Tonight’s Objectives

• Post-high school options• Applying to college• Financial Aid options• Scholarships• Question and Answers

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Workforce Apprenticeship

Technical School Community college

University

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SKHS Career Center helps with Apprenticeships, workforce & more!

• PSNS:1. Liaison for PSNS.2. Assist seniors with applying 3. Usually in January or when PSNS posts the Helper position.

• Boeing1. 5th year for Boeing recruitment at SKHS.2. Must be in Ag. Mechanics, Drafting, Woodshop, Auto Mechanics to

qualify.3. Happens in the May/June timeframe.

• College Reps & Visits1. At SKHS – see Career Center posting2. Take time to visit various colleges

• Employment assistance/WBL.

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Military and other opportunities1. Career Center is the liaison for contact with all

branches of the military.

2. If your child wants to investigate joining the military, either “enlisted” or ROTC/Academy, send them to us and we can put them in contact with the recruiters and explain the process.

3. If your child wants to enlist, they must take the ASVAB. November 13th and March 25th at SKHS.

It’s Your Future Fair (Financial Aid info) Thursday, 6pm, October 17th SKHS Commons/Auditorium Financial Aid Presentation 5-5:30 and 6:30-7

Tacoma College and Career Fair Thursday, 5:30-7:30, October 31st UPS Tennis Pavilion

Seattle National College Fair Friday & Saturday November 1st & 2nd Seattle Convention Center

Applying to Colleges-The Process

Explore Types of Colleges = Safety, Match, Reach Visit College Campuses (attend visits on SK

campus) Make a College To-Do List

https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-in/applying-101/college-application-checklist

Prepare and Take College Entrance Exams (SAT, ACT, Accuplacer)

Complete the FAFSA (opened Oct. 1st!) Apply to Colleges (fall/winter) Make Your Final Choice (spring – by May 1, 2020)

Do your research

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9/25 Hawaii Pacific U 8:55

9/27 University of WA - Seattle 8:20

9/27 Northwest Christian U 1:30

10/1 St. Martin’s University 8:20

10/2 Pacific Lutheran Univ. 1:30

10/7 College of Idaho 8:20

10/9 Gonzaga University 8:55

10/18 Seattle University 8:20

10/21 Oregon State U 1:30

10/23 Johns Hopkins Univ. 1:30

10/24 Central WA University 1:30

11/5 Boise State U 1:30

11/13 Arizona State U 8:55

11/15 University of Arizona 1:30

Applying to Colleges Go to the college website – Most applications are online Look at & fill out the application completely Request your transcript from SKHS website using

Parchment Request test scores directly from SAT/ACT. Write admissions essay, if the college asks for one. Gather any supplemental materials to upload

Example: portfolios, letters of recommendation (form, request 2 weeks before needed)

If something is “recommended”, do it! Example: SAT Subject Tests

Apply for Financial Aid Deadlines! Deadlines! Deadlines!

(Some are early: For example, UW is Nov 15th)

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Deciding where to attend Weigh the Pros & Cons of each school. Look at your finances and aid packages. Discuss your options with your parents and

guidance counselor. Make a choice and notify schools of your

decision by May 1.

Remember VOCAL: VALUE OPPORTUNITY COMMUNITY/CAMPUS ACADEMICS LOCATION

Basic Timeline

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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER Talk with counselor about admission process Ask for teachers, coaches, counselor for letters of recommendation (See form) Register for the SAT/ACT Complete the FAFSA which opened Oct. 1 as soon as possible Write application essays; ask English teachers or counselors to review

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER Work on applications Retake SAT/ACT if necessary Send SAT/ACT scores to colleges Send transcripts to college (Parchment)

JANUARY/FEBRUARY Research and apply for scholarships Finish first semester strong; these grades count!!

MARCH/APRIL Compare financial aid offers Review acceptance letters and make decision Send deposits to colleges

What is it? What types are there?

How do I apply? The Overall Process

Scholarships

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TERMS TO KNOW Loan: $$$ borrowed that needs to be repaid. A simple

concept students must understand.

Expected Family Contribution (EFC): The amount of $$$ you are expected by the federal gov’t to contribute to your child’s education. The amount determined often provokes laughs, groans or shrieks.

Total Cost of Attendance (COA): All costs of attending school that year including books, transportation, misc. fees, plus tuition + Room & Board.

FAFSA: (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) The form used to apply for financial aid.

FSA ID: Electronic signature used for filing and correcting the FAFSA.

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What types of financial aid are there?

4 Types:1) Loans: money borrowed & must be repaid

○ Direct: through Fed. Govt., Stafford-currently at 5.045% (max. freshman = $5,500) Subsidized: need based Unsubsidized: not need based

○ Perkins: Campus-based○ Parent PLUS Loan (Up to full “cost of attendance” minus

student’s financial aid. Requires credit-worthy applicant.)2) Grants: money that never has to be repaid. Awarded

primarily based on need (Pell), or other factors.

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What is financial aid and what types are there?...con’t.

3) Federal Work-Study: Money earned while working in college; never repaid. (Office work, library, grounds etc.)

4) Scholarships: money that never has to be repaid!

Also…VA has numerous programs to help.-- The Post 9/11 GI Bill-- The Yellow Ribbon Program-- Montgomery GI Bill-- Reserve Education Assistance Program-- Veterans Education Assistance Program-- Educational Assistance Test Program-- Survivor’s and Dependent’s Educational Assistance Program-- National Call to Service Program

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How to apply…9 simple steps:1. Get a FSA ID number at https://fsaid.ed.gov

Both child and parent need a FSA ID; If more than one child is in college, the parent can use the same FSA ID for all children.

2. Gather needed documents: SS #, W-2 forms, income tax statements, driver’s license #. If you’ve filed, an option is the IRS Data Retrieval Tool. The DRT is available 1-2 weeks after filing.

3. Starting October 1, apply online at www.fafsa.govChecks for errors. Can be completed over several sessions, just like a college application.

4. FSA ID # for signature and later, corrections!

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How to apply (cont.)…5. Receive e-mail confirmation when

application is processed.

6. Receive & review SAR (Student Aid Report). Also can take 3 days -2 weeks to receive. If you provided an email address on your FAFSA, you’ll receive an email explaining how to access your SAR online.

7. Print out all documents and SAVE THEM.

8. US Dept. of Ed sends your info to the colleges you’ve selected.

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How to apply (cont.)…9. Colleges and Universities then determine

your financial aid award and then notify you of it, either my mail or email, usually by April…later for community colleges.

You must make a decision and let the school know where you will attend by MAY 1.

Paper FAFSA’s available at college financial aid office.

You will receive NO need-based aid AT ALL without filing the FAFSA!

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FAFSA Review1. Cannot be submitted before October 1, 2019.2. Starting in Mid-February, if schools haven’t received your

information, money starts disappearing from your award letter.

3. The longer you wait, the less money you’ll find.4. DO NOT MISS THE SCHOOL’S FINANCIAL AID

DEADLINE!!!!5. WATCH PRIORITY DEADLINES FOR EACH SCHOOL!

e.g. UWScholarship deadline = N/AFinancial Aid deadline = January 15thAdmission deadline = November 15th

What Determines College Costs:The amount college will cost is based upon the following figures,

akaThe “Total Cost of Attendance” @WSU

Tuition $10,268 Room and board $10,944 Fees $1,313 Transportation $1,434 Personal Expenses $2,108 Books and Supplies $960 Basic Expense Total $27,480

Tuition (CC/TC) $4000(15 cr. @ OC) Tuition (State 4 yr.) $6,678-$11,391 Tuition (Low Private) $17,824 Tuition (High Private) $49,510

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So what will college cost you?Total Cost of Attendance (COA):$25,000Minus-Exp. Fam. Cont. (EFC) ($5,000)Equals aid you can receive: $20,000 The college may give you an aid package

equaling the $20,000…they also may not. This is called unmet need.

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What College Will Cost You More?UPS Total Cost of Attendance vs. UW Total Cost Of Attendance

= $62,316 = $27,948

REALITY CHECK

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1. Reality of need-based grants (e.g. Pell Grant)

2. Middle class & what you can expect.3. Examples of recent students.4. Debt: how much do you want your child to

have? Rule of thumb -- No more than they expect to earn their first year out of college.

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No college savings? Time for a serious discussion with your child.

Options:• Learn it in high school where it’s free• Community College• Military: ROTC or enlistment• Work and pay their way through• Americorps- $5730 grant• GI Bill benefits transferred to child• Scholarships• Get better grades and improve your SAT/ACT

scores.• RESEARCH POSSIBLE OPTIONS!!

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1. Boise State: with WUE, cheaper than many WA colleges even for WA residents.

2. Berea College in Kentucky…tuition free, consistently ranked one of the best colleges in the south. 2/3 of alums graduate debt free. www.Berea.edu

3. BYU-Idaho: Accept non-LDS students, $16,000 total per year for non-church members.

4. Considering the military to pay for college? Investigate the National Guard. Receive 50% off tuition at WA public colleges & universities, plus will pay off $50,000 in federal student loan debt.

5. University of Alaska SE and Alaska-Fairbanks. Much cheaper than the UW or WSU even for WA residents.

Some Outside The Box Options!

Reality Check Conclusion

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•Complete the FAFSA! Many merit aid scholarships depend upon you filing it.

•Remain hopeful but have a realistic back-up plan in case the aid you were counting on doesn’t materialize.

Scholarships

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1. Best sources are local and at the future college they’re attending.

2. National scholarship search programs such as Fastweb and Scholarships.com are exceptionally competitive, and deluge you with junkmail.

3. Check out http://www.thewashboard.org/login.aspxWashington state focused scholarship system.

Scholarships hints & tips

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1. Be aware of scholarship scams. Never pay for scholarship search programs.

2. Get on board with the SKHS distribution system for local scholarships.

Instagram – SKCareer CenterTwitter – SKCareerCenter

Does your student know who Mrs. Elton is?

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College Bound Scholarship• Students have preregistered/qualified for this

scholarship in junior high. Register your 7-8th

graders for this now.• All College Bound Scholarship (CBS) participants

who are currently seniors will be contacted by their counselor. (Must have a 2.0 GPA to qualify.)

• All College Bound Scholars must file their FAFSA to receive this scholarship.

• The State will contact you by mail or email to inform you that your FAFSA has been earmarked to receive the CBS.

• It is NOT a full ride scholarship….tuition only*.

High School & Beyond Plan

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• HSBP will be completed in Xello (an online program)• October : Seniors will be given the all of the information

needed to complete HSBP-including instructions to log in and the 5 components that need to be completed before graduation. • Senior English classes

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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•Fall College entrance tests•SAT: Oct. 5, Oct. 16 @ SKHS, Nov. 2, Dec. 7•ACT: Oct. 26, Dec. 14

•SAT Prep Day – Saturday October 5, 9a.m.-12p.m.

•It’s Your Future Fair, October 17, 6p.m. at SKHS (Josten’s taking grad orders 4:30-6:30)

•File Your FAFSA Night help•October 9 6-7 p.m. / November 6th 6-7 p.m. (In the Career Center)

• C.W.U. “On the Spot Admissions” • Tuesday, October 1 9:00-11:00am, SKHS Career Center

• Tacoma College and Career Fair• Thursday, October 31st 5:30-7:30 p.m., UPS Tennis Pavilion

• Seattle National College Fair• Friday & Saturday, November 1st and 2nd, Seattle Convention Center

• Pierce County Career Day• Wednesday, November 13, Washington State Fairgrounds

Class of 2020 Newsletter

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Suggestions?What would you like to hear about?

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Questions and Answers

Dave Bufano (A-K) – Bufano@skschools.orgJanna Viergutz (L-Z) – Viergutz@skschools.orgDave Reichel (Career) – Reichel@skschools.org

Career Center -- 360-874-5684