3.0 GPA

Applicant must be dependent child of Alumni

Troy Scholarships continued

AUXILIARY SCHOLARSHIPSThe Trojan Opportunity Scholarship- Deadline March 1.

The amount of this award varies.Uncond Admitted to TROY with at least a 3.0 GPASubmit resume of leadership activitiesApplicants must be from out-of-state with preference given to applicants from Florida & Georgia

The Alabama Girls State Scholarship- Deadline March 1. $1,000 Non-RenewableUncond Admitted to TROY with at least a 3.0 GPAMust be or have been a participant & attendee of Alabama Girls State Program

LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS- Based upon achievement in leadership positions in high school Excellence in Leadership Award- Deadline is January 15

Amount awarded varies. 22 ACT and 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale)1-2 page resume of leadership activities

Troy Scholarships continued

OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS

Music Scholarships

Army ROTC Four-Year Scholarship

General Military Scholarships

Nursing Scholarships

Theatre Department Each year the Theatre Department awards over $80,000 in scholarships.

http://admissions.troy.edu/undergrad/financingYourCollegeEducation/undergraduate/ugTroyScholarships.aspx

Enterprise State C. C. Scholarship Descriptions

PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIPSValedictorians and salutatorians Recipients must enroll Fall after HS graduation Required to apply for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)In-state tuition and fees up to 16 hours per semester.

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPSStudents seeking AA or AS degree to transfer HS Top 25% of their graduating class Recipients must enroll Fall after HS graduation Take a min credit hrs specified in the Scholarship Award NotificRequired to apply for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)In-state tuition and fees varying from 6-24 sem cr hrs per acad year.

Enterprise State C. C. Scholarships continuedCAREER SCHOLARSHIPS

Career Field in: Computer Science, Computer Graphics, Computer Maintenance and Networking, Child Development, Paralegal, Criminal Justice, Health Information Technology, Emergency Medical Technology, Business Administration, and Office Administration

80 GPA HS In-state tuition and fees for 6-24 semester credit hours

TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIPSTech fields in: Airframe Technology, Power Plant Technology,

Avionics Technology, and Aviation Management. 80 GPA HS. In-state tuition and fees for up to 24 semester credit hours

Other Enterprise State C. C. Scholarship

ATHLETICS

LEADERSHIP

PERFORMING ARTS

ESCC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

Must fill out FAFSA to complete Scholarship Application

ESCC Scholarship Application Website:

http://www.escc.edu/adminoffices/scholarapp.pdf

National and State Scholarships

Samson High School Website:

http://samsonhs.genevacountyschools.com/?PageName=Guidance&Page='DocumentsCategory'&CategoryID=54814&iSection=Guidance&CorrespondingID

(Clubs and Organizations/Guidance/Scholarships)

Pell Grant

Presentation from Samson High School Website:http://samsonhs.genevacountyschools.com/?PageName='Guidance'&Page='DocumentsCategory'&iSection='Guidance'&CorrespondingID=

(Clubs and Organizations/Guidance/Files)

Local Scholarships

Applications will be available on March 11th.

Applications will be available in the Guidance Office and in classrooms of core teachers.

Job Training and Interest

• Samson High School Website Postsecondary Planning Career Search

• Kuder Career Interest Inventory

Important Dates Jan 31- Parents and Students will have Tax W-2 Forms from employers

Feb 1st thru 11th- Have taxes filed/estimated. *Make an appointment NOW**

Feb 8th thru 24th- FAFSA Help from outside agency (must have taxes done to fill out FAFSA)

Mar 1st- Deadline for Most Community College Scholarships of ANY kind. (Must have the FAFSA complete to apply)

March 12th- Local Scholarship Applications begin

Questions?

Announcements

Oct 17-18th 9 Week Exams

Oct 15-19 Homecoming (Parade @ 2:00

School dismisses at 12:30)

Friday- SHS Alumni Gathering in Lunchroom 4:30-5:30

Oct 24th Geneva County College Fair

Parent Portal Passwords can be signed for tonight!!!