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Welcome to the Michigan High School Counselor Video Conference November 14, 2006

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Page 1: Welcome to the Michigan High School Counselor Video Conference November 14, 2006

Welcome to the

Michigan High School Counselor

Video Conference

November 14, 2006

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Federal Update

Rick Shipman

Michigan State UniversityNovember 14, 2006

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What is Federal Financial Aid?• Grant Programs

– Pell Grant– Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant– Academic Competitiveness Grant– National Science and Math Access to Retain

Talent (SMART) Grant• Work Program

– Work-Study• Loan Programs

– Perkins Loan– Stafford Loans

• Federal Family Education Loan• Federal Direct Loans

– PLUS Loans

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How to ApplyFree Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

– Paper application

– Web-based application

(to file online parent & student need a Personal Identification Number or PIN)

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PIN Web Site• PIN serves as

electronic signature on ED documents, including electronic promissory notes.

• PIN is used to gain access to ED systems, including: – Corrections on the

Web– NSLDS– Direct Loan Origination – Direct Loan Servicing– Loan Consolidation.

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Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

– Initial step in the application process

– Core document to apply for financial aid

– Used to calculate an Expected Family Contribution (EFC)

– Confirms certain eligibility requirements

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Completing the FAFSA• Information requested

Step 1: Student demographic information

Step 2: Student financial information

Step 3: Dependency status questions

Step 4: Parent financial information

Step 5: Independent student household information

Step 6: List of schools to receive results

Step 7: Signatures and certifications

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Completing the FAFSA• More than 88% of

FAFSAs are now filed online.

• The FAFSA on the Web (FOTW) Worksheet has been redesigned to help filers with FOTW.

• FOTW Worksheet is in the order that the questions appear on FOTW – the paper FAFSA is not.

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Completing the FAFSA

• FOTW Worksheets will be sent to schools to replace paper FAFSAs.

• FOTW Worksheets will be in an 8 page booklet, just like FAFSAs.

• FOTW Worksheets may not be used as FAFSAs!

• If you need more forms, you can order them by calling 1-877-4EDSPUBS or online at http://www.fsapubs.org/.

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How Is The Data Used?• In a statutory formula

called the Federal Methodology

• Looks at income, assets, and size of family to determine family’s ability to pay for education

• Result is called the Expected Family Contribution (EFC)

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Changes in FAFSA 2007-08

• More than 88% of FAFSAs are now filed online.

• View a draft of the Worksheet on the Web at the URL below.

www.ifap.ed.gov - Click on FAFSAs and Renewal FAFSAs link under Publications

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FAFSA on the Web (FOTW)

• Certification page will require students to agree not to disclose their PIN to anyone.

• Parents with multiple children in college will be able to transfer their information to other children’s applications.

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Demonstration Site for FOTW

• Available in December 2006

– FAFSADEMO.TEST.ED.GOV

– User Name: EDDEMO

– Password: FAFSATEST

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With Electronic Signatures

• It is not necessary to print and sign a paper signature page if both the dependent student and parent(s) have a federal PIN.

• The PINs are entered as part of the FOTW completion process and replace a pen and paper signature form.

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Without Electronic Signatures• If both the dependent student and parent(s) do

not have PINs, they must provide a signature page for the signatures and mail it.

• It is permissible for the student or parent applicant to sign electronically with a PIN and the other to submit a paper signature form.

• Signature page must be received within 14 days.

• If signature page is not received by the federal government within 14 days, the applicant receives a signature page in the mail which must be must be signed and resubmitted.

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Student Aid Report (SAR)• The SAR summarizes the data provided on the

FAFSA as well as the federal calculations and is sent to the applicant.

• Paper SARs will be on yellow paper.

• Only last 4 digits of parent’s SSN will display on paper and electronic SARs.

• Displays official EFC.

• Submit to college only if requested.

• Paper application without student’s e-mail address will result in paper Student Aid Report (SAR).

• Paper application with student’s e-mail address will result in e-mail with Web site for “SAR on the Web.”

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Corrections on the Web

• Available regardless if original application was paper or electronic.

• Student’s PIN required to access.

• Parents must have PIN to correct parent information.

• Pop-up message will appear when student tries to correct transaction already corrected by a school.

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Avoid Errors!

• Errors on the FAFSA or supplemental forms may delay application processing and result in the loss of financial aid funds.

• Encourage students/parents to read the instructions and complete the forms carefully!

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Independent Student Criteria• Born before January 1, 1984• Working on a master’s or doctorate program• Married• Has child(ren)/dependents for whom he/she

provides more than half the support• Both parents are deceased• Is/was a ward of the court until age 18• Veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces or currently

serving on Active duty in the US Armed Forces for purposes other than training– Most high school students will not be independent but, in

extraordinary circumstances, the college aid administrator can override dependency. Contact the college aid office for help.

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Types of Federal Aid – Grants• FAFSA required for all federal grants

• Pell Grant Program– Undergraduates pursuing first baccalaureate degree– $400 to $4,050 per year currently

• Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant– Undergraduates pursuing first baccalaureate degree– Awarded first to students with exceptional financial need

(i.e., students with the lowest EFCs at that school)– Priority to Federal Pell Grant recipients– $100 to $4,000 per year

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Types of Federal Aid – Grants

• Academic Competitiveness Grant

– Began 7/1/06

– For Pell eligible US Citizens

– A 3.0 GPA required beyond the freshman level

– ACG is for freshmen and sophomores who completed a rigorous HS curriculum

• Freshmen get $750; sophomores $1,300

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Types of Federal Aid – Grants• Academic Competitiveness Grant

– ED provides 5 categories of rigorous curricula• State established advanced or honors program• State Scholars Initiative• A curriculum similar to State Scholars• Completion of at least 2 AP courses with 3 scores or 2 IB

courses with 4 scores• State designated program

– State Scholars Initiative• 4 Years of English• 3 Years of Math• 3 Years of Science• 3 Years of Social Studies• 1 Year of Foreign Language

– Michigan’s newly adopted Michigan Merit Standard• Next slide

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Types of Federal Aid – ACGMichigan Merit Standard Curriculum

     

Number of Credits Curriculum Area Required Content

4 credits Mathematics Algebra I; Geometry, Algebra II; including 1 credit in Senior Year

4 credits English Language ArtsAligned with subject area content expectations developed by state Dept of Education

3 credits Science Biology; Physics or Chemistry; 1 additional Science credit

3 credits Social Studies.5 credit in Civics; .5 credit in Economics; US History and Geography; World History and Geography

1 credit Physical Education/Health Credit guidelines to be developed by state Dept of Education

1 creditVisual, Performing, Applied

ArtsCredit guidelines to be developed by state Dept of Education

16 credits - which could be acquired through Career and Technical Education programs 

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Types of Federal Aid – Grants

• SMART Grant– Began 7/1/06

– For Pell eligible US Citizens

– 3.0 GPA required beyond the freshman level

– For junior/senior students in specific majors

• Computer Science, Engineering, Foreign Language, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Technology

– $4,000 per year

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Types of Federal Aid – Loans• Federal Perkins Loan

– Undergraduate or graduate students

– Must file FAFSA to be eligible

– Priority to those with exceptional need

– Interest rate is 5%

– Nine-month grace period

– Deferment and cancellation provisions available

– Up to $4,000 per year for undergraduates $6,000 for graduates

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Types of Federal Aid – Loans• Federal Stafford Loan

– Must file FAFSA to be eligible

– Annual loan limits (Current/after June ‘07)

• $2,625/$3,500 for Freshmen

• $3,500/$4,500 for Sophomores

• $5,500 for Juniors and Seniors

• $18,500/$20,500 (each year of graduate/professional study)

– Subsidized: must demonstrate “need”

– Unsubsidized: “need” is not a consideration

– 6.8% fixed interest rate as of 7/1/2006 - 10 year repayment

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Types of Federal Aid – Loans• Federal Grad PLUS

– Required to file FAFSA

– Creditworthiness determined by lender• Cosigner may be required

– Loan limit is cost of education minus other aid

– Repayment begins approximately 60 days after loan fully disbursed

– In-school deferments readily available

– 7.9%/8.5% fixed interest - 10 year repayment

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Types of Federal Aid – Loans

• Federal Parent PLUS– Not required to file FAFSA

– Creditworthiness determined by lender

• Cosigner may be required

– Loan limit is cost of education minus other aid

– Repayment begins approximately 60 days after funds are fully disbursed

– 7.9%/8.5% fixed interest - 10 year repayment

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Types of Federal Aid – Work

• Federal Work-Study– Employment during school– Reimburses employer for a percentage of

student earnings– Non-profit jobs only (on or off campus)– Income is taxable (state and federal)– Excluded from student’s total income on next

year’s FAFSA– Program varies from school to school

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Supplemental Forms

• Institutional application

• Stafford loan application

• Parent/Grad PLUS Loan application

• CSS Financial Aid PROFILE (school aid)

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Counselor Resources

• National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators – WWW.NASFAA.ORG– Counseling Tools

• Student Aid on the Web– WWW.STUDENTAID.ED.GOV

• FSA for Counselors– http://ifap.ed.gov/FSACounselors/clcf/main.html

• Online information for middle school, high school and TRIO counselors

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Counselor Resources

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More Resources

• The Financial Aid Information Page– WWW.FINAID.ORG– Accurate and Comprehensive Information– Links to Free Scholarship Searches– Scholarship Scam Alerts– Financial Aid Consultant Guide– Loan Calculators– Strategies--Maximizing Aid Eligibility – Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

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Questions?

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A national award-winning non-profit

Bryan TaylorNovember 14, 2006

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3 Ways to Make Your Job Easier

1. College Goal Sunday

2. EduGuides

3. Professional Development

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1. College Goal Sunday

• Do the FAFSA

• February 11, 2007

• 27 regions

• 300 volunteers

• $4,000 scholarships

• Flyers & posters shipped in December

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1. College Goal Sunday

To Do

• Place a link

• Hand out flyers

• Promote the event

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2. EduGuides “My daughter was

scheduling her classes when I came across your EduGuide. A teacher had recommended it. I didn’t know there was so much info on what to do. From a parent’s perspective this is exactly what you need. I’ll be following up with my daughter’s counselor to talk about what we need to do differently.”

Laurie Curtis, Caro mother

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Expert Advice at Every Step

Preschool Elementary Middle High College

» With official MDE guidance info» More than one million annual copies

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2. EduGuides To Do

• Distribute

• Ask district if you don’t receive copies

• Order College EduGuide

• Link

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3. Professional Development “This session touched

me. My students will benefit from all Bryan talked about.”

Kris Hubbard,Teacher

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3. Professional Development• Parents and teachers• Focused on overcoming

family problems to boost achievement on new merit curriculum

• More than 3-in-4 rate as better than most PD

• More than 4-in-5 leave with specific action steps

• Matching grants• Call for info

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3 Ways to Make Your Job Easier

1. College Goal Sunday

2. EduGuides

3. Professional Development

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Questions?

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GEAR UP/ COLLEGE DAY

PROGRAMMichigan Dept. of Labor and Economic Growth

YEAR 1July 21, 2006 – July 20, 2007

Funded by: U. S. Department of Educationand State of Michigan

Sheree PriceNovember 14, 2006

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Grant Award Notification• 18 million dollars for 6 years

• 9 million dedicated to scholarships

• 9 million dedicated to early intervention and administrative costs

• Continued annual funding contingent upon the project’s performance during the year

• Submit an annual Work Plan inclusive of benchmarks, activities and time line

• Submit an annual Budget for the program

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Cohort Approach

States that opt to serve a cohort must provide services to all students in the participating grade levels at a school, rather than a selected group of students. Services must be provided to a cohort starting no later than the 7th grade and continuing through high school.

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Cohort Approach

A cohort must:

1) Serve all the students in a particular grade level(s) at a participating school(s) that has a 7th grade and in which at least 50 percent of the students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch under the National School Lunch Act.

or

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Cohort Approach

2) If an eligible entity determines that it would promote, the effectiveness of the program, an entire grade level of students beginning not later than the 7th grade, who reside in a public housing as defined in section 3(b) (1) of the United States Housing Act of 1937) may receive services.

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Early College Awareness

• Set high expectations and high standards for all students;

• Encourage students to work hard and get the best grades they can;

• Help students find people to support positive goals;

• Encourage students to take college prep courses;

• Help students learn that financial aid is available.

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GU/CD Goal

Early Intervention Component

To ensure that all GEAR UP students receive the academic preparation, social

support, and guidance necessary to succeed in college and the workforce.

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Early Intervention ServicesSites are required to provide early college

preparation and awareness services:

• Mentoring• Financial Aid Counseling• Outreach• GU/CD Pledge• Career Preparation• Summer Enrichment Opportunities• Tutoring 

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Objectives

Objective 1: Increase access to information for parents, students, educators and administrators regarding the benefits and accessibility of postsecondary education in Michigan.

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Objectives

Objective 2: Raise awareness of students’ and parents’ knowledge of financial aid opportunities for postsecondary study.

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Objectives

• Objective 3: Raise academic standards and expectations. Ensure that GU/CD students receive the academic preparation, social support and guidance necessary to succeed in college and the workforce.

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Objectives

Objective 4: Increase professional development opportunities for teachers, counselors and GU/CD staff.

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Contact

GEAR UP/College Day Program

201 N. Washington Sq.

3rd Floor Victor Office Center

Lansing, MI 48911

(517) 373-9700

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Questions?

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Saving for College in Michigan

Diane BrewerNovember 14, 2006

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2007 Enrollment

– MET 8 Month Enrollment– 2007 MET Enrollment

• October 1, 2006 to January 31, 2007• April 1, 2007 to July 31, 2007

– Increased pricing for Contract Purchases After January 31, 2007

– Monthly Purchase Early Payment Discount

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WHAT’S NEW

– MET recognized as a Parental Asset for Financial Aid (prior to July 1, 2006 recognized as a Student Resource) contract value equal to average or lowest tuition

– 529 plans MET and MESP provided permanent Federal Income tax-free treatment

– MET time to use benefits extended to 15 years – MESP Match Funds Approved for 2006-07

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Matching Grant– The State will match $1 for every $3 contributed– Maximum $200 per beneficiary– Requirements -- when the MESP account is opened

• Beneficiary must be 6 years old or younger• Beneficiary must reside in Michigan• Household income of the beneficiary’s custodial parent(s) must

be $80,000 (AGI) or less• Available only the 1st year the beneficiary is enrolled in the

program– State ultimately determines who is eligible– Proceeds are invested in the TIAA-CREF Institutional Bond Fund– For tuition only

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MET Contract Options

Three Types of Contracts:• Full Benefits• Limited Benefits• Community College

MESP Investment Options

Seven Investment Options:• Age Based

• Conservative option• Moderate option• Aggressive option

• Principal Plus Interest• 100% Fixed Income• 100% Equity• Balanced

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• Similarities• Benefits of Internal Revenue Code Section 529• State & Federal Tax Exemption on Qualified

WD’s• State Income Tax Deduction for Contributions• Transfer Contracts/Accounts Among Siblings• Gift Tax Exemption• Payroll Deduction, ACH or Coupon Payments• MET & MESP can be used separately or together• Enroll Online: www.setwithmet.com or

www.misaves.com

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• Differences• MET - Prepay Tuition & Mandatory Fees• MESP - Save for all Qualified Higher

Education Expenses• MET - Pays Tuition & Mandatory Fees at MI

Public Two- or Four-Year College (Refund amount portable to attend MI Private or eligible Out-of-State College)

• MESP - Account Balance can be used to pay for Total Qualified Expenses at any eligible college in the nation

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• Differences (cont.)• MET - Prepay with Monthly Installments,

Payroll Deduction, ACH or Lump Sum - Ignore Rising Tuition

• MESP - Save as Much as $235,000. Deposit as little as $25 ($15 if payroll deduction)

• MET - Purchase for MI Child, Newborn to 12th Grade, Allowed 15 years to use contract

• MESP - Open Account for Anyone; No Age Limit, No Residency Requirement

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Questions?

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Student Financial Services Bureau

Office of Scholarships and Grants

Carla FoltynTom Freeland

November 14, 2006

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Office of Scholarships and Grants

• All State of Michigan scholarship and grant programs housed in one office.

• OSG administers 14 different programs for students.

• OSG staff is dedicated and committed to helping students.

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Office of Scholarships and Grants• Programs Administered

– Michigan Competitive Scholarship– Michigan Tuition Grant– Michigan Merit Award– Tuition Incentive Program (TIP)– Michigan Nursing Scholarship– Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship– Work-Study Undergraduate– Work-Study Graduate– Adult Part-Time Grant (APTG)– Michigan Educational Opportunity Grant (MEOG)– GEAR-UP Michigan!– GEAR-UP College Day– LEAP– Paul Douglas Teachers Scholarship (repayments only)

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Office of Scholarships and Grants• Michigan Competitive Scholarship

– Maximum award $1,300 for 2006-07– Based on need and qualifying ACT score– Qualifying ACT score – 90 (sum of four tests)– Composite score – 23– Best to have seniors complete ACT test by

December test date– Insure students social security number on

ACT document– Priority date to file FAFSA – March 1, 2007

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Office of Scholarships and Grants

• Michigan Tuition Grant

– Need based

– Private college specific

– Minimum annual award - $2,100 for applications received up to July 1, 2007 (for academic year 2006-07

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Office of Scholarships and Grants• Michigan Tuition Grant and Michigan

Competitive Scholarship– Both need based– 2007-08 FAFSA is yellow– State residency:

• #18 students “MI” • #68 parents “MI”

– Question #24 year in college – must be answered “0” for high school seniors

– List Michigan college for consideration– List preferred college first

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Office of Scholarships and Grants• Michigan Merit Award

– $3,000 maximum award ($2,500 high school and up to $500 middle school)

– High school amount is based on MEAP test scores:• Level 1 or 2 in math• Level 1 or 2 in science• Level 1 or 2 in writing• Level 1 or 2 in reading

– Must take all four high school tests to be considered for a Merit award.

– Only students who earn a high school award are eligible for a middle school award.

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Office of Scholarships and Grants

• Michigan Merit Award

– Eligibility Criteria:

• Alternate A: 1 or 2 in two MEAP areas combined with qualifying ACT or SAT score

– ACT – 24

– SAT – 1170

Or

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Office of Scholarships and Grants

• Michigan Merit Award

– Eligibility Criteria:

• Alternate B: 1 or 2 in two MEAP areas combined with qualifying scores on WorkKeys Job Skills Assessment Tests

– Reading for Information

– Applied Mathematics

– Locating Information

– Writing

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Office of Scholarships and Grants

• Michigan Merit Award

– Grade 12 – seniors (Class of 2007)

• Encourage students to re-test in MEAP – (Not MME)

• MEAP testing will be from March 12-30. Check with your MEAP coordinator to see when your school will be administering the tests

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Office of Scholarships and Grants• Michigan Merit Award

– Grade 11 – Juniors (Class of 2008)• All juniors MUST take the Michigan Merit Exam

(MME)

– Students must take ALL parts of the MME to be considered eligible for a Merit award

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Office of Scholarships and Grants• Michigan Merit Award

– Grades 11 and 12 – Spring Administration• March 13 – ACT Plus Writing

• March 14 – WorkKeys, reading + Michigan mathematics

• March 14-21 – Michigan science and social studies (augmented)

• March 27 – Makeup ACT Plus Writing

• March 28 – Makeup WorkKeys + Michigan mathematics

• March 28- April 4 – Makeup Michigan science and social studies

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Office of Scholarships and Grants

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Office of Scholarships and Grants

• Michigan Merit Award

– Deadline for the class of 2006 to certify is November 15, 2006, to use funds during the 06-07 academic year.

– Deadline for the class of 2007 to certify is November 15, 2007.

– Class of 2007 awards are subject to approved and available funding.

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Office of Scholarships and Grants

• Tuition Incentive Program (TIP)

– Phase I – Pays up to 80 semester or 120 term credits toward an Associate’s Degree or Certificate

• Not all 4-year schools offer Associate’s Degree programs and, therefore, cannot participate in Phase I.

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Office of Scholarships and Grants

• Tuition Incentive Program (TIP)

– Phase II – Pays up to $2,000 for credits earned in a 4-year program at a Michigan degree-granting college or university. (Must have 56 transferable semester or 84 transferable term credits or an Associate’s Degree or Certificate.)

– Phase II – Must be completed within 30 months of completion of Phase I.

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Office of Scholarships and Grants

• Tuition Incentive Program (TIP)

– Must have been Medicaid eligible for 24 months out of a 36 consecutive month period.

– May be identified as early as sixth grade

(age 12)

– Contact OSG if you suspect a student is eligible and has not received a letter.

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Office of Scholarships and Grants

• Michigan Nursing Scholarship (MNS)– Available for undergraduate and graduate study

– Award maximum - $4,000 per year

– Renewable

– Colleges select recipients

– Selection criteria – some colleges use GPA and some use need

– Contact college to apply directly

– There is a work requirement that awardees must complete or the scholarship reverts to a loan

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Office of Scholarships and Grants

• Campus-Based Programs

– State allocates lump sums to colleges and colleges select eligible students for these programs

• Michigan Work-Study (undergraduate and graduate)

• Michigan Educational Opportunity Grant (MEOG)

• Michigan Adult Part-Time Grant (APTG)

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Office of Scholarships and Grants• Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship

– Merit-based award– Maximum award - $1,500– Renewable for up to 4 years– January – OSG sends nomination form to each high

school principal and guidance office requesting each school to nominate one student for the award.

– Deadline for return of nomination form is March 1st.– Spring – OSG notifies high schools of selected

recipients and sends certificates to schools.– June – letter and form sent to recipient’s home

address.

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Office of Scholarships and Grants• Summary

– Future programs dependent on annual legislative initiatives and/or appropriations.

– Stay tuned to Web site: www.michigan.gov/studentaid

– OSG customer call center (toll free):

1-888-4-GRANTS (888-447-2687)

– OSG e-mail address: [email protected]

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Questions?

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Student Financial Services Bureau

Outreach Services

Stephanie BogardNovember 14, 2006

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Paying for College in Michigan• Promotes Michigan Financial Aid Programs• General Information on Federal Financial Aid

Programs• Information on Applying for Financial Aid• Resource for Searching for Scholarships• College Planning Calendars for Juniors and Seniors • Locations of Michigan Colleges and Universities

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Paying for College in Michigan

• Publication Requests:

–Telephone: 1-800-642-5626, Extension 37054

–Email: [email protected]

–Fax: 1-517-241-0155

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Michigan Postsecondary Handbook• Yearly Updates

–Profile Pages

–Proprietary School Program Inventory

–CIP Code Directory

–Occupational Programs Licensed by Other State Agencies

–Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment Policies

–Appendix Information

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Michigan Postsecondary Handbook

• Every Other Year Updates–Two- and Four- Year Colleges and Universities

Program Inventory

• Distribution will begin in December 2006

• Publication Requests–Contact: Patty Hill–Telephone: 1-800-642-5626, Extension 36051–Email: [email protected]–Fax: 1-517-241-0155

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College Access Initiative• Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 signed into

law on February 8, 2006.

• Requires guaranty agencies to promote access to postsecondary education:– Career planning– Planning for college– Finding a college– Paying for college

• New Web site launched on September 18, 2006 www.going2college.org

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Michigan GEAR UP/College Day

• Student Financial Services Bureau’s role:

– Provides Financial Aid Workshops to targeted school districts.

– Provides professional development opportunities to middle and high school counselors and educators.

– Manages the Scholarship Fund.

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MGA – Outreach Services

• Outreach Activities – FY 06

– Financial Aid Presentations – 58 events• General Financial Aid

• Completing the FAFSA

• Scholarship Searches and Scams

– Early Awareness • Lessons in Dollars – two events

• Extreme Reality Program – eight events

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MGA – Outreach Services

• Outreach Activities – FY 06

– High School and College Fairs – 11 events

– Bureau-wide Initiative

• Five full-time staff

• 18 volunteers

• Training started in late January of 2005

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College Goal Sunday

• Date:

February 11, 2007

from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

• Lansing site:

Lansing Community College – West Campus, 5708 Cornerstone Drive

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College Goal Sunday

• Opportunities:–Individualized help from financial aid

professionals

–2 computer labs available to file FAFSA on the Web

–Financial aid presentation on completing the FAFSA and general financial aid information

–Display booth with financial aid information

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Questions?