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1Hispanic Education

The percentage of Hispanics 25 and older that had at least a high school education in 2010 was 62.2 %

The percentage of the Hispanic population 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher in 2010 was 13 %

The number of Hispanics 25 and older who had at least a bachelor's degree in 2010 was 3.6 million out of 50.5 million

Number of Hispanics 25 and older with advanced degrees in 2010 (e.g., master's, professional, doctorate) was 1.1 million out of 50.5 million

Hispanic Education-continuedThe percentage of full-time college students (both undergraduate and graduate students) in October 2010 who were Hispanic was 6.2 %

Read more: Hispanic Americans: Census Facts | Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/spot/hhmcensus1.html#ixzz2T8HP2BAU

Why do you feel that our kids do not go to college?

Conditions of Latino Youth in Texas(The Latino Education Crises) By Patricia Gandara Very high drop out rate, 50-60% graduate with their class

36% of Latino young children are living in poverty (by US standards)

60% of Latinos under 65 have no health insurance

These are some of the barriers that the Hispanic Community is facing in Texas today.5Conditions of Latino Youth in Texas Cont.(The Latino Education Crises) By Patricia Gandara Texas is one of 3 states with highest segregation of Latino students

40% of Latino mothers have not completed high school

Half of all Latino babies are born to single moms (fastest growth for any group)

High school completion rate is below the national rate of 85% which limits the amount of Hispanics who are eligible for college.

These are some of the barriers that the Hispanic Community is facing in Texas today.6Start the ConversationA Caf Con Leche Guideline sheet is included in your packet.

7Play the Myth or Fact Game.

8True or FalsePursuing higher education means getting a four year degree at a university.

False 9True or False There is over 4 billion dollars available for financial aid every year.

True

Hispanics at BISDStudent Count all students9,932Student Count Hispanic 3,164Hispanics account for 1/3 of the students in Belton schools.

How can we help students at BISD?

Information for parents Information for studentsEarly planning Apply to multiple colleges. Visit the apply Texas website.

What are other needs for BISD?

Share the Basics of the College Process.Understanding the Components15Visit ApplyTexas.org

College AdmissionsApplyTexas.org= every Texas public university, a few private universities, and some colleges

SAT/ACT offer many different testing times during the year. Students should try to take the test more than once. Many colleges will take the best scores from the different tests to make what admissions offices call a super-score.

17When to ApplyStudents considering four-year schools should apply in the fall of their senior year. (The earlier students begin planning and searching for colleges the more options they will have.)

Students considering two-year schools should apply in time to begin school in the summer or fall after they graduate from high school.

Students considering a trade school should contact the prospective school for requirements.CC generally have open admissions policies and rolling admission18Who Should Apply?

College Entrance ExamsHow Colleges Use the ScoresMost colleges will take either SAT or ACT scores.

Some schools will create a super-score taking the best scores from different sections on different test dates.

Others will take only the best composite score.

Average SAT or ACT scores are available on college websites or by asking an admissions office.Financial Aid Is Available

22Financial Aid 101 Scholarship aid is available

US Citizens should complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as early as possible after completing taxes. FAFSA priority date is March 1.

You dont need to pay anyone to help you complete the FAFSA or a scholarship search

If the student is undocumented he or she should complete the TASFA (Texas Application for State Financial Aid)

Local ScholarshipsStudents should contact their high school counselor to get a list of all of the available local scholarships. Students should apply for as many scholarships as they feel that that they are eligible for.

Local scholarships are due early in the spring of their senior year.BEEFAthlete boy/girlVarious clubs/organizations (Rotary, Lions, Kiwanis etc.)Local PTAsThe Truth About Financial Aid Its available for everyone and it comes in all shapes and sizes. You dont need to pay anyone for help.Your Financial Aid Office will help for FREE!

What type of Financial Aid is available? Grants: Free money based on needScholarships: Free money based on talent and meritLoans: Money that must be paid backPublic: Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans (Use First)Parent and Student LoansPrivate Loans (Avoid if possible)Work-study: Money earned from a part-time job on or off campus

How to ApplyIn addition to FAFSA, some colleges might require a separate financial aid form for their particular schoolCheck with the individual schools

Families should apply for financial aid as early as possible, once taxes are filedFinancial Aid Offices have a certain amount of money to work with. Students may be offered more loans instead of grants if they wait to applyFinancial Aid Perceptions My parents make too much money, so Ill never get help.Only people with perfect GPAs get scholarships.You can only get financial aid if you pay someone to help you find it.

How Do I Apply for Aid? Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and send it in. The form is available:From your high school counselor (paper)Online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. DO NOT google or do fafsa.com There will be a charge for this. (You must first request a personal identification number at www.pin.ed.gov.)

29Aid- ContinuedCan submit up to 10 schools at once using the college or universitys Title IV CodeAt your local public library (paper or online) From the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-FED-AID.

How is my information used? The information you provide is used to calculate the amount your family can afford to spend on college, or Expected Family Contribution (EFC). Youll receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) that provides your EFC. The College sends the student a Financial Aid Notification (FAN) letter based on need and available aid.Contact the Financial Aid Office and make an appointment.What can I do to get a head start and save money for college?Take the Recommended High School Program.

Take college-credit courses in high school.

Take Advanced Placement (AP) classes or take the CLEP exam to place out of college hours.

Choose your college classes and your major wisely.

Begin your studies at a public community or technical college.

Money ManagementDont forget to make a budget.

Be careful with credit cards, and dont get in over your head.

Avoid private student loans.

Trust your Financial Aid Office.

Helpful websites and school information.TexasCollegeMoney.org

collegeforalltexans.com

Student-centered website with tons of accurate college information

Great resource for students and parents

College Locator is a cool application

Helpful Info section just for parents with checklists, booklets, and lots of other good information

Links to ApplyTexas.orgCollegeBoard for test registrationsFinancial Aid FAFSA site36What Can You As Parents Do?

Another way to get parents involved is to provide them with ideas and suggestion in how to create a culture of high expectations at home, school and community.

School: PTA, Volunteer, get to know your counselor, have lunch with your kid at least once a month

Home: Have a daily conversation about school with your child. Turn the television off at least 1 hr a day and have conversation about school with your child. Ask for their homework, help them or they can teach you.

Encourage parents to get involved in community activities. Such as volunteer At your church, join your neighborhood association or create one. Or participate at their community centers. We ask them to envision the type of community they want for their kids.

T37Dream ActProvides deferred action on any immigration procedures for up to 2 years.Qualified applicants:Can renew process after initial 2 year stayWill receive employment authorizationCan attend/finish upper level schooling

Dream Act Cont.You may request consideration of deferred action for childhood arrivals if you:Were under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012;Came to the United States before reaching your 16th birthday;Have continuously resided in the United States since June 15, 2007, up to the present time;Were physically present in the United States on June 15, 2012, and at the time of making your request for consideration of deferred action with USCIS;

Dream Act Cont.Entered without inspection before June 15, 2012, or your lawful immigration status expired as of June 15, 2012;Are currently in school, have graduated or obtained a certificate of completion from high school, have obtained a general education development (GED) certificate, or are an honorably discharged veteran of the Coast Guard or Armed Forces of the United States; andHave not been convicted of a felony, significant misdemeanor, three or more other misdemeanors, and do not otherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety.

Dream Act Cont.Can access using the following address:www.uscis.gov

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Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Process

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